Thermage
Benefits/How It Works
Benefits:
Medically proven, safe, non-invasive method of tightening, contouring and rejuvenating skin on the face, neck, eyes, arms, thighs and tummy and for smoothing cellulite. Results are long lasting and natural. Thermage has the greatest number of peer reviewed scientific papers for non-invasive skin tightening. Safe for all skin colours. No downtime. A completely different application is its Health Canada approval for treating cystic acne.
How It Works:
Thermage uses pulses of radiofrequency energy to penetrate into and beyond the dermal layer, deep into the fat layer to tighten existing collagen and stimulate new collagen growth. The surface of the skin is cooled to protect the outer layer. The result is renewed elasticity, tighter, smoother skin with improved contouring. Immediate subtle tightening is followed by several months of more gradual longer lasting tightening as new collagen is formed.
Treatment/FAQ
Ideal For:
Patients who want to improve lax skin such as jowls, heavy eyelids and loose skin on the tummy or to smooth the appearance of cellulite.
How It Feels:
There is a strong heat sensation with each pulse of energy. To offset the sensation of heat and to protect the outer layer of skin, the skin is cooled using the ThermaCool TM system both before and after each pulse. Oral analgesics may be used.
Downtime:
Generally none. Patients may experience some mild swelling and tenderness to the treated areas. Most patients are able to resume normal activities immediately following treatment.
Treatment Time:
Depending on the size of the area treated, Thermage may take from 20 minutes up to two hours.
Frequency:
While the aim is to get the most from one treatment, Thermage is safe enough to be repeated after several months.
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