BFab Aesthetics1st Floor ICC, Casemates Square, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA

HIFU Face Lift

A revolution in non-surgical facial rejuvenation

The HIFU Face Lift is a lifting and firming treatment that allows you to achieve younger and healthier looking skin.

Some people take drastic and expensive measures to turn back the clock, however the HIFU Face Lift is able to renew the skin’s collagen and restore a radiant, wrinkle-free look. HIFU is able to dramatically reduce the signs of ageing without going under the knife!

About HIFU

HIFU stands for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound. This advanced cosmetic technology can significantly tighten and lift several areas of the face, reduce the signs of ageing and improve your skin tone in a single session, and its effects are potentially long-lasting.

The HIFU technology uniquely penetrates the dermis, epidermis and the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS) layer, and goes deeper than all other non-invasive facial treatments.

During conventional facelift surgery, the surgeon tightens the SMAS layer. But compared with surgery, HIFU is more affordable and requires no time off work.

How HIFU works

HIFU uses multiple beams of ultrasound, because a single beam has no effect on the tissue.

The process heats the tissue below the surface causing it to contract and tighten. This strengthens old collagen fibres and promotes the production of new collagen fibres. With ageing, collagen proteins lose their integrity, causing frown lines, crow’s feet and a sagging around the neck. Tightening the SMAS layer replenishes collagen, which in turn tightens and tones the skin.

Results

In general, 1 to 3 sessions are needed to achieve the best results. Improvements are typically seen within the first 3 to 4 weeks, with further gains being reported 6 months post treatment.

Results can last up to 2 years, but on average clients can realistically expect results to last for 18 months with improvements and the development of new collagen fibres happening during the first 6 months.

The HIFU procedure is effective for treating the following areas of the face:

  • Forehead frown lines
  • Eyebrows
  • Crow’s Feet
  • Cheeks
  • Double chins
  • Sagging neck

Treatment Summary

Procedure Time

60 mins

Recovery Time

Immediate

Sensitivity Period

2-3 days estimated

No. of Treatments

1 treatment

Results

3 to 4 months

Results Duration

18 months +

LED Light Therapies

Your skin deserves to look good in the spotlight, so why not give it an extra special glow with LED Light Therapy? LED is the acronym for light – emitting diode.

This state-of-the-art treatment can minimise a range of skin problems. It tackles acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, sun damage, redness, age spots and pigmentation, and boost blood circulation to the facial skin.

It’s completely non-invasive and a totally painless procedure that can help to leave your skin soft and smooth.

We offer two types of light therapy in the form of a light therapy mask, or a light phototherapy facial.

LED Light Mask

How the LED Light Mask works

The LED Face Mask has three different settings each with specific healing capabilities. We adjust the settings used in your treatment to account for your needs and the condition of your skin.

Red LED (650 – 730nm) This setting reduces fine lines and wrinkles, age spots and sun damage. It increases collagen and reduces the overall appearance of redness, flushing and dilated capillaries. Results are often immediate.

Blue LED (430 – 450nm) At this setting, the light attacks PP-9, producing “singlet oxygen”. This form of oxygen is extremely toxic to the bacteria that cause acne. As a result it decreases the superficial appearance of acne and the root cause.

Mixed LED The mixed setting combines and alternates between the Red and Blue. It’s the setting that ensures you get the most out of the treatment.

Please note, when using the LED Mask we can personalise the treatment to your individual needs.

Length of Treatment

A treatment usually lasts 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the treatment area and skin condition being treated. An LED mask is placed over the face, delivering targeted light waves to activate skin cells; this corrects the effects of ageing, acne and pigmentation. The treatment is finished off with active serum applied to the face.

Treatments Required

If you have a condition such as acne or psoriasis, or you want collagen stimulation, then typically 4-8 treatments are required. Depending on your condition you could require this treatment once a week, or every other week, for the duration of the treatment sessions.

Results

Some people notice an instant freshening of the skin, especially when under the red light. But for most treatments and conditions the results are visible weeks later, as the body takes time to process its response to the light – it can take weeks for new collagen to grow, or for acne to visibly reduce.

Treatment Summary

Procedure Time

40 mins

Recovery Time

Immediate

Sensitivity Period

2-3 days (estimated)

No. of Treatments

1 treatment

Results

Immediate

Results Duration

4 weeks +

Lumi 8 Phototherapy

Lumi8 is a powerful, medical-grade intensive LED Photo Dynamic Therapy system. It uses proprietary photo-energy “cell-codes” to diminish the signs of ageing by varying and controlling the LED intensity, wavelength, time, pulsation and power wave cycle. In short, Lumi8 delivers pure, non-thermal light (photo-energy) to the skin cells and this stimulates a synthesis of healing and cell rejuvenation to produce anti-ageing results.

Skin Rejuvenation-Collagen Stimulation (590 nm- yellow)

The 590 nm intense LEDs of Lumi8 achieve the two most desired objectives of skin rejuvenation:

  1. Increase collagen formation and improve the existing collagen. A specific code with pre-programmed parameters is delivered to the skin to promote pro-collagen synthesis. The cells are “charged” by delivering the right code to the cytochrome. The better absorption regulates ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production, which is the critical element in energising all our cells.
  2. Delay the breakdown of existing collagen. The light decreases production of interstitial collagenase (MMP1) and this is induced by heat-shock and UV rays.
Tissue Stimulation, Healing, Refreshening & Anti-Ageing – (630 nm-red)

The 630 nm wavelength stimulates new cell growth and accelerates tissue healing through two processes:

  1. Progresses the healing process to the growth phase where fibroblasts increase in number.
  2. Induce and increase the collagen growth in skin cells by enhancing the action of the fibroblasts.
Lymph System Detoxification – PNIR

Lumi 8’s P-NIR (Proprietary Near Infra Red) effectively increases the lymphatic system activity. Lymph system flow can be doubled with the use of this therapy. Furthermore, venous and arterial diameters increase, allowing a swifter elimination that promotes detoxification and relieves swelling. The combination of both yellow & red LED light produces an orange-coloured LED light, which is the most beneficial for detoxification.

Facial Benefits

  • Healing Accelerator
  • Therapy for Acne & Cystic Acne
  • Anti-Ageing/Fine Wrinkles
  • Dermal Detox
  • Uneven Pigmentation
  • Burns, Scars, Stretch Marks
  • Vascular Lesions
  • Lifting
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Facial & Tummy Slimming

Treatment Summary

Procedure Time

40 mins

Recovery Time

Immediate

Sensitivity Period

1 day

No. of Treatments

1 treatment

Results

Immediate

Results Duration

6 weeks +

Radio Frequency Facial Tightening

Radio frequency (RF) skin tightening uses radio waves to heat the deeper layers of skin tissue including the dermis and epidermis to a temperature of approximately 42° Celsius. The radio waves gradually modify the existing collagen fibres causing them to contract and condense, and stimulate the growth of new collagen fibres, which tightens the skin, alleviating fine lines and wrinkles, and therefore reduces the signs of ageing.

As we get older, the integrity of our elastin and collagen proteins decrease, causing our skin to wrinkle and loosen, as well as making it more susceptible to cellulite. The heat from the radio frequency procedure stimulates the collagen, and reduces the onset of these skin issues.

Treatment Summary

Procedure Time

60 mins

Recovery Time

Immediate

Sensitivity Period

8-12 hours

No. of Treatments

3-6 treatments

Results

Immediately

Results Duration

6-12 months

360° Double Chin Freeze

This chin freezing procedure can reduce fat by up to 40%!

Cryolipolysis (fat freezing) is a clinically proven fat reduction technique that is now well known. It is most commonly used to reduce abdominal fat, but it can be effectively applied to double chins, and chins with unwanted fat.

Simply put, this treatment involves freezing fat cells in the chin. Fat cells have a weak structure and can’t survive the temperatures used in the procedure. They die and leave the body through the lymphatic system, which removes toxins. As a result, fat in the target area is reduced, giving you a healthier and more toned appearance. Cryolipolysis is ideal for areas where fat is hard to get rid of through lifestyle changes, such as the chin, stomach, and back.

Until now the available technology was only able to freeze the chin from two sides, but with our 360° Chin Freeze Applicator, we can provide a consistent freeze from all angles.

Sessions are painless and last no longer than 15 minutes. Following the treatment, you may experience some minor redness/ discolouration, which will return to normal within a few days.

Treatment Summary

Procedure Time

15 mins

Recovery Time

Immediate

Sensitivity Period

2-3 days estimated

No. of Treatments

1-2 treatment(s)

Results

4-12 weeks

Results Duration

Long-term results

AquaGlo Facial

The AquaGlo Facial is a new kind of gentle facial rejuvenation using an all-liquid, natural, non-invasive, relaxing and painless skincare procedure that produces outstanding results. An AquaGlo Facial intensively exfoliates and deep cleans to remove impurities, plus it extracts, hydrates, oxygenates and micro circulates all in one session!

This facial is highly effective for skin tone improvement and overall skin rejuvenation. It is also very useful for treating blackheads, acne and blocked pores, as it removes them quickly and painlessly.

Moisturises dehydrated skin
Gives dull skin a radiant glow
Exfoliates build up of dead skin cells
Softens and smoothes rough, flaky skin
Deep cleanses congested skin
Reduces blackheads and breakouts

Treatment Summary

Procedure Time

60 mins

Recovery Time

Immediate

Sensitivity Period

2-3 days

No. of Treatments

1 treatment

Results

Immediately

Results Duration

4-6 days

OxyOasis Facial

Drench your skin with luxurious PURE oxygen air!

Basic science teaches us that our skin needs oxygen to stay healthy. As we age, the circulation in our capillaries slows down, decreasing the amount of oxygen and other nutrients reaching our skin cells. This leads to skin dehydration. An OxyOasis facial will soothe and refresh your skin with a pampering spa experience.

An OxyOasis facial can reduce fine lines, firm up the skin, refine pores and revitalise the complexion in an instant. This treatment is specially formulated to be suitable for all skin types. Oxygen is a great skin rejuvenator and keeps it healthy, hydrated, toned and glowing. The OxyOasis facial is designed to improve the skin by penetrating it deeply to stimulate new cell formation resulting in a youthful glow and a luminous, healthy looking complexion.

Treatment Summary

Procedure Time

20 mins

Recovery Time

Immediate

Sensitivity Period

None

No. of Treatments

1 treatment

Results

Immediate

Results Duration

4-6 weeks