"HIFU" describes a technology category, not a specific device: several manufacturers make high-intensity focused ultrasound platforms, and clinics around the world use different ones. Patients researching HIFU often find brand-by-brand comparisons, but the brand is rarely what decides the result. This guide explains what does.
What every HIFU platform does
- Delivers focused ultrasound to precise depths beneath the skin — typically 1.5 mm (superficial dermis), 3 mm (deep dermis) and 4.5 mm (the SMAS layer, the same layer addressed in a surgical facelift)
- Creates small thermal coagulation points that trigger collagen contraction and new collagen production over the following months
- Produces a gradual lift: subtle changes after a few weeks, with the full result around three months
What matters more than the brand
- Who performs it. Depth and energy are chosen zone by zone, and that judgment is what turns a session into a result. At Elyzea, HIFU is performed by Dra. Geldres herself, a board-certified plastic surgeon.
- The depth plan. Treating the SMAS layer and the dermis in the same session, mapped to your anatomy, matters more than the logo on the machine.
- Energy and comfort. Full-energy SMAS work can be intense. A clinic that keeps the energy low to make the session painless also lowers the result.
- Honest candidacy. Mild-to-moderate laxity responds well; marked laxity may need thread lifts, Morpheus8 or surgery instead.
Why Elyzea is different in Lima
At Elyzea, every protocol is designed and supervised by a board-certified plastic surgeon, and HIFU is performed by Dra. Geldres herself. See how a visit works.
Pricing context
Per the Elyzea price list (prices.md), HIFU is S/1,000 (~US$286) full face and S/1,500 (~US$429) face + neck. Compared with typical US HIFU pricing of US$2,500–3,500 per full-face session, that is a fraction of the cost.
FAQ
Should I choose a clinic by the brand of its HIFU device?
The brand is one factor, but not the deciding one. Ask who performs the treatment, which depths are treated in each zone, and what result is realistic for your case.
Do all HIFU devices treat the same depths?
Medical HIFU platforms generally work at 1.5 mm, 3 mm and 4.5 mm on the face. Which depths are used, and where, is decided in your treatment plan.
Does a more expensive device mean a better result?
Not by itself. A physician with a correct depth and energy plan matters more than the device's price tag.
Bottom line
HIFU results depend mostly on who performs the treatment and how the depths and energy are planned. Choose the clinic for its physician and for its honesty about your candidacy — at Elyzea, Dra. Geldres sets the plan for your case. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll reply with prices and options.