Thermage Tissue Tightening
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The Thermage employs a patented radio-frequency technology (ThermaCool), which stimulates collagen contraction resulting in tighter skin and renewed facial contours.
While Thermage has been used primarily to reverse the signs of aging in the face and neck it has also been recently used to tone the skin in the abdomen, arms, buttocks and thighs.
| Thermage Tissue Tightening |
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| Time required: Anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area. Additional time may be required for skin preparation prior to the procedure. Anesthesia: Topical local anesthetic gel/cream. Occasionally facial nerve block or IV sedation. |
| Recovery Time |
| Most people return to their regular activities immediately following the procedure. |
The Effect
Immediately following a Thermage procedure, your skin should feel tighter, smoother and more youthful. Over a 6 month period, you will notice additional tightening.
The Procedure
The Thermage procedure employs a patented radio-frequency (RF) 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 facial wrinkles.
Risks
The Thermage procedure has an excellent safety record. With over 70,000 estimated worldwide patient treatments to date, the reported incidence of side effects is less than 1%. The most frequently reported incidents are classified as swelling, redness, bumps and blisters on or around the treated area. These side effects have usually disappeared in a few days or weeks. A rare (<0.2%) but longer lasting side effect described as a skin depression has also been reported. Consult with your physician regarding this and any other questions you may have on the safety record of the Thermage procedure.
Side effects
Some people experience mild redness (like a sunburn), but it usually disappears quickly. Some may experience a sensation of tenderness in the treated areas which usually subsides in one or two weeks. No special care is needed after treatment unless otherwise instructed by your physician.
Please note that the above information should be used only as a guide to your treatment. All specifics will be discussed with your physician during your consultation.
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