HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) lifts and tightens the face without surgery. It delivers focused ultrasound energy deep into the skin to stimulate collagen — for a gradual, natural lift with no downtime.
How HIFU works
HIFU heats targeted layers beneath the skin (down to the SMAS layer that surgeons tighten in a facelift), contracting existing collagen and triggering new collagen production. The result is firmer, lifted skin over the following weeks and months.
Benefits
- Non-surgical, no incisions, no real downtime.
- Lifts the brow, jawline, cheeks and neck.
- Natural, gradual results as collagen rebuilds.
- Stimulates the skin’s own repair.
Who is a candidate?
Best for mild to moderate skin laxity — early sagging of the face and neck — in people who want tightening without surgery. Severe sagging is better treated surgically.
The session
The skin is cleansed and mapped, then the HIFU handpiece delivers ultrasound in lines across the treatment area. A session takes about 30–60 minutes, with no need for recovery time afterwards.
After the session
Mild redness or slight tenderness may appear briefly. You can return to normal activity immediately; results build over 2–3 months and can last up to a year or more.
5 key tips
- Have it done by a trained practitioner with a proper device.
- It’s best for early laxity — not a substitute for a surgical facelift in severe cases.
- Stay hydrated and use sun protection to support collagen.
- Results are gradual — judge them at 2–3 months.
- Maintenance sessions help sustain the effect.
HIFU uses and benefits — with Dr. Sherif Hegazy
Curious whether HIFU suits your skin? Book an assessment with Dr. Sherif Hegazy.
