HIFU

High-intensity Focused Ultrasound

Please note that a full consultation is required before any first-time treatment on our machines

HIFU FACIAL & BODY TREATMENTS

As we get older and during menopause, hormonal changes can lead to loss of skin elasticity, reduced collagen, sagging, vaginal laxity, dryness and feminine wellness such as urinary incontinence treatment. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) offers a non-surgical, hormone-free solution to support skin firming, vaginal rejuvenation and improved pelvic tissue strength. Using precisely focused ultrasound energy, HIFU creates tiny thermal points beneath the skin and within deeper supportive tissues, triggering the body’s natural healing response. This process stimulates new collagen and elastin production over time, resulting in natural-looking lifting, tightening and improved tissue support without incisions or downtime.

HIFU is best for early to moderate laxity. It does not duplicate the results of a surgical facelift, but offers a non-invasive option with subtler, progressive lifting.

Benefits

  • Lifts and tightens mild to moderate laxity of the lower face, jawline, brows, neck and décolletage. Improvements in validated scales and patient satisfaction are reported across multiple clinical studies and reviews.
  • Contours and refines body areas such as upper arms, abdomen and knees, depending on indication and device settings.
  • Treatment of vaginal Rejuvenation and incontinence. HIFU can be used to treat vaginal laxity, dryness, and discomfort associated with menopause by tightening vaginal walls and increasing sensitivity.
  • Offers a safe Non-invasive, no-downtime alternative to surgery, which is appealing for addressing the rapid skin changes that occur during menopause.
  • Builds gradually for a natural result as your own collagen strengthens the treated areas, with minimal to no downtime.

How HIFU Works

  • Targeted depths: Specialised cartridges deposit energy at specific layers, typically 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm, including the SMAS layer that surgeons address in a facelift. The heating creates precise coagulation points while leaving the surface intact.
  • Collagen renewal: Thermal points in the 60–70 °C range prompt neocollagenesis and collagen remodelling. Visible tightening can appear progressively across 3 to 6 months as new collagen matures.
  • Device approach: Modern microfocused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) helps practitioners view tissue planes and place energy more consistently for facial lifting and skin quality.

Safety and Expected Sensations

HIFU has a favourable safety profile when performed correctly. Common, temporary effects include erythema, swelling, bruising or tenderness. These generally resolve without intervention. Serious complications are rare.

Who Is a Good Candidate

  • Mild to moderate facial or neck laxity, early jowling or brow descent, or crepey décolletage.
  • Localised skin laxity of body areas where non-surgical refinement is preferred.

Contraindications and Cautions

Active skin infections, open wounds, severe or very lax excess skin, pregnancy, metal implants directly in the treatment field, or certain neurological conditions may preclude treatment. Your therapist will review your health history and guide you appropriately.

Treatment Plan and Results

Many clients are satisfied after one session for the face or neck, with some choosing a touch-up at 6 to 12 months depending on goals and skin response. Full effects typically evolve over 3 to 6 months as collagen matures.

What Happens During a Facial or Body HIFU Session

  • 1
    Consultation and mapping: Your therapist reviews goals, checks suitability and maps treatment zones. Skin is cleansed and ultrasound gel is applied.
  • 2
    Energy delivery: The handpiece is placed on the skin in planned rows and passes. Short pulses create precise thermal points at the selected depth. You may feel warmth or tingling. Session length is typically 30 to 90 minutes depending on the area.
  • 3
    Aftercare: There is usually no downtime. Mild redness or tenderness can occur and settles within hours to a few days. You can return to normal activity immediately. Results build over weeks as collagen remodels.

HIFU VAGINAL TARGETING & TIGHTENING

The HIFU technology can also be safely adapted for intimate-wellness applications. When used for vaginal tightening or uplifting pelvic floor support, the ultrasound energy is delivered via specialised internal probes designed for the vaginal canal. This treatment stimulates collagen renewal, improves tissue tone and can enhance comfort, sensitivity and bladder control.

Benefits

  • Improved tightness and elasticity of the vaginal canal.
  • Enhanced natural moisture and sensitivity – supporting intimate wellness and confidence.
  • Assistance with mild urinary incontinence through improved connective tissue support.
  • Minimal downtime – most clients resume normal activity on the same day.

How It Works

  • A calibrated internal probe delivers ultrasound energy at specified depths along the vaginal wall, creating micro-thermal zones.
  • These zones stimulate new connective tissue, increase vascularity and enhance tissue elasticity and support.
  • The effect: improved tightness, enhanced natural lubrication, better muscle tone, and potentially reduced urinary leakage.

Suitability & Notes

Ideal for women experiencing mild to moderate vaginal laxity, reduced lubrication or stress urinary leakage who prefer a non-surgical option. Results vary based on individual anatomy, health status and lifestyle. A course of 1-2 sessions is common.

Safety and Expectations

This treatment is non-surgical and uses controlled ultrasound energy for tissue rejuvenation. It is performed by a trained professional in a comfortable, private setting. Clients typically report only warmth or light tingling. Any mild sensitivity subsides quickly, and no downtime is required.

Treatment Journey

  • 1
    Private consultation and screening: We review medical history, suitability, and your intimate-wellness goals.
  • 2
    Preparation: After cleansing the area, a sterile cover is placed over the probe and ultrasound gel applied for comfort.
  • 3
    Energy delivery: The probe is positioned, and energy is delivered in measured rows. Many clients feel a warming or tingling sensation. Sessions typically last 20-40 minutes.
  • 4
    Aftercare: Mild warmth or sensitivity may appear. Normal activity is usually resumed immediately. Collagen renewal continues over weeks, and optimal results often emerge 4-12 weeks post-treatment.
Results and Maintenance

Most clients notice progressive improvement in tightness, elasticity and comfort over the following weeks as collagen and elastin fibres renew. Maintenance sessions may be recommended annually to sustain results.

Price List

Per session

Consultation

60 min

R 250.00

Vaginal Rejuvenation *

30 min

R 2 000.00

Non Surgical Face Lift *

30 min

R 2 000.00

Neck And Decolletage Lift *

30 min

R 2 000.00

Face and Neck and Decollete Lift Combo *

60 min

R 3 500.00

* recommended 1 session every 3 months with a suggested total of 4 sessions