04 · Doctor-overseen · Marikina
HIFU & RF Contouring
A more defined profile — no surgery, no downtime.
Want a more defined jawline or a subtly lifted look — without surgery? HIFU and RF work beneath the surface, stimulating your own collagen so definition builds naturally over weeks. You, sculpted quietly.
Doctor-assessed plans · non-surgical, no downtime · natural, gradual results
Contouring treatments are assessed and planned with our in-house aesthetic doctor — so the technology, depth, and intensity match your anatomy, not a template.
Is this for you?
You'll feel at home here if…
- You want a more defined jawline or side profile.
- You've noticed early sagging or softness along the cheeks and jaw.
- You want firmer, tighter skin without needles or surgery.
- You prefer results that build gradually and look natural — never 'done'.
The menu
HIFU & RF Contouring at IAVE
Exact pricing is quoted after your consultation — honestly, and only for what your goal actually needs.
HIFU Face Lift & Contour
60–90 minFocused ultrasound reaches the deep support layer of the skin — the same layer addressed in surgical lifts — to firm and define over 8–12 weeks.
HIFU Jawline & Under-Chin
45–60 minTargeted sculpting for a cleaner jaw-to-neck transition and a more defined profile.
RF Skin Tightening
45–60 minComfortable radio-frequency warmth that boosts collagen for smoother, firmer skin — zero downtime.
V-Line Contour Program
per programA planned series combining HIFU and RF for progressive, natural-looking facial definition.
How it works
Your visit, step by step
01
Doctor assessment
Your facial structure and skin laxity are assessed to choose the right technology, depth, and plan — or to tell you honestly if you don't need it yet.
02
The session
HIFU delivers precise thermal points beneath the skin; RF warms the surface layers. Both are walk-in, walk-out.
03
Collagen builds
Results develop over 4–12 weeks as your own collagen regenerates — subtle at first, then unmistakably firmer.
Decision help
HIFU vs. RF — what each is actually for
They're often marketed interchangeably. They shouldn't be.
| HIFU | RF (radio-frequency) | |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | Deep — reaches the SMAS support layer | Surface to mid-dermis |
| Best for | Lifting, jawline definition, under-chin | Skin texture, mild firming, glow |
| Feel | Warm pinpricks, quick | Warm massage-like, very comfortable |
| Results timeline | Builds over 8–12 weeks, lasts ~12–18 months | Gradual with a series, maintained monthly-ish |
Think of HIFU as structure and RF as surface. The right answer is often a plan that uses each where it belongs — which is exactly what the doctor assessment decides.
Straight answers
Questions clients actually ask
Is HIFU painful or does it require downtime?
HIFU feels like brief warm pinpricks under the skin, most noticeable along the jaw — quick and tolerable for most clients. There's no downtime: mild tenderness or slight puffiness for a day or two at most, and you can return to normal activities immediately.
How long do HIFU results last?
Results typically develop over 8–12 weeks and last around 12–18 months, since HIFU stimulates your own collagen rather than adding anything foreign. Many clients do one maintenance session per year.
HIFU vs. RF — which one do I need?
HIFU goes deeper — it targets the foundational layer for lifting and jawline definition. RF works on the surface layers for skin texture and mild tightening. Softness and sagging → HIFU. Fine crepiness and early laxity → RF. Many plans combine both, and our doctor will map which applies to you.
Is HIFU safe? Who performs it at IAVE?
HIFU is a well-established non-surgical technology. At IAVE, contouring treatments are assessed and planned with our in-house aesthetic doctor and performed by trained clinicians — with honest advice about what the technology can and cannot do for your anatomy.
Where can I get HIFU in Marikina?
IAVE Beauty & Co., Unit 2C, RNJ Building, Bayan-Bayanan Ave, Concepcion, Marikina — in front of Meralco Concepcion. Consultations are required before any first contouring session.
Next step
Start with an honest consultation.
Doctor-assessed plans · non-surgical, no downtime · natural, gradual results. Visit us at Unit 2C, RNJ Building, Bayan-Bayanan Ave, Concepcion, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila, Philippines — in front of meralco concepcion, beside eastwest bank, free parking.
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