- You've noticed mild to moderate skin laxity along the jawline, cheeks, or neck
- You'd prefer a non-surgical option and want to understand what it can realistically address
- You're looking for a treatment with limited downtime that fits around travel
- You want a registered doctor to assess whether your skin is suitable before proceeding
How the treatment works
HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) delivers focused ultrasound energy to targeted depths beneath the surface of the skin. Rather than affecting the outer layer, the energy is concentrated at specific points in the deeper tissue, where it produces controlled heating in small, precise zones. This is designed to stimulate the skin’s natural repair response in those areas.
Over the weeks that follow, this response is associated with gradual changes in the treated tissue. For this reason, HIFU may help improve the appearance of skin laxity along areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and neck. The effect is gradual rather than immediate, and the degree of change varies between individuals depending on factors such as skin quality and the extent of laxity.
Your doctor selects the treatment depths and which areas to address based on an examination of your skin, so that energy is delivered where it is most appropriate for you. Because results build over time, realistic expectations are discussed at consultation, and follow-up can be reviewed if needed.
This is a doctor-performed treatment at Sera Aesthetic Clinic, using BPOM-notified products. Suitability is assessed individually; some skin types and medical histories may mean it is not recommended.
During the session you may feel brief warmth or a tingling sensation as the energy is delivered beneath the skin's surface. Most people tolerate this well, and your doctor can adjust settings for comfort. Results develop gradually over the following weeks rather than immediately.
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Consultation & assessment
Your doctor reviews your goals and medical history and examines the degree and pattern of laxity in the areas you'd like to address.
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Planning the treatment
Together you agree which areas to treat and the depth settings, so the approach suits your skin and expectations.
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Treatment
Focused ultrasound energy is delivered through a handpiece in a series of passes across the planned areas. A session commonly takes around 45–60 minutes.
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Aftercare guidance
You'll receive simple aftercare instructions before you leave, with WhatsApp support if you have questions.
Little to no downtime. Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness in the treated area usually settles within a few hours to a couple of days; gradual changes develop over the following weeks.
You'll get specific aftercare guidance before you leave, plus WhatsApp support if you have questions afterwards.
“Outcomes vary with the degree of laxity and skin quality, which is why we assess each person individually before recommending HIFU.”