Lift and tighten sagging skin with HIFU in Oxford. Doctor led non surgical facelift treatment using focused ultrasound to improve contours and stimulate collagen.
HIFU Treatment Overview
Our patients at Cannelle choose HIFU because it provides meaningful lifting and tightening without needles, surgery or recovery time. It fits easily into busy lifestyles and offers long lasting improvement with minimal discomfort.
HIFU, also known as High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, is one of the most effective non surgical treatments for lifting and tightening the face without downtime. At Cannelle Skin Clinic in Oxford, HIFU is performed within our doctor led environment to ensure safe delivery, accurate depth targeting and results that enhance natural facial contours without changing your features.
HIFU works by delivering focused ultrasound energy into the deeper layers of the skin, including the SMAS layer, which is the same layer tightened in surgical facelifts. This deep stimulation triggers collagen production which tightens and improves the skin quality gradually over several weeks. It is particularly effective for sagging skin, jowls, softening jawline definition and improving mid face laxity for patients that have experienced volume loss.
HIFU uses focused ultrasound energy to heat precise layers of the skin, causing controlled micro injuries that stimulate collagen remodelling. Unlike laser or radiofrequency treatments that work on superficial layers, HIFU penetrates deep into the dermis and the SMAS layer to create structural lift and support.
HIFU targets:
This multi depth targeting makes HIFU one of the most powerful non surgical lifting treatments available. It is an excellent option for patients with early to moderate skin laxity who want visible improvement without downtime.
Common treatment areas include:
Following treatment, collagen rebuilding occurs gradually over several weeks, resulting in firmer, more lifted and better defined facial contours.
Your HIFU treatment begins with a consultation to determine suitability and identify key areas of laxity or volume descent. A gel is applied to the skin to assist ultrasound conduction. The HIFU handpiece is then passed across the treatment areas, delivering precise energy at controlled depths. You may feel a warm or tingling sensation as the ultrasound energy penetrates, but discomfort is usually minimal.
Treatment time varies between forty five and ninety minutes depending on the areas treated. There is no need for anaesthetic and no surface damage occurs.
HIFU is well tolerated, and most patients return immediately to normal activities. Some may experience mild redness, slight swelling or temporary tenderness in the treated areas. These symptoms are mild and short lived.
There is close to no downtime after HIFU. Mild redness or swelling settles within hours. Some patients notice a slight feeling of tightness or sensitivity for a few days as collagen remodelling begins. Early results may appear within a few weeks, but optimal improvement develops gradually over eight to twelve weeks as new collagen forms.
After HIFU, you can return to work and normal routines immediately. Avoid intense exercise and extreme heat such as saunas or steam rooms for twenty four hours. Gentle skincare can be resumed straight away, while active products such as retinoids can typically resume after two to three days unless otherwise advised. Daily SPF is recommended to protect and maintain healthy collagen.
Our patients return to us year after year for natural, balanced results. Every review reflects our commitment to precision, safety and a personalised approach to aesthetic care.
I had two waxings and a biofacial today. Holly was excellent, knowledgeable, and impeccable in her attention. The products also felt really lovely – the hot wax was painless and the facial products felt luxurious. The whole experience was the best I’ve ever had. Will come back.
I go to Cannelle for facials, manicures and pedicures. They are professional, skilled, and attentive to my needs. It’s a lovely and relaxing environment. Mursal gives such wonderful treatments. She is very knowledgable about skin care and very gentle in the application of the products. I see her every 6 weeks for a facial and my skin has never looked better.
Patients usually come to Cannelle in Oxford for HIFU when they begin to notice early signs of laxity such as softening jawline definition, mild jowls or drooping around the mid face. A typical journey begins with a single treatment, as most patients achieve visible results after one session. For more advanced laxity, a second treatment may be recommended three to six months later.
Over the next few weeks, the skin begins to tighten as collagen fibres contract. The full effect becomes visible around twelve weeks, revealing a lifted, more defined and rejuvenated appearance. Patients often maintain results with annual top up treatments and combine HIFU with other therapies such as Morpheus8, skin boosters or microneedling for enhanced long term results.
HIFU provides a natural and effective alternative to surgical lifting by tightening deep layers of the skin, improving facial contours and reducing early signs of sagging. It enhances jawline definition, lifts the cheeks, reduces jowls and improves overall firmness without disrupting the skin surface. As collagen production increases, the skin appears smoother, tighter and more youthful. Because results develop gradually, the improvement looks natural, subtle and authentically you.
We offer tailored treatment plans designed to lift and tighten the skin, stimulate deeper collagen renewal and improve facial or body firmness.
All bookings include a personalised consultation with your practitioner.
Final pricing may vary based on your treatment plan and clinical assessment.
“Pricing is per session unless the treatment name includes (x2), (x3), or another session quantity. Multi-session listings represent package pricing.”
All prices are in GBP
Session | Price |
HIFU consultation | £30 |
HIFU full face | £642 |
HIFU full face and neck | £720 |
HIFU half face | £480 |
HIFU neck | £428 |
Explore our frequently asked questions from patients in oxford considering HIFU.
HIFU treatments at Cannelle start from £30, depending on the treatment areas and the level of lifting required. View the full price list here.
HIFU is ideal for patients experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity who want non surgical lifting and tightening. Suitability is confirmed during consultation.
Yes. When carried out within a doctor led environment and using medical grade devices, HIFU is considered safe for most adults.
Most patients experience mild redness, slight swelling or tenderness that settles quickly. Temporary numbness is uncommon but can occur.
Results can last twelve to eighteen months, with collagen remodelling continuing for several months after treatment.
HIFU can create a warming or tingling sensation as energy penetrates deep layers, but discomfort is typically mild.
Most patients need only one session, while others may benefit from a second treatment depending on laxity levels.
Initial tightening can appear within a few weeks, with full results visible after eight to twelve weeks.
HIFU provides significant lifting and tightening but does not replace surgical facelifts for severe laxity. It is ideal for early to moderate ageing.
Downtime is minimal. Most patients return to daily activities immediately.
Choosing HIFU at Cannelle Skin Clinic means receiving a high quality treatment delivered within a doctor led environment where safety, precision and natural results are central to every session. Based in Oxford, we use advanced ultrasound technology to target deep layers of the skin and stimulate long term collagen remodelling. With tailored treatment plans overseen by Dr Mattia Parducci, you can expect refined lifting, improved definition and a natural, rejuvenated appearance in a calm and supportive clinical setting.
Dr Mattia is an experienced aesthetic doctor with a background in Trauma, Intensive Care, and Plastic Surgery. His approach focuses on regenerative and anti-ageing medicine, using science-led techniques to support the skin’s natural repair systems and deliver refined, natural results.
At Cannelle Skin Clinic, your care is guided by a highly skilled medical and aesthetic team. Under the leadership of Dr Mattia Parducci, our Medical Director and Aesthetic Doctor, every treatment is built on clinical expertise and a commitment to natural, confident results. Supporting him is our Clinic Manager and Senior Therapist, Lauren Mariani, who leads our team of expert therapists. Together, they bring advanced knowledge, precision, and a genuinely warm approach to every patient journey.
Cannelle Skin Clinic is easy to reach from Oxford and the surrounding areas. We are located in Summertown, just 10 to 15 minutes from Oxford city centre. Oxford Station and Oxford Parkway are both around 10 to 12 minutes by taxi, with frequent buses running along Banbury Road that stop a short walk from the clinic. If you are driving, there is convenient on-site and nearby street parking, with additional short-stay options available around Summertown.
Nearby landmarks include Summertown shops, St Edward’s School, Oxford High School, Wolfson College and Cutteslowe Park. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our helpful team by WhatsApp, Phone, Email or request a call back.
