HIFU Skin Tightening

HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is one of the most technically advanced non-invasive skin tightening modalities available, and a central offering at Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic. The treatment uses focused ultrasound energy to target the SMAS layer — the same tissue layer addressed during surgical facelifts — creating precise thermal coagulation points that trigger a collagen remodelling response deep beneath the skin's surface.

Unlike radiofrequency devices that heat the superficial dermis, HIFU bypasses the outer skin layers entirely and delivers energy at precise depths of 1.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.5mm. This depth control allows the treatment to address skin laxity at the dermis, sub-dermis, and SMAS levels simultaneously, producing a natural lifting effect on the forehead, brow, cheeks, jowls, jawline, and neck.

At Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic, the HIFU protocol is customised to each patient's facial anatomy. Dr Kenneth Lee maps the treatment zones prior to the session and selects the appropriate transducer depth based on tissue thickness and the degree of laxity present. Patients with mild-to-moderate skin laxity typically see the most dramatic improvements, though the treatment is beneficial across a range of ages and skin conditions.