HIFU non-surgical facelift
Focused ultrasound that lifts the jawline, cheeks and neck.
From $209 · 60 min · Weekends $229.90
- Time
- 60 min
- How it feels
- Mild to moderate
- Recovery time
- Usually none; slight redness
- Sessions
- Usually 1; top-up every 12–18 months
Focused ultrasound reaches the deep support layer of the face (the same layer a surgeon tightens in a facelift) and stimulates collagen to firm loose skin, without surgery, injectables or downtime.
It suits mild to moderate sagging and gives a natural, gradual lift. If your skin is very loose, we'll tell you honestly when a surgeon would get you a better result.
Good for
- Sagging jawline and jowls
- Fullness under the chin
- Loose neck skin
- Early laxity and fine lines
How it works
Results
A subtle lift straight away. The main change shows at 8–12 weeks and keeps improving for 3–6 months, typically lasting 12–18 months.
HIFU or a surgical facelift?
| HIFU | Surgical facelift | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Mild to moderate sagging | Very loose skin and deep folds |
| How much lift | Natural, gradual | Large, immediate |
| Downtime | Usually none | Weeks of recovery |
| Anaesthetic | None | General or sedation |
| How long it lasts | 12–18 months, then a top-up | Many years |
| Cost | $209–$490 a session | Many times more |
If your skin is past what HIFU can do, we'll say so at your consultation.
Before your appointment
- No alcohol or caffeine for 24 hours before.
- Drink plenty of water.
- No strong exfoliation or peels for a week, and no sun or tanning for 48 hours.
- Tell us about any medical conditions.
Aftercare
- Don't rub the area for 24 hours.
- Avoid hot showers, saunas and hard exercise for 48 hours.
- Skip retinol and acids for 3–5 days.
- Wear sunscreen every day.
Questions
Does it hurt?
You'll feel brief warm, tingling pulses along the lift lines. Most people find it very manageable.
Who isn't suitable?
Very loose skin that needs surgery, active infections or open wounds, pregnancy, and some medical conditions. We check this at your consultation.
Which UltraLift area do I need?
Jawline only ($209) suits a softer jaw and jowls. Full face ($329) adds the cheeks and brows. Face and neck ($490) also tightens loose neck skin. Not sure? We'll check at your consultation.
How long does it last?
Usually 12–18 months. Many clients keep the result with one session a year.
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Is HIFU non-surgical facelift right for you?
Book the treatment that sounds closest. Every visit starts with a 15–30 minute skin consultation, so we can look at your skin, explain what's going on and change the plan if something else would suit you better.