MPT Skin Tightening

What is HIFU

HIFU or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a technology that uses controlled ultrasound energy to penetrate into different layers of the skin to cause tissue contraction and stimulate collagen production. This results in skin lifting and tightening without affecting the surface of the skin.

Ultraformer MPT

Ultraformer MPT, which stands for Micro Pulse Technology, is the latest HIFU device in Singapore using ultrasound technology to lift & contour our face & neck. Apart from using the traditional normal dot mode to heat up your tissue to stimulate collagen production for skin tightening, it also features MP line mode to melt unwanted fat in areas like jowls, nasolabial fold and double chin, leaving you a more sculpted and defined jaw line.

Micro-Pulsed (Line Mode)

Fast and dense TCP formation Effective for face contouring and fat ablation.

Normal (Dot Mode)

Creating precise TCP Effective for face lifting and tightening.

Who is the ideal candidate for Ultraformer MPT treatment?

Choosing the appropriate patient profile is crucial. Typically, patients with mild to moderate lower face laxity, jowling and facial fat pad tend to respond well with Ultraformer MPT treatment. Maintaining healthy skin with minimal sun damage is essential to ensure sufficient collagen availability, which is essential for achieving effective skin tightening results through tissue contraction.

Who is not a candidate for Ultraformer MPT treatment

This is what marketing often overlooks. Not everyone is suitable for facial contouring treatment. it requires adequate dermal thickness and an appropriate subcutaneous fat layer. Patients with severely sun damaged, wrinkled thin skin and low facial volume may benefit from combination treatments, such as collagen injectables, before attempting tissue contraction. Those with excessively thick facial fat layers may need multiple sessions to achieve optimal results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sessions will I require?

1-3 sessions may be required, depending on the specific concern:

⁠For skin tightening, typically one session is recommended.
⁠For facial contouring and fat melting, it is advisable to undergo 2-3 sessions for optimal results.

Is it painful? Any potential side effects?

The procedure is generally well-tolerated and involves minimal discomfort. Some patients may experience mild sensations like warmth or tingling during the treatment.

When will I see the results from facial contouring?

Ultraformer MPT works by precisely target unwanted facial fat pads, including jowls & nasolabial folds. Results can be seen as early as 4-6 weeks, however it will take 3-5 months for best results. Most patients may require 2-3 sessions for maximal benefits.

Can double chin be treated with Ultraformer MPT?

The Ultraformer MPT effectively targets double chin by selectively destroying stubborn fat cells while simultaneously provide skin tightening. Depending on the amount of fat and laxity, 2-3 sessions may be required for optimal results.

What are the common treatments frequently combined with Ultraformer MPT?

⁠Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler: When used in combination with HIFU, this treatment can enhance facial projection and structure to achieve optimal results.
⁠Lower face anti-wrinkle injections: These injections relax the pulling muscles of the lower face, enhancing the tightening effects of Ultraformer MPT.
⁠Collagen-stimulating injectables: Popular collagen biostimulators like Sculptra and Juvelook can repair and stimulate additional collagen, thereby extending the results achieved with Ultraformer MPT.

What is the difference between Ultraformer MPT & Ultherapy?

While both devices involve the use of focused ultrasound energy for skin tightening and lifting, they are not the same. Ultherapy uses Micro-Focused Ultrasound (MFU) Energy to target a specific skin layer for skin tightening only, while MPT utilises both Macro and Micro-Focused Ultrasound (MMFU) Energy to target multiple skin layer to not only provide skin tightening but also reducing facial fat pads and double chin to achieve slimmer V shaped face.