With ULTRAcel Q+

HIFU

Lifting and tightening from the deepest layer, without surgery

A softening of the jawline or fullness under the chin that diet and exercise never seem to address is one of the most common things people come to us wanting to address. Frustratingly, they’re also the hardest to shift on your own, because it starts in the deeper layers of the skin, well below where creams and facials work. HIFU reaches that layer, the same deep foundation a facelift works on, and firms it without a single incision.

It's our most lifting-focused treatment, and the one we reach for when firmness needs more than surface care can give.

How it works

HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. Our ULTRAcel Q+ delivers focused ultrasound energy to precise depths in the skin, reaching the dermis, the fat layer, and even the deep muscular layer that a surgeon lifts in a facelift. 

At those points, the energy generates controlled heat, which does two things: it immediately tightens and contracts the deeper tissue, and it triggers your body to build fresh collagen over the following months for a firmer, lifted result. 

On the chin, that same focused energy can break down stubborn pockets of fat, which is why it doubles as a treatment for a double chin.

What it treats

• A softening jawline and loss of definition

• Submental fat, the fullness under the chin known as a double chin

• Loose or crepey skin on the neck

• Overall facial laxity and loss of lift

• Hooding and heaviness around the eyes

• Early signs of sagging, with a preventative lift

What it feels like, and downtime

You'll feel heat and a deep, occasionally prickly sensation as the energy reaches the deeper layers, which tells you it's working where it should. One of HIFU's advantages is that it needs little to no downtime, so most people return to their day straight after, sometimes with mild redness, tenderness or slight swelling that settles quickly. 

What to expect

You may notice some tightening early on, but the real lift builds gradually over two to three months as new collagen forms and continues from there. Most people need three to five treatments for lasting results. We'll map out a realistic plan for your face and goals at your consultation.

Your options

• Eye Tightening

•  Neck Skin Tightening 

• Submental Volume Reduction (Double Chin) 

• Full Face Skin Tightening 

• Jawline Tightening + Submental Volume Reduction (Double Chin)

• Full Face & Neck Skin Tightening

• Full Face, Neck & Submental Volume Reduction (Double Chin) 

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Frequently asked questions

What is HIFU?
HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. It uses focused ultrasound energy to heat precise depths within the skin, including the deep layer addressed in a surgical facelift. That controlled heat tightens the tissue immediately and stimulates new collagen over the following months, lifting and firming without surgery or downtime.

How is HIFU different from RF Microneedling?
Both firm and lift, and they work at different depths, so the right one depends on what your skin needs. Potenza RF microneedling works through the skin's surface and middle layers, firming the texture and tightening alongside its collagen-boosting effects. HIFU reaches deeper, to the muscular foundation, which makes it our most lifting-focused option and the better choice for laxity along the jaw, chin and neck. For some people, the answer is one, and sometimes it's both in a considered plan. We'll tell you honestly which earns its place for you.

Can it really reduce a double chin?
Yes. The same focused energy that tightens skin can target and break down the pocket of fat beneath the chin, which the body then clears gradually. It's one of the more popular reasons people book HIFU with us.

Does it hurt?
You'll feel heat and a deep, sometimes prickly sensation as the energy reaches the deeper layers. Most people find it very manageable, and it tells you the treatment is working at the right depth.

Is there downtime?
Little to none, which is one of HIFU's biggest advantages. You might have mild redness, tenderness or slight swelling that settles quickly, and most people head straight back into their day.

Is it safe for darker skin tones?
Yes. Because HIFU uses ultrasound energy rather than light targeting pigment, it works safely across all skin tones. We'll still assess your skin properly before treating.

When will I see results, and how many treatments do I need?
Some tightening can appear early, but the real lift develops gradually over two to three months as collagen rebuilds. Most people need three to five treatments for lasting results, and we'll give you a realistic plan at your consultation.