HIFU Facelift
What’s Hifu?
About the procedure: HIFU stands for High-Intensity Focus Ultrasound. It’s a non-surgical treatment that uses focused ultrasound technology to tighten and lift facial and body skin. It affects 3 different layers of the superficial and dermis along with SMAS, which is the same layer of the tissue that surgeons pull tight in a facelift. As thermal energy safely heats this tissue, it contracts resulting in tightening of the skin and formation of new collagen, which provides a long-term tightening effect. The benefits include wrinkle reduction, skin lifting, tightening, smoothing, improves sagging and other signs of the aging phenomenon. It's suitable for the face, neck, and body. Results will be seen over the course of 8-12 weeks. For maximum results, Radio frequency microneedling is recommended 4 weeks post HIFU.
Contraindications: Although it is impossible to list every potential risk and complication, the following are recognized as known contraindications. Furthermore, it is your responsibility to fully and accurately disclose all medical history prior to initial treatment, as well as provide any medical updates at all future treatment sessions. If you have any of the conditions listed below, you should bring it to the attention of your esthetician PRIOR to signing this consent form. Please review the following carefully. It is important that you answer all questions honestly and to the best of your ability and knowledge. Failure to do so can result in unsatisfactory results and/or injury.
If you have any of the conditions listed below, we will be unable to perform this service on you. Instead, we may recommend an alternative treatment.
Contraindications:
Accutane: 1 year
Active Infection: Bacterial, viral, or fungal
Aspirin: High doses
Antibiotics: 2 weeks
Blood Thinner Medications: Minimum 14 days prior
Botox: Discontinue 3 months prior
Cold Sores: Minimum 14 days prior
Compromised Skin
Cystic Acne
Dermatitis
Laser Hair Removal: Minimum 14 days prior
Lupus
Melasma
Permanent Cosmetics: 6 weeks
Open Lesions
Pace Makers
Pregnancy
Retin-A: Discontinue 3 days prior
Recent Skincare Treatment: Minimum 14 days prior
Sunburn/Sun Exposure: Minimum 14 days prior
Vascular Disease
Waxing: Minimum 14 days prior
If you have any of the following conditions, a doctor's note will be required before receiving any services.
Autoimmune Disease
Blood Pressure Medication
Cancer
Eczema
Diabetes
Chemotherapy/Radiation
Psoriasis
Serious Medical Condition
Post-Care Instructions:
Avoid Harsh Sun Exposure: 14 days
Avoid Scrubs/Exfoliants/Harsh Ingredients: 3 days
Avoid Raising Body Temperature: 72 hours
Makeup: Avoid for 24 hours
Retinol: Avoid for 3 days
Use Sunscreen: Daily
As stated above, the purpose of this procedure is to tighten sagging skin in the areas indicated above. The procedure requires more than one treatment and may produce some reduction in the appearance of sagging skin and/or wrinkles. The total number of treatments and clinical results may vary between individuals. Most patients require a number of treatments over several months with gradual results occurring over this time. On occasion, there are patients that do not respond to treatments and so the outcome cannot be guaranteed.
Lack of results: I understand it may take multiple treatments to obtain optimal results.I understand I may not experience complete clearance, and that it may take multiple treatments.
Pain: You may experience slight burning, scratchiness, tingling or irritation of the skin. These sensations are usually temporary and typically subside within a few hours after treatment. Numbing cream can be added to your service for a fee for comfortability. A sudden reappearance of redness or pain is a sign of infection.
Redness/Swelling/Bruising/Scabbing: After the procedure, your skin may be red, with mild swelling and/or bruising, and it might feel tight and sensitive to the touch. This is a normal part of the healing process. If you experience persistent redness or swelling, please contact our office. Itching is also normal as the skin begins to peel. To aid in healing and recovery, we recommend using Lux MD Medical Repair Cream, which can be purchased from Foreverbyash at the time of service for $40.
Must be 18 years or older to receive service.
