{"id":1729,"count":1,"description":"","link":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/categories\/hifu-smas-lifting-en\/","name":"Hifu Smas-Lifting","slug":"hifu-smas-lifting-en","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":{"melior_seo_intro":"HIFU SMAS lifting is a device-based treatment in which focused ultrasound heats the deeper layers of the skin without needles or incisions. At Melior Clinics in Tallinn it is carried out with the HIPRO-V device on the face, neck, d\u00e9collet\u00e9 and several body areas, such as the abdomen and thighs. The aim is to stimulate the skin's own collagen, so changes develop gradually.","melior_seo_body":"<h2>What HIFU SMAS lifting is and how it works<\/h2><p>HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound. The device concentrates ultrasound energy into tiny points at a set depth beneath the skin, creating small heated zones while the skin surface stays intact. The tissue responds by producing new collagen and elastin, so the effect is not instant: the skin may firm up gradually over weeks and months.<\/p><p>The SMAS is the connective tissue layer between the muscles and the skin that holds the facial soft tissues in place \u2013 the layer a surgeon works on in a facelift. HIFU reaches it without an incision. At Melior Clinics the HIPRO-V device works at 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm on the face and up to 13 mm on the body, where it also affects fat under the skin.<\/p><h2>HIFU treatments at Melior Clinics<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/hifu-smas-lifting\/\">HIFU SMAS lifting<\/a> \u2013 the full face or individual areas (upper or lower face, double chin), neck and d\u00e9collet\u00e9; on the body the abdomen, flanks, thighs, buttocks, knees and arms. For the face, HIFU combined with plasma therapy is also available.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/prices\/\">Prices by area are listed in the price list<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2>What the treatment involves<\/h2><p>The first treatment starts with a consultation about your skin, health, recent injections, any implants and the areas to be treated. A session takes 30\u201390 minutes depending on the area. A gel is applied and the handpiece is moved over the skin in rows.<\/p><p>Anaesthesia is not usually needed. Most patients describe intermittent warmth or prickling, stronger near bone; the energy can be lowered for sensitive areas. For the face, one treatment a year is usually enough, while body areas are often treated as an individually planned course of 2\u20133 sessions.<\/p><h2>When HIFU is not suitable<\/h2><ul><li>pregnancy and breastfeeding;<\/li><li>acute inflammation, infection or damaged skin in the treatment area;<\/li><li>metal implants in the treatment area (for example in the jaw);<\/li><li>serious heart or neurological conditions;<\/li><li>recent dermal fillers or botulinum toxin injections in the same area \u2013 an interval of at least 4 weeks is needed.<\/li><\/ul><p>Chronic conditions and medication are discussed at the consultation, where the final decision is made by the specialist.<\/p><h2>After the treatment<\/h2><p>The skin may be slightly pink and sensitive for a few hours; mild swelling or tenderness sometimes occurs and usually settles within days. Make-up can be worn the same day. The usual recommendations are:<\/p><ul><li>no exercise or sauna for at least 24 hours;<\/li><li>SPF 50 in the sun for the next 7 days;<\/li><li>no other aesthetic treatments in the same area for at least 7 days.<\/li><\/ul><p>The result typically develops over 2\u20136 months and is reviewed after about 3 months.<\/p><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><h3>How long does HIFU last?<\/h3><p>Collagen renewal takes time, so the greatest change is usually seen after 2\u20136 months. The effect often lasts around 12\u201318 months, depending on age, skin condition and lifestyle; natural ageing continues after the treatment.<\/p><h3>Is HIFU painful?<\/h3><p>Sensations vary. Most patients describe warmth and occasional prickling and find it tolerable; the energy can be adjusted during treatment.<\/p><h3>Can HIFU be combined with fillers?<\/h3><p>Yes, with a gap between them. HIFU is done first and dermal fillers usually 2\u20134 weeks later, because heat may speed up the breakdown of an injected product.<\/p><h3>Is HIFU suitable for men?<\/h3><p>Yes. In men, the jawline, the area under the chin and the neck are treated most often.<\/p><p>The service is provided by Melior Clinics (Star Company O\u00dc, Estonian Health Board (Terviseamet) licence L04198), Liivalaia 53, Tallinn, Stockmann department store, 5th floor.<\/p>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=1729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}