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Women's health
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Wellness
HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound. On the face and neck, focused ultrasound sends heat deep into the skin, which can prompt your body to make more collagen. It is a non-surgical option for mild to moderate sagging, but it cannot give the results of a surgical facelift. If you are looking at HIFU treatment in Malaysia, start with an assessment so you know what it can and cannot do for your concern.
With one treatment, most people see modest lifting and tightening within 2 to 6 months, as the change builds gradually. Some people need more than one session. How much changes, and for how long, differs from person to person, because the skin keeps ageing. For a closer look at what happens under the skin, read what HIFU treatment does to your face.
HIFU involves no cuts or stitches, because the ultrasound works beneath the surface of the skin. It is not a replacement for a surgical facelift, and if there is a lot of sagging skin, skin tightening may not help much.
The heat from the ultrasound can prompt your skin to make more collagen. That is why any lifting and tightening shows up slowly over the following months rather than straight after your session.
Ultrasound skin tightening can be used on areas such as the brow, under the chin, the neck and the chest. Your assessment helps decide which areas are worth treating for your concern.
Most people go back to their usual activities right after a session. Slight redness usually fades within about an hour, though tenderness can sometimes last up to a month.
HIFU tends to suit people with mild to moderate loose skin on the face and neck. If there is a lot of sagging skin, skin tightening may not be enough, and it cannot match the results of surgery.
You may not be a good candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have an autoimmune condition such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Before treatment, the care team looks at your other health conditions, so tell them about any medicines or supplements you take and any skin problems in the area to be treated. Not sure where you stand? Request a skin assessment first.
Knowing what to expect makes the day easier.
To plan your visit, find a Westwood Clinic outlet near you.
Each option works in a different way, so the right choice depends on what bothers you most: loose skin, lost volume, or both. Fullness under the chin can have more than one cause, so an assessment helps work out whether loose skin is the main issue. Read more about double-chin treatment and thread-lift treatment before you come in.
| option | how it works | recovery | may suit |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIFU | Focused ultrasound heats deep skin layers and can prompt new collagen | Most people return to usual activities right away; tenderness can sometimes last up to a month | Mild to moderate loose skin on the face and neck |
| Thread lift | Threads placed under the skin lift it into position | Usually quick, with little downtime | Early signs of ageing |
| Fillers | Injected filler adds volume under the skin | Most people have no downtime; minor redness, swelling or bruising can happen | Areas that have lost volume |
The fee depends on your treatment plan, so it is worth asking for a clear breakdown before you decide. The main factors are:
Ask Westwood Clinic to confirm the fee, what it covers and any package terms before you book, and take your time to decide after your assessment.
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