 The Thermage® procedure is a non-surgical technique of tightening skin that uses a unique form of radiofrequency energy to allow the physician to tighten loose or sagging skin,producing a kind of "lift" without an incision or recovery time.
With the gentle touch of the device tip, the surface of the skin is cooled, while the deeper tissue, is altered by radiofrequency heating. This not only tightens deeper skin tissue, but jumpstarts new collagen production, which occurs over a period of time.
While not a substitute for a surgical facelift, the Thermage® procedure can be used on patients with a moderate amount of sagging skin and wrinkles. The Thermage® procedure is sometimes referred to as a ThermaCool, ThermaLift or DermalLift by physicians who have observed that this non-surgical procedure lifts and tightens tissue, similar to a facelift without the surgery.
- No recovery or patient downtime
- Results usually appear immediately and improve over time
- No scalpel surgery or incisions
- You may return to your normal activities immediately
- There is no special care needed after treatment
Tightening skin in certain key areas can be advantageous for cosmetic improvement, for example: Treating the skin of the forehead can lift the eyebrows and enhance the appearance of the eyes, making the eyes look more open, less tired, more alert.
With each touch of the Thermage® treatment tip, there is an immediate cool sensation, followed by a brief hot sensation, followed by a cool sensation. The top layers of your skin are protected with a cooling spray while radiofrequency energy heats the collagen in the lower layers. The procedure is very safe, as it is performed by a technology cleared by the FDA to treat periorbital skin laxity and wrinkles.
The procedure takes approximately one to one and a half hours.
You may return to your normal activities immediately, as there is usually no "downtime." Minimal redness is seen in some patients but it usually disappears within an hour after treatment. There is no special care needed after treatment.
A single treatment has produced good results in a significant number of patients. However, your doctor will assess the number and frequency of treatments required to achieve optimal results for your skin. Repeat treatments will be required for some.
Results appear immediately and continue to improve over 6 months.
The results of the Thermage® procedure last approximately two to five years, depending on the rate of the aging process.
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Chemical peels utilize the application of a solution to the skin in order to produce smoother, even colored skin and eliminate or minimize the wrinkles.
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Collagen is a protein found in the second layer of skin known as the dermis (the first layer is called the epidermis). It is injected under the dermis layer to added fullness to areas of the face such as the lips, cheeks and forehead.
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Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments rejuvenate the skin by reversing signs of sun damage such as age spots and broken capillaries. These gentle, non-invasive treatments counter the effects of photoaging to produce younger-looking, revitalized skin.
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Hair follicles can be effectively targeted by various lasers, destroying them and removing unwanted hair. Multiple treatments are necessary for optimal results. Until now, the only permanent way to remove hair has been electrolysis (which can be painful, time consuming and is limited to small cosmetic areas). Laser hair removal safely removes unwanted body hair for both men and women without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin. Areas treated include face, neck, back, chest, abdomen, arms, legs and bikini line.
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