I had HIFU treatment 4 months ago. When I first had the treatment, my skin seemed plump. Now it seems deflated. The skin seems loose. I'm confused as to what has happened. If fat is melted by putting weight on, can I gain the fat back under my cheeks or is it destroyed forever? I went to one clinic that said the muscle contracts. Please can some one give me advice as to how I can repair with out fillers.
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Melasma is a very common cause of skin pigmentation. It can not be completely cured, however effective treatment are possible. This is because your skin is extremely sensitive to UV and even the smallest amount can stimulate your pigment cells to produce colour. The mainstay of treatment is...
Thank you for sharing your question. If full ablative mode is used with several passes of the laser, the tissue improves over 3-4 months. I prefer waiting to see the final results before performing additional treatment. With more mild treatments, a month apart would be fine. I hope this helps...
