High-intensity focused ultrasound technology as a non-surgical alternative to face lifting

Abstract

Treatments improving the tension of the facial skin are an important branch of aesthetic dermatology. There is an ongoing increase in medical options of non-invasive alternatives to surgical face lifting. One of them is the high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology. The evaluation of the efficacy of this technique shows a significant improvement in the condition of the facial skin. However, the durability of the resulting changes is still debatable. Compared to other procedures, the high-intensity focused ultrasound technology has the benefit of a very good safety profile and short recovery period. Therefore, it is worth considering as an possible alternative to surgical methods.