THERMAGE

For a smoother, tighter younger looking face

Thermage, a non-surgical procedure, is designed to restore the youthfulness in your face. This advanced technique uses radio frequency energy to heat and activate the collagen in the skin, resulting in a tighter, fresher, rejuvenated appearance.
Restoring a Youthful Appearance

Thermage strengthens the collagen in the skin without surgery and reverses the signs of aging by tightening the skin, lifting the eyebrows, tightening loose skin around the chin, jaw and neck and softening deep forehead creases and laugh lines.
Thermage is not a Substitute for a Facelift

While thermage has proven to be an effective way of enhancing one’s appearance, individuals considering the procedure should keep in mind that it is not a surgical procedure and should not be considered a comparable alternative to a facelift. While some individuals display dramatic results following a thermage treatment, others may not experience any signs of improvement at all. Because it is not a surgical procedure, the results are not as prominent as those of a facelift.

The Thermage Procedure

Thermage is typically performed in a doctor's clinic and may take up to an hour, depending on the size and condition of the treatment area. Thermage delivers radio frequency energy to heat collagen, a structural protein located in the deep layers of the skin. Thermage helps build and contract collagen, which in turn tightens the appearance of the skin's surface. During each pulse, the outer layer of the skin is cooled while the deeper layers of skin and fat are heated to induce collagen tightening.
Each energy pulse takes two to seven seconds. The entire face may require 400 to 600 pulses, and the stomach area may require 400 pulses. The amount of pulses for other treatment areas varies.

Who Will Benefit From Thermage?

Thermage was designed for individuals experiencing slight sagginess of the skin and early signs of aging. The procedure is also beneficial for individuals who would like to decrease visibility of mild active acne or scarring. Patients who are showing more advanced aging signs should consult an experienced plastic surgeon about their options as thermage may not produce the best results.

Do I have to be hospitalized?

Thermage is an out patient procedure that is performed under local anesthesia, and is usually performed in your doctor’s clinic. Before the procedure begins, your doctor will administer oral pain medication to reduce discomfort and pain.
The procedure itself typically takes anywhere from one hour to an hour and a half, and the initial preparation time can take up to 45 minutes. The entire procedure should take around two hours. Once the procedure is complete, you will be able to go home immediately.

Recovery & Recuperation

Individuals who undergo a thermage treatment typically experience mild to moderate redness and swelling for a few days following the procedure. Although it is rare, some patients may experience mild swelling for a longer period of time. If you experience severe discomfort or any other adverse side effects after a thermage treatment, it is important to notify your doctor so he/she can check for infection and/ or an allergic reaction to the treatment.

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