HIFU treatment in Vienna: Lifting without surgery with Ultherapy® at GoAesthetic

First wrinkles, diminishing skin firmness and a tired complexion? With high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), the body’s own collagen production can be stimulated in a targeted manner – for visibly firmer and fresher skin, without any surgical intervention. At GoAesthetic in Vienna, we rely on the patented Ultherapy® system, which uses precise ultrasound energy to reach deeper layers of the skin in a controlled manner. HIFU has been used successfully for years for skin tightening and contour improvement in aesthetic medicine and is considered to be particularly gentle.

Advantages of HIFU treatment in Vienna at GoAesthetic:

  • Gentle facelift without surgery: Deep-acting ultrasound ensures a firm skin texture.

  • Long-lasting effect: By stimulating collagen formation, a single HIFU treatment can firm and smooth the skin over a longer period of time.

  • Natural, individual results: The HIFU treatment gently lifts and tightens your skin without changing your natural facial expressions.

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HIFU Behandlung

Intervention duration

45 – 120 minutes

Result

1-4 months

Visible effect

8-18 months

Recommended treatments

1-2

Downtime

0-1 days

Pain (0-10)

2-5

Sustainability

From Head of Cosmetics:

From Head of Cosmetics:

Nathalie Herndlhofer
Medically reviewed by:

Medically reviewed by:

Dr. Peter Herndlhofer

HIFU treatment: facelift in Vienna for a youthful appearance

What is HIFU? HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound. This is a non-invasive treatment method that uses ultrasound waves to selectively heat tissue.

HIFU is used in two main areas:

  1. Aesthetic: For skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. The focused ultrasound energy penetrates the deeper layers of the skin in a targeted manner and generates controlled thermal stimuli there. This in turn stimulates the body’s own collagen and elastin production, making the skin appear firmer and smoother over time.
  2. Medical: Targeted heating of tissue changes. In other medical specialties, HIFU is used to precisely heat and treat specific tissue structures without damaging the surrounding tissue.

By precisely focusing the ultrasound waves, HIFU has a targeted effect without damaging the surface of the skin. And the good news is that HIFU treatment at GoAesthetic in Vienna is painless and requires no downtime.

HIFU Behandlung Wien

“Ultrasound for face lifting renews the skin from the inside out. The method allows energy to be directed precisely into deep tissue layers without damaging the surface of the skin.” – Dr. Peter Herndlhofer.

The advantages of HIFU treatment at GoAesthetic

Ultrasound for face lifting is so effective because the technique combines several advantages:

  • Targeted deep action: HIFU targets the deep fascia layer in the connective tissue that connects your skin to the mimic muscles. This is a key area for sustainably tightening the tissue.
  • Long-term collagen formation: After just one treatment, your body builds up new collagen over many months, which continuously improves the skin structure.
  • No downtime: After the HIFU facelift, you will be fit for social life again almost immediately – ideal for anyone who has a lot of commitments. As the ultrasound energy acts specifically in deeper layers of the skin and the uppermost skin layer remains intact, there is usually no visible redness.
  • State-of-the-art technology: In our practice in Vienna, we work with the patented Ultherapy® system, which enables us to visualize all skin layers in real time – just like a medical ultrasound device. This allows us to provide even more precise treatments.

HIFU Vienna in combination with other treatments

The aim of HIFU treatment is to tighten the deep layers of connective tissue (including the so-called SMAS layer) to make your face look fresher and younger. As skin ageing affects several layers – from the surface to the depths – combined treatment approaches can often achieve particularly natural and long-lasting results.

A HIFU facelift can be sensibly combined with, for example

Your individual skin requirements and aesthetic goals are decisive for the success of your HIFU treatment in Vienna. Do you want a fresher appearance, an immediate effect or do you prefer a natural, medical treatment? Or are you looking for a preventative method to maintain your skin’s elasticity in the long term?

We create a customized treatment plan in Vienna that fits your goals perfectly. Arrange a medical consultation for an in-depth analysis at Goaesthetic.

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The HIFU treatment procedure at GoAesthetic

  • Appointment

    Simply make an appointment for HIFU treatment online. To do this, select Ultherapy®– HIFU. If you are unsure about the treatment, book a medical consultation.

  • Educational talk

    We will discuss your treatment goals and create a customized treatment plan to help you get the most out of your HIFU treatment.

  • Treatment

    Before starting, we cleanse your skin and mark the areas of the face to be treated. We then treat the face zone by zone with the ultrasound device.

  • Result

    In some cases, an immediately visible effect can result from the immediate tissue contraction after the treatment. However, the actual tightening effect develops gradually over several weeks to months, as the formation and reorganization of collagen fibres takes time.

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Cost of HIFU treatment at GoAesthetic

The prices for a HIFU treatment at GoAesthetic start at €440. The exact cost depends on the area of the face to be treated. Below you will find a detailed price list of the recommended treatment areas.

If you have any questions about HIFU prices or individual packages, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail.

  • Midface + chin line (sagging cheeks)
    1,140 €
  • Midface + chin line + double chin
    1490 €
  • Midface
    740 €
  • Eyes (drooping eyelids)
    440 €
  • Bags under the eyes
    440 €
  • Chin line (sagging cheeks)
    590 €
  • Double chin
    550 €
  • Cleavage
    750 €
  • Neck + Double Chin
    990 €
  • Neck
    750 €
  • Arms complete
    1490 €
  • Face + neck
    1990 €
  • Face + Double Chin
    1990 €
  • Face + Double Chin + Neck
    2,490 €
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Important information on HIFU treatment

Before every HIFU treatment at GoAesthetic, you can have a personal consultation to discuss your individual goals and medical requirements. You can choose between two forms of consultation:

  • Specialist cosmetic consultation (= Ultherapy® consultation): Our specialist beauticians know the HIFU treatment in detail and will give you comprehensive advice on the procedure, effects and care. This consultation lasts around 30 minutes and costs €70 – 100% of this amount will be deducted from the cost of the HIFU treatment.
  • Medical Consultation with Dr. Herndlhofer: If you’d like more detailed information about treatment options or combination therapies (e.g., HIFU combined with filler or needling treatments), we recommend scheduling a consultation with one of our specialists. This consultation lasts about 30 minutes and costs €200. Of this amount, €50 will be credited toward any subsequent treatment.

If you decide to undergo HIFU treatment directly, everything important about the treatment will of course be discussed in advance – i.e. an additional appointment for a consultation is not absolutely necessary before treatment.

HIFU Behandlung Erfahrung

What do you need to consider during HIFU treatment?

Before treatment:

  • No treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • Acute skin diseases, inflammations, infections in the treatment area or some autoimmune diseases are also grounds for exclusion.

  • HIFU treatment must not be carried out if there is a pacemaker or mechanical implants in the treatment area (dental implants are OK).

After treatment:

  • Short-term redness or slight swelling may occur immediately after the treatment, but will pass quickly – apply a cooling bag if necessary.

  • Avoid sport, sauna, solarium and other facial treatments for 1 – 2 days.

  • Your skin can be cleansed and make-up removed as usual – but treat it particularly gently over the next few days.

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Questions about HIFU treatment? Our FAQ section is not a substitute for a consultation, but offers you some initial guidance.

HIFU treatment achieves the best results in people over 30 who are struggling with slightly to moderately sagging skin. Realistic expectations are important: You won’t suddenly look 10 years younger.

The prices for HIFU treatment in our practice in Vienna depend on the size of the area to be treated. Transparency is extremely important to us, which is why we also list all prices online on our homepage under Ultherapy®. However, we will also advise you in detail in an initial consultation. In general, you should expect costs from 440 euros depending on the facial region.

The treatment generates targeted heat pulses in the deeper layers of the skin, which can also be felt for a short time. If you have sensitive skin or a low pain tolerance, you can take a painkiller that you tolerate well 30 minutes before the treatment. And if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You may notice the first slight tightening effect just a few days after the treatment. However, it takes a few months to build up new collagen, which is why the final result only appears after 2 – 4 months.

Botox and HIFU can be combined, but should not be carried out on the same day – unless different areas of the face are being treated. This is because it makes sense to take a break of a few days to allow any skin reactions to subside. Even after a Botox treatment, a short interval of several days should be observed before a HIFU treatment in the same area. We will be happy to advise you personally at our institute on the optimal sequence.

More questions? Then simply make a personal consultation appointment online.

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References

Last update: 10/21/2025

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GoAesthetic
Center for aesthetic treatments

Address:
Magdalenenstraße 22/1
1060 Vienna

E-mail: kontakt@goaesthetic.at

Phone: 01/ 417 12 21

Opening hours

Monday: 08:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 08:00 – 19:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 19:00
Thursday: 08:00 – 19:00
Friday: 08:00 – 19:00
saturday closed

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