HIFU and radiofrequency: everything you need to know in one place

This page brings together our articles on HIFU and radiofrequency treatments in reading order. Start with how the treatment works, then the risks and warning signs; you will also find what to do after treatment.

1 · Start here

Treatment GuidesHIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound): How Effective Is Non-Surgical Tightening?How non-surgical skin tightening with HIFU works, who it suits, how noticeable the results are and what the risks are. A patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board Treatment GuidesRadiofrequency Skin Tightening and Radiofrequency Microneedling: What Can You Expect?How do radiofrequency and radiofrequency microneedling work, who are they suitable for, how many sessions are needed, what are the risks? A patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board

2 · By area, type and related treatments

GuidesHIFU or Thread Lift? Comparing Two Non-Surgical Methods for Mild SaggingHIFU aims to tighten with heat, a thread lift to lift with threads. Who they suit, recovery, risks, strength of evidence and realistic expectations.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board Start With a ConcernSagging of the Face and Neck: Causes, the Limits of Non-Surgical Options and Surgical AssessmentWhat causes sagging of the face and neck? How effective are HIFU, radiofrequency, thread lifts and filler, and when is a surgical opinion needed?Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board Start With a ConcernDouble Chin (Submental Fullness): Causes, Non-Surgical and Surgical Options, and Which Suits Which Situation?Why a double chin develops and what can be done: the limits and risks of fat-dissolving injections, cryolipolysis, HIFU, radiofrequency and surgery.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board

3 · Risks

Safety CentreProblems after HIFU and Radiofrequency: Burns, Numbness, Nerve Effects, Fat Loss — What Can Be Done?Burns, blistering, numbness, an uneven smile and fat loss after HIFU or radiofrequency: what is normal, when to see a physician and what can be done.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board

4 · Emergencies and aftercare

Safety CentreWhat Should You Do If a Complication Occurs after an Aesthetic Treatment? A Step-by-Step GuideIf a complication occurs after an aesthetic treatment: urgent signs, reaching your physician, photos and product records, second opinions, complaints.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board GuidesAftercare Following Medical Aesthetic Procedures: General Principles and Warning SignsGeneral aftercare principles after injections, laser, peels and device treatments; what is normal, and when to call your physician or 112.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board