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SMAS lift (HIFU)
SMAS lift · ultrasound lift · HIFU · ultrasound face lift · non-surgical facelift
A machine sends focused ultrasound into the deep layers of the skin. With no cuts or injections, the skin gradually tightens.
For mild sagging of the face and neck skin, when a person does not want surgery.
⏱ Duration: the procedure usually takes 30 to 90 minutes, and the effect builds over several months
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Skin. Come without makeup, or it will be removed at the clinic.
- Sun. It is better to avoid tanning for a few days before.
- Medicines. Do not stop them on your own. Tell the doctor what you take.
What to bring
- Your ID
- A list of your medicines, if you have any
How it goes
- Your skin is cleaned and sometimes a numbing cream is applied
- The doctor marks the areas
- Gel is applied and the device head is placed on your skin
- The device moves over your skin in lines - you feel the pulses
- The gel is removed and a soothing cream is applied
What you'll feel
- The pulses feel like warmth, tingling or short pricks, and in places are unpleasant
- It can hurt more over bones
- Afterwards there is mild redness and swelling, usually for a few days
Afterwards
- You can usually go back to your day right away
- No bath house or sauna for a few days
- Use sunscreen
- The result is judged after a few months
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Severe pain or numbness in the face that does not go away
- Blisters or a burn on the skin
- An uneven face or trouble moving your lips - see a doctor right away
Common questions
Does it hurt?
It can be unpleasant. Everyone's tolerance is different - tell the doctor, and the power can be adjusted.
When will I see the result?
Part of the effect shows right away, the main effect after a few months.