Redefining Gravity: Achieve a Youthful Lift Without the Incision

As time gracefully passes, the subtle signs of aging—a softening jawline, lowered brows, or a less defined neck—can emerge. At WIH Hospital, we offer a revolutionary approach to restoring youthful contours and firmness, all without the need for surgery or extensive downtime. Our Non-Surgical Lifting treatments harness the power of cutting-edge technologies to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production, providing a refreshed, lifted, and naturally sculpted appearance.

We believe in enhancing your inherent beauty with precision and artistry. Our expert aesthetic dermatologists assess your unique facial structure and concerns to craft a personalized lifting strategy, ensuring results that are both effective and beautifully natural. Experience the future of aesthetic rejuvenation in the luxurious, state-of-the-art environment of our Bangkok hospital.

The Science of Uplift: Harnessing Advanced Technologies for Firmness

Our comprehensive suite of non-surgical lifting technologies targets different layers of the skin and underlying tissues, ensuring a multi-dimensional approach to tightening and contouring:

1. Ultherapy®: The Gold Standard for Deep Lifting with Micro-Focused Ultrasound

Ultherapy is the only FDA-cleared non-invasive procedure to lift the neck, chin, and brow, and improve lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. It uses micro-focused ultrasound energy to target the SMAS (Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System) layer—the same foundational layer typically addressed in a surgical facelift.

How it Works: Ultherapy delivers precise ultrasound energy to specific depths, creating tiny thermal coagulation points deep within the tissue. This controlled heat immediately contracts existing collagen and initiates the body’s natural wound-healing response, stimulating the long-term production of new, strong collagen and elastin.

Key Benefits & Treatment Areas:

  • Significant Lifting: Provides a noticeable lift to sagging jowls, loose neck skin, and drooping brows.
  • Jawline Redefinition: Sculpts a more defined jawline by tightening skin and underlying tissue.
  • Decolletage Rejuvenation: Reduces lines and wrinkles on the chest.
  • Gradual, Natural Results: Improvement unfolds over 2-3 months as new collagen forms, with results lasting 1-2 years.
  • Real-Time Visualization: Allows physicians to see the tissue layers being treated, ensuring precise energy delivery.

2. Thermage® FLX: Radiofrequency for Global Skin Tightening & Smoothing

Thermage FLX utilizes advanced radiofrequency (RF) technology to heat the deeper, collagen-rich layers of the skin, leading to immediate tightening and long-term collagen remodeling. Unlike ultrasound, which focuses on deeper lifting, Thermage excels at volumetric heating to improve overall skin laxity, texture, and contour on multiple areas.

How it Works: The Thermage FLX device delivers controlled RF energy deep into the dermis. This uniform heating causes existing collagen fibers to contract and stimulates the production of new collagen over time, resulting in smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin. The integrated cooling mechanism ensures comfort during the procedure.

Key Benefits & Treatment Areas:

  • Overall Skin Tightening: Excellent for firming loose skin on the face, neck, eyelids, and even body areas like the abdomen, arms, and thighs.
  • Improved Skin Texture: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and crepey skin.
  • Eyelid Tightening: Specifically designed tips allow for precise treatment around the delicate eye area, including the upper eyelids.
  • Contouring & Smoothing: Helps to redefine contours and create a smoother, more youthful silhouette.
  • Single Session Results: Often achieves significant improvement in just one treatment session, with results lasting 1-2 years.

3. HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound): Versatile Lifting & Contouring

HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) uses focused ultrasound energy, similar to Ultherapy, to target multiple depths within the skin and even the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer. HIFU devices offer a versatile solution for lifting, tightening, and sometimes even reducing small fat pockets for improved contour.

How it Works: HIFU delivers concentrated ultrasound beams that converge at precise focal points beneath the skin, creating thermal energy. This controlled heating stimulates collagen production and causes immediate contraction of tissue layers, leading to a lifting and tightening effect.

Key Benefits & Treatment Areas:

  • Facial Lifting & Tightening: Effective for sagging cheeks, jawline definition, and overall facial firmness.
  • Double Chin Reduction: Some HIFU technologies can target and reduce stubborn fat pockets under the chin, refining the profile.
  • Neck Tightening: Addresses laxity and wrinkles on the neck.
  • Body Contouring: Applicable for various body areas needing tightening, like arms, abdomen, and thighs.
  • Gradual & Natural Results: Improvements are seen over 2-3 months, with results typically lasting 6-12 months.

The WIH Synergistic Approach: Your Personalized Lift

At WIH International Hospital, we recognize that optimal non-surgical lifting often involves a customized strategy. Rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach, our expert aesthetic physicians may combine these advanced technologies or integrate them with other treatments (like dermal fillers or injectables) to create a truly bespoke and comprehensive rejuvenation plan.

This synergistic approach allows us to:

  • Target Multiple Depths: Address laxity from the foundational SMAS layer to the superficial dermis.
  • Achieve Multi-Dimensional Results: Combining deep lifting with overall skin tightening and textural improvement.
  • Enhance Contouring: Refine facial shape and definition, not just lift.
  • Optimize Outcomes: Maximize your natural beauty and ensure the most harmonious, long-lasting results.

The WIH International Hospital Advantage: Unmatched Expertise, Uncompromised Safety

World-Renowned Aesthetic Physicians: Our treatments are performed by expert dermatologists and specialists with extensive experience and a sophisticated understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics.

Authentic, Latest-Generation Devices: We invest only in genuine, FDA-cleared, and globally recognized HIFU, Thermage FLX, and Ultherapy devices, ensuring maximum efficacy, safety, and comfort. We do not use generic or imitation machines.

Precision & Safety First: Every procedure is conducted with meticulous precision, adhering to the highest international safety and hygiene standards within our state-of-the-art hospital facility.

Patient-Centric Care: From your initial inquiry to your follow-up appointments, you will experience the utmost comfort, discretion, and personalized attention from our dedicated professional patient support team.

Commitment to Natural Results: Our ultimate goal is to restore the youthful contours and firmness so you look like a refreshed, revitalized version of yourself.

Is Non-Surgical Lifting Right for You?

These innovative procedures are ideal for individuals seeking significant natural-looking improvements without the risks or recovery associated with surgery. You might be an ideal candidate:

  • Experience mild to moderate skin laxity, particularly around the jawline, chin, neck, or brows.
  • Desire a firmer, more contoured appearance
  • Look for preventative anti-aging solutions to maintain skin firmness.
  • Prefer a non-invasive treatment with little to no downtime.
  • Have realistic expectations about the results of non-surgical procedures.

Post-Treatment Care & Expectations: Effortless Rejuvenation

No Downtime:

You can typically resume your normal activities immediately after the procedure.

Temporary Effects:

Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or a tingling sensation in the treated area are common but temporary, usually subsiding within a few hours to days.

Gradual & Progressive Results:

While some patients notice immediate subtle tightening, the most significant improvements develop gradually over 2-6 months as new collagen is produced.

Longevity of Results:

Results typically last from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the technology used, your individual aging process, and lifestyle factors.

Maintenance:

Periodic touch-up treatments can help maintain your rejuvenated look.

FAQ

While all three aim for skin tightening and lifting, they use different energies and target different depths. Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound for precise, deep lifting, particularly targeting the SMAS layer. Thermage FLX uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to heat the entire dermal layer for overall tightening and smoothing. HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) also uses ultrasound but can target various depths, offering versatility for lifting, tightening, and sometimes fat reduction. Your dermatologist will recommend the best option for your specific concerns.

Comfort levels vary depending on the device and individual pain threshold. Thermage FLX generally has mild discomfort due to its integrated cooling. HIFU can range from mild to moderate. Ultherapy may involve moderate discomfort during energy delivery, but this is temporary, and we offer comfort measures like topical numbing cream to ensure a tolerable experience.

Some patients report an immediate subtle tightening, but the significant, natural-looking results develop gradually over 2-6 months as your body produces new collagen. Results typically last from 6 months (HIFU) to 1-2 years (Ultherapy, Thermage), influenced by individual factors and aging.

A major advantage is minimal to no downtime. You can usually resume your normal activities immediately. You might experience temporary mild redness, swelling, or tenderness, which subsides quickly.

Absolutely. Our non-surgical lifting programs often complement other aesthetic treatments like dermal fillers, Botox, or pigmentation treatments to achieve a more comprehensive and harmonious facial rejuvenation. Your personalized plan will consider all your aesthetic goals.

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