THERMAGE

Reshape your body - reshape your future.

Thermage tightens skin and renews facial contours by reshaping your skin's innermost structures.

Everyone eventually will have loose skin and wrinkles, whether from laughter or crying too much, too much fun in the sun, or plain old aging. Sagging skin and discoloration tend to increase with the years no matter how meticulous you are with skin care.

Enter the Thermage skin-tightening and tone-evening treatment: a non-invasive procedure, which tightens and contours for a naturally younger looking appearance with no surgery, injections, or downtime.

A patient benefits after a single treatment with results that last for years. The secret to the successful outcomes using this procedure is in the tightening of all three layers of skin, rather than focusing on only the top layer like many other current skin renewal treatments. Our skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the collagen rich inner layer called the dermis, and the third layer called the subcutaneous layer. In order to receive a comprehensive change in the skin's appearance and health, all three layers must be transformed.

Treatment

Thermage targets the collagen incorporated in the upper layers with Capacitive Radiofrequency (CRF) technology that tightens and contours the skin to create a smoother tone and more youthful appearance. A treatment can take 1 to 4 hours, depending on the areas of skin the patient wishes to treat.

One of the most compelling reasons for the Thermage popularity is its instant gratification factor. Results begin immediately as soon as the treatment is completed and improvements to the skin texture and appearance continue as new collagen forms, for up to 6 months.

This "tightening procedure" is so effective that cosmetic surgery procedures such as lifts and tucks can often be put off indefinitely. Additionally, no scars are made and anesthesia is not required. A pain medication may be given prior to the start of the procedure; however, pain is minimal.

Patients should expect to feel a heat sensation each time the CRF releases energy into the skin. The intensity of CRF is determined by the patient. This "treat to comfort technique" circumvents the need for anesthesia and excessive medications.

Side effects of the treatment may include redness and swelling of the skin that may last a couple of days.

Typically, a person can resume normal activity on the same day as treatment without any restrictions.

The incidence of adverse reactions is extremely low at 0.4 percent out of 190,000 treatments worldwide. These reactions included mild redness or swelling, or mild pain beneath the jaw. All of these are very minor compared to those listed in "lift and tuck" cosmetic surgery procedures.

Other rejuvenation therapies such as a healthy diet, adequate rest and exercise, smoking cessation and protective cosmeceuticals complement the procedure.

Call our licensed treatment specialist and make an appointment for a consultation at (936) 699-4330.