HIFU Face Lifting (3D HIFU Power V MaxLift)

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound delivers tightly focused thermal coagulation points to the SMAS layer — the same fibromuscular plane that surgical facelifts work on — without breaking the skin surface. Gen Z Clinic uses the 3D HIFU Power V MaxLift platform with multi-depth cartridges (1.5 / 3.0 / 4.5 mm) so each treatment plan can be tuned to the client's facial anatomy, age, and target area.

HIFU at Gen Z Clinic is a 60-minute, no-downtime alternative to surgical lifting that targets the deepest available non-surgical layer of facial soft tissue: the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). The 3D HIFU Power V MaxLift handpiece uses three cartridge depths to address different anatomical layers in a single session: • 1.5 mm — superficial dermis, for fine lines, pore tightening • 3.0 mm — deep dermis, for skin-quality and texture • 4.5 mm — SMAS, for genuine lifting along jawline / jowl / mid-face During the session, the practitioner maps the face, applies ultrasound coupling gel, and delivers focused acoustic energy in line patterns. Each pulse heats a microscopic point of tissue to 60–70 °C, causing immediate collagen contraction. Over the next 60–180 days fibroblasts respond by laying down new collagen, which is what produces the progressive lift effect. A typical full-face protocol uses approximately 100 shots per area — adjusted up or down by the assessing doctor. Some lifting is visible the same day (especially around the jawline), but 70–80% of the result emerges between 1 and 6 months. Longevity is 6–12 months depending on age, lifestyle, and skin quality. Sensation: most clients describe brief 'pinprick + warmth' along bony zones (mandible, forehead) — this can be managed with topical anaesthetic, paracetamol pre-medication, and breaks. There is no swelling worth mentioning, no bruising, and no recovery — clients walk out and resume normal activities including makeup. Ideal for ages 20+ with early-to-moderate elastosis; not appropriate during pregnancy, with active facial implants in the targeted plane, or with severely sun-damaged or smoker's skin where collagen reserves are insufficient. Pricing depends on number of shots and zones — the displayed figure is a starting price for a single zone; full-face programs are quoted at consultation.