Non-Surgical Lifting.No Scalpel. No Downtime.
Ultraformer III delivers focused ultrasound energy to the deepest structural layers of the skin — triggering collagen renewal and genuine tissue lifting without breaking the surface.
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What's Covered
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive technology capable of reaching the SMAS layer — the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System, the same deep structural layer that surgeons tighten during a surgical facelift. By delivering precisely focused ultrasound energy to this depth, HIFU creates controlled thermal coagulation points that trigger the body's collagen repair response — contracting existing collagen fibres immediately and stimulating the production of new collagen over the weeks that follow. Think of it like a magnifying glass focusing sunlight onto a single point. The ultrasound energy passes through the outer layers of skin without damaging them, converging at a precise depth — 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, or 4.5mm depending on the target tissue — where it creates a thermal effect intense enough to trigger collagen remodelling. The skin surface remains entirely intact. EGA uses Ultraformer III — one of the most clinically established HIFU platforms in aesthetic medicine, using MMFU (Micro and Macro Focused Ultrasound) technology to deliver thermal coagulation points at multiple precise depths in a single session.
01Full Face, Chin & Neck — £•,••• · 1 hour
The most comprehensive HIFU treatment — covering the full face, chin, and neck in a single session. Addresses cheek and midface laxity, jawline definition, jowl reduction, chin contouring, and neck tightening. The standard choice for clients wanting global facial rejuvenation and structural lifting across all zones.
02Full Face incl Chin — £••• · 40 minutes
Full facial HIFU including the chin — covering the forehead, brow, cheeks, midface, jawline, and chin. For clients whose primary concerns are facial laxity and contour, without neck treatment. Delivers comprehensive facial lifting in a focused session.
03Lower Face incl Chin — £••• · 20–30 minutes
Targeted treatment for the lower face and jawline — the zone where gravitational descent is commonly visible. Addresses jowl formation, loss of jawline definition, chin laxity, and early sagging of the lower cheek. A highly impactful single-zone treatment for clients whose primary concern is facial contour and jaw definition.
04Partial Area — Brow Lift / Perioral / Nasolabial — £••• · 20–30 minutes
Targeted HIFU for a specific concern area: brow lift (raises the tail of the brow, opens the eye area, reduces hooded appearance); perioral lines (tightens skin around the mouth, reduces vertical lines and improves lip border definition); nasolabial folds (lifts and tightens tissue lateral to the fold, reducing its depth from above rather than filling it from within). One area is treated per session at this price.
05Neck incl Chin — £••• · 20 minutes
Focused HIFU for neck laxity and chin definition. Addresses early horizontal neck lines, loss of neck firmness, and softening of the chin-to-neck angle. Particularly effective where the primary concern is the neck and submental area rather than the face.
06VISIA Skin Analysis — included
Every HIFU treatment begins with VISIA Complexion Analysis — a clinical imaging platform that captures standardised photographs across multiple wavelengths, revealing surface texture, pore quality, UV damage, vascular irregularities, and sub-surface pigmentation. This baseline informs your treatment plan and provides an objective reference point against which to measure results after treatment.
Total treatment time varies by area. Topical anaesthetic is available for sensitive clients. Following VISIA analysis and clinical mapping, the Ultraformer III handpiece delivers focused ultrasound across the treatment area — producing immediate subtle tightening as collagen fibres contract, and progressive lifting over the 2–3 months that follow.
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Audience
Who It's For
HIFU is well-suited to clients with early-to-moderate facial laxity wanting genuine non-surgical lifting. It commonly addresses:
- Facial and neck skin laxity — loss of firmness and early sagging
- Jawline softening and jowl formation
- Loss of definition in the chin-to-neck angle
- Brow descent and hooding of the upper eyelid
- Nasolabial fold deepening
- Perioral lines and loss of lip border definition
- Neck bands and horizontal neck lines
- People in their 20s–70s wanting to address early signs of gravitational skin descent
- Those who have had surgical lifting and want to maintain or extend results non-invasively
- Clients combining HIFU with injectable treatments (PRP, PDRN, Profhilo) for a comprehensive programme
HIFU is not appropriate during pregnancy, over areas with active skin infections or inflammation, over implanted metal or electronic devices, or in clients with certain medical conditions affecting wound healing or clotting. Your clinician will screen for contraindications at your appointment.
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Deliverable
Results and What to Expect
HIFU produces both immediate and progressive results:
- Immediately: Mild redness and occasional swelling for a few hours; some clients notice immediate subtle tightening as collagen fibres contract
- Weeks 2–6: Progressive improvement in firmness and definition as new collagen begins to form
- Months 2–3: Optimal results visible as collagen maturation produces the full lifting and tightening effect
- Results typically last 3–6 months
- Maintenance: a single treatment annually or every 18 months sustains the result for many clients
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Difference
Ultraformer III — Platform & Clinical Context
Ultraformer III is one of the most clinically established and widely used HIFU platforms in aesthetic medicine. Key advantages include:
Multiple treatment depths
Cartridges targeting 1.5mm and 2.0mm (superficial dermis), 3.0mm (deep dermis), and 4.5mm (SMAS layer) allow comprehensive treatment of all relevant tissue planes in a single session.
Precise and consistent energy delivery
Each shot delivers a controlled, reproducible thermal point — uniform collagen stimulation across the treatment area.
Significantly more comfortable than earlier HIFU platforms
A common reason clients who have tried other devices prefer Ultraformer III. Topical anaesthetic is also available for sensitive clients.
No surface disruption
The skin remains intact throughout — no peeling, no wounds, no visible recovery.
HIFU vs Surgical Facelift vs Dermal Fillers
HIFU is non-invasive, targets the SMAS layer, requires no downtime, and produces results over 2–3 months lasting 3–6 months. A surgical facelift repositions tissue with immediate results lasting 5–10 years but requires 2–4 weeks' downtime. Dermal fillers add volume immediately with minimal downtime but last 6–18 months and do not reach the structural layer. HIFU is an established non-surgical option for early-to-moderate laxity and can be used as a maintenance treatment following surgical lifting.
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Questions
Common Questions
Is HIFU painful?
Ultraformer III is significantly more comfortable than earlier HIFU platforms. Many clients describe a warming sensation and occasional brief discomfort as the energy reaches deeper tissue layers — particularly over bony areas. Topical anaesthetic can be applied prior to treatment for sensitive clients. The treatment is well-tolerated by the vast majority of people.
How is Ultraformer III different from Ultherapy?
Both are HIFU devices targeting the SMAS layer. Ultraformer III uses MMFU technology and is widely regarded as a more comfortable treatment than Ultherapy while delivering equivalent clinical results. It also offers faster treatment times and greater flexibility across treatment areas.
How long do results last?
Results typically last 3–6 months. The ageing process continues after treatment, so periodic maintenance sessions are recommended to sustain the outcome.
How many sessions do I need?
Many clients see satisfactory results from a single session. Some clients with more advanced laxity benefit from a second session 3–6 months after the first. Your clinician will advise based on your anatomy and response.
Is there any downtime?
No. Mild redness and occasional swelling resolve within a few hours. Many clients return to normal activities immediately. Avoiding intense heat exposure (sauna, steam) for 48 hours post-treatment is advised.
Who is not suitable for HIFU?
HIFU is not appropriate during pregnancy, over areas with active skin infections or inflammation, over implanted metal or electronic devices, or in clients with certain medical conditions affecting wound healing or clotting. Your clinician will screen for contraindications at your appointment.
Can HIFU be combined with other treatments?
Yes. HIFU combines effectively with injectable regenerative treatments (PRP, PDRN, Profhilo) and is often sequenced with these as part of a comprehensive skin health programme. Injectable treatments are typically scheduled a few weeks before or after HIFU to avoid interference with the inflammatory healing response.
06 · Next Step
Ready to book?
Non-Surgical Lifting.
- 01Book online or by phoneSelect the treatment area most relevant to your concerns, or contact us to discuss which option is most appropriate.
- 02VISIA analysis + clinical assessmentSkin analysis and clinical mapping of treatment zones before treatment begins.
- 03HIFU sessionTreatment time varies by area — 20 minutes to 1 hour. Topical anaesthetic available.
- 04Allow 2–3 monthsFor the full collagen remodelling result to develop.