Maybe you first noticed it in a photo taken from the side. Your jawline looked softer, or the skin under your chin seemed a little looser. You’d like to do something about it, but you’re unsure what options you have if you aren’t ready for injections or surgery.
That’s a conversation I have often at my SouthPark practice in Charlotte. I specialize in Dualhi+ HIFU skin tightening, a non-surgical treatment that uses focused ultrasound to stimulate your skin’s own collagen response. It’s an option I discuss with women who want gradual, natural-looking changes in the lower face and neck.
How does HIFU tighten the jawline and neck?
HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound. During a treatment, I use focused ultrasound to deliver energy at selected depths beneath the skin. That energy creates small, targeted areas of heat that stimulate collagen remodeling. The treatment uses no needles or incisions, and changes develop gradually over the following months.
I use DualHi+ HIFU at my SouthPark location. Before recommending a treatment area, I look at where you’re seeing the change and what you’d most like to improve. If your main concern is jowls, for example, I may suggest starting with the lower face. If you’re more bothered by looseness under the chin or along the neck, I’ll assess those areas with you.
Can HIFU help with jowls and loose neck skin?
HIFU may be a good fit if you’re starting to see mild to moderate skin laxity, such as early jowls, a less defined jawline, or loose skin along the upper neck. Research on focused ultrasound has found that it can improve skin firmness in people with mild to moderate laxity. The amount of improvement varies, and more pronounced looseness may respond less.
When someone tells me they want a sharper jawline, I ask what they see from the front and from the side. Sometimes it’s the jowls that bother them most. Sometimes it’s the area under the chin. Knowing which change you notice most helps me recommend a plan that fits your goals and budget.
What should I expect during and after HIFU?
You may feel warmth or brief discomfort as the ultrasound energy is delivered. Temporary redness, swelling, or tenderness can occur. I’ll talk through what to expect and review your health history and any previous cosmetic treatments before recommending HIFU.
How long does it take to see results?
I encourage clients to think in months. A three-month photo comparison can be helpful because the changes tend to be gradual. I like to compare front and side photos taken in similar lighting so you can see how the jawline and neck look from the same angles.
Start with a virtual photo assessment
If you’re considering non-surgical jawline or neck tightening in Charlotte, I usually start with a virtual photo assessment. Send a clear photo from the front and one from each side, and tell me what you notice most. I’ll review them and let you know whether HIFU looks like a reasonable option and which areas I’d want to assess in person.
I see Dualhi+ HIFU clients at Skin Pro Lori in SouthPark, inside The Rejuvenation Center at 6725 Fairview Road in Charlotte. When you book with me, you get me every time.
