Body HIFU in Puerto Banús, Marbella
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) applied to body areas such as the abdomen, thighs or arms, to work on skin firmness. In consultation the doctor assesses the area and tells you clearly what you can and cannot expect.
What does it involve?
The ultrasound energy is focused on precise points beneath the skin, with no incisions. The heat produced stimulates collagen production, which can gradually improve skin firmness in areas with mild to moderate laxity.
It is not a slimming or weight-loss treatment. Depending on skin laxity, one session may be enough or two or more may be advised. Any change is gradual and varies from person to person.
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What it addresses
Abdomen
Abdominal skin that has lost firmness.
Thighs
Inner or outer thighs.
Arms
Upper arms.
Firmness
Mild to moderate laxity, after medical assessment.
What it costs
Indicative prices including VAT. We confirm the plan and the quote in writing before we start.
How it goes
Consultation and diagnosis
The doctor examines your skin or the lesion, reviews your history and medication, and tells you whether the treatment is right for you. If a lesion needs further tests, we tell you first.
Preparation
We clean the area and, depending on the treatment, apply a cooling gel or an anaesthetic cream. With laser or pulsed light, you wear protective glasses throughout the session.
Session
We apply the device to the area with settings adapted to your skin. You may feel warmth or tingling; the sensation varies from person to person.
Afterwards
Redness or slight swelling is common and generally short-lived. Avoid direct sun, use high-factor sun protection on the area and follow the instructions we give you for the following days.
Good to know
The doctor assesses in consultation whether the treatment is right for you. As a rule it is not performed during pregnancy, on tanned or recently sun-exposed skin, or if there is an infection or a wound in the area. Some medicines make the skin more sensitive to light: please tell us about all your medication, allergies and previous treatments, any tendency to keloid scars or to dark marks after inflammation, and whether you have a pacemaker or another implant.
Your questions
Will it help me lose weight?
No. We do not promise any loss of weight or inches. The aim is skin firmness in specific areas, and the doctor tells you in consultation whether your case is suited to it.
How many sessions are needed?
It depends on skin laxity and the area. Some people need a single session, others two or more. We tell you after the assessment.
How long does a session take?
As a guide, between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the area and its size.
Is it the same as facial HIFU?
It is the same technology, applied to body areas. For the face and neck we offer facial HIFU, which is assessed in its own consultation.
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