HIFU — focused ultrasound

HIFU in Nice: focused ultrasound to firm the face without surgery

At Samantha Esthétique in Nice, we see HIFU not as a single device but as a genuine family of focused ultrasound technologies. Depending on the area to be treated, the thickness of the tissue, the sensitivity of the skin and the result you are looking for, we can use different devices and depths to build a truly personalised protocol.

Facial HIFU is mainly used to address skin laxity, gradually redefine the facial contour, and work on the double chin, neck, décolletage, eyelids or certain delicate areas of the face. It works by emitting focused ultrasound at different depths, creating targeted thermal points in the tissue without incision and without surgery.

The aim is not to transform a face, but to encourage gradual firming of the tissue and to improve its support. For this reason, Samantha Esthétique always carries out a free aesthetic assessment before any HIFU session in Nice, to determine which areas can genuinely benefit from this technology and to rule out those for which another solution would be more suitable.

Four HIFU technologies for four different uses

Not all HIFU devices work in exactly the same way. That is why our Nice institute has several devices, so that the treatment can be adapted to each face.

HIFU Genius: four devices combined in a single protocol

HIFU Genius is the most comprehensive HIFU protocol offered at the institute. It was born at Samantha Esthétique and is based on combining four focused ultrasound devices in the same session, each one selected for a particular area, depth or goal.

This approach avoids the “same device for the whole face” principle. Some areas call for greater precision, others for a different depth or a more comfortable technology. The Genius protocol therefore makes it possible to tailor the work to the face, neck, facial contour, chin and delicate areas.

Lifthera 2026: multi-line HIFU for facial firming

The Lifthera 2026 uses multi-line HIFU technology designed for the gradual firming of the face. It is a more affordable alternative to the Genius protocol and may be suggested when the main goal is to work on the firmness and overall support of the tissue.

HIFU Frozen: focused ultrasound combined with cold

HIFU Frozen combines focused ultrasound with a cooling system to improve comfort during the session. It is particularly worthwhile for sensitive skin, for people who feel apprehensive about their first session, or for those looking for a more comfortable treatment.

HIFU V-Max: a technology dedicated to delicate areas

The V-Max is used on areas that require great precision, notably the eye contour, the eyelids and the area around the mouth. As these areas are particularly delicate, they are not treated in the same way as the facial contour or the double chin.

Having a dedicated device makes it possible to adapt the intensity and the treatment area, instead of using a single handpiece over the whole face.

Which areas can be treated with facial HIFU?

Depending on the assessment carried out at the institute, focused ultrasound can be used on various areas:

• upper and lower eyelids;
• facial contour;
• cheeks and lower face;
• double chin;
• neck and chin;
• full face;
• face and neck;
• décolletage.

The choice of areas depends above all on morphology, the degree of laxity and skin quality. The same technology is not necessarily suitable for everyone, or for every area.

HIFU for the facial contour and double chin in Nice

The facial contour is one of the most frequent requests in aesthetics. Over time, tissue can lose its firmness and the jawline can become less defined.

Focused ultrasound can be part of a strategy aimed at firming the lower face and gradually improving the definition of the facial contour. In some cases, the work may also involve the double chin, always after a prior examination to determine the nature of the volume to be treated — see also our facial contour and neck protocol.

HIFU for the eyelids and eye contour

The eye contour is a special area: the skin there is thinner and requires a specifically adapted technology.

At Samantha Esthétique, we use the HIFU V-Max in particular to work on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids and the eye contour, possibly in combination with other technologies when the assessment shows this would be beneficial — see our eyelid protocol.

The aim is always the same: to choose the device according to the area, rather than forcing every area into a standardised protocol.

HIFU or radiofrequency: what is the difference?

HIFU and radiofrequency are two different technologies, both of which can be used in skin-firming protocols.

Focused ultrasound makes it possible to work in a highly targeted way at different depths, whereas radiofrequency relies on controlled heating of the tissue.

In some cases, one of the two techniques will be preferred; in others, they can complement each other. That is precisely the advantage of having several technologies in the same institute: we are not trying to sell you a device, but to choose the one that best suits your skin and your goal.

How many HIFU sessions are needed?

The number of sessions depends on the area treated, the initial condition of the tissue and the goal you are aiming for. It therefore cannot be determined seriously without examining your skin.

At Samantha Esthétique, the number of sessions is set during the free aesthetic assessment, before any treatment begins. Prices are given per area and per session, with no obligation to pay for a full package in advance.

At what age can you have HIFU?

There is no single age from which HIFU becomes relevant. It is above all skin quality and the degree of laxity that should guide the choice.

Two people of the same age can have completely different needs. That is why we always examine the face first, before suggesting a protocol.

Why choose Samantha Esthétique for HIFU in Nice?

Our approach is based above all on the range of technologies available. Rather than using a single HIFU device for every indication, we can choose or combine different systems according to the area to be treated.

This expertise means that we can offer:

• several focused ultrasound technologies;
• a HIFU Genius protocol combining four devices;
• the Lifthera 2026 for multi-line firming;
• HIFU Frozen for greater comfort;
• the V-Max for the eyelids and delicate areas;
• complementary solutions such as radiofrequency when it is more appropriate.

The most important thing, however, is still the prior aesthetic analysis: a good HIFU protocol starts with knowing when to use HIFU… and when not to.

Your free HIFU assessment in Nice

Would you like to work on your facial contour, double chin, neck, eyelids or skin laxity?

Samantha Esthétique welcomes you at 9 rue Maccarani, 06000 Nice, for a free, no-obligation HIFU aesthetic assessment. We examine your face, discuss your goal and tell you which technologies seem relevant to us before any session — and you can also discover all of our facial treatments.

The treatments offered by Samantha Esthétique are aesthetic comfort treatments. They are neither a medical procedure, nor a diagnosis, nor a medical treatment.