HIFU Non-Surgical Facelift (Ultraformer 3)

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is the gold standard for non-surgical skin lifting and tightening, and Edwin Lim Medical Aesthetic Clinic uses the Ultraformer 3 — a clinically validated Korean-manufactured system with a strong evidence base — as their primary HIFU platform.

HIFU works by focusing ultrasound energy into precise focal points at depths of 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 4.5 mm, and optionally 6 mm within the skin. At these depths, the ultrasound energy is converted to heat at the focal point (reaching 60–70°C for a fraction of a second), creating micro-thermal zones (MTZs) that contract collagen and stimulate neocollagenesis — new collagen formation — in the weeks and months following treatment. The 4.5 mm transducer…

The treatment is performed with no anaesthetic required for most patients, though a topical numbing cream can be applied prior. Full-face HIFU takes 60 to 90 minutes and addresses the brow, mid-face, jowl, jawline, and submental (double chin) area. Patients typically experience a mild pulling or heating sensation during treatment. Some redness and mild swelling may occur for 24–48 hours.