Ultraformer III focused ultrasound lifting in Dbayeh
A lifted look, from the deepest layer.
A firmer jawline, a lifted brow and a smoother neck, built gradually from the support layer beneath the skin.
- Session
- 60–120 min, by area
- Downtime
- None to minimal
- Course
- 1 session, review at 3–6 weeks
- Results
- Build over 2–3 months
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Is this for you?
- My jawline looks softer in photos.
- My brows and eyelids feel heavier than they used to.
- My neck has lost its line.
If you recognise yourself, Ultraformer III may be a good place to start. Dr. Douaihy confirms it once he has examined you.
The science, simply.
Where it works
- Light
- Firmness
- Structure
Beneath your skin lies a thin support layer, the same layer a surgeon tightens in a facelift. With time it relaxes, and the face and neck lose their line. Ultraformer III sends focused ultrasound to that layer and to the skin above it, without touching the surface. The warmth prompts the support to tighten and fresh collagen to form, so the lift builds quietly over the following weeks.
More about Ultraformer III
Ultraformer III uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to place fine points of heat at precise depths, down to the SMAS, the support layer of the face.confirm the device is a Classys Ultraformer III; the ledger records the HIFU platform as Ultherapy The surface of the skin is left untouched, and the tissue answers with new collagen over the following weeks. The result is a lift that reads as rested, with nothing on the skin to give it away.
What you’ll feel, and see.
- During
Brief, deep points of warmth along each line, with comfort managed throughout.
- After
Straight back to your day. A light flush or tenderness along the jaw settles on its own.
- Over time
Firmness builds over two to three months, as the new collagen matures.
Day by day
- Day 0
Brief points of heat during the passes, then a light flush. Most people return to their day.
- Days 1–7
Possible tenderness along the jaw or mild swelling, which settles on its own.
- Weeks 3–6
Your review. Early firmness shows, and the maintenance plan is set.
- Months 2–3
The lift reaches its full expression as new collagen matures.
- Every 6–12 months
A maintenance session keeps the contour, when Dr. Douaihy advises it.
The Dr. Douaihy protocol
Dr. Douaihy sets the depth and the energy zone by zone, from a single area to the full face and neck. His signature SMASonic Lift treats the full face and neck in one session, with extra passes for skin tightness and luminosity. Every session is booked on a day he is in the clinic, under his direct supervision.
I choose the depth before I choose the device. With focused ultrasound, the layer you reach decides the lift you get.Dr. Douaihy to approve quote
Dr. Hamid DouaihyMedical Director
On your written plan, it may appear as
- Upper Face DefinitionBrow and upper face
- Lower Face DefinitionLower face and jawline
- Complete Face LiftFull face
- Complete Neck LiftNeck
- Signature Face and Neck “SMASonic” LiftFace and neck
It suits you if
- Your jawline or neck looks softer than you’d like, and you want a lift without needles.
- You want a more open look to the brow and the eye area.
- You prefer a gradual change that friends and colleagues read as rested.
- You have an event two to three months away and want the lift to have built by then.
- You want to maintain an earlier lift and keep the contour you have.
When another option is better
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- An active infection, open wound or inflammation in the area.
- Metal implants or an implanted device in or near the area. Tell Dr. Douaihy at your consultation.
- Recent filler or threads in the same area, until Dr. Douaihy confirms the timing.
- Marked skin laxity, where a surgeon’s opinion may serve you better.
- Certain medications or conditions, which are reviewed at your consultation.
Questions about Ultraformer III
All questionsDoes HIFU hurt?
You feel brief points of heat and a deep tingling in some areas, especially along the jaw. Dr. Douaihy adjusts the energy and depth zone by zone to keep it comfortable.
How long does Ultraformer III last?
The lift builds over two to three months. Many patients keep it with a session every six to twelve months, and Dr. Douaihy sets that rhythm at your review.
Is HIFU or a thread lift right for me?
HIFU tightens from within with no needles and little or no downtime. A thread lift gives firmer, more mechanical support. Dr. Douaihy recommends one or both after examining you.
Can I have HIFU before an event?
Yes, ideally two to three months before, so the lift has time to build. Even a few weeks ahead, most patients look fresher and nothing shows on the skin.
How much does HIFU cost in Lebanon?SEO: approve before launch
It depends on the areas treated, from the lower face to the full face and neck. Dr. Douaihy gives you the exact price in your written plan at the consultation, before anything is done.SEO: approve before launch
Who should not have HIFU?SEO: approve before launch
HIFU is postponed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and while there is an infection or inflammation in the area. Metal implants or an implanted device near the area, recent filler or threads, and certain medications are reviewed at your consultation. Where laxity is marked, a surgeon’s opinion may serve you better, and Dr. Douaihy will tell you so.SEO: approve before launch
Lift my contour.
Reserve a consultation. Dr. Douaihy confirms whether Ultraformer III is right for you, and how it fits your plan.
- The “Prima Optima” Consultation, with your written anti-aging plan
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Confirmed personally by our Patient Experience Specialist
