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Dramatic Changes
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Quickly and safely maxmize your charm based on authentic products, precise dosages, and anatomical understanding.

Lifting
AVA Plastic Surgery Lifting & Tightening

Lifting & Tightening

Four mechanisms to address skin laxity — without surgery. Ultrasound (HIFU) · Radiofrequency (RF) · Microwave · RF Microneedling — all share the word "lifting," yet each reaches a different skin layer and works through a distinct mechanism. AVA designs each treatment — alone or in combination — based on where your laxity begins (SMAS · dermis · fat), your skin thickness, and your pain threshold.

AVA Devices

Medical Devices at AVA

Depending on where the sagging begins, we use four devices with different mechanisms — alone or in combination.

Ultherapy Prime
HIFU · SMAS
Ultherapy Prime
Ultrasound Lifting
Thermage FLX
RF · Dermis
Thermage FLX
RF Lifting
Onda Lifting
Microwave · Fat
Onda Lifting
Microwave Lifting
Potenza
RF Needle · Dermis
Potenza
RF Microneedling
LIFTING Menu

Lifting Line-up

Ultrasound Lifting

Ultherapy Prime

Powerful Skin Tightening

Delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound energy deep into the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer to visibly lift and firm sagging skin.

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Radiofrequency Lifting

Thermage FLX

Fine line reduction · Elasticity restoration

Delivers thermal energy to the dermal layer while simultaneously cooling the epidermis, stimulating collagen regeneration for a firmer, smoother complexion.

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Microwave Lifting

Onda Lifting

Double chin and deep cheek volume reduction

Utilizes microwave energy to selectively disrupt fat cells while remodeling collagen within the dermal layer.

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RF Microneedling

Potenza

Pore Refinement · Scar Improvement

Delivers radiofrequency energy directly into the dermal layer via ultra-fine microneedles to stimulate cellular regeneration and skin renewal.

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Treatment Time30–50 min
AnaesthesiaTopical cream / None
HospitalisationNot required
Suture RemovalNot applicable
Recommended Frequency1–2 times per year
RecoverySame-day recovery

Check Point Highly Recommended For

Those who wish to address mild laxity without surgery
Those with a softened jawline, double chin, or loss of cheek definition
Those with accumulated fine lines and reduced skin elasticity
Those with combined skin concerns such as enlarged pores, scarring, or redness
Those seeking regular maintenance care 1–2 times per year
Those requiring supplementary care before or after a facelift procedure
Why AVA

The device is just a tool — results depend on judging the right depth and intensity

Diagnosis by a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

The right device depends on whether laxity originates in the SMAS layer, the dermis, or the fat compartment. AVA approaches each assessment with the full perspective of a surgeon who performs facelifts.

Personalised Energy Depth & Intensity

Each device offers 6–10 depth and intensity options. Parameters are precisely calibrated to your skin thickness, pain threshold, and treatment goals.

Combined & Staged Treatment Design

When laxity and enlarged pores coexist, we may pair Ultherapy with Potenza; for elasticity and fine lines, Thermage with a skin booster. Treatments are designed as tailored combinations, not one-size-fits-all protocols.

Lifting & Tightening Procedure

STEP 01
Skin & Laxity Assessment

Skin thickness, degree of SMAS laxity, fat distribution, and pain threshold are evaluated to determine the appropriate device and energy settings.

STEP 02
Cleansing & Anaesthesia

Topical anaesthetic cream is applied and left for approximately 30 minutes. Anaesthesia may be omitted for pain-free devices such as Onda.

STEP 03
Customised Energy Delivery

Depth and shot count are adjusted zone by zone and layer by layer, treating the cheeks, jawline, forehead, and neck in sequence.

STEP 04
Soothing & Recovery Care

A calming mask and regenerative care are applied after energy delivery. Patients may return to daily activities immediately.

The AVA Difference

Verified Products, Standard Dosing

Only officially certified products are used,
and anatomical standard doses are observed.

Proactive Care Design

Treatments are combined to maintain your current skin quality,
tailored to skin condition, age, and available recovery time.

Patient Satisfaction Defines Completion

Care is complete not when the procedure ends,
but when the patient smiles in front of the mirror.

Q&A

Q.Which device is right for me?
A.It depends on where your laxity begins. Deep SMAS laxity is best addressed with Ultherapy Prime; dermal collagen loss and fine lines with Thermage FLX; double chin and deep cheek fat with Onda Lifting; and pores, scarring, or combined concerns with Potenza. When laxity occurs alongside other concerns, two devices may be combined.
Q.Is the treatment painful?
A.It varies by device. Ultherapy and Thermage are generally well tolerated when topical anaesthetic cream is applied beforehand. Onda Lifting features powerful contact cooling, making it comfortable even without anaesthesia. Potenza involves microneedles and is therefore performed after topical anaesthesia.
Q.Can I see results after just one session?
A.Collagen stimulation begins after a single session. The full effect typically develops over 2–3 months and has been reported to last approximately one year. Results tend to accumulate with regular maintenance of 1–2 sessions per year.
Q.How is this different from a surgical facelift?
A.Energy-based lifting devices stimulate the production of new collagen and promote remodelling of the SMAS — a non-incision approach. Surgical facelift physically repositions and reconstructs the lax SMAS and overlying skin. For significant laxity, surgery remains the standard of care; energy-based devices are well suited for mild laxity or as maintenance care following a facelift.
Q.How long is the recovery?
A.Same-day recovery is typical. Mild redness and warmth may occur immediately after treatment but generally subside within a few hours. Make-up may be applied on the day of treatment; saunas and vigorous exercise are advised from 1–2 days afterwards.
Q.Are there any side effects?
A.When performed to standard protocol, these treatments are generally well tolerated. Rare temporary effects may include redness, minor superficial burns, or nerve stimulation, all of which typically resolve within a few days. At AVA, treatment intensity is carefully calibrated to each patient's skin condition, with safety as the priority.
Q.Can I have this alongside a surgical facelift?
A.Yes. Once the tissues have stabilised following surgery — usually after 3–6 months — energy-based lifting is recommended as a supportive maintenance treatment to help preserve the results achieved by the facelift.
Post-op Instructions
  • Do not rub the surgical area strongly for about a week.
  • Avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 2 weeks as they delay recovery.
  • Swelling and bruising vary individually but will gradually improve.
  • Light walking or stretching helps reduce swelling.
PERSONALIZED CONSULTATION

Curious About This Procedure?

Our head surgeon provides a one-on-one assessment and a tailored treatment plan just for you. Results and recovery may vary by individual.

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