Non-Surgical Facelifts
If you feel that your face has started to lose definition, sag around the jawline or look a little tired, but you are not ready for surgery, my non-surgical facelift treatments may be exactly what you need. Using advanced technologies such as HIFU 25D 360 with integrated RF and EMS, alongside RF microneedling, I can help support lifting, firming and rejuvenation within the skin, helping you to look fresher, more rested and naturally refined.
I offer a range of non-surgical facelift treatments, including HIFU 25D 360 for advanced lifting and firming, using multi-point ultrasound technology combined with built-in radiofrequency and EMS to enhance overall skin support and contour. I also offer the Ultimate Pro Facelift, which combines HIFU with fractional RF microneedling for multi-layer rejuvenation, Fractional RF on its own for targeted collagen stimulation and smoothing, and Derma 2.0 Facelift protocols for more bespoke, skin-focused lifting and firming.
All of these options are designed to enhance your natural features safely, without the risks, scars or downtime of a surgical facelift. During your consultation, I will assess your skin, listen to your concerns and recommend the combination of treatments that is most suitable for you.
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HIFU 25D (360) Facelift
My HIFU 25D (360) non‑surgical facelift is designed for clients who would like a noticeable lift and tightening effect without the downtime, risks or commitment of surgery. It is ideal if you are starting to see sagging around the jawline, jowls, neck or mid‑face, or feel that your features have lost some of their natural definition. This treatment focuses on restoring a fresher, more lifted appearance whilst keeping your results soft and natural. My aim is always to help you look like yourself, just more rested, refined and confident, rather than obviously “done”.
What is HIFU 25D 360?
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is a non-surgical lifting treatment that targets the deeper support structures of your face, including the same SMAS layer addressed during a traditional facelift. HIFU 25D 360 is an advanced full-coverage system that delivers focused ultrasound energy at multiple depths and across a broader treatment pattern, allowing for more comprehensive and even coverage of the treatment area.
This upgraded platform also incorporates integrated Radiofrequency (RF) and EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) technology to further support skin firmness and overall contour during your session.
By gently heating the deeper tissues, HIFU stimulates a natural tightening response and encourages your body to produce new collagen over time. You may notice an initial feeling of firmness, with further visible improvement developing gradually over the following weeks and months as collagen continues to regenerate.
There are no needles, no incisions and the surface of your skin is left intact, making HIFU 25D 360 a popular choice if you want effective lifting and firming with minimal disruption to your daily life. It can also be combined with other treatments as part of a personalised, longer-term rejuvenation plan.
How HIFU 25D 360 Works
During a HIFU 25D 360 treatment, I use a handheld device to deliver small, precisely focused points of ultrasound energy into the deeper layers beneath your skin. This advanced system allows energy to be delivered at multiple depths and across a wider treatment pattern, creating tiny zones of controlled thermal stimulation while leaving the surface of the skin untouched. Your body responds by tightening existing collagen and gradually producing new collagen fibres in the treated areas.
The 25D 360 technology also incorporates integrated Radiofrequency (RF) and EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation), which work alongside the ultrasound to support skin firmness and overall tissue support, helping to enhance contour and tone.
Because the energy can be delivered at different depths, I can target both the deeper structural layers and the upper layers of the skin within the same treatment. Over time, this helps to improve the appearance of facial contours, refine the jawline and support areas affected by skin laxity. The process is gradual and natural, which is why improvements develop subtly over the following weeks and months rather than appearing suddenly.
During HIFU 25D 360
Before your HIFU facelift, I will carry out a thorough consultation to assess your skin, discuss your medical history and understand your goals. I will then carefully map out the areas to be treated and apply a conductive gel to help the handpiece glide smoothly over your skin. Throughout the treatment, I will check in with you regularly to make sure you are comfortable and that you understand what I am doing at each stage.
During the ultrasound portion of the treatment, most clients describe the sensation as small, brief pulses of warmth or tingling deep beneath the skin, particularly over areas such as the jawline or cheekbones. This reflects the focused energy being delivered into the deeper support layers.
As the treatment also incorporates Radiofrequency (RF), you may feel a gentle, surface-level warmth that helps support skin firmness and comfort. The integrated EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) creates mild, controlled muscle contractions, which can feel like gentle tapping, fluttering, or rhythmic tightening in the treated area. These sensations are temporary and are a normal part of the treatment process.
Most clients find the treatment very manageable, and I can adjust the settings at any time to ensure your comfort. Afterwards, your skin may appear slightly pink and feel a little tender, warm or tight, but there is usually minimal downtime. You can return to your normal daily activities straight away, with simple aftercare advice provided to support your results.
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Fractional RF Facelifts
My fractional RF treatments are designed to improve skin texture, firmness and overall quality by stimulating your skin’s own natural healing response. This advanced, non‑surgical procedure is ideal if you are concerned about fine lines, wrinkles, mild sagging, acne scarring, pigmentation or enlarged pores on the face and neck.
It takes 1 treatment for visible results, but it is recommended to be taken in a course of 4 with a maintenance session every 6 months.
Fractional RF is a great option if you feel your skin looks a little tired, uneven or “crepey”, and you would like a smoother, tighter and more refined appearance without resorting to more invasive procedures. I will always assess your skin carefully and talk honestly about what you can expect to achieve so you feel confident in your decision.
What is Fractional RF?
Fractional radiofrequency (RF) microneedling combines two powerful approaches in one treatment: microneedling and radiofrequency energy. Ultra‑fine needles create controlled micro‑channels in the skin, and at the same time, gentle RF energy is delivered into the deeper layers. This stimulates a strong, natural healing response, encouraging new collagen and elastin to form.
Because the energy is delivered in a fractional pattern (tiny dots rather than the whole surface), much of the surrounding skin remains intact, which helps to support quicker recovery. Over time, this process can soften fine lines and wrinkles, tighten mild laxity, smooth acne scars, reduce the appearance of pigmentation and refine enlarged pores. The treatment can be adjusted in depth and intensity depending on your skin type, concerns and comfort level, making it highly customisable.
How Fractional RF works
During a fractional RF treatment, I use a handheld device with ultra‑fine needles that gently penetrate the skin to a controlled depth. As the needles enter, radiofrequency energy is released directly into the tissue, creating tiny zones of controlled thermal damage. Your body responds by repairing these micro‑injuries, producing fresh collagen and elastin in the process.
Because the treatment is fractional, only a portion of the skin is treated at once, leaving healthy tissue in between to support faster healing. This approach allows me to target deeper layers where ageing and damage occur, while keeping the surface relatively protected. Over the following weeks and months, the new collagen gradually tightens and smooths the skin, improving both texture and firmness.
What to expect during Fractional RF treatment
Before your fractional RF treatment, I will carry out a full consultation to review your medical history, examine your skin and discuss your goals. On the day of treatment, I will use the handheld device to deliver the RF microneedling in a precise, controlled pattern across the agreed treatment areas.
You may feel a series of tiny pinpricks along with a gentle warmth or heat in the skin as the radiofrequency energy is delivered. Most clients find this very manageable, and I will talk to you throughout, adjusting the settings if needed. After the treatment, your skin will usually look pink or slightly red, similar to mild sunburn, and may feel warm, tight or a little sensitive for a day or two. I will give you clear aftercare advice, including which products to use or avoid while your skin settles and begins to repair itself.
Derma 2.0 "Ultimate" Derma Facelift
My Derma 2.0 Facelift is a professional‑grade, results‑driven treatment designed to lift, firm and rejuvenate the skin using advanced Derma 2.0 solutions and protocols. This is ideal if you want a more targeted, clinical approach to improving skin quality, tone and firmness without surgery or invasive procedures.
It takes 1 treatment for visible results, but it is recommended to be taken in a course of 4 with a maintenance session every 6 months.
The Derma 2.0 Facelift sits within my wider Derma 2.0 range, which includes treatments for hydration, brightening, scarring and regeneration. If you are interested in exploring the full scope of what Derma 2.0 can offer for your skin, you can find more detail on my dedicated Derma 2.0 Range Treatments page. For now, this section focuses specifically on how I use Derma 2.0 protocols to create a lifting and firming effect on the face and neck.
What is the Derma 2.0 Facelift?
The Derma 2.0 Facelift uses highly active, professional solutions from the Derma 2.0 system, combined with advanced application techniques, to stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity and create a visible lifting effect. Depending on your skin and goals, I may use Derma 2.0 products designed for firming, regeneration and tightening support, often combined with techniques such as micro‑channeling or targeted massage to help the ingredients reach where they are needed most.
Because Derma 2.0 is a modular, targeted system, I can create a bespoke facelift protocol that works with your skin rather than forcing it. This might involve a single, intensive session or a course of treatments spaced over several weeks to gradually improve tone, texture and overall quality. The focus is always on stimulating your skin to behave in a healthier, more youthful way, rather than masking issues temporarily.
How the Derma 2.0 Facelift works
During a Derma 2.0 Facelift, I apply carefully selected Derma 2.0 solutions to the skin, often using techniques that enhance absorption and penetration into the deeper layers. These solutions contain active ingredients designed to stimulate fibroblast activity, boost collagen and elastin production, and support the skin’s natural repair and tightening processes.
The treatment may involve light needling, micro‑channeling or specific massage and application methods to ensure the active ingredients reach the right depth. Over time, your skin responds by firming, lifting and improving in texture and tone. Because the process works with your body’s natural healing mechanisms, results develop gradually and can continue to improve for weeks after treatment.
What to expect during a Derma 2.0 Facelift
On the day of treatment, I will cleanse and prepare your skin before applying the selected Derma 2.0 solutions and carrying out any accompanying techniques (such as superficial needling or specific massage/application methods). You may feel tingling, warmth or a mild prickling during some steps, especially if active ingredients or light needling are used, but this should be manageable and I will check in with you throughout. Afterwards, your skin may look a little pink or feel tight, sensitive or slightly “sunburnt” depending on the exact protocol used. I will finish with suitable calming products and give you clear, tailored aftercare instructions so you know how to look after your skin as it heals and responds.
Ultimate Pro Facelifts (HIFU 12D + RF Microneedling)
My Ultimate Pro Facelifts combine two of the most powerful non‑surgical lifting technologies available: 25D 360 HIFU and RF fractional microneedling. Each treatment is highly effective on its own, but when carefully combined they offer an advanced, multi‑layer approach to lifting, firming and skin tightening. This treatment is designed for clients who want results that come closer to a traditional facelift, but without surgery, needles or long downtime. If you feel that your skin has significantly lost firmness or definition, and you would like a more comprehensive rejuvenation, my Ultimate Pro Facelift may be the right option for you. I will always be honest about what is achievable so you can decide with confidence.
What is the Ultimate Pro Facelift?
The Ultimate Pro Facelift combines 25D 360 HIFU and RF fractional microneedling to work on different layers of your skin and underlying structures. HIFU works on the deeper support structures to lift and tighten from within, while RF microneedling focuses on the skin itself, improving texture, fine lines and surface laxity. By treating multiple layers, I can achieve more comprehensive and longer‑lasting results than using either technology alone.
25D 360 HIFU targets the deeper support structures of the face, including the same SMAS layer that is tightened in surgical facelifts. It works by delivering focused ultrasound energy at precise depths, stimulating a lifting and tightening response from within. RF fractional microneedling, on the other hand, works closer to the surface. Tiny, ultra‑fine needles create controlled micro‑channels in the skin while delivering radiofrequency energy at specific depths. This combination stimulates collagen and elastin production, improves texture and fine lines, and helps to tighten the more superficial layers of the skin.
How the Ultimate Pro Facelift works
In an Ultimate Pro Facelift plan, I use HIFU to lift and tighten the deeper structural layers of the face, then support and enhance those results with RF microneedling at the skin level. The HIFU stage creates a firming and lifting effect in the underlying tissues by stimulating collagen at depth, which gradually improves the contours of the face and neck.
The RF microneedling stage then targets the skin itself. The fine needles and radiofrequency energy trigger a controlled healing response in the upper and mid‑layers of the skin, encouraging fresh collagen and elastin to form. This helps to smooth fine lines, refine texture and improve surface laxity. Together, these two technologies address both the “scaffolding” beneath the skin and the skin’s appearance on top, giving a more complete rejuvenation than either treatment alone.
During Ultimate Pro Facelifts
Before starting an Ultimate Pro Facelift plan, I will carry out a detailed consultation to assess your skin, facial structure and medical history, and to understand your goals. I will explain exactly how the 25D 360 HIFU and RF microneedling work together, and we will agree on the areas to be treated, as well as how many sessions are likely to be needed. I want you to feel fully informed, relaxed and clear about each stage of the process.
During the HIFU part of your treatment, you can expect to feel brief bursts of heat and tingling deep under the skin, especially over bonier areas such as the jawline and cheekbones. With the RF microneedling, you may feel a series of light pricks or pressure sensations as the needles move across the skin, along with a gentle warmth from the radiofrequency energy. After each session your skin may look a little pink and feel tight or slightly tender, and with microneedling you may experience a mild “sunburn” sensation for a short time, but most clients are able to return to their usual activities later that day with simple aftercare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do non‑surgical facelift results last?
Most clients enjoy results that can last from around 12 to 18 months, depending on factors such as age, skin quality and lifestyle. Because these treatments stimulate your own collagen, the results are gradual and can be maintained with top‑up treatments as recommended during your consultation.
When will I see results from my non‑surgical facelift?
You may notice a subtle tightening effect shortly after your treatment, but the main results develop gradually as your skin produces new collagen. HIFU often gives visible improvement after just one treatment, though may require more than one session (often 1–3 treatments, especially for more mature skin) to achieve the best outcome. Fractional RF typically requires a course of sessions for optimal, cumulative results, with improvements continuing to build over the following weeks. Collagen remodelling typically starts to show between 4 and 5 weeks, continues to build up to around 12 weeks, and can keep improving for several months.
Is there any downtime after a non‑surgical facelift?
There is usually very little to no downtime with HIFU alone. You might experience some mild redness, tenderness or a feeling of tightness for a short time. With the Ultimate Pro Facelift, which includes RF microneedling, you may have slightly more visible redness and a “sunburnt” feeling for a few days. I will give you simple aftercare guidance to keep your skin comfortable.
How do Fractional RF and Derma 2.0 Facelift contribute to lifting?
Fractional RF uses microneedling and radiofrequency to stimulate collagen and elastin, improving skin texture and firmness, which contributes to a lifted appearance. The Derma 2.0 Facelift uses advanced professional solutions and techniques to boost collagen production and enhance skin elasticity, creating a visible firming and lifting effect, particularly on the skin's surface.
How is the Ultimate Pro Facelift different from HIFU alone?
HIFU works mainly on the deeper support tissues to lift and tighten, whereas RF microneedling focuses more on the skin itself, improving texture, fine lines and surface laxity. By combining the two, I can treat multiple layers of your skin and underlying structures, which often leads to more comprehensive and longer‑lasting results than using either technology on its own.
Does a non‑surgical facelift hurt?
Most clients find the treatments very manageable. HIFU can feel like short bursts of heat and tingling deep within the tissue, while RF microneedling can feel like a series of tiny pricks and warmth on the skin. I will work at a level that is effective whilst keeping you as comfortable as possible, checking in with you throughout.
Am I a good candidate for a non‑surgical facelift?
Non‑surgical facelifts are best suited to clients who have mild to moderate skin laxity and would like to lift and tighten without surgery. They can be a great option if you feel your face has “dropped” slightly or lost definition, but you are not ready, or do not wish, to have a surgical facelift. During your consultation, I will assess your skin and advise honestly whether these treatments are suitable for you.
Can I combine Fractional RF or Derma 2.0 Facelift with other treatments?
Yes, both Fractional RF and Derma 2.0 Facelift can be integrated into a broader treatment plan. They often complement other procedures, such as HIFU, or can be combined with targeted skincare to further enhance overall skin health, texture and lifting results. I can create a personalised plan based on your specific needs.
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You can enjoy a personalised approach in a calm, comfortable setting, where every detail is designed to help you feel relaxed, listened to and in safe hands.