Abstract Bibliometric analysis of published literatures helps to characterizing scientific productivity, collaboration networks, key research themes, and the life cycle of scientific production and helps in defining the future research agenda. We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus was conducted for English-language studies involving HIFU for facial rejuvenation and body contouring with particular attention to efficacy, safety, and patient-centred outcomes. Bibliometric data were exported to RStudio and analyzed using the bibliometrix package and Biblioshiny. The 27 manuscripts (2007-2025) originated from 11 journals and 144 authors, with a mean of 6.07 co-authors per article and an international collaboration rate of 18.52% were included in the analysis. The average annual growth rate in publications was 9.35%, and the mean citation count was 21.44 per document. The United States and South Korea dominated both productivity and citations, while Brazil, Thailand, Canada, Australia, Turkey, and China contributed smaller but growing outputs. Major themes centered on “subcutaneous fat,” “body contouring,” and “waist circumference,” indicating a strong focus on abdominal and body-shaping along with facial rejuvenation. Research on HIFU-based noninvasive body contouring and rejuvenation is still in an early but rapidly expanding stage, driven by a small number of highly collaborative expert centres and concentrated in a few dermatology and aesthetic surgery journals. While short-term efficacy and safety appear favourable, gaps remain regarding long-term outcomes, standardized treatment parameters, and patient-reported measures.
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