Harnessing the latest, pain-free technology from Italy, at Temple Skincare & Spa, we use calibrated, in motion HIFU. This means that the operator, your skin therapist has complete control over the depth of treatment and outcome of your results. The device meets the highest safety standards and our team of MediSpa Therapists, are exceptionally well trained in the use of the device and skilled in anatomy and physiology.

In 98% of cases there are no visible aftereffects, you can return to life and work as normal right away, although the skin may be slightly pink and tender to the touch for a few days. Remembering that these focussed beams of sound penetrate beyond the surface of the skin, where they create tiny heat injuries inside the selected layer of the skin, starting at 4.5mm where the muscle layer or SMAS layer is situated.

The SMAS layer provides structure and tone to the skin. An example of an ageing SMAS layer is when you see the naso-labial folds on the side of the nose becoming more pronounced, the jawline sagging or a crepey neck starting to form. This is where HIFU is particularly helpful. During a single HIFU session your therapist will also target the skin at 3mm and 1.5mm, ensuring that they not only tighten the deeper layers of your skin, but also the middle and surface layers.

It is this compounding heat effect, which although completely undetected during the treatment, may result in small welts or raised bumps in some individuals who have high histamine levels or head sensitivities. The welts are annoying to see, but not really uncomfortable and they disappear within 3 to 5 days or sooner with the aid of free LED’s which we provide to support clients prone to welts.

We are often asked this question. The short answer is, no not at Temple Skincare & Spa and not with this particular model of in-motion HIFU, which places absolute control in the therapist’s hands. However, this risk can occur with some HIFU devices on the market that do not have the same safety features as the in-motion HIFU and where therapists are not sufficiently trained in the methods of application. Our MediSpa Therapists have been trained in HIFU by Dr Gregoris Stavrou of Biotec Italia, a respected nano-scientist and international lecturer for multiple MediSpa devices. The training involves extensive theory and practical applications before we are allowed to work on supervised models until the required standards are met. Only then are our MediSpa Therapists authorised to provide the service to our clients.