Every time someone asks me which is the most powerful treatment we offer at Esencia Estética, my answer is the same: HIFU 7D. Not because it's the most expensive or the most sophisticated-looking, but because it's the only one that works in the layers where loss of firmness actually starts. And that changes everything. Come and see for yourself, 25 minutes from central Madrid.
What is HIFU and why is it different from everything else?
HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. What it does is concentrate ultrasound energy on a precise point of the tissue, producing focused heat of between 60 and 70 degrees in that specific area.
That heat produces something no cream, no serum and no massage can achieve: a controlled thermal micro-injury in the deep layers of the skin that triggers the body's natural repair response. The body detects the tiny damage and starts producing new collagen to fix it — collagen type I and III, the same collagen you lose with age.
The key difference with other treatments: most facial treatments act on the epidermis or the superficial dermis. HIFU reaches the SMAS — the superficial musculo-aponeurotic layer — the exact same layer surgeons treat during a surgical facelift. No scalpel, no anaesthetic, no downtime.
The 7 depths of HIFU 7D
The 7D version we use at Esencia Estética works across up to 7 different depths, which lets us personalise the treatment for each area of the face and neck.
This ability to work at different depths within the same session is what makes HIFU 7D significantly more complete than earlier versions. We treat every layer, not just one.
What results can you expect, and when?
Here I need to be honest, because HIFU is not a treatment with spectacular immediate results — that would be misleading advertising. The process of neocollagenesis (new collagen formation) takes time:
- Straight away: a light tensing effect from the controlled tissue inflammation. The skin looks a little tauter.
- At 4–6 weeks: the real improvement starts to show. The new collagen begins to organise itself.
- At 3 months: optimum result. Visible firmness, a more defined oval, improvement in the double chin and expression lines.
- Duration: between 12 and 18 months for most clients, depending on age and prior collagen state.
What a session at Esencia Estética looks like
Who is HIFU for?
HIFU is ideal for women (and men) from 30–35 onwards who are starting to notice loss of firmness, the appearance of a double chin, a less-defined facial oval or the first marked expression lines. It's also an excellent choice as preventive maintenance before laxity becomes advanced.
On very mature skin or with severe laxity, HIFU is still effective, although results may be more modest. In those cases we combine it with other treatments to maximise the outcome.
My personal recommendation: to get the most out of HIFU, combine it with Dermapen + mesotherapy in the following weeks. HIFU works at depth; Dermapen optimises the surface. Together they cover every layer of the skin and the result is noticeably better than either one on its own.
Contraindications: pregnancy and breastfeeding, metal implants in the area to be treated, pacemaker, active herpes in the area, recent treatment with botulinum toxin (wait at least 3 weeks) and active autoimmune diseases. If in doubt, message me before booking.
is what you need?
Message me and I'll give you a personalised assessment before you come in. Tell me which area concerns you and I'll tell you honestly whether HIFU is the best option for you or whether something else would suit your case better.