Ultrasound
Face Lift
Non-surgical skin tightening and lifting. No needles, no downtime.
Ultrasound Face Lift
Focused ultrasound lifts and tightens the skin by waking up your own collagen and elastin. It reaches the same deep layer a surgeon lifts in a facelift, without cuts, needles, anesthesia or downtime.
As new collagen forms over the following weeks, the skin becomes firmer, smoother and more lifted, for natural-looking results.
Who is it for?
Men and women with mild to moderate loose skin who want a natural lift without surgery, or who want to prevent aging.
Sessions & results
Many clients see great results after one session; some do 2–3, spaced 8–12 weeks apart. Results build over 2–3 months and typically last 12–18 months or longer. A yearly touch-up keeps them going.
What it helps with
In three steps
Energy reaches the deep layer
Focused ultrasound energy passes through the surface without touching it and reaches the deep support layer of the face, the same layer a surgeon lifts.
Tissue contracts
At precise depths the energy warms that layer enough to make it contract immediately, which is what begins the lift.
Collagen rebuilds the scaffolding
Over the following two to three months your body lays down new collagen along those points, and the lift continues to develop and hold.
Before & after
Real Permaskin clients. Drag the handle across each photo to compare.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterDrag the handle to compare. Shared with our clients’ permission. Individual results vary.
The honest detail
Non-surgical lifting attracts a lot of overpromising. Here is what focused ultrasound genuinely does, and where its limits are.
What the session actually feels like
This is the least comfortable treatment we offer and we will not pretend otherwise. The energy is delivered in lines, and each line brings a deep, brief heat or a prickling sensation on the bone. It lasts a second at a time and there are a lot of them, over sixty to ninety minutes. We pace it, we take breaks, and we can discuss medication beforehand. Almost everyone says afterwards that it was fine and they would do it again.
What results actually look like
Some tightening is often visible immediately, then it fades, and people worry. The real result builds from week four and peaks at two to three months. It is a lift of millimetres, not centimetres: a cleaner jawline, less heaviness under the chin, a neck that looks less crepey. Friends notice that you look well rather than that you look different. It typically holds for a year to eighteen months.
Who it works best for
Mild to moderate laxity in someone in their late thirties to their fifties, with reasonable skin quality. If your skin still has some spring in it, this works well. If there is significant loose skin and heavy jowling, it will improve things somewhat but not enough to satisfy you, and we would rather tell you that than take your money. In that case a surgical consultation is the honest recommendation.
No downtime, genuinely
Nothing is broken at the surface, so there is no redness to hide and no aftercare beyond normal. Some tenderness to the touch for a week or two is common, and occasionally a little swelling. People routinely have this done and go straight back to work.
Combining it
Lifting addresses laxity. It does not address surface texture, pigment or fine lines. Most people pair it with microneedling or peels a few weeks apart, and the combination looks considerably better than either alone.
What it treats
- Sagging skin on the face, neck and jawline
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Drooping brows and eyelids
- Double chin and jowls
- Loss of facial definition
- Loose skin on the chest, arms, stomach and body
Benefits
- Non-surgical facelift alternative
- No needles, cuts or downtime
- Natural-looking lift
- Long-term collagen building
- Better texture and elasticity
- Suitable for every skin tone
Before & after
What you do in the days either side of your appointment makes a real difference to your result. Print this, screenshot it, or ask us for a copy on the day.
- No sun or tanning for 5 days
- Stop retinoids, acids and exfoliants on the area 2–3 days before
- Drink plenty of water the day before and the day of
- Avoid alcohol and blood thinners for 48 hours unless medically needed
- Come with clean skin: no makeup, lotion or oil
- Tell us about implants, infections or medical conditions
- Mild redness, swelling, tingling or tightness can last a few days
- For 24–48 hours: no hot showers, saunas, heavy sweating, alcohol or caffeine
- No hard workouts or massage on the area
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer, and SPF 30+ daily
- Drink plenty of water to support collagen
What happens afterwards
Careful, every time
Nothing is broken at the surface, so there is no wound to heal and nothing to hide afterwards. The energy is delivered under imaging guidance at set depths, which is what keeps it precise.
How we keep you safe
- Free consultation and an honest assessment of whether lifting will achieve what you want
- We will tell you if your skin has too much laxity for a non-surgical result to satisfy you
- Energy depths are mapped to your anatomy before treatment begins
- No needles, no incisions and no break in the skin surface
- Suitable for all skin tones, since no surface pigment is targeted
- Comfort is managed with pacing and, where helpful, medication discussed in advance
This may not be right for you if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have an active infection or open wound in the area
- You have significant skin laxity that would be better served by surgery
- You have an implanted electronic device in the treatment area
- You have severe or cystic acne in the area
- You have had filler placed in the area within the last 2 weeks
Please tell us about
- Any filler, thread or surgical work you have had, and when
- Any implanted device, including pacemakers
- Any autoimmune or connective tissue condition
- All medications and supplements
This page is general information, not medical advice. Every treatment at Permaskin begins with a free consultation, where we review your health history and tell you honestly whether this is the right choice for you. Individual results vary.
Good to know
Is it painful?
Most clients tolerate it well. You may feel warmth or tingling with each pulse, especially over bony areas.
When will I see results?
Some tightening is visible right away, and full results develop over 2–3 months.
Is there downtime?
No. You can return to normal activities the same day.
Is it suitable for every skin type?
Yes. It works below the surface rather than on it, so it suits every skin tone and type. We still take a full history first.
Related treatments
Thirty minutes, no pressure
We look at your skin properly
Your history, your concerns, what you have already tried and what your routine looks like now.
We tell you the truth
What will help, what will not, and what you may not need at all. If something else suits you better, we will say so.
You leave with a plan
Written, with clear pricing and no pressure. Whether you book is entirely up to you.