High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Ultrasound Skin Tightening & Lifting in Vancouver
Lift, firm, and define your skin — without surgery, needles, or downtime.
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HIFU stimulates your body's natural collagen production to gradually lift and tighten the skin over the following months. Unlike filler, HIFU does not add volume to the face.
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Every patient is assessed by our medical director, Dr. Eric Wang, to determine whether HIFU is truly the best option for their concerns.
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Patients can return to daily activities immediately after treatment.
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No need to worry about needles or surgery.
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Most patients find HIFU surprisingly comfortable, experiencing only mild warmth as collagen-stimulating energy is delivered beneath the skin.
Starting price
$750
per session
Consultation
Your treatment begins with an assessment of your skin laxity, facial structure, and goals.
Treatment
Ultrasound energy is delivered beneath the skin using a specialized handpiece. Most patients describe the treatment as a comfortable warming sensation on the skin.
Treatment typically takes 30-45 minutes depending on the area of treatment.
Recovery and session planning
Most patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment. Mild redness, tenderness, or swelling may occur temporarily.
Most patients will achieve the best results through a series of sessions, spaced 1 month apart. Once the initial series have been completed, we recommend maintenance treatments every 3-6 months.
What is HIFU?
As we age, collagen production gradually slows. This leads to:
Skin laxity
Loss of firmness
Softening of the jawline
Sagging beneath the chin
Early jowl formation
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that stimulates your body's own collagen production to create a firmer, more lifted appearance over time.
The result is gradual improvement that still looks like you—just refreshed.
Am I a good candidate?
You may be a good candidate if you:
Are noticing early signs of facial aging
Have mild to moderate skin laxity
Want a more defined jawline
Want tighter skin without surgery
Prefer natural-looking results
Are looking for preventative anti-aging treatment
HIFU may not be suitable if:
You have significant skin laxity
You are seeking dramatic facelift-like results
How does it work?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most patients describe a temporary sensation of warmth, tingling, or brief deep pressure during treatment. The sensation stops once the energy pulse is delivered.
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Most patients return to normal activities immediately.
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Results vary by patient but can last 3–12 months depending on age, skin quality, lifestyle, and maintenance treatments.
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HIFU and fillers treat different concerns. Fillers replace lost volume. HIFU tightens and stimulates collagen. Many patients benefit from combining both treatments.
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Yes. HIFU is generally considered safe for Asian skin because it does not target pigment the way some laser treatments do.
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No. HIFU can provide subtle to moderate lifting but cannot achieve the same degree of correction as surgery.
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Many patients achieve their best results with a series of treatments.
The exact number depends on:
Degree of skin laxity
Treatment area
Age
Collagen quality
Desired outcome
Your recommended treatment plan will be discussed during consultation.
