Thermage
Thermage treatment is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that relies on radiofrequency energy to stimulate new collagen production in the treatment area, improving the appearance of loose skin and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles without the need for an invasive surgical procedure from a plastic surgeon, incisions, scars, or anesthesia. By triggering the body’s natural collagen production process, Thermage treatment works to rejuvenate the skin for a smoother, tighter, more youthful appearance. Just one treatment session with Thermage radiofrequency is enough to create long-lasting results, and because it is a non-invasive treatment, the appointment itself can typically be scheduled during your lunch hour. With the most up-to-date comfort technology, Thermage treatment for skin tightening ensures that there is no discomfort during the procedure and no downtime afterward, meaning patients can immediately resume their normal activities Thermage As a result of the natural aging process, collagen production in the skin begins to decrease over time. Consequently, the skin loses structure, resulting in sagging, crepey, loose skin. The presence of loose skin by itself can be distressing and can also emphasize the appearance of other signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, jowls, and cellulite.t Thermage treatment can also be paired with other complementary non-invasive treatments, including dermal fillers, Botox, Kybella, and CoolSculpting, to fully address your specific skin concerns and achieve your ideal aesthetic goals.
What is Thermage skin tightening?
Thermage is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that uses radiofrequency laser technology to produce skin rejuvenation results without any downtime. An inevitable part of the aging process is that levels of elastin and collagen production decrease. Collagen and elastin are proteins that naturally occur in the body and provide the skin with a firm foundation and elasticity. As collagen and elastin are depleted, the result is visible fine lines and wrinkles and crepey, loose skin. For patients looking to reduce these visible signs of aging and combat the natural aging process of the skin, Thermage® treatment is an excellent skin tightening option. Thermage skin tightening treatment gives you tighter, firmer, smoother skin, softens fine lines and wrinkles, and helps you look younger without any plastic surgery by boosting your body’s natural collagen production. The Thermage procedure can be used nearly anywhere on the face or body, including the neck, chest, décolletage, upper arms, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks, for a nonsurgical “lift” effect that firms and tightens loose skin.
What does Thermage Treatment do?
Thermage radiofrequency skin tightening treatment has many benefits but primarily creates firm, smooth, and youthful-looking skin without requiring surgical procedures or downtime. The Thermage procedure can be performed on many body parts, including the face, arms, abdomen, legs, buttocks, chest, and neck. The Thermage treatment relies on radiofrequency technology to deliver heat application to the middle layers of the skin, stimulating the production of new collagen and remodeling existing collagen. In addition to skin tightening, Thermage treatment will also help to improve the overall texture of the skin, reducing the signs of aging such as crepey or loose skin as well as fine lines and wrinkles. Patients who are frustrated with the appearance of cellulite can also turn to Thermage to address the dimpled look of the skin.
What is Thermage good for?
Thermage radiofrequency skin tightening can be performed almost anywhere on the body, including the face, chest, neck, décolletage, hands, knees, arms, legs, buttocks, and abdomen. Most patients do not want a traditional surgical facelift, and Thermage treatment is able to target the sagging jowls and enhance the definition of the jawline through this revolutionary skin-tightening treatment. Thermage is uniquely designed to non-surgically tighten the skin at the first signs of aging by remodeling existing collagen and promoting new collagen production. Thermage lifts, tightens, and rejuvenates the skin in just a single treatment
Thermage treatment uses innovative (RF) radiofrequency technology to safely heat the inner layers of your skin, followed by a brief cooling sensation to the skin’s surface to enhance patient comfort. This deep heating helps tighten existing collagen and stimulates new collagen production. As new collagen builds over time following treatment, the result is smoother, tighter skin, improved skin texture, and an overall more youthful complexion.
Thermage stimulates your body’s own collagen in a single treatment. Some results may appear immediately after treatment, with improvements continuing in two to four months. Your skin will become smoother, firmer, and tighter as the new collagen production slows the aging process. Although individual results may vary, the effects of your treatment can last for up to two years, helping you look younger for longer.
How Does the Thermage Treatment Work?
The Thermage treatment for skin tightening utilizes radiofrequency laser technology to boost collagen production for firmer, tighter skin. When the Thermage device is applied to the skin, it emits a beam of radiofrequency (RF) energy that heats the inner layer of the skin, also known as the dermis, while keeping the surface of the skin cool for maximum patient comfort during the treatment. When the dermis is heated, it trigger‘s the body‘s natural healing process which promotes the production of new collagen over time. The increased amount of collagen production in the treatment area leads to the replacement of sagging, loose skin with firmer, smoother skin over a period of 3 to 6 months. Thermage skin tightening results can also be partially seen right after the treatment session, as the heating of the dermis also causes the water molecules in the fibrous collagen present in the treatment area to separate, which leads to an immediate tightening of the skin.
Does Thermage work?
Thermage® is an FDA-approved technique that delivers radiofrequency energy to the deepest layers of the skin while simultaneously protecting the skin’s surface through a continuous cooling process. The radiofrequency energy works to heat collagen fibers deep in the dermis, which tightens the skin and stimulates renewed collagen production for several months after the treatment session. The result of the new collagen growth in the treatment area is an improvement in the visible signs of aging like crow’s feet, early jowling or “turkey neck,” and neck contouring to restore a more youthful appearance.
Is Thermage® just for the face?
No! The Thermage® treatment can be used on more than just the face. Thermage has two different handpieces, one specifically designed for the face and eye area to treat eye “hooding” and jowls to produce new collagen, and the second hand piece designed for the body today with skin tightening. Women may choose Thermage to improve their post-pregnancy belly or minimize the appearance of cellulite, while men may turn to Thermage® to improve residual skin laxity due to age or following minor weight loss.
Which areas of the body does Thermage help with skin tightening?
Thermage can be used for skin tightening for all body parts, including arms, legs, buttocks, abdomen, and thighs.
Does Thermage work on the neck?
The neck is another area of the body that shows signs of the natural aging process, and Thermage can be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and tighten the skin there. One common concern that can be addressed with Thermage is what is frequently called the “turkey neck.” Turkey neck is the unflattering term for loose skin that develops under the chin and along the neck. For patients experiencing sagging skin on the neck, Thermage is the best way to tighten the skin and improve its texture.
Does Thermage work on the stomach?
Yes! Thermage can be used on the stomach to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin and reduce the signs of cellulite there. Typically, to address concerns on the stomach or abdomen,. When the dermis is heated via radiofrequency energy, it triggers the body‘s natural production of collagen in the area, which leads to skin cell turnover. As a result, the skin in the treatment area is smoother and firmer in texture.
How does Thermage treat cellulite?
Thermage treatment can also be used to reduce the appearance of cellulite across the body. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, cellulite affects nearly 90% of women in the United States. Cellulite occurs most frequently on the buttocks and thighs and takes on the appearance of dimpled or lumpy skin. The condition occurs when fibrous bands under the surface of the skin cause the subcutaneous fat accumulation in the area to stick out, which leads to a rippling effect on the skin. Thermage is one treatment that can be used to reduce signs of cellulite by thickening the skin and creating a smoother texture. Thermage can also be paired with QWO treatment for treating cellulite.
Can I combine Thermage with other facial rejuvenation procedures?
Because Thermage only corrects the laxity of the skin, other signs of aging may require a different procedure. For example, age spots can be diminished with a resurfacing treatment like chemical peels or Fraxel Dual Laser Resurfacing, while deep lines and wrinkles may require a dermal filler. Many patients choose to have Botox and dermal fillers such as Juvederm right after their Thermage procedure. Juvederm is one of many types of dermal fillers
Procedure and no downtime afterward, meaning patients can immediately resume their normal activities