Advantages and limitations of using a home HIFU device

If professional HIFU treatments at a beauty salon don't fit into your budget or schedule, using a home HIFU device is a great alternative. The home-use device relies on the same focused ultrasound technology, but adapted for safe use at home.

What are the advantages of the HIFU device for home use?

• Saving time and money. Investing in your own HIFU device is a one-time investment and in the long run eliminates the need for repeated, expensive salon sessions that cost more than the device itself. In addition to the financial advantage, this gives you the freedom to plan your skin care at the most convenient time for you, without having to worry about clinic schedules and hours.
• Safety. While professional HIFU devices require precise skills from a specialist, home devices operate at a controlled, lower power. This significantly reduces the likelihood of injuries and makes them suitable even for people with a lower pain threshold.
• An ideal maintenance tool. For those who have already undergone a professional HIFU facelift, a home HIFU device is the best way to maintain the results long-term. However, it is important to note that home maintenance should begin not earlier than 3 to 4 months after the professional procedure. This period is necessary for the skin to complete its full cycle of collagenogenesis, stimulated by the powerful HIFU equipment.
• Comfort. The sensation of using a home HIFU device is limited to a relaxing warming and/or slight tingling in the treated area. The experience is radically different from the tangible discomfort known from high-end HIFU treatments.

Realistic results

The results of using home HIFU facial devices lead to visible tightening, lifting and improving skin texture, with the effect accumulating over time. Although with a more moderate effect, adherence to the recommended schedule for working with the home HIFU device leads to the following improvements:

1. Tighter facial contour. By stimulating the tissues deep down, the sagging skin in the lower part of the face is gradually retracted. The result is a more pronounced jawline and a more youthful facial shape.
2. A more open and relaxed look. Treatment of the upper face results in a gentle, natural lift of the eyebrows. This visually corrects droopy eyelids and gives the eyes a more awake and vibrant appearance.
3. Firmer and smoother skin. The new collagen network built from within gradually „tightens“ the skin in the surface layers as well. This makes fine wrinkles less noticeable and gives the face a healthier appearance.

Unlike aggressive procedures, here the energy is precisely calibrated to stimulate the skin without the risk of damage when used alone. The gentler action of these devices is not a disadvantage, but a guarantee of safety. Since the process of building new collagen takes time, the first real differences in density and contour are usually noticeable after 8 to 12 weeks of regular use.

What are the limitations?

Despite their advantages, home devices also have their limitations. Most work at a shallower depth and with lower energy than HIFU devices in beauty salons. Because of this gentler action, results require time and sequence. Strict adherence to the application schedule is necessary to build up the effect and achieve sustainable tightening in the deeper layers of the skin. This is precisely the reason why the same „instant“ effect characteristic of professional procedures cannot be achieved.

Which HIFU device for home use is worth the investment?

After we looked at How does HIFU work? the technology and what to expect, the logical question is: Which device should we focus on? The market is flooded with budget offerings, but when it comes to a healthy facial appearance, the safety and precision of the ultrasound pulse are without compromise.

Based on current consumer opinions, clinical studies and technological parameters, Medicube Age-R High Focus Shot stands out as a market leader. Unlike mass Mini-HIFU devices, Medicube relies on patented technology for precise energy targeting, which is designed to spare the skin's surface while actively working deep down. The device works with conductive contact gel, which is a mandatory element for activating its frequency. The formula of the gel developed by Medicube also acts as a serum that absorbs into the skin after the procedure, improving its radiance and hydration.

Medicube Age-R High Focus Shot – efficiency and safety in one device

• Pulse precision (MFU technology). This device uses microfocused ultrasound technology that reaches precisely 4.5 mm depth (SMAS layer). This ensures that the energy is delivered where it is most needed for the lifting effect, without dissipating heat across the skin's surface.
• Safety and intelligent design. The tool is designed with built-in protections that prevent overheating. Its ergonomic shape allows for extremely easy work in areas that are usually difficult to reach.
• Long-term investment without hidden costs. One of the big advantages of the Medicube Age-R High Focus Shot home HIFU device is that it does not require replacing expensive pulse cartridges. Once purchased, the device is at your disposal for an unlimited number of treatments, making it much more profitable than models with a limited number of pulses.
• Trackable results and App support. Medicube also offers a mobile app that helps you track your progress. It provides precise guidance on the number and areas of treatment, helping you track your progress in real time.

In a professional environment, specialists use different tips for 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm. In the home device Medicube High Focus Shot, the depth is preset to 4.5 mm, which requires increased attention and proper marking of the areas to avoid affecting fat deposits and/or nerves.

Read a detailed review of Medicube Age-R High Focus Shot and how to incorporate it into your routine in next article →