Treatment 01 · Skin rejuvenation
HIFU
Focused ultrasound that works selectively on the SMAS layer to stimulate your own collagen — the engine behind structural lift.
Beneath the skin
We look where results are born.
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Texture
Collagen
SMAS
That's why we start by reading.
Which layer your skin needs first can't be seen at the surface. It shows in your consult.
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At Mavi, HIFU is not a quick fix, but often the engine of a lift journey. With targeted ultrasound energy, we work selectively at three depths — down to the SMAS layer, where the structure that carries lift is found. No surface heating, and usually little to no social downtime.
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound delivers thermal energy at precisely chosen depths beneath the skin, without damaging the surface. There, it stimulates the skin to produce new collagen and elastin. Because HIFU doesn't target skin pigment, it can be suitable across different skin tones — suitability always depends on your skin, anatomy and safety intake.
Never loose — always in a plan
HIFU is part of a plan, not a one-off treatment.
We don't decide on a single treatment in advance. During your Skin Strategy Consult we analyse your skin and build a plan — which treatment, in which order, at which rhythm. Only then do we schedule sessions. So you know exactly where HIFU fits in your story.
· We don't fix the number of sessions in advance: sometimes one session with evaluation is enough, sometimes an additional zone-focused session makes sense. We decide that after analysis and response measurement, within an agreed journey.
How it works
What happens beneath the skin
1.5 mm — texture
Superficial work on skin quality and fine texture in the upper layers.
3.0 mm — dermis
At the dermal level, we stimulate the collagen build-up that provides firmness.
4.5 mm — SMAS
The depth where the actual lift arises: the same layer a surgeon tightens during a facelift, here without cutting.
Practical
Well prepared for your appointment
60–150 minutes, depending on the zones
Warm pulses deep in the skin; brief and well tolerated — the in-motion handpiece makes the session more comfortable
Usually little to no social downtime — temporary redness, sensitivity, tingling or mild swelling can occur
Determined after analysis and evaluation — no fixed series in advance
from €250 per session
Aftercare
- Daily SPF — your skin keeps building new collagen for weeks
- No sauna, steam or intense heat for 48 hours
- Mild skincare; no aggressive actives the first days
- Pregnancy
- Pacemaker or metal implants in the treatment zone
- Active skin inflammation or infection in the zone
- Recent fillers or procedures in the same zone — always mention this
The three depths
Where the lift comes from
Not all skin tightening happens at the same depth. We work selectively on three levels — from texture in the dermis to the SMAS layer that carries the actual lift.
Staying honest
What you can and can't expect
What it is
- A gradual build-up where each session builds on the previous one
- Skin that feels tighter and firmer
- A result that keeps developing for months
- Not a surgical facelift and not a replacement for one
- Not a one-session wonder or an instant transformation
- No volume or filling — that's a different story
Within which goal
What HIFU contributes to
We choose treatments from your goal, not the other way around. So HIFU can fit within:
Questions
Good to know
Is HIFU painful?+
You feel brief pulses of heat at depth; most people experience this as well tolerable. The in-motion handpiece makes the treatment more comfortable. More sensitive zones feel a bit more intense.
Is there downtime after HIFU?+
Usually little to no social downtime: because we don't damage the surface of the skin, you can generally get on with your day right away. Temporary redness, sensitivity, tingling or mild swelling can occur.
When will I see a result?+
Collagen build-up takes time. You often notice the first change after a few weeks, with further build-up over 2–3 months. That's why we evaluate along the way.
How many sessions do I need?+
That depends on your skin and your goal. During the Skin Strategy Consult we determine whether HIFU fits and at what rhythm — never a standalone session without a plan.
Does HIFU suit your skin?
During your Skin Strategy Consult we determine together whether this treatment fits — and in which order within your plan.