{"id":8072,"date":"2019-03-22T13:46:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T13:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sheiwaht53.sg-host.com\/?p=8072"},"modified":"2026-03-25T21:04:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T21:04:46","slug":"thermage-vs-hifu-which-suits-me-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/blogs\/face-concerns\/thermage-vs-hifu-which-suits-me-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermage vs HIFU in Singapore: Which Suits Me Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8072\" class=\"elementor elementor-8072\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc4dc99 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bc4dc99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a892cfa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a892cfa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0675d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0675d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thermage vs HIFU in Singapore: Which Suits Me Better?\n\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86de2c2 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"86de2c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-breadcrumbs__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\">Home<\/a> <span class=\"eael-breadcrumb-separator\">&gt;<\/span> <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-012bc2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"012bc2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f6925 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32f6925\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b56d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b56d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-facelift-thermage.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8074\" alt=\"Thermage vs HIFU: Which non-surgical facelift options is for you? | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-facelift-thermage.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-facelift-thermage-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-facelift-thermage-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-facelift-thermage-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-facelift-thermage-200x112.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mizu-facelift-thermage-600x337.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5135b7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5135b7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><b>Written &amp; reviewed by Dr Tan Ying Zhou (Dr YZ Tan) | <\/b><b>Last reviewed: March 2026<\/b><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf8fd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aaf8fd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/treatments\/thermage-flx-non-surgical-skin-tightening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thermage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/treatments\/ultraformer-mpt-hifu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HIFU<\/a> are two of the most popular non-surgical face lifting treatments available in Singapore today \u2014 but they work differently, target different skin depths, and suit different ageing profiles. At Mizu Aesthetic Clinic in Singapore, we offer both Thermage FLX and medical-grade HIFU (Ultraformer MPT and Ultherapy Prime), and our recommendation is always based on each patient&#8217;s individual ageing profile.<\/p><p>Understanding the differences between the two treatments \u2014 and which ageing profile each is better suited for \u2014 can help patients have a more informed conversation with their doctor before making a decision. This guide introduces a simple framework to<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a8b3fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a8b3fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both treatments work by stimulating the body&#8217;s own collagen production. Results vary between individuals, and a repeat treatment is typically considered when signs of ageing begin to reappear \u2014 often after 12\u201318 months, though this differs from person to person.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right treatment depends on your ageing type. At Mizu Aesthetic, Dr YZ Tan uses a three-category framework to guide this decision: the Sinker (volume loss), the Sagger (loose skin and tissue), and the Wrinkler (fine lines and wrinkles).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermage is better suited to Sinkers and Wrinklers \u2014 it delivers a broad, diffused heat from the surface downward, making it effective for skin texture, fine lines,\u00a0 enlarged pores, and overall tightening without reducing facial fat.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIFU is better suited to Saggers \u2014 it targets deeper layers including the SMAS layer at 4.5mm depth (the same layer addressed in surgical face lifts), and can also reduce excess facial fat in the jowls and double chin area.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both treatments produce long-lasting results of 12\u201318 months as they stimulate your body&#8217;s own collagen production. Results continue to improve for 3 months and more after treatment.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mizu Aesthetic in Singapore offers both Thermage FLX and HIFU (Ultraformer MPT and Ultherapy), and recommends based on each patient&#8217;s individual ageing profile \u2014\u00a0 not a fixed protocol.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fcb1a2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1fcb1a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6262f09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6262f09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a215cfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" 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751px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/blogs\/face-concerns\/most-suitable-anti-ageing-procedure\/\" title=\"Which Anti-ageing Treatment Are You Most Suited for?\"target=\"_blank\">Which Anti-ageing Treatment Are You Most Suited for?<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><\/div>\n            <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>            <div class=\"eael-load-more-button-wrap eael-force-hide\">\n                <button class=\"eael-load-more-button\" id=\"eael-load-more-btn-d77b653\" data-widget-id=\"d77b653\" data-widget=\"d77b653\" data-page-id=\"8072\" data-template=\"{&quot;dir&quot;:&quot;lite&quot;,&quot;file_name&quot;:&quot;one.php&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Post-Grid&quot;}\" data-class=\"Essential_Addons_Elementor\\Elements\\Post_Grid\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0e2f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b0e2f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd8120a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd8120a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do I need a non-surgical face lift? We age everyday.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4be4da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4be4da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wrinkles, fine lines, loose skin and saggy areas appear on our faces as we age. Much of this is due to the\u00a0loss of collagen from our skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The dermis layer in our skin is approximately\u00a080% Type I collagen\u00a0(the most abundant type of collagen in our body), and another\u00a015% consists of Type III collagen, fibroblasts, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Together, they are key components of our skin\u2019s extracellular matrix and provide it with structure, elasticity and firmness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From our mid to late 20s, our body\u2019s own regenerating capability and production of collagen decreases.\u00a0Despite our best efforts, we lose 1-2% of our collagen levels in the skin every year.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While surgery such as a \u201csurgical face-lift\u201d used to be the only option for treatment of wrinkles and skin laxity, a variety of non-surgical, non-invasive options are available in Singapore today.\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/mizu-issues\/thermage-flx-non-surgical-skin-tightening\/\">Thermage<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/ultraformer-mpt-hifu\/\">HIFU<\/a>\u00a0systems are two excellent examples of such, and we will be discussing them in more detail here.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9233a5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d9233a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7f7e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7f7e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thermage vs HIFU \u2013 Which skin tightening treatment am I more suitable for?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d367d1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d367d1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As we age, there are generally 3 categories of ageing styles we fall into, with each ageing style exhibiting distinct ageing traits. While we will almost certainly have a mix of features, this is a useful guide to explain how different treatments may be more suitable for different individuals.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 3 aging styles are: <strong>\u201cThe Sinker\u201d, \u201cThe Sagger\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cThe Wrinkler\u201c<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c51a0 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41c51a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-851386e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"851386e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40ef4d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"40ef4d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sinker-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8081\" alt=\"Thermage vs HIFU - Aging Type Sinker | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sinker-1.webp 190w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sinker-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sinker-1-70x70.webp 70w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sinker-1-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2c6a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2c6a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #003b5c;\"><strong>The Sinker<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cSinkers\u201d are characterized by volume loss around key areas of the face such as the temples, mid-face and cheeks. This can cause a sunken, \u201chollowed-out\u201d or gaunt appearance. Between Thermage and HIFU,\u00a0Thermage is probably more suitable for sinkers as it does not melt fats and accelerate the gaunt appearance. Sinkers may also see more benefit with a combination of\u00a0skin tightening treatments\u00a0including dermal fillers to combat the volume loss.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cf6b18 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0cf6b18\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b30260b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b30260b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sagger-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8080\" alt=\"Thermage vs HIFU - Aging Type Sagger | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sagger-1.webp 190w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sagger-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sagger-1-70x70.webp 70w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-sagger-1-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72aa557 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72aa557\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #003b5c;\"><strong>The Sagger<\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cSaggers\u201d commonly complain of loose skin and tissue. This is due to the loss of elasticity in addition to collagen.\u00a0HIFU is useful to stimulate skin tightening of the SMAS layer to achieve a deeper lifting effect; while melting some excess fat and tissue in the lower face helps to turn back the clock too.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2c7d5c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2c7d5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83cafe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"83cafe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-wrinkler.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8079\" alt=\"Thermage vs HIFU - Aging Type Wrinkler | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-wrinkler.webp 190w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-wrinkler-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-wrinkler-70x70.webp 70w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/aging-type-wrinkler-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bd30ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bd30ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #003b5c;\">The Wrinkler<\/span><\/strong><br \/><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cWrinklers\u201d have predominantly wrinkly skin, often located around the eyes, brows and lips. Anti-wrinkle treatments would be able to achieve effective, visible results for these, but for a longer-lasting treatment, Thermage and\/or HIFU can be used.\u00a0A person with multiple wrinkles and fine lines on the brows, around the eyes and face may benefit more from Thermage, while one with wrinkles and also saggy skin may be more suitable for a HIFU.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cad268d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cad268d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fafbf81 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fafbf81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3820c0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3820c0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Thermage \/ HIFU works<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26ae05c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26ae05c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both Thermage and HIFU systems\u00a0both use energy to invoke and restore collagen production\u00a0in the dermal layer of the skin. However, the type of energy used is different:\u00a0Thermage uses radio frequency (RF) energy\u00a0while\u00a0HIFU uses ultrasound (US) energy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The heat energy generated from both Thermage and HIFU are able to penetrate the surface of the skin to the dermis layer to stimulate the production of collagen.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a5244 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17a5244\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7be0582 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7be0582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/thermage-vs-hifu.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8083\" alt=\"Thermage vs HIFU: Which Suits Me Better? | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/thermage-vs-hifu.webp 762w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/thermage-vs-hifu-300x206.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/thermage-vs-hifu-200x137.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/thermage-vs-hifu-600x411.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beda176 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"beda176\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4125fe2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4125fe2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9396ec7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9396ec7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thermage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2872fe8 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2872fe8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee7b7fd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee7b7fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1831eb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1831eb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The first tissue tighening device to debut in the USA and approved by FDA since 2002,\u00a0Thermage uses monopolar radiofrequency\u00a0technology to deliver heat to the deep dermis. It uses a technique known as\u00a0bulk heating\u00a0to tighten saggy skin, smooth wrinkles and stimulate new collagen production.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The primary response from the radiofrequency energy is\u00a0immediate collagen contraction. This gives the tightening effect, followed by a secondary response of wound healing, which involves\u00a0collagen remodelling and new collagen deposition. This causes the treatment effect to last for months after the initial skin tightening treatment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bulk heating by radiofrequency is generally considered diffused under the skin. This enables Thermage to give an effective full-face rejuvenation and tightening effect.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thermage heats the skin downwards from the surface (\u201ctop-down\u201d); this makes it beneficial to treat superficial skin problems well \u2013\u00a0such as very fine early wrinkles, enlarged pores, superficial scars and even acne. Thermage is hence useful for improving skin texture too.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd2aa9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fd2aa9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791c74f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"791c74f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hifu-ultrasound-vs-radiofrequency.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8086\" alt=\"HIFU Ultrasound vs Radiofrequency | Mizu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hifu-ultrasound-vs-radiofrequency.webp 503w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hifu-ultrasound-vs-radiofrequency-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/hifu-ultrasound-vs-radiofrequency-200x124.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0335f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0335f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f1203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07f1203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HIFU<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e37800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e37800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HIFU machines, such as Classys\u2019 Ultraformer and Ultherapy uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), also known as micro-focused ultrasound (MFU), to deliver heat to deep facial tissues (heating from \u201cinside-out\u201d, as opposed to \u201ctop-down\u201d for Thermage).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This allows HIFU to\u00a0target multiple depths\u00a0under the skin, ranging from\u00a01.5mm, 3.0mm to 4.5mm. The depth of 4.5mm\u00a0reaches the sub-dermis and subcutaneous tissues and is deeper than what Thermage can achieve. Hence,\u00a0HIFU can tighten deep tissues in addition to the skin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the depth of 4.5mm, HIFU targets the\u00a0superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), which is a thin, band-like muscle which spans the lower half, sides of face as well as the neck. The SMAS is also the same muscle which is targeted by plastic surgeons when doing a surgical \u201cface-lift\u201d!\u00a0This makes HIFU systems very efficient in lifting saggy lower face and neck tissues.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6ccd9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6ccd9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d21f24a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d21f24a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How long does Thermage \/ HIFU last?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf4c97b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf4c97b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To me, the beauty of Thermage and HIFU systems is that their results are completely genuine and permanent\u00a0(unlike fillers or threads, which can \u201cdissolve\u201d away) \u2013 this is because\u00a0they stimulate your body\u2019s own mechanisms of collagen production. Collagen produced through this means is hence natural, safe (they are manufactured by your own fibroblast cells after all!), and long-lasting.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Of course, we continue to age and eventually, our collagen levels decrease again and signs of aging appear. This usually happens in 12-18 months and this may be when a repeat skin tightening procedure may be beneficial.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scientific studies and clinical trials have been performed to evaluate the effectiveness of both radiofrequency and HIFU-based treatments for skin tightening and lifting. It has been found that skin and tissue tightening continues for 3 months after the end of radiofrequency treatment, and that subsequent remodelling and re-orientation of collagen bundles and the formation of new collagen is achieved over months after treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23ce5c0 ha-has-bg-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23ce5c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuaesthetic.com\/doctors\/dr-tan-ying-zhou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr YZ Tan<\/a>, Medical Director of Mizu Aesthetic, notes: <\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;In my clinical experience, the treatment approach for acne scarring is highly individualised. The type of scar \u2014 whether rolling, boxcar, or ice pick \u2014 influences how we set the device parameters and how we structure the treatment plan. For some patients, combining RF microneedling with PDRN booster injections may support the skin&#8217;s repair process. 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Always consult with a healthcare professional or dermatologist before starting any new skincare routine or treatment, especially if you have existing skin conditions or concerns. Results may vary from person to person, and individual needs may require different approaches.<br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dr Tan Ying Zhou, known as Dr YZ Tan, is the founder and Medical Director of Mizu Aesthetic Clinic. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">His journey into aesthetics began with a medical degree from St. George\u2019s, University of London, followed by an internship in Dermatology at the National Taiwan University Hospital. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Some of his favourite aesthetic procedures include nose augmentation and anti-ageing solutions, and he also serves as a trainer for emerging aesthetic doctors. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">His philosophy revolves around personalised treatments tailored to each individual\u2019s ageing concerns, aiming to transform the ageing process gracefully into a pleasant journey towards confidence and 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