from the Summer 2006 issue
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the use of Thermage® off the face. Thermage is a treatment that utilizes radiofrequency energy to tighten, contour, and rejuvenate the skin. It was initially FDA-approved to treat wrinkles and skin laxity on the face. Now with the new approval, it can be used on the arms, thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. The procedure is called Body by Thermage™.
Many women have loose, stretched out skin on the abdomen from pregnancies. Even though they may have worked out a lot to lose weight post partum, the abdominal skin often doesn’t snap back to its pre-childbirth condition. Prior to Thermage, the only answer was a surgical tummy-tuck procedure. Body by Thermage has many advantages over a surgical procedure, such as the lack of a surgical scar, less risk of side effects, speed, and convenience.
The procedure is done on an outpatient basis. No anesthetic is necessary, but if the patient so chooses, an oral pain medication may be taken. The patient feels a heat sensation as the radiofrequency energy is being delivered to the treated areas. The average treatment session lasts about two hours, but larger surface areas may take longer.
If you are interested in seeing if you are a good candidate for Body by Thermage, schedule an appointment with one of our dermatologists at 713.850.0240, press 2.
For more information, see:
Younger Looking Eyes
Fall 2006
Tighter Skin Without Surgery
Holiday 2006
Introducing Body Shape by Thermage
Spring 2008
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