"Anti-aging" is shorthand for half a dozen different concerns — fine lines, deep wrinkles, sagging skin, volume loss, dull tone, dark spots, hollow eyes. No single treatment covers them all. This page explains how we sequence treatments at Derma Essence based on your specific concern.
Match the treatment to the concern
- Fine lines, dynamic wrinkles (forehead, glabella, crows feet) → Botox, every 4 to 6 months
- Volume loss (cheeks, marionettes, lips) → hyaluronic acid filler
- Skin laxity / sagging (jowls, neck, mid-face) → HIFU annually
- Skin texture, fine lines, mild laxity → MNRF every 4 weeks for 4 sessions
- Dull tone, surface ageing → chemical peels + monthly Hydrafacial
- Sun damage, pigmentation → pigmentation laser
- Hollow eyes, dark circles → under-eye filler or PRP
HIFU — closest non-surgical alternative to a facelift
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) heats the SMAS layer of your skin to ~70°C in microscopic columns, triggering collagen contraction and remodelling. Results show over 2 to 3 months and last 12 to 18 months. We use the Ultracel Q+ device — one of the most precise HIFU machines available.
Skin assessment 15 min
We map your face for laxity zones (jowls, jawline, nasolabial folds) and discuss what HIFU realistically achieves vs. surgical alternatives.
Topical numbing 20 min
HIFU is uncomfortable but tolerable with topical numbing cream. Some patients also take an oral analgesic 30 minutes before.
HIFU treatment 40–60 min
Three depth cartridges (1.5mm, 3mm, 4.5mm) target different skin layers. We deliver 600 to 1,200 lines depending on areas treated. Sensation is brief warmth/pricking that subsides immediately after each line.
Recovery 0 hours
You can return to work the same day. Mild redness for an hour, occasional tenderness for 1 to 3 days. Full results visible at month 3 — collagen takes time to rebuild.
Honest pricing
Anti-Aging — protocols & procedures
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HIFU (Ultracel Q+) | ₹35,000–₹65,000 | Full face — single session, lasts 12–18 months |
| Botox (per area) | ₹15,000–₹22,000 | Forehead, glabella, or crows feet — lasts 4–6 months |
| Hyaluronic acid filler | ₹25,000–₹40,000 | Per syringe — lips, cheeks, marionette lines |
| Anti-ageing Hydrafacial | ₹6,500 | Dermabuilder booster + LED red — monthly maintenance |
| Chemical peel (medium-depth) | ₹3,000 | Glycolic 30% — every 4 weeks |
| MNRF (3-session bundle) | ₹22,000 | For texture, fine lines and skin laxity |
Pricing varies by area count and product brand. Quoted at consultation after assessment.
What about Botox and fillers?
We do both, conservatively. Some honest principles:
- We use only FDA/CE-approved products — Restylane, Juvederm, Teosyal for fillers; Botox or Dysport for neuromodulators
- We refuse to use silicone, "biopolymer" fillers, or any permanent injectable
- We dose conservatively for a natural look — under-correction is reversible; over-correction is not
- We will tell you honestly if a procedure is not appropriate for your face shape or age
What you do at home matters most
The single biggest determinant of how your skin ages is what you do daily, not what you do at the clinic. Non-negotiables:
- SPF 50 daily, even indoors near windows. Reapply every 2 hours outdoors.
- Retinoid at night 3 to 5 nights a week — start at 0.025% and build up
- Vitamin C in the morning for antioxidant protection
- 7 to 8 hours of sleep, hydration, and stress management — not optional
If your skin is already showing signs you want to address, book a consultation. We will assess what is causing what, and build a 6 to 12 month plan rather than selling you a single procedure.
