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HIFU, or High-intensity focused ultrasound, is a non-invasive lifting technology. Through the use of HIFU, it can precisely target the 3.0~4.5mm SMAS (Superficial muscular aponeurotic system) region. During treatment, high energy is deposited at the target area, raising temperature within the tissue to 60~70℃, inducing instant restructure of tissues and regeneration of collagen, which will give you a better contour, smooths your wrinkles and improve your skin quality.
Not only can HIFU treat the skin above, it can also improve the skin structure from within. SMAS is a muscular system that supports the muscles on the surface and connect them to the fat layer beneath. HIFU treatment can readjust the support from SMAS and achieve a tightening effect. It is suitable and effective for people with flaccid facial and neck skin.
Both Ultracel Q+ and Ultherapy utilize the same core technology, i.e. focused ultrasound energy. Both are able to non-invasively deliver ultrasound energy into the skin’s dermal layer and the SMAS layer, stimulating collagen production and tissue remodeling. This results in skin lifting and tightening, wrinkle reduction, and overall skin quality improvement.
While the underlying technological principles are similar, Ultracel Q+ and Ultherapy differ in their treatment areas and specific features.
Ultherapy® is a safe and well-established non-invasive ultrasound-based skin lifting and tightening technology. Ultherapy’s “spot” focused ultrasound produces a thermal effect beneath the skin’s surface, bypassing the skin’s top layer. It precisely and stably delivers energy at 65°C, concentrated into very fine thermal points.
The focused ultrasound energy can reach as deep as 4.5mm below the skin’s surface, targeting the fat and connective tissue layer known as the SMAS, which is comparable to the treatment depth of a surgical facelift. This delivers an optimal skin tightening and lifting effect, while also stimulating new collagen production to provide dual support for the skin and underlying muscles.
Ultherapy utilizes micro-focused ultrasound energy to deliver optimal heat deep into the skin’s foundation, triggering the body’s natural regenerative response to promote increased collagen production. Ultherapy can be used to improve skin laxity in multiple areas, including brow lifting, reduction of eye wrinkles, tightening of the jawline and cheeks, improvement of the jawline contour, reduction of the double chin, lifting of the neck, fading of neck lines, and diminishing of upper chest wrinkles, helping to create a more youthful appearance.
Ultracel Q+ is the fastest HIFU treatment technology. Equipped with a new Linear Probe, the treatment speed is extremely fast – it can deliver 300 “linear” focused ultrasound energy pulses in less than 3 minutes. This creates “thermal coagulation lines” deep within the skin, improving the underlying supportive structures, including the SMAS. Compared to other HIFU technologies on the market, Ultracel Q+ Linear treatments are relatively less painful, making it suitable for clients sensitive to pain.
In addition to skin tightening and wrinkle reduction, the Ultracel Q+ Linear can create a web-like pattern of ultrasound lifting lines in the SMAS layer, achieving results comparable to a surgical facelift. This makes it particularly effective for treating areas with skin laxity and thickness, such as the face and neck.
Furthermore, the Ultracel Q+ Linear can also be used to tighten eye bags, lift the brows, and smooth fine lines around the eyes.
Both Ultracel Q+ and Ultherapy® are safe and effective ultrasound-based skin tightening technologies. Ultherapy® has more established clinical application and research backing, while the Ultracel Q+ Linear treatment is relatively less painful and faster in treatment.
Both technologies are suitable for improving facial and neck skin laxity. Doctors generally choose the appropriate treatment option based on the individual client’s condition and the specific treatment areas required.
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