Lifting Clinic    SMAS & subcutaneous fat - HIFU (3mm, 4.5mm)

Effects
• Lifting (moderate to high intensity)
• Whitening (mild)
• Wrinkle improvement (mild)
• Elasticity enhancement(mild)
• Enlarged pore (mild)

Principle
A new type of lifting treatment using ultrasound (HIFU) has been developed to lift tissues deeper than the skin (such as SMAS).It uses ultrasound to generate heat in tissues deeper than the skin and coagulate them.It is similar to the phenomenon in which a plastic bag shrinks when heat is applied at 0~1cm intervals.

HIFU (Ultraformer, Ulthera, etc.) was mainly created to target the SMAS layer, but can induce thermal damage at depths of 4.5mm, 3mm, and 1.5mm. 1.5mm deep thermal damage does not target the SMAS layer, but generates thermal damage just below the skin, and can be expected to improve wrinkles, elasticity, skin texture, and whitening effects without interfering with daily life. Therefore, patient satisfaction can be increased through treatments at various depths.

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Time of procedure
:Anesthetic cream 40 minutes
Treatment time 20-40 minutes (varies depending on number of shots)

Treatment Interval
: 3~6 Months (depends on the individual)

Pain
: 30~60(0:no pain, 100:severe pain)

Downtime
: generally none

Advantages, Disadvantages of HIFU
• Advantages of HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) treatment
It can lift tissues deeper than the skin to a moderate degree without interfering with daily life and without damaging the epidermis.
• Limitations of HIFU treatment
If you are over 40 years old or have many cracks and wrinkles, you will not be satisfied with HIFU treatment alone. The effect is so clear that you can immediately check the results in the mirror immediately after the treatment, but patients usually have high expectations.

√As aging progresses, the surface of the skin becomes irregular, and saggings, changes in skin texture, pigmentation, wrinkles, etc. appear.
Various lasers (CO2 fractional laser, etc.) targeting the skin layer, Microneedle RF (microneedle radio frequency), Radiofrequency (thermage, etc.), IPL, Botulinum toxin (skin botox, etc.), Laser toning, etc. are necessary treatments that effectively improve skin aging.

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HIFU equipment) is an efficient device that allows mid-level lifting without interfering with daily life. However, like other medical procedures, there are situations in which the decision to perform the procedure must be made carefully.

√open wound at the treatment site.
√ severe cytic acne at the treatment site.
√ metal stent at the treatment site.
√ The areas where fillers have been injected.
√ The areas where electrical devices have been implanted.
√ The areas where mechanical implants are present.
√ The areas where there are keloids.
√ Pregnant women and those breastfeeding
√ Children
√ Those with hemorrhagic disorder or hemostatic dysfunction
√ Herpes Simplex
√ Autoimmune disease
√ Diabetes
√ Epilepsy
√ Areas with facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy)

Therefore, those planning to undergo HIFU treatment should explain to their doctor in detail all medical, surgical, plastic surgery, etc., past treatments and whether or not they have been performed.

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•Swelling
HIFU causes thermal damage to human tissues, so edema (swelling) may occur. Swelling may depend on the depth, strength, and number of shots of the treatment, and is also related to the individual's constitution. The degree and duration of swelling varies. Swelling may occur only on one side. Slight swelling may last up to 4 weeks. After receiving Ultraformer treatment, cooling the treatment area will help improve it quickly.

•Erythema (redness of the treatment area)
Erythema also depends on the depth, strength, number of shots of the treatment, and constitutional factors. This usually disappears within a few to 48 hours after treatment.

•Linear striations
They can be seen forming here and there at the treatment site like hives. These are formed on the outside of the skin due to the ultrasound reaching the area. They are most likely to occur when a shallow treatment of 1.5mm or 3mm is performed for the purpose of skin texture, wrinkles, elasticity, etc. When they occur, most people will recover if they take steroids orally.

•Pain
The majority of pain will disappear immediately after treatment. Sometimes, a slight pain may persist. It will gradually disappear over time, but it may last up to 4 weeks.

•A hard nodule may occur.
Reported cases have been on the forehead, and it is rare and will disappear over time. This is the area that has been coagulated by ultrasound, and most will disappear after about 4 weeks.

•Sensory abnormalities can occur.
Due to the nature of the facial nerve distribution, it is most likely to appear on the forehead and corners of the mouth, and most will recover without any special treatment.

•Although it is extremely rare, facial motor nerve paresis can occur. It occurs when the thermal energy from the ultrasound damages the facial nerve and causes an inflammatory reaction. Nerve damage can usually be confirmed immediately to within 12 hours after the procedure.Nerve paralysis of the facial nerves usually occurs around the mouth and forehead, which are located close to the skin, and causes muscle spasms, resulting in an asymmetric mouth or forehead.

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