What are focused ultrasound?
Ultrasounds are vibration and sound waves of different frequencies that are not perceptible to the human ear. The benefits of focused ultrasound are that it affects only a precise and desired point without causing any effect on other adjacent points.
It is a treatment used in aesthetic medicine or dermatology in order to improve aspects of the skin, such as lifting, improving tone or hydration, among others.
What does it consist of?
First, a gel is applied and then, through a device, focused ultrasound impacts are sent at different depths in the area to be treated.
The ultrasound is transformed into heat, between 70 and 80 degrees, which causes dilation of the hair follicles and sweat glands, creation of collagen and an increase in blood flow.
A session lasts approximately 45 to 90 minutes depending on the area.
What are they for?
This painless treatment can serve both as a therapeutic treatment to relieve pain but is more popular in aesthetic medicine and dermatology as it allows to improve the appearance of the skin.
Therapeutic treatments:
- Increased blood risk.
- Change in viscosity.
- Analgesic effect.
- Muscle relaxation.
Aesthetic treatments:
- Cellulite.
- Varicose veins.
- Accumulations of localized fat.
- Acne.
- Edemas.
- Scars.
- Wrinkles.
- Lifting.
- Skin flaccidity.
- Stretch marks.
- Localized circulatory disorders.
Post-procedure care
After the application of focused ultrasound, reddening of the area or edema may appear, although they disappear quickly. If the treatment has not been performed correctly there may be thyroid or neurological lesions, so it is important to look for specialized centers and professionals to undergo this type of treatment.
Contraindications of the treatment
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with hernias, pacemakers, skin lesions or hemorrhagic patients should not undergo this treatment.