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Common goals: skin laxity, jowls, brow lifting, neck tightening, and non-surgical facelifts.

HIFU in Edmonton — High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

Non-surgical skin tightening and lifting using focused ultrasound energy.

At a Glance

Duration

60-90 minutes

Downtime

Minimal (mild redness 1-2 hours)

Comfort

Tolerable with some warmth/tingling

Sessions

1-2 treatments per year

What is HIFU?

HIFU delivers focused ultrasound energy to the deep structural layers of the skin — the SMAS layer, the same layer targeted in surgical facelifts — without damaging the surface.

It triggers a natural healing response that produces new collagen over 2-3 months, resulting in gradual lifting and tightening for a refreshed, more youthful appearance.

How It Works

✓Precise depth targeting: Focused ultrasound penetrates to 1.5mm, 3mm, and 4.5mm
✓Collagen stimulation: Thermal coagulation points trigger new collagen production
✓SMAS layer treatment: Targets the same layer addressed in surgical facelifts
✓Progressive results: Gradual lifting and tightening over 2-3 months

Who Benefits Most

✓Early signs of aging and skin laxity
✓Sagging along jawline or neck
✓Those seeking a non-surgical alternative to facelifts
✓All skin types
✓Those wanting minimal downtime

Treatment Details

Duration

60-90 minutes

Downtime

Minimal — mild redness 1-2 hours

Comfort Level

Well-tolerated with some discomfort during treatment

Results Timeline

Gradual over 2-3 months; results last 12-18 months

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