What Is HIFU?
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that delivers focused ultrasound energy to the deeper layers of the skin, promoting tissue tightening and collagen regeneration. Dr. Nuriyya Guliyeva confidently recommends HIFU treatment, especially for patients who wish to avoid surgery and are experiencing facial and neck skin laxity.
How Does It Work?
The HIFU device delivers focused ultrasound waves to different depths of the skin (1.5 mm, 3 mm, and 4.5 mm). The controlled thermal effect generated at these focal points (65–70°C) triggers the body’s natural healing response and stimulates new collagen production. It is one of the few non-invasive treatments capable of reaching the SMAS layer (superficial muscular aponeurotic system).
Treatment Areas
- Forehead and eyebrow lifting
- Cheek and mid-face sagging
- Jawline and jowl area
- Neck tightening
- Décolleté area
Treatment Process
- Ultrasound gel is applied to the skin
- The device delivers focused energy to the targeted areas
- Procedure duration: 45–90 minutes
- Mild redness usually resolves within 24 hours
- A single session is often sufficient; annual maintenance sessions are recommended
When Are the Results Visible?
Following HIFU treatment, collagen remodeling continues over 2–3 months. The full results typically become visible within 4–6 months and may last for 12–18 months. Dr. Nuriyya Guliyeva evaluates and documents the treatment outcomes with photographic follow-up assessments after the procedure.
