Ultraformer III (HIFU)
Focused ultrasound that heats the deep support layer to lift the jaw, brow and neck.
From £450Category 02 of 8
Skin Tightening & Lifting
Laxity has more than one cause. Some of it is skin quality, some is the deeper support layer loosening, and some is volume that has moved rather than gone. Energy devices heat tissue at a controlled depth so the body lays down new collagen over the following months. Threads reposition tissue mechanically. Which one suits you depends on how much laxity there is and how much downtime you can take.
Who this suits
- You are noticing softening along the jawline, under the chin or on the neck
- You would rather build change over months than have a sudden difference
- You are not ready for surgery, or do not want it
- You understand that mild to moderate laxity responds far better than advanced laxity
Worth knowing first
If there is a large amount of loose skin, an energy device will underdeliver and a surgical opinion is the honest answer. We will say so at consultation rather than sell you a course.
Treatments in this category
Morpheus8
Microneedling with radiofrequency, delivering heat below the surface for texture and tightening.
From £450Sofwave
Ultrasound tightening at mid dermal depth, with no needles and no recovery time.
From £900Thread Lift
Absorbable barbed threads placed under the skin to reposition tissue that has dropped.
From £950Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
Gentle bulk heating of the skin over a course, for firmness and quality rather than lift.
From £150Profhilo
An injectable hyaluronic acid that spreads under the skin to hydrate and firm rather than fill.
From £350Where to start
Which of these is right for you?
The finder asks about your concern, your skin and how much recovery time you can take, then shortlists from this category and the ones next to it. It takes about a minute and there is no obligation at the end of it.