HIFU vs Thermage: which lift is worth it?
Ultrasound versus radiofrequency for a non-surgical lift, and which number in the quote actually matters.
HIFU and Thermage are the two device lifts clinics put in front of someone who dislikes their jawline and does not want surgery. They are grouped on the jowls and sagging page for that reason. They are not two prices for the same thing.
How they differ
HIFU is focused ultrasound. It is aimed at deeper tissue and sold for the brow, jawline and neck. Thermage is radiofrequency, heating the skin more broadly, and it is sold for tightening of the face and sometimes the body. Ultherapy is a branded HIFU-type device with its own guide. A generic HIFU quote should not be read as an Ultherapy quote.
What you pay for
HIFU quotes move with line count. Thermage quotes move with tip and shot count. A “full face” median in the price index is a starting comparison for HIFU only. Thermage is not in that index yet, so use a written shot count when a clinic gives you a number.
Which to choose
Choose from the layer the doctor says they are treating, the downtime you actually have, and a quote that names the device. If the only difference you were given is the city, you do not have a comparison yet.
This is general information, not a medical recommendation. A registered doctor should decide whether a treatment is suitable for you.