from the Holiday 2006 issue
Thermage® is a clinically proven way to tighten and contour skin on your face and body. The procedure utilizes radio frequency energy to heat the collagen in the lower layer of your skin. This heating action causes deep structures of your skin to tighten immediately. Over time, new collagen grows to further tighten your skin and produce a more youthful appearance.
Originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of the upper face in 2003, Thermage has now been okayed for the full face, neck, arms, abdomen, thighs and eyes. The procedure is generally done as a single treatment. Occasionally a second treatment is desired and performed with 4 to 6 months between the two treatments. Depending on the treatment area, Thermage can take as little as thirty minutes or as long as two hours. After the treatment there is no downtime. You can return quickly to your normal activities. Side effects are generally mild and may include redness and swelling, which usually disappear quickly. There is no special care needed after treatment, but sunscreen is recommended as part of good skin care.
Thermage is completely non-invasive. There's no surgery and no injections. Some improvement is seen immediately as the treatment tightens your existing collagen. More improvement occurs over the next six months as Thermage stimulates new collagen growth.
Thermage is safe. The procedure uses advanced safety features that monitor and regulate the protective cooling of your skin to prevent burning. To protect your skin and make the treatment more comfortable, a cooling spray is delivered before, during and after each application of the treatment tip.
Thermage has advanced technologically over the years, which has shortened treatment times and the cost of this procedure. If you would like to see if Thermage, Body by Thermage™ or Eyes by Thermage™ is right for you, schedule a consultation with one of our dermatologists.
For more information, see:
Body by Thermage
Summer 2006
Younger Looking Eyes
Fall 2006
Introducing Body Shape by Thermage
Spring 2008
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