Ultherapy, HIFU and Fotona are all popular treatments for ageing skin, offering a natural lifting effect without surgery. But what are the differences between these treatments, and why did we choose Fotona at SKINSIS Clinic?
While HIFU and Ultherapy primarily focus on tightening one specific tissue layer, Fotona 4D/5D works on multiple layers of the skin in a single treatment. This means we can improve not only skin firmness and lifting, but also overall skin quality, texture and rejuvenation.
HIFU
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) uses ultrasound waves to heat a specific deep layer of the skin. This controlled heating stimulates tissue tightening and helps improve skin laxity, creating a lifting effect.
However, HIFU only targets one tissue depth and does not treat the surface of the skin or multiple skin layers at the same time.
Ultherapy
Ultherapy works in a similar way to HIFU but includes ultrasound imaging. This allows the practitioner to visualise the tissue layers during treatment for greater precision.
Like HIFU, Ultherapy focuses on one tissue layer and does not improve the skin surface or address multiple layers simultaneously.
Fotona 4D/5D
Fotona works differently. Using two advanced laser technologies, it treats the skin from the deepest layers to the surface in one comprehensive treatment session.
The treatment consists of five complementary steps:
- Inside-out tightening
The laser is applied from inside the mouth to heat the deeper tissue, creating skin tightening from within without external contact. - Deep collagen stimulation
The laser targets the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production, improving firmness and skin structure. - Gentle bulk heating
The skin is gradually and evenly heated at a deeper level to encourage long-term collagen remodelling throughout the tissue. - Additional tightening
A second tightening step further stimulates the deeper tissue to enhance the lifting effect and optimise the final result. - Surface rejuvenation
Finally, the outermost layer of the skin is gently resurfaced, improving texture, softening fine lines and leaving the skin looking fresher and more radiant.
Why did we choose Fotona?
HIFU and Ultherapy each target a single tissue layer with one primary function. Fotona 4D/5D treats every layer of the skin, delivering multiple benefits in one treatment.
We also chose Fotona because it offers several additional advantages:
- Lower risk of unwanted facial fat loss compared to HIFU and Ultherapy.
- A more comfortable treatment experience, as HIFU and Ultherapy can be quite painful.
- Suitable for all skin types, including darker skin tones.
- Improves not only skin firmness but also overall skin quality, tone and texture.
Fotona 4D/5D is recognised worldwide by aesthetic doctors and medical professionals as one of the most advanced and versatile non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments available today.
Curious if Fotona 4D/5D is right for you?
Book a consultation and we’ll assess your skin, discuss your goals and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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