Thermage

Collagen is a very important building block for the structure of our skin. As we age, collagen production decreases and the collagen we have "loosens," resulting in sagging and older looking skin. Any process that stimulates collagen production or tightens existing collagen will bring about more youthful looking skin.

Thermage gives you a natural option to actively turn back the clock on aging skin. Thermage utilizes radio frequency energy to immediately stimulate new collagen growth deep beneath your skin's surface, and can tighten skin on your face, arms, abdomen, and legs. Enhance your youthful and healthy appearance without surgery, recovery time, or injections.

A non-surgical approach to sagging skin on the face, body and hands, Thermage delivers heat deep into the skin resulting in tightened and more youthful appearing skin.  We can improve sagging skin of the jowls, face and neck and hand without surgery. Brow elevation may be possible with treatment of the forehead.

Thermage has evolved from the first generation of machines that were significantly more uncomfortable and often required general anesthesia. The latest Thermage equipment is utilized by our office and it offers superior results with a more comfortable procedure.

About the procedure

The Thermage procedure employs a patented technology called ThermaCool™. It has been clinically proven to tighten and gently lift skin to smooth out wrinkles and renew facial contours. The incision-free procedure is fast and easy, and requires no downtime from normal activities. Unlike lasers, the procedure can be performed on patients of all skin types. The ThermaCool device has been cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles.

Immediately following a Thermage procedure, your skin may feel tighter, smoother and more youthful. Over time, you will notice additional tightening. Unlike many laser procedures requiring four or more sessions, a single Thermage treatment has produced results in the majority of patients. Your clinician will determine the course of treatment that is right for you. The Thermage procedure can take anywhere from twenty minutes to two hours, depending on the size of the treatment area. Additional time may be required for skin preparation prior to the procedure.

How it works

The ThermaCool system uses the ThermaTip™, which delivers a controlled amount of CRF energy. With each touch to the skin, the ThermaTip device uniformly heats a volume of collagen in the deeper layers of the skin and its underlying tissue while simultaneously helping to protect the outer layer of the skin with cooling. This deep uniform heating action causes deep structures in your skin to immediately tighten. Over time, new and remodeled collagen is produced to further tighten skin, resulting in healthier, smoother skin and a more youthful appearance.

What it feels like

You will experience a brief, deep heating sensation as the CRF energy is delivered to your skin and underlying tissue. This deep heating sensation is your indication that your collagen is reaching effective temperatures for tightening. The physician controls the amount of energy delivered to balance procedural comfort with maximum results. The ThermaTip device is cooled before, during, and after heating to protect your skin and make the treatment more comfortable. Prior to treatment, an anesthetic cream may be applied to enhance your comfort. Additionally, your physician may also prescribe relaxants and/or pain medication.

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Before and After Photos