5-Star Rated HIFU Clinic

HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) delivers focused ultrasound energy deep into the skin's foundational layers — the same SMAS layer addressed in a surgical facelift. The energy stimulates new collagen production, tightens sagging tissue and lifts the face and neck — without surgery, needles or downtime. Results develop over 2-3 months and continue improving for up to 6 months.

Most clients describe HIFU as a warm, tingling sensation with brief moments of heat as the ultrasound energy is delivered. Comfort levels vary by area — the jawline and forehead tend to be more sensitive. Your therapist adjusts the intensity to keep you comfortable throughout, and most sessions are 30-90 minutes.

Some clients notice immediate lifting and tightening straight after their first HIFU session. The full result develops over 2-3 months as new collagen forms, and continues to improve for up to 6 months. Most clients see the strongest visible difference between weeks 8-16 post-treatment.

HIFU results typically last 12-18 months depending on your skin condition, age, lifestyle and how much active collagen production you had at baseline. Most clients book a single maintenance session every 12-18 months to sustain the lift. We map your maintenance schedule at the free consultation.

HIFU has minimal to no downtime. Some clients experience light redness or mild tenderness in the treated area, which usually settles within a few hours. You can return to your normal routine immediately — work, exercise, makeup. No peeling, no flaking, no recovery period.

At your free consultation, your qualified HIFU therapist assesses skin laxity, age, target area and goals — then matches the right protocol: Essential Lift (single starter area, 30 min), Fox Eye Lift (eyes + brow, 30 min), Jawline Contour Lift (45 min), Neck Contour Lift (45 min), Full Face Sculpt & Firm (60 min), or Full Face + Chin + Neck (90 min, most comprehensive). Every option and price is shown to you in writing before anything is booked.

HIFU starts from $145 for the Essential Lift starter (single area, 30 min). Other protocols: Jawline Contour Lift $203.15, Fox Eye Lift $228.65, Neck Contour Lift $330.65, Full Face Sculpt & Firm $495 (was $749), and the most-comprehensive Full Face + Chin + Neck $799 (was $1,499 — save $700). Consultation is complimentary, no card required.

Yes — HIFU is one of the safer pre-event treatments because there's no peeling or recovery. For peak visible result, schedule HIFU 8-12 weeks before the event so the collagen response has time to mature. For a same-week 'glow' boost, pair with a HydraFacial 7-10 days before. Your therapist maps the timing at the consultation.

Every HIFU treatment at SBL Beauté is delivered by qualified, experienced HIFU therapists trained on professional medical-grade ultrasound platforms. Treatments are performed at our Moonee Ponds clinic — not by generalist beauticians, not in a spa setting. Your therapist confirms suitability and treatment depth at the free consultation.

HIFU is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment with a strong safety profile. Contraindications include pregnancy, active skin infections in the treatment area, severe acne, certain implants (pacemakers, electronic implants) or recent dermal filler in the same area. Your therapist screens for these at the free consultation and will tell you if HIFU is not the right option.

HIFU uses focused ultrasound to reach the SMAS — the deepest skin layer that surgical facelifts target. Radio frequency (RF) tightens the upper-mid dermis and works well for surface laxity. Thread lifts physically reposition tissue with absorbable sutures and give an immediate visible lift but don't stimulate as much collagen long-term. HIFU is the deepest non-surgical lifting option; we sometimes pair it with RF for clients who want both deep and surface tightening.

We're in Moonee Ponds at 349 Ascot Vale Road, in Melbourne's inner west — a short drive from Ascot Vale, Essendon, Brunswick, Flemington, Kensington, Niddrie, Pascoe Vale, Strathmore and the CBD. Street parking is available and the clinic is close to Moonee Ponds station.

Three things. First, every HIFU treatment is preceded by a free skin assessment — we match the protocol to your laxity, age and goals, not what's on promotion. Second, our HIFU therapists are qualified medical-grade specialists, not generalist beauticians. Third, we run the full HIFU protocol family — Essential Lift 30-min through to Full Face + Chin + Neck 90-min — so the right depth is always available. 5-star rated on Google Reviews with 100+ verified reviews from clients across Melbourne's inner west.