Celebrities and patients around the globe love the tightening and lifting effects of Thermage.
The treatment is non-invasive and has zero-downtime, so it’s possible to have Thermage during your lunch break and return to work immediately after.
What Is Thermage?
Thermage is a non-surgical procedure that was first approved by the FDA in 2002. It is considered by many aesthetic experts to be the gold standard for improving skin laxity on the face and neck.
The fourth generation of this device called Thermage FLX is the only FDA-approved treatment to improve sagging eyelids.
How Does Thermage Work?
By precisely focusing radiofrequency at varying depths of the dermis, Thermage is able to heat the deeper layers of skin and stimulate new collagen and elastin.
As a result, the treated area is tightened and lifted in one session.
Who’s a Good Candidate for Treatment?
Thermage is safe for all skin types as it penetrates several millimeters under the skin’s surface and does not cause any damage to the superficial layers.
Patients often seek this treatment when they first note that their cheeks are appearing flatter or that their neck and eyelids are starting to sag.
Thermage is an excellent treatment to restore the face’s youthful contours without the risks or recovery of a surgical facelift.
What to Expect From the Procedure?
Prior to the procedure, the treatment area is outlined on the face or neck. The handpiece is placed on the skin in a stamping motion to deliver radiofrequency as a series of pulses.
Thermage was once considered to be painful, but the more recent generations of the device have a vibrating handpiece that significantly increases patient comfort and decreases treatment time.
Post-Care Information
After the procedure, the face may appear slightly red and plumped with a feeling of warmth. However, these effects subside quickly, and patients may resume normal activities immediately after.
Thermage Results
Thermage results appear gradually over the course of six months. While some patients note some tightening and lifting almost immediately, it can take up to four-to-eight weeks for others to see evidence of rejuvenation.
To learn more about Thermage and other skin tightening treatments, please call DC Derm Docs today to schedule an appointment.
