Lifting
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Lifting Comparison
One chart showing the main skin layers, treatment time, and recovery for each lifting treatment.
The left end of the bar is the skin surface, and layers get deeper toward the right. The shaded section shows the range a treatment mainly targets.
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcutaneous fat
- SMAS
| Treatment | Energy & method | Main target layers | Treatment time | Recovery | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser FirmingTargets the skin surface and upper dermis to care for texture and firmness together. | Lasers for skin texture and firmness | About 10–30 minutes (depends on the area) | Redness may last from a few hours to a few days | Learn more | |
| Eye Area FirmingThe delicate eye area gets its own plan, with dedicated tips and shallower depths. | Eye-specific RF tips and microneedle RF | About 20–30 minutes | Redness or swelling may last from a day to a few days | Learn more | |
| Microneedle RFFine needles deliver radiofrequency at their tips to address pores, scars, and firmness together. | Radiofrequency delivered from microneedle tips | About 20–60 minutes (depends on the area) | Redness or tiny needle marks may last 2–5 days | Learn more | |
| RF LiftingRadiofrequency heat warms the dermis, aiming to support skin firmness. | Radiofrequency (RF) thermal energy | About 30–60 minutes | Redness may last a few hours | Learn more | |
| Neck FirmingWe assess horizontal lines and neck laxity separately to choose the device and depth. | RF or focused ultrasound (chosen by area) | About 20–40 minutes | Redness or swelling may last from a day to a few days | Learn more | |
| Jawline & Double ChinWe distinguish under-chin fat from sagging, then plan devices and injections separately. | Focused ultrasound with fat-targeting injections | About 30–60 minutes | Swelling or soreness may last a few days | Learn more | |
| HIFU LiftingUltrasound is focused to a point, creating heat points as deep as near the SMAS layer. | Focused ultrasound (HIFU) thermal points | About 30–60 minutes | Swelling or soreness may last a few days | Learn more | |
| RF + HIFU CombinedDeeper layers with ultrasound and the dermis with RF, planned together in one session. | Radiofrequency + focused ultrasound | About 60–90 minutes | Redness or swelling may last a few days | Learn more |
This bar is a simplified illustration. The actual depth depends on the device, settings, treatment area, and skin thickness, and is determined after your consultation. Times and recovery in this chart are general information and vary from person to person.
How to Choose
How We Choose
Start with the layer of concern
Fine lines and texture often relate to shallow layers, while sagging often relates to deeper ones. We first assess which layer is involved.
Skin thickness and area
In thin areas like around the eyes and neck, we use devices that target deeper layers with extra caution.
Schedule and recovery
We plan so that any redness or swelling doesn't overlap with your important events.
Not sure which treatment is right for you? We start by assessing your skin during your visit.