Ultraformer (also known as High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is one of our most popular treatment requests at DIV. It promotes collagen production and renewal in the deep layers of the skin to resolve the appearance of wrinkles, sagginess and pigmentation.
How does it work?
The Ultraformer III machine uses ultrasound technology to tauten and lift loose or drooping skin, decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles and improve the shape of the areas such as the jawline.
The machine utilises precision micro-focused and macro-focused High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) energy to instantly contract collagen fibres and induce a process known as neocollagenesis. This promotes long-term collagen production for a natural, lifted look without the downtime.
Hang on, why do I need collagen?
Collagen is what preserves our skin’s youthful strength and elasticity. From our mid to late twenties, our skin starts to produce 1% less collagen each year, and even less so in the years leading up to menopause. Less collagen can lead to skin laxity and wrinkles.
What does it treat?
The Ultraformer III can be used to treat a wide variety of areas. The most popular treated areas however tend to be the neck, jawline, cheeks, nasolabial folds and eye area.
Ultraformer III is also commonly requested for other areas of the body such as the abdomen and upper arms. Further, many women look to the Ultraformer to help minimise the effects of pregnancy by getting abdominal tightening treatments.
What are the main benefits?
No Downtime: Unlike many procedures there are few following treatment.
Targeted: The Ultraformer III is incredibly precise so can treat areas that are delicate (the eyes) or areas difficult to target (neck and jawline).
Immediate Results: The heat generated by the ultrasound pulsations has an immediately noticeable skin tightening effect.
Ongoing Results: An increase in collagen will occur gradually over 3-6 months following the initial treatment.
Natural Results: By naturally stimulating your body’s own collagen production the results look entirely natural.