Face lifting

HIFU results: what happens in the first day, month and year

HIFU Results Timeline at Skin & Laser Dubai
Quick answerStraight after HIFU the skin can look slightly tighter, but the main lift develops over 2 to 3 months as new collagen forms. Results usually peak at around 3 months and last about a year, after which many people book a top-up.

Key facts

Day 1Mild redness, slight tightness
Week 1 to 2Any tenderness settles
Month 1Firmer skin starts to show
Month 2 to 3Visible lift peaks
LastsAbout a year
Top-upEvery 12 months

Straight after treatment

Some people notice a subtle tightening immediately, partly from mild swelling. Redness fades within hours. Tenderness along the jaw or tingling can last a few days and is normal.

The first three months

Focused ultrasound starts a healing response. Over the following weeks the body lays down new collagen and elastin in the treated layers, and this is what lifts the brows, defines the jaw and firms the neck. Most people see the clearest difference in photos taken at 8 to 12 weeks.

How to make results last

  • Use SPF 50 every day; sun breaks down collagen
  • Keep a steady weight
  • Maintain with Iced RF or laser lifting between yearly HIFU sessions
  • Avoid smoking

When to book a top-up

Because ageing continues, a yearly session keeps the effect going. Book it around the time you notice the result softening, usually 10 to 14 months after the first.

Prices at Skin & Laser, Dubai Marina

HIFU faceAED 5,000
HIFU neckAED 5,000
HIFU face and neckAED 7,000

Prices in UAE dirhams, confirmed at your consultation.

Questions people ask

Can I see HIFU results immediately?

A little, but the real lift appears over 2 to 3 months.

Why don't I see results yet?

If it is under 8 weeks, collagen is still forming. Take photos in the same light to compare.

Does HIFU need more than one session?

Usually one, with a yearly top-up.

This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Suitability, results and the number of sessions vary from person to person and are confirmed by our physician before treatment.

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