Thermage

What is Thermage and how does it work?

The Thermage treatment is a non-invasive treatment that delivers tighter skin, renewed facial contours and healthier collagen (collagen is the building block that provides structure to your skin).
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 (apart from the treatment time itself).

The Thermage procedure employs a patented capacitive radiofrequency (CRF) technology called ThermaCool. ThermaCool uses a sophisticated treatment tip which delivers a controlled amount of CRF energy. With each touch to the skin, the ThermaTip device uniformly heats a large volume of collagen in the deeper layers of the skin and its underlying tissue while simultaneously protecting the outer layer of the skin with cooling.
This deep uniform heating action causes deep structures in your skin to immediately tighten.
Over time, new and remodeled collagen is produced to further tighten skin, resulting in healthier, smoother skin and a more youthful appearance.

Is this treatment right for me?

Unlike lasers, the procedure can be performed on patients of all skin types.

What will I feel like after this treatment?

Immediately following the Thermage treatment your skin should feel tighter, smoother and more youthful. Over time, you will notice additional tightening.
Most people return to their regular duties immediately following their treatment. Some people experience mild redness (like a sunburn), but it usually disappears quickly.

How many treatments are required and how long are they?

Thermage has produced results in the majority of patients in a single treatment, unlike many laser procedures which require up to four or more sessions.
Your Aesthetica consultant can determine the course of treatment that is right for you at an obligation-free consultation.

How long before I see the results of this treatment?

Recently published studies conducted by Thermage show that measurable tightening improvements appear gradually over 2 to 6 months after a single treatment session. However, many patients have reported seeing an earlier response.

Is Thermage safe?

The Thermage procedure has an excellent safety record. With over 190,000 estimated worldwide patient treatments to date the reported incidence of side effects is less than 0.4%. The most frequently reported incidents are classified as swelling, redness, bumps and blisters on or around the treated area. These side effects have disappeared in a few days or weeks. A rare (<0.11%) but longer lasting side effect described as a surface irregularity has also been reported.
Consult with your doctor regarding this and any other questions you may have on the safety record of the Thermage procedure.

How much does it cost?

The cost for the Thermage procedure depends on the facial areas being treated. Certainly, the more treatment area involved, the more the procedure will cost. Your Aesthetica consultant will discuss their fees with you at the time of your obligation-free consultation.