Technology
I use microfocused ultrasound to stimulate collagen in the deep layers of the skin and prepare the face for the other treatments.
Dr. Islla Paiva · Master's degree and specialist in Orofacial Harmonization
Quick answer
Microfocused ultrasound is a technology that heats tiny points in the deep layers of the skin, with no incisions, to stimulate collagen production. It is indicated for mild to moderate laxity of the face and neck, and I also use it to prepare for other treatments. The result appears gradually: in studies, the improvement is measured three and six months after the session and followed for up to a year. When laxity is severe, the indication may be surgical.
Microfocused ultrasound is a technology that concentrates heat in very small points, in the deep layers of the skin, without cutting or harming the surface. That heat stimulates collagen production and, over time, improves firmness and support. Here at the clinic I use the Ultraformer, and the areas to be treated I decide at the consultation.
I like to use ultrasound as preparation. In some Full Face 3D plans it comes first, to prepare the tissues and enhance the result of what comes next, such as hyaluronic acid and biostimulators. That is how it went with a patient who decided to invest in his own image: we started with ultrasound and only then moved on to facial contouring.
The result of ultrasound does not show right away. Collagen takes time to form, and in studies the improvement is assessed three and six months after the session. It is indicated for mild to moderate laxity. When laxity is significant, with a lot of excess skin, I warn you that the technology has its limits and that the indication may be surgical.
Cases published on my Instagram. Disclosure follows Brazilian Federal Council of Dentistry (CFO) Resolution 196/2019. Results vary from person to person and depend on individual evaluation.
After the session, redness, swelling and tenderness may appear, and they are usually mild and short-lived, sometimes with small bruises. Less often, linear marks on the skin, temporary discoloration and transient numbness or muscle weakness in the treated area can occur. Ultrasound is not indicated over skin with infection or wounds, with severe active acne, or in anyone with an active metal implant, such as a pacemaker, in the treated area. Let me know beforehand about pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies, medical conditions and any medication you take regularly. The result is gradual and varies from person to person, and the indication comes out of the consultation.
It is a technology that concentrates ultrasound energy in very small points, in the deep layers of the skin, without cutting or harming the surface. The heat at those points stimulates the production of new collagen. It is indicated for mild to moderate laxity of the face and neck.
The result appears gradually, because collagen takes time to form. In studies, the improvement is measured three and six months after the session, with results followed for up to a year. The number of sessions and the interval between them I decide at the consultation.
The session can cause discomfort. In a review of studies, patients reported moderate pain during the application. There are ways to make the session more comfortable, and I arrange that with you beforehand.
No. It is an option for mild to moderate laxity and for those who want to stimulate collagen with no incisions. When laxity is severe, with a lot of excess skin, the technology has a limited effect and the indication is surgical. In those cases, I say so clearly and refer you.
Tell me what bothers you. We look at your face in layers and decide what is worth treating.
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