Skin firming · Glendale
Focused ultrasound, a cooling feature, and a treatment plan centered on your skin.
At Refresh Beauty & Wellness, we use the StellarDuo system pictured here. Our team will review your goals, explain the treatment, and assess whether HIFU is an appropriate option for you.
The treatment
HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound. It delivers focused energy beneath the skin to support collagen remodeling and firmer-looking skin. The cooling feature is intended to support comfort during treatment; sensations and recovery vary.
Refresh’s current device has an earlier exterior design than the system shown in the manufacturer’s reference. Our care team has confirmed that it uses the same treatment approach. The photograph above shows the actual device in our practice.
A considered approach
We discuss your medical history, skin concerns, previous treatments, and goals before recommending a treatment area or plan.
Your clinician prepares the skin and uses ultrasound gel and the appropriate handpiece. Settings and treatment areas are selected for your individual needs.
You receive personalized aftercare and guidance on follow-up. Changes can develop gradually; results, timing, and the number of sessions vary.
What to know
HIFU is a medical aesthetic treatment with potential benefits and risks. Possible effects include discomfort, redness, swelling, and tenderness. Ultrasound treatments can also cause burns or nerve injury. Your clinician will discuss device-specific risks, contraindications, and alternatives.
Tell your clinician about implanted devices or metal, skin injuries or infections, medications, and previous procedures. Suitability must be assessed before treatment. HIFU does not provide the same result as surgery, and no particular outcome is guaranteed.
Learn more: FDA information on non-invasive energy-based treatments. This general reference does not establish clearance of a specific device.
Explore your options
Our team can help you compare HIFU with other services offered at Refresh.
HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound. The system combines focused ultrasound with a cooling feature intended to support comfort. Your clinician will explain its use and whether it suits your goals.
Refresh uses the StellarDuo system shown on this page. It has an earlier exterior design than the manufacturer’s current reference, with the same treatment approach confirmed by the Refresh team.
No. HIFU uses ultrasound energy. Lasers use light energy, and radiofrequency treatments use another form of energy. Their uses and risks differ.
Discuss the face, neck, jawline, or another area of concern at your consultation. Treatment areas depend on the device’s intended use, your anatomy, medical history, and the clinician’s assessment.
Comfort and recovery vary. Temporary redness, swelling, and tenderness can occur, and ultrasound procedures carry other risks, including burns or nerve injury. Cooling does not remove those risks.
Changes may develop gradually. Timing, the degree of improvement, and the number of sessions vary. Your consultation should cover realistic expectations and alternatives.
Suitability requires an individual assessment. Tell your clinician about medical conditions, medications, implants, skin concerns, and previous procedures. A consultation does not guarantee that HIFU will be recommended.
Your next step
Meet with our team to discuss your goals, treatment options, and a plan tailored to you.
