Full face and neck
The flagship protocol. 1,000 to 4,500 shots calibrated per zone, depth-targeted at SMAS, deep dermis, and surface dermis.
1 session · maintenance every 12 to 18 months
FOR JAWLINE DROOP, NECK SAGGING, OR POST-WEIGHT-LOSS LAXITY
HIFU treatment on Ultraformer MPT for jawline drop, neck sagging, and post-weight-loss laxity.
Twenty minutes with Dr Samantha first. She reads your skin tone, laxity grade, and the area being targeted before any energy is delivered, then runs Ultraformer MPT at the depth your skin needs. Most patients see early firmness in two to four weeks, with continued tightening to month six. Individual results vary.
From SGD 500
TREATMENT MENUSGD 299SGD 2800SGD 1200SGD 2000SGD 500SGD 900
Pricing for every variant.
First time
200 shots starter; full-face mapping (vs full-face course 2800)
Full Face and Neck
Upper Face
Lower Face / Jawline and Neck
Eye
Double Chin / Lower Jawline
Areas Ultraformer MPT can address, calibrated by Dr Samantha
A HIFU treatment at Nexus covers five primary areas. Pricing reflects the calibrated shot count per area, not a single fixed protocol. HIFU face protocols at Nexus span 200 shots for the eye area to 4,500 shots for full face plus neck.
How HIFU treatment works on the dermis and SMAS layers
HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. At Nexus, focused sound energy is delivered through Ultraformer MPT at three calibrated depths in your skin: 4.5 millimetres at the SMAS layer, 3.0 millimetres at the deep dermis, and 1.5 millimetres at the surface dermis. At each depth the energy creates a small thermal coagulation point that triggers a wound-healing response. Your body remodels new collagen across that grid over the months that follow. The tightening happens from the inside, through collagen remodelling, without an incision.
Three changes happen across a course of treatment:
- The dermis becomes denser. Fine lines and surface texture refine.
- The SMAS layer firms. Jawline, neck, and brow position settle back toward where they sat earlier.
- Skin tone evens. Surface remodelling stacks alongside the deeper tightening.
Most patients see early firmness in two to four weeks. Full collagen remodelling peaks at month three to six and holds for twelve to eighteen months. Individual results vary by age, skin tone, laxity grade, and aftercare.
The Ultraformer MPT platform used at Nexus
Ultraformer MPT is a third-generation focused-ultrasound platform with cartridges spanning face, neck, and body. Dr Samantha chose it for two reasons. It offers real area coverage on one device, and calibrated cartridges per depth so the protocol can be matched to your skin rather than a single fluence applied across the whole face.
Why HIFU treatment outcomes depend on depth, not just the device
The right question is not whether the energy is strong enough. It is whether the energy is placed at the right depth for your face. Most of the HIFU treatment gone wrong stories online (facial hollowing, uneven tightening, no result at all) trace to one of three things: wrong cartridge depth for the area treated, generic machines applying a single fluence across the whole face, or a patient whose laxity grade did not actually fit this approach in the first place.
Ultraformer MPT delivers focused energy at the dermis and SMAS layer, where collagen remodels. The fat layer sits below those depths and is not the energy target. When cartridge depth, shot count, and skin tone are calibrated by an experienced doctor, the result is firmer, tighter skin. When it is not calibrated, the result is uneven energy distribution and disappointment.
At Nexus, every session is read first. Skin tone, laxity grade, prior treatments, the specific area being targeted. The device choice is fixed; the protocol is not.
Why Dr Samantha picked Ultraformer MPT for this clinic
Two things made the choice. Ultraformer MPT covers face, neck, and selected body laxity on one platform. The device has dedicated cartridges per depth, so the protocol can be calibrated by skin tone and laxity grade rather than a single energy setting applied across the face.
Three things Dr Samantha reads at the first appointment:
- Skin tone. Fitzpatrick III to V on Asian skin needs lower fluence than European tone defaults.
- Laxity grade. Mild surface laxity vs structural SMAS-layer descent: same area, different depth target.
- Area targeted. Jawline plus neck pace differently from double chin or body work, and need different cartridge sequences.
This is why the first appointment at Nexus is a 20-minute consultation, not a same-day treatment. If your laxity is too advanced for energy-based tightening alone, Dr Samantha will tell you so. Combination protocols (with Profhilo for skin quality, or with thread placement for structural cases) handle the rest. If the read says Ultraformer MPT alone is the right call, the protocol gets calibrated to your skin first.
Who HIFU treatment suits, and where it falls short
HIFU is a strong tool for the right laxity grade. It is not a fit for every skin. The honest filter:
Suitable for
Suitable for
- Mild to moderate skin laxity on face, neck, jawline, or double chin
- Post-weight-loss or post-pregnancy body laxity on tummy, thighs, or arms
- Patients seeking a gradual, natural-looking change across weeks rather than days
- Skin tone Fitzpatrick I to V, with calibrated fluence per tone
- Patients who can commit to one comprehensive session plus optional annual maintenance
Take care
Pause first if
- Severe structural laxity that would be better served by surgical tightening
- Active skin infection, inflamed acne, or open wounds in the treatment area
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Pacemaker or implanted electronic device in the treatment field
- Recent botulinum toxin or filler in the area (wait two weeks)
If we tell you HIFU is not the right next step, we will tell you what is.
What to expect during your HIFU treatment session at Nexus
A standard session runs 60 to 90 minutes including consultation refresh, prep, treatment, and immediate aftercare. Time depends on area: full face plus neck runs longer than eye area or double chin alone.
- 0 to 5 min
Cleanse and pre-treatment photo
Skin is degreased; a photo is taken under standardised lighting for tracking.
- 5 to 15 min
Numbing cream and area mapping
Numbing cream is applied. Dr Samantha marks the treatment grid on your face, neck, or body, calibrating shot density per zone.
- 15 to 60 min
Treatment
Ultraformer MPT cartridges deliver focused ultrasound across the marked grid. Most patients describe a warm tingling along the bone, especially the jawline. Time depends on area.
- 60 to 75 min
Cooling mask and sunscreen
Hyaluronic acid mask plus broad-spectrum sunscreen. Brief redness is normal and usually settles within an hour.
- 75 to 90 min
Post-treatment review
Photo under the same lighting. Dr Samantha reviews aftercare and books any maintenance session.
Total chair time runs 60 to 90 minutes for most areas.
How sessions, intervals, and durability map across areas
Sessions and durability per area
| Area | Sessions | Interval | Duration of results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full face and neck | 1 session | Annual maintenance | 12 to 18 months |
| Lower face and jawline | 1 session | Annual maintenance | 12 to 18 months |
| Eye area | 1 session | Annual maintenance | 12 months |
| Double chin | 1 session | Annual maintenance | 12 to 18 months |
| Body laxity | 1 to 2 sessions | Annual maintenance | 12 months with sun protection |
Durability depends on age, lifestyle, sun exposure, and aftercare. Most patients hold results with one annual maintenance session.
What to expect in the first 72 hours after HIFU
HIFU is well tolerated when fluence and depth are calibrated correctly. Most effects are mild and transient. The honest split:
Worth knowing
Common (90 to 95%)
- Mild redness for 1 to 2 hours post-session, settles without intervention
- Tingling along bony areas (jawline, brow) during treatment, fades immediately after
- Slight tenderness over treated zones for 24 to 48 hours
- Brief flushing or warmth in the first hour
Take care
Rare (under 5%)
- Small bruising at vascular zones (resolves in 5 to 10 days)
- Temporary numbness over the treated nerve pathway (resolves over weeks)
- Localised post-inflammatory pigmentation on darker skin tones (rare with calibrated fluence)
- Transient nerve weakness in 0.5 to 1 percent of cases per published clinical data, almost always operator-dependent and self-resolving
If you notice persistent numbness, asymmetric movement, or worsening tenderness past 72 hours, message Dr Samantha. The HIFU treatment cost at Nexus reflects the doctor-led depth calibration that minimises these effects.
Aftercare in the weeks after your HIFU session
Aftercare decides how well the result holds across the 12 to 18 weeks of collagen remodelling. Cool, hydrate, protect. The first 48 hours matter most for the redness response; weeks one and two matter most for daily care and sun protection.
- Day 0 to 2
Cleanse gently and protect
Non-foaming cleanser at night, lukewarm water, no scrubbing. A gentle moisturiser keeps the barrier intact. Tingling and mild redness for 24 to 48 hours is expected. Skip retinol, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, and niacinamide for 72 hours.
- Day 0 to 7
SPF 50+ and consistent care
Reapply every two hours outdoors. Tinted mineral sunscreens layer comfortably on Asian skin. Hyaluronic acid serums work well under the moisturiser. Avoid sauna, hot yoga, and intense exercise for 48 hours.
- Week 1 onward
Let collagen remodel
Collagen remodels for 12 to 24 weeks. Daily care and aftercare matter more than any single product. Most patients see early firmness at week two and visible tightening by week eight.
Patient-specific instructions are covered at your post-session review.
Benefits Dr Samantha sees most often after HIFU on Ultraformer MPT
Six benefits show up most often in Dr Samantha's clinical notes when fluence and depth are calibrated to your skin tone and laxity grade. Individual results vary.
- Skin tightening on jawline, neck, and brow across a course of weeks. Per-area pricing matches the shot count needed, not a single fixed session count.
- Lower thermal injury risk on Asian skin tones than older single-depth machines. Calibrated fluence by Fitzpatrick tone.
- Body laxity tightening on the same Ultraformer MPT platform. Face, neck, and tummy or thighs.
- Minimal downtime. Most patients return to normal activity the same day with sunscreen, moisturiser, and gentle care.
- Side effects on HIFU face are usually mild when fluence and depth are calibrated correctly. Most patients report only brief warmth and tenderness.
- Predictable annual cost. One comprehensive session plus optional annual maintenance reads as a manageable commitment, not a treadmill.
Combined with proper aftercare, these benefits compound across the 12 to 24 weeks of collagen remodelling.
Common questions before booking HIFU at Nexus
YOUR CONSULTATION
One assessment with Dr Samantha.
Twenty minutes with Dr Samantha. Consultation SGD 80, fully credited toward any treatment that follows.
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