Double Gold HIFU	Ultherapy
Speed & Duration Doublo takes about 8 to 10 minutes for a full-face treatment due to its highly efficient two round firing.  Additionally, this makes the procedure more comfortable for the patient.	Speed & Duration Ultherapy takes about 60-90 minutes for a full facial treatment of 800+ lines.
Pain A bearable but tingling or prickling sensation is felt. Most patients do not even require numbing cream and it is immensely comfortable. If you have a low pain threshold, speak to your doctor about the option of applying numbing cream.	Pain Most patients feedback that the Ultherapy can be painful. Patients with low pain tolerance may experience more discomfort.
Price Our Doublo Gold HIFU treatment at Cambridge Medical Group costs $1,800 for one session.	Price Ultherapy treatment at most clinics could cost about $3000 per session.
Technology High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and ultrasound technology are used in both treatments Doublo Gold HIFU & Ultherapy both have 3 depths: 1.5mm, 3mm and 4.5mm.	Technology Microphotographic ultrasound or ultrasound imaging is used in Ultherapy. Doublo Gold HIFU & Ultherapy both have 3 depths: 1.5mm, 3mm and 4.5mm.
Country of Origin Doublo Gold is originally from Korea, where millions of cases have been done.	Country of Origin Ultherapy is from the United States.
Number of sessions required Doublo Gold HIFU requires 2 sessions a year. Follow up session may be required 4 to 6 months after the first treatment. Results are most visible 10 weeks after treatment. Elastin and collagen regeneration allow your skin to become firmer and this will gradually appear over 3 to 6 months. The results usually last for a year. However, this varies from patient to patient.	Number of sessions required The recommended treatment is once a year. Best results will be observed within 2-3 months from the start of treatment. Results will last between 6 to 18 months. Ultherapy treatment on the body is not FDA approved. This may be bypassed by certain technicians and may not be safe for all patients.

 

Being the third generation of South Korea’s famed medical-grade HIFU technology, the time needed for a full treatment session is halved, which other treatments cannot compete with. The best part of this treatment is perhaps the minimal to no pain, as compared to Ultherapy, which is also longer in treatment time and typically more expensive.

Lastly, Doublo Gold HIFU is cost-effective, which is sure to make your wallets smile! With the technology being arranged at 2 rows per shot, patients would be receiving maximum effect, in half the time, at a minimal cost.

What does Doublo Gold HIFU target during treatment?

Unlike most technologies, HIFU’s elusive quality is its ability to penetrate deeply into the skin layers. While RF technology is only able to reach just above the subcutaneous layer, HIFU is able to reach the deeper Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS) layer under the fat.

The heat from the HIFU is required to reach the SMAS layer of our skin which is in between the layer of subcutaneous fat and muscle layer. By using focused ultrasonic heat energy, the collagen is remodelled easily. HIFU energy is the best technology for this treatment as it is able to penetrate into the subcutaneous musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) layer without any difficulties, unlike many products and technologies in the market.

List of skin layers which HIFU can reach during treatment:

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Subcutaneous
• SMAS

What does Doublo Gold HIFU treat exactly?

Doublo Gold HIFU treats:

• Face lifting
• Eyebrow lifting
• Jowl lifting
• Nasolabial fold reduction
• Double chin reduction
• Body shaping
• Pore size reduction
• Alleviate neck wrinkles

How safe is the treatment?

Doublo Gold HIFU is safe for all skin types. What’s even better is that there is no downtime and no bleeding when engaging in this treatment. Doublo Gold HIFU may even complement other aesthetic treatments such as toxins and fillers. 

Doublo Gold HIFU is also KFDA-, CE- and HSA-approved and is used by many medical practices and institutions around the world.

Is there downtime and/or any side effects to this treatment?

There is no downtime. However, patients may observe a slightly blushed skin promptly after the treatment. The blush fades quickly as the skin cools down.

How is Doublo Gold HIFU administered?

With the 3 different cartridges available, Doublo Gold is administered using a handheld device which sits on the skin’s surface.

Types of Cartridges and their depths:

• 1.5mm Cartridge – Improves size of pores and skin tone by targeting the upper dermis with its special wound-healing effects. This boosts collagen production and rebuilds the fibroblast.
• 3.0mm Cartridge – Penetrates deeply to the subcutaneous tissue and derma layer. This boosts collagen production and improves elasticity.
• 4.5mm Cartridge – Penetrates to the deepest layer which is the SMAS. Thermal energy tightens skin and increasing a skin-lifting effect and minimizes wrinkles.

Who is this treatment meant for?

Doublo Gold HIFU is best suited for patients aged 30 years old and above, as well as patients with mild to moderate skin laxity. It is advisable to do a consultation with your doctor before deciding on the facelift treatment modality most suitable for you.

To conclude, Doublo Gold HIFU is a great go-to skin rejuvenation and non-surgical facelift treatment in the market and is highly sought after by many individuals. It is affordable, shorter in treatment session timings, and poses less risks and side effects.