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What is HIFU Treatment?

HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is an advanced, non-surgical skin tightening and lifting treatment that uses precisely focused ultrasound energy to stimulate your body’s natural collagen and elastin production. By delivering controlled energy deep beneath the skin’s surface, HIFU helps lift, firm and tighten the skin without surgery, needles or significant downtime.

At London Lip Clinic, Harley Street, Rupesh Shah performs personalised HIFU treatments to address the early signs of ageing, improve skin laxity and restore a firmer, more youthful appearance. Unlike many other skin treatments that work only on the surface, HIFU targets the deeper structural layers of the skin, including the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System)—the same layer tightened during a surgical facelift.

Over the following 2–6 months, your body naturally produces new collagen, resulting in gradual lifting, tightening and improved skin quality. The treatment is ideal for patients who want noticeable facial rejuvenation without the risks, scars or recovery associated with surgery.

HIFU can help improve:

Mild to moderate skin laxity
Sagging cheeks
Jowls
Double chin
Loose skin beneath the chin
Neck laxity (“turkey neck”)
Fine lines and wrinkles
Loss of jawline definition
Drooping eyebrows
Skin firmness and elasticity
Overall facial contour and skin quality

HIFU is suitable for both men and women and can be used on the face, neck and décolletage. Many patients choose HIFU as a preventative anti-ageing treatment or as a non-surgical alternative to a facelift.

HIFU Treatment Areas

At London Lip Clinic, Harley Street, Rupesh Shah uses advanced High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology to lift, tighten and rejuvenate multiple areas of the face and body. Every treatment is tailored to your facial anatomy, skin quality and aesthetic goals to achieve natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Skin Concerns HIFU Can Treat

HIFU is ideal for improving:

Mild to moderate skin laxity
Sagging cheeks
Jowls
Loss of jawline definition
Double chin
Loose neck skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
Drooping eyebrows
Crepey skin
Reduced skin firmness
Loss of collagen and elasticity
Early signs of facial ageing
Overall facial contour and skin quality

Upper Face

Forehead
Brow lift
Eyebrow area
Crow’s feet (outer eye area)
Temples

Mid Face

Cheeks
Cheek lifting
Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
Under-eye support (selected patients)

Lower Face

Jawline
Jowls
Chin
Double chin
Marionette lines
Lower face tightening

Neck

Full neck
Loose neck skin
“Turkey neck”
Under-chin tightening
Jawline definition

Décolletage (Chest)

Fine lines
Crepey skin
Sun-damaged skin
Skin tightening and rejuvenation

Body (Selected Areas)

HIFU may also be suitable for skin tightening on selected body areas, including:

Upper arms (“bingo wings”)
Abdomen
Flanks
Inner thighs
Knees

Procedure Time
45-60mins

No. of Treatments
1-3 sessions

Results Last
Results typically last 12–18 months, depending on age, skin quality and lifestyle.

Price
From £500

Why Choose London Lip Clinic for Your Lip Flip Treatment?

WHY CHOOSE LONDON LIP CLINIC FOR YOUR HIFU TREATMENT?

At London Lip Clinic, we combine advanced High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology with medical expertise to deliver safe, effective and natural-looking skin tightening. Every treatment is tailored by Rupesh Shah to your unique facial anatomy, skin quality and aesthetic goals, helping you achieve a firmer, more youthful appearance without surgery.

Medically Led Harley Street Clinic

Receive your HIFU treatment at our prestigious Harley Street clinic, where patient safety, clinical excellence and outstanding results are our priority.

Treatments Performed by Rupesh Shah

Your treatment is carried out by Rupesh Shah, an experienced clinician with over 23 years of clinical experience and extensive expertise in facial anatomy, skin rejuvenation and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

Personalised Facial Assessment

Every patient receives a comprehensive consultation and skin assessment to determine whether HIFU is the most appropriate treatment and to create a bespoke treatment plan tailored to their individual needs.

Advanced HIFU Technology

We use advanced HIFU technology to deliver focused ultrasound energy precisely into the deeper structural layers of the skin, stimulating natural collagen production for gradual lifting and tightening without damaging the skin’s surface.

Natural-Looking Results

Our philosophy is to enhance your natural appearance, not change it. HIFU gradually lifts and firms the skin, delivering subtle, refreshed and youthful-looking results that continue to improve over several months.

Non-Surgical Alternative to a Facelift

HIFU offers an effective solution for patients seeking facial lifting and skin tightening without surgery, injections, scars or prolonged recovery time.

Bespoke Combination Treatments

For enhanced facial rejuvenation, HIFU can be combined with treatments such as Botox®, dermal fillers, Profhilo®, polynucleotides, microneedling, RF microneedling, chemical peels and exosome therapy, depending on your skin concerns and goals.

Comprehensive Before & Aftercare

We provide detailed pre-treatment advice and personalised aftercare to maximise your results and support your skin throughout the collagen regeneration process.

Trusted & Regulated Clinic

London Lip Clinic is proud to be:

Save Face Registered
JCCP Registered
GPhC Regulated

Giving you complete confidence that your treatment is delivered safely, ethically and to the highest professional standards.

Honest, Ethical Advice

We only recommend HIFU when we believe it is the most appropriate treatment for your concerns. If another procedure would provide a better result, we will always advise you honestly.

Transparent Pricing

Our pricing is clear and competitive, with no hidden charges. You’ll receive a personalised treatment plan and quotation during your consultation.

Outstanding Patient Care

From your initial consultation through to your follow-up appointments, our friendly and experienced team is committed to delivering exceptional care, excellent communication and outstanding aesthetic results.

At London Lip Clinic, our goal is to help you achieve naturally lifted, firmer and healthier-looking skin with safe, medically led HIFU treatments performed by Rupesh Shah in the heart of Harley Street, London.

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MAKING THE MOST OF HIFU APPOINTMENT

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR APPOINTMENT AT LONDON LIP CLINIC

Your journey at London Lip Clinic begins with a comprehensive consultation with Rupesh Shah to assess your skin, discuss your concerns and determine whether HIFU is the most suitable treatment for your goals. Photographs may be taken to monitor your progress and compare your results over time.

To prepare for your appointment:

Arrive with clean skin free from make-up, sunscreen and skincare products where possible.
Stay well hydrated in the days leading up to your treatment.
Avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning for at least one week beforehand.
Inform your practitioner about any medical conditions, recent aesthetic procedures or implanted medical devices.
Continue your normal skincare routine unless advised otherwise.
If you have active skin infections, open wounds or significant inflammation in the treatment area, your appointment may need to be postponed until your skin has fully healed.

Your treatment will be performed by Rupesh Shah using advanced High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology.

During your appointment:

Your skin will be cleansed and treatment areas carefully marked.
Ultrasound gel will be applied to ensure accurate energy delivery.
The HIFU handpiece delivers focused ultrasound energy to precise depths beneath the skin, stimulating collagen production without damaging the skin’s surface.
You may experience a warm sensation or brief tingling as the energy is delivered. Most patients tolerate treatment well without the need for anaesthetic.
Depending on the areas being treated, your appointment typically lasts 45–90 minutes.

One of the major advantages of HIFU is that there is little to no downtime, allowing most patients to return to normal daily activities immediately.

Following your treatment:

Mild redness, slight swelling or tenderness may occur and usually settles within a few hours to a few days.
Continue using a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 sunscreen every day.
Keep your skin well hydrated and follow a gentle skincare routine for the first few days.
Avoid excessive heat, saunas, steam rooms and very hot baths for 24–48 hours if your skin feels sensitive.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure while your skin is recovering.
Maintain good hydration and a healthy lifestyle to support collagen production.
Improvements often begin to appear within 6–12 weeks, with the best lifting and tightening results continuing to develop over 2–6 months as new collagen forms.
Depending on your age, skin quality and goals, maintenance treatments every 12–18 months can help preserve your results.

HIFU TREATMENT PRICES LONDON

HIFU Treatment Pricing

Full Face

Comprehensive facial lifting and collagen stimulation for overall rejuvenation.

£500

Lower Face & Jawline

Improve jowls, redefine the jawline and tighten loose skin.

£750

Book now for your free private HIFU consultation in LONDON

Take the first step towards naturally firmer, lifted and more youthful-looking skin with a FREE private HIFU consultation at London Lip Clinic, conveniently located on Harley Street, London. During your consultation, Rupesh Shah will assess your skin, discuss your concerns and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your goals. Discover whether HIFU is the right non-surgical solution to tighten, lift and rejuvenate your skin with honest, expert advice and no obligation to proceed.

8 Harley Street, London, W1G 9QY

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Frequently Asked Questions About HIFU Treatment in London

What is a HIFU Treatment

Our HIFU Facelift in London lifts and tightens skin without surgery. Using advanced ultrasound technology, we sculpt the jawline, cheeks and neck with long-lasting results.

HIFU stands for ‘High Intensity Focused Ultrasound’, this treatment can target various depths of the body’s tissue for skin tightening, skin lifting and body contouring. Entirely non-invasive, non-surgical HIFU works by targeting deep layers in the skin – it boosts new collagen production and collagen regeneration right at the source. It is sometime called the ‘Lunchtime Face Lift’ as the treatment is quick, very tolerable and has no downtime.

This HIFU ultrasound machine targets the upper dermis 1.5mm, lower dermis 3.00mm and most importantly the SMAS at 4.5mm. The SMAS is the layer that sits between your muscle and your fat layer.

This SMAS layer is the actual area a plastic surgeon would pull and tighten under a surgical operation using a knife. HIFU ultrasound targets this layer without any surgical incisions, giving the patient a no-downtime facelift. Which means you can gain excellent results without any risks associated with surgery, such as infection, scarring, swelling etc. Facelift Treatments are fast and results can be seen immediately for some patients, depending on the level of laxity your skin has.

HIFU ultrasound non-surgical treatment is known as the ‘lunch time face lift’ as it’s quick and you can return to work and continue with your day. Some people may have some mild redness and maybe light bruising the next day. With the HIFU device we can even treat around your eyes, thanks to the MF2 slim cartridge, which allows practitioners to treat your delicate eye area. Great if you want an upper eyelid lift.