Ultraformer III — HIFU Lifting & Skin Tightening

Ultraformer III at FaceExpert uses macro and micro-focused ultrasound (MMFU) technology to penetrate deep into the skin and underlying SMAS layer, generating precisely controlled heat that stimulates collagen contraction and new collagen synthesis — all without any surface injury or downtime. The device can target depths ranging from the superficial dermis down to the SMAS-level connective tissue that facelift surgeons manually lift in surgical procedures, making it the most anatomically meaningful non-surgical lifting device available. FaceExpert uses the Ultraformer III with the specialist MF22 cartridge for eyelid treatments — a uniquely fine applicator that safely treats the periorbital zone where few devices can be used. Treatment zones range from focused single-area sessions (eyebrow lift, chin, or eyelids at 9,900 Kč) to a comprehensive Full Face protocol at 29,900 Kč. Results continue to build over 2–3 months as collagen remodelling progresses, with effects lasting 12–18 months.

Ultraformer III is a HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) device manufactured by CLASSYS that delivers focused ultrasound energy to precise tissue depths, generating thermal coagulation points (TCPs) without any surface disruption. It is the leading device in its category and is differentiated from competitor HIFU systems by its MMFU (Macro and Micro-Focused Ultrasound) transducer technology, which enables simultaneous delivery to both macro-depth (SMAS and deep dermis) and micro-depth (superficial dermis) targets within the same treatment session. **Tissue depths targeted:** - 1.5 mm: Superficial dermis — skin quality and texture improvement - 3.0 mm: Deep reticular dermis — primary collagen remodelling plane - 4.5 mm: SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system) — the same connective tissue layer that is surgically lifted in a traditional facelift. This is the anatomically significant depth that distinguishes HIFU from surface-only energy devices. - MF22 cartridge: 1.5 mm — specifically validated for periorbital skin (upper and lower eyelids) where thinner tissue and proximity to the eye require the most precise, superficial energy delivery. **Mechanism:** Each transducer pulse focuses ultrasound energy to a defined point within tissue, raising the local temperature to 65–70°C within a few milliseconds. This thermal shock causes immediate collagen denaturation (collagen fibres denature and contract, creating an immediate subtle tightening) and triggers a controlled inflammatory response that recruits fibroblasts to synthesise new collagen type I over the following 2–3 months. The fractional nature of the treatment — discrete TCPs with unaffected tissue between them — allows rapid healing without surface downtime. **What makes Ultraformer III distinctive at FaceExpert:** Most HIFU devices lack an eyelid-specific cartridge, limiting their application to lower-face zones. FaceExpert's investment in the MF22 eyelid cartridge expands the clinical repertoire to include non-surgical upper and lower eyelid lifting — an area where the alternative (blepharoplasty surgery) carries significantly higher cost and recovery demands. **Treatment zones and structure:** *Single-zone sessions (9,900 Kč each):* Eyebrow Lift, Chin, Skin Biostimulation, Upper Eyelids, Lower Eyelids — focused sessions targeting one region of concern, ideal for maintenance or targeted improvement. *Multi-zone protocols:* Lower Face + Chin (15,900 Kč), Both Eyelids (15,900 Kč), Face Without Chin (19,900 Kč), Face + Chin (23,900 Kč), Full Face Light (22,900 Kč), Full Face (29,900 Kč) — progressively comprehensive protocols for patients wanting whole-face lifting and rejuvenation. **The session experience:** No numbing cream is required for most patients — unlike radiofrequency devices that require topical anaesthesia for higher settings, Ultraformer III's focused point energy is well tolerated. Patients feel a brief, localised warmth and tingling at each TCP pulse as the transducer passes. The session is performed with the patient reclining, and concludes with a cooling gel wipe. Total session time is 30–90 minutes depending on the zones treated. **Results timeline:** Some patients notice subtle immediate tightening from collagen denaturation. The primary result builds progressively over 2–3 months as collagen synthesis peaks. Peak improvement is typically assessed at 3 months; results last 12–18 months in most patients, after which a maintenance session can be performed. **Ideal candidates:** Adults with early-to-moderate facial laxity — sagging jowls, deepening nasolabial folds, drooping brow, or loose neck skin — who want a non-surgical lifting option. Ultraformer III is not a substitute for surgical facelift in cases of advanced laxity with significant skin excess. **Contraindications:** Active skin infection, open wounds in the treatment zone, electronic implants (pacemakers, cochlear devices), pregnancy, use of photosensitising isotretinoin within the past 6 months, metal implants or fillers directly in the treatment path at depths matching transducer settings.