Non-Surgical Skin Tightening with Doublo Gold HIFU in Denizli

With age, the collagen and elastin in the skin decrease and the connective tissue that supports the face loosens. The jawline becomes less defined, the brows and cheeks drop and a double chin becomes more noticeable. Doublo Gold is a non-surgical method that addresses this laxity with the heat of sound waves, without incisions, needles or injections.

How Does HIFU Tighten the Skin?

The device's handpiece focuses ultrasound waves onto a single point, much like a magnifying glass. The waves pass through the upper layer of the skin without harming it and create small, intense points of heat at the target depth. In the heated tissue the collagen fibres contract, and the area firms up a little straight away.

The main effect appears over the following weeks. As the body repairs these tiny heat injuries, it produces new collagen and the tissue slowly tightens. The Doublo Gold handpieces focus at different depths:

• 1.5 mm: the layer close to the skin surface, for fine lines and skin quality
• 3 mm: the lower layer of the skin, for firmness
• 4.5 mm: the muscle and connective tissue layer that supports the face, for a lifting effect
• 13 mm: the body handpiece, for laxity in thicker tissue

Which Areas Can Doublo Gold Treat?

On the face and neck we use it most often to:

• Define the facial contour and the jawline
• Lift sagging cheeks and soften the nose-to-mouth lines
• Give a mild brow lift on the eyebrows and forehead
• Improve fine wrinkles around and under the eyes
• Firm laxity under the chin and on the neck

With the body handpiece, treatment can also be given for sagging on the inner arms, a drooping buttock line, the inner and outer thighs, the calves, a lax abdomen and superficial lines on the upper chest.

Who Is HIFU a Suitable Option For?

The clearest response to HIFU is seen in people with mild to moderate sagging whose skin has not yet lost all of its elasticity. What decides this is not age but the condition of the tissue. In advanced sagging with marked excess skin, the effect of ultrasound is limited.

In the following situations we do not carry out the treatment, or we postpone it:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• An open wound, active infection or inflamed acne in the treatment area
• A metal implant in the treatment area
• Filler or another energy-based treatment recently given to the same area

What Happens During a Doublo Gold Treatment?

After the skin is cleansed, the treatment area is marked and ultrasound gel is applied. The handpiece is placed on the skin and the heat points are delivered in rows; handpieces with different depths may be used in each area. The treatment takes between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the area.

With each pulse you feel brief deep warmth and a prickling sensation; this is more noticeable over areas close to the bone. Numbing is not usually needed. Because the skin surface is not affected by the treatment, there is no crusting or peeling afterwards.

When Do HIFU Results Show, and How Long Do They Last?

A slight firming may be noticed straight after treatment. Because collagen production builds up over the weeks, the effect becomes clearer day by day, and the clearest result is seen at around the third month.

Doublo Gold is a single-session treatment, and its effect lasts an average of 1 to 1.5 years. Because the skin continues to age, a reassessment is made at the end of this period. How well the result holds also depends on factors such as sun protection, weight change and smoking.

What Effects Can Be Seen After HIFU?

After treatment the skin may be slightly red, swollen and tender to the touch; these usually pass within a few days. Rarely, small bruises, temporary raised lines or temporary numbness in the area may be seen. Choosing the right energy and the correct depth keeps these effects to a minimum.

Can HIFU Be Planned Together with Other Treatments?

HIFU tightens the tissue, but it does not add volume or resurface the skin. If there is volume loss in the cheeks and temples, it can be planned together with hyaluronic acid fillers; for surface problems such as acne scars and pores, together with Scarlet S gold needle RF. If fat under the chin is the main concern, double chin mesotherapy is considered, and for more marked sagging, a thread lift.

Doublo Gold HIFU in Denizli: Your Assessment

At the examination in Denizli we assess how far the skin has sagged, how thick it is and what you are hoping for, and we tell you openly whether HIFU will be enough for you. We plan which areas to treat, and at which depths, according to the structure of your face. To plan your HIFU treatment with Spec. Dr. Tuba Çelebi Kayhan, you can book an examination.