Doublo Gold

How it works

Doublo Gold is a focused ultrasound lifting device made by Hironic. Its handpiece works with cartridges that set how deep the energy lands, and each pulse is delivered as one shot along the treated area. The approach is similar in concept to other HIFU systems: thermal points under the surface, with collagen remodeling expected to unfold gradually. Some people notice little change, and the effect depends on tissue laxity and the number of shots.

Good to know

• A cartridge carries a fixed shot capacity, which is the reason shot totals often appear in round blocks on quotes.
• Clinics may offer a facial plan and a separate plan for the jawline or neck, each with its own shot figure.
• Hironic has made more than one HIFU line, so the model name Doublo Gold should appear on the estimate.
• Repeat sessions are sometimes suggested at intervals of several months, which changes the total cost of ownership of a plan more than the first visit does.

How Doublo Gold affects a treatment quote

Think of the quote as three numbers: shots, cartridges, and areas. When you can read all three, comparing against another clinic becomes a matter of arithmetic. If one is missing, the figure is incomplete.

The second thing to look at is cadence. Some clinics describe Doublo Gold as a single visit, others as a series. A figure for one visit and a figure for a three-visit course are not the same type of number, so ask what period the price covers. Ask whether a top-up is available and on what terms. Tax treatment, numbing cream and aftercare products each need an explicit answer, and the doctor will settle the final shot count after examining you.