Why shouldn't we miss a consultation with a specialist before booking an appointment for HiFu?

HiFu therapy (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) has been gaining popularity in recent years as a non-invasive method for tightening and rejuvenating the skin. It promises a lifting effect without surgery and a long recovery period. Despite its potential, the practice of directly booking an appointment without prior consultation with a dermatologist raises a number of questions and risks.

Commercial instead of personal approach

When we skip a consultation with a specialist, the usefulness of the therapy shifts from individual necessity to purely commercial motives. At first glance, directly conducting a Hifu procedure seems convenient – there is no waiting and no additional costs for a consultation. The specialist has the motivation to apply the therapy, even if it is not suitable or necessary for the specific case. So instead of guaranteed results, we get more of a “sale of a service” than a solution to a specific problem.

Not every technology is right for everyone

When we decide that it is time for a rejuvenation therapy, we should know that we have many methods and technologies at our disposal – from lasers, to radiofrequency procedures, to injection therapies. Each of them has its advantages and limitations. If a person is not well informed and does not have guidance from a specialist, there is a risk of choosing a procedure that will not only not bring benefits, but may also harm. For example, HiFu is not suitable for certain skin conditions, severe sagging, a weak face or specific health problems.

The role of the dermatologist in the application of HiFu

HiFu affects the deep layers of the dermis, which requires much more than basic knowledge of cosmetics. A dermatologist is a medical specialist trained to assess the condition of the skin in depth, recognize contraindications and assess which therapy is the safest and most effective for the specific patient. Hifu procedures are widely offered by beauticians. A beautician is a valuable specialist when it comes to procedures with a shallow effect such as cleansing, hydration and superficial apparatus procedures. However, when we are talking about therapy that penetrates deeply and affects structures, the responsibility must be in the hands of a medical expert.

HiFu is an effective procedure, but it is not a universal solution

It is important to understand that HiFu is only one of the methods of rejuvenation. It can be very effective in some cases – for example, with moderate sagging skin, loss of elasticity or as a preventive therapy. Despite its effectiveness, it is not applicable in every situation. In more advanced sagging, injection methods or surgery may be necessary. That is why a consultation with a specialist before booking an appointment is mandatory: it allows a realistic assessment of whether HiFu is the right method or it is better to turn your attention to alternative therapies. The presentation of HiFu as a panacea for rejuvenation does not reflect its real scope and effectiveness.

If you want to learn more about HIFU therapy, read: What is HIFU and how does it work?

For a comparison with other rejuvenation methods, see our article: Can HIFU replace injection and surgical procedures?