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WHAT IS HIFU? DISTINGUISH BETWEEN HIFU AND THERMAGE FACE LIFT AND SKIN REJUVENATION TECHNOLOGIES

Hifu and Thermage are both leading technologies that provide facial lifting and skin rejuvenation effects. Both of these technologies have been tested for safety and effectiveness by the FDA (USA). In reality, many customers still do not clearly understand and distinguish the difference between these two technologies. So let's take a look at the article below to choose the most suitable treatment method!

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HIFU stands for the English phrase "High-intensity Focused Ultrasound", Hifu technology applies high-intensity ultrasound energy focused at a depth of 3 - 4.5mm to penetrate deep into the internal tissues and muscles (SMAS).

This technology has the ability to rejuvenate the skin for each specific area, stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, help remove wrinkles and make the skin firm and elastic quickly. Unlike lasers that affect the surface of the skin, Hifu technology bypasses the surface layer and goes inside, so the heat energy will not directly affect the skin, causing burning or redness.

Benefits of Hifu method

Hifu technology and great benefits

Hifu technology brings great benefits to the medical and cosmetic industry, specifically:

  • Helps lift muscles and improve sagging skin.

  • Firms loose skin on the neck.

  • Eliminates double chin, helps slim the face.

  • Reduces wrinkles on forehead, eyes, smile lines,...

  • Stretch sagging jaw area.

Treatment application area

Hifu technology is currently being widely used in many spas, beauty salons,... because of its ability to treat many different areas of the body:

  • Face area

  • Neck area

  • Arm area

  • Thigh area

  • Buttocks area

  • Abdominal area

What is Thermage technology?

Thermage is a modern technology used for non-invasive wrinkle removal and skin rejuvenation. This technology uses RF (Radio Frequency) waves to directly impact the collagen layer of the skin.

More specifically, this method will use a sophisticated treatment tip called Thermatip that is capable of emitting controlled radio frequencies. This treatment head, when operating, will heat up and act on the skin, stimulating the production of large amounts of collagen in the deep layers of the skin immediately. This is a treatment technology that instantly eliminates small wrinkles completely, repels signs of aging and sagging while reducing dark pigmentation, providing firm, even-toned skin.

Thermage technology lifts and rejuvenates the skin

Benefits of Thermage treatment

  • Lifting effect, stretching sagging and wrinkled skin areas.

  • Remove double chin, making the face slimmer.

  • Tightening muscle bundles helps limit the aging process.

  • Remove crow's feet, lift eyebrows.

  • Stretch loose neck skin.

  • Eliminates excess fat and accelerates natural collagen production.

  • Helps tighten abdominal skin, returning a firm, compact waist.

Skin area to be treated

Thermage technology is applied to treat all areas of the body:

  • Face area

  • Neck area

  • Arms

  • Foot area

  • Abdominal area

Compare Hifu and Thermage technology in lifting and rejuvenating the skin

In the past, facelift surgery used to be the only option to lift muscles, remove wrinkles and signs of aging. However, the advent of Hifu and Thermage technology has brought more choices to customers. So what are the similarities and differences between Hifu and Thermage?

The same point

  • Both Hifu and Thermage technologies are aimed at lifting the face and rejuvenating the skin, helping to improve problems such as: wrinkled skin, sagging skin,...

  • Both of these methods do not require surgery and are non-invasive with treatment time of only 60 - 90 minutes.

  • All are tested and certified for safety and effectiveness by the US FDA.

Differences

About origin

Hifu lifting technology originates from Korea. The Thermage skin rejuvenation method originates from the US. However, both technologies are certified by the FDA and receive trust from many customers.

About the mechanism of action

  • Thermage works based on RF (Radio Frequency) radio energy. This wavelength has the ability to penetrate deep into the inner layers of the skin and directly affect collagen. It has the effect of shrinking degenerated collagen fiber bundles while stimulating the production of new collagen. This not only corrects signs of sagging and wrinkles but also increases skin elasticity. Thermage's normal operating temperature is below 55 degrees Celsius.

  • Hifu uses high-intensity focused ultrasound waves to deeply impact internal tissues and muscles. This wavelength has the ability to stimulate collagen regeneration to help reduce wrinkles, lift facial muscles and create firmness and elasticity for the skin. Hifu technology has the ability to affect all 3 layers: epidermis 1.5mm, dermis 3mm & superficial muscle 4.5mm. Therefore, it is considered as effective as skin tightening surgery. Hifu body lift uses heat at 60 - 70 degrees Celsius.

Differences in the operating mechanisms of Hifu and Thermage

Comparison criteria

Thermage

Hifu

Energy

Radio Frequency (RF)

Ultrasound ultrasound waves

Temperature

< 55 degrees Celsius

60 - 70 degrees Celsius

Treatment depth

Diffusion at depth < 3mm

Convergence at depths of 1.5mm, 3mm and 4.5mm

Skin treatment

The skin has many wrinkles, crow's feet, and large pores.

Sagging skin, excess fat, double chin.

Deep impact on the SMAS layer

Are not

Have

About the effect after treatment

The effectiveness from Hifu and Thermage technologies also has certain differences:

  • Hifu technology has the effect of lifting sagging facial muscles, removing double chin and slimming the face. The skin also regenerates collagen so it is more elastic and firmer. The effectiveness of Hifu skin rejuvenation lifting technology often cannot be seen immediately but must wait 1 - 2 months after treatment. Therefore, users of this method are required to patiently wait for the results of natural skin recovery.

  • Thermage technology is highly effective in rejuvenating the skin, removing eye wrinkles, forehead wrinkles, smile lines, nose wrinkles, etc. It also helps increase elasticity and firmness of the skin and brings fresh skin. , healthy. Not only is it popular because of the many benefits it brings, but the plus point is also the immediate effectiveness of this technology.

The post-treatment effect of Thermage is immediate, while with Hifu you have to wait 1 - 2 months

Thermage or Hifu face lift - which technology is better?

By comparing the similarities and differences between Hifu and Thermage technology, customers will surely have made the right choice for themselves. Each method will have its own advantages and benefits. However, to be more certain in choosing a treatment method, customers should immediately come to ROHTO AOHAL CLINIC to be consulted by highly specialized doctors.

  • ROHTO AOHAL CLINIC is a 100% Japanese standard clinic in Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Here we own a team of highly specialized dermatologists with extensive experience and full practice certification.

  • The machinery and medicine systems are all imported from famous brands, genuine products and certified for safety by the FDA (US Drug Administration).

ROHTO beauty salon always ensures the quality of machinery and equipment

  • New customers will receive at least a 20% discount on all services at the clinic, including Hifu Liftera skin rejuvenation service.

  • ROHTO AOHAL CLINIC has successfully performed many skin rejuvenation treatments with Hifu technology and received positive feedback from customers.

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