Micro-focused ultrasound

The micro-focused ultrasound is intended to tighten the skin and refresh sagging areas of skin. In older, very slender people, the method is unsuitable because the elasticity of the skin has often already decreased too much.

How micro-focused ultrasound works

For the ultrasound, the doctor places the transducer on the skin. The sound waves penetrate four to five millimeters deep into the skin and temporarily heat the tissue to 60 to 70 degrees. The heat destroys the collagen fibers. The warmth is supposed to stimulate the fibroblasts to produce new collagen tissue. However, the superficial layers of skin remain intact with this method. Depending on the depth of penetration, patients find the method very painful; painkillers alleviate the discomfort.

Risks of micro-focused ultrasound

To protect the skin from pigmentation, direct sun must be avoided for the next two months and a high light protection must be applied.

After the treatment

The skin is then reddened and swollen, similar to sunburn. Bruises may form. The final result often only becomes apparent after months, as the skin needs to tighten again. The effect lasts for one to one and a half years.