Thermage Skin Tightening

As people age the skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag. Wrinkles may also form around the eyes. These unsightly signs of aging can be reduced or eliminated by facial cosmetic surgery. However, not everyone wants to go under the knife. If you need a skin tightening procedure but are not ready for a surgical facial lift, Thermage may be the ideal option for you.

What Is Thermage?

Thermage is a non-invasive skin tightening procedure to smooth wrinkles and contour the skin. It uses a unique Radio Frequency technology to safely heat the inner layers of the skin, stimulate existing collagen, and promote the production of new collagen. A single treatment can improve the appearance and texture of your skin without surgery or injections and little or no downtime.

Controlled heating of the skin’s inner layer or dermis causes the collagen to contract and grow thick, making the skin tighter and smoother. The heat stimulates the production of more collagen.

Men and women who want a more youthful appearance without surgery, injections, lasers or chemicals can benefit from Thermage skin tightening. The procedure can take a few minutes to one hour, depending on the area of the skin to be treated.

Skin preparation before the actual procedure may also be required.
The procedure is virtually painless, and patients will only experience a brief, deep heating sensation as energy is delivered into the skin and underlying tissue. Most people are able to return to their regular activities immediately after the Thermage procedure. In some cases people may experience mild redness of the skin, but this disappears quickly. No special care is required after treatment, although the use of sunscreen is recommended.
Benefits of Thermage
Patients can benefit from a single Thermage treatment. Individual results vary and may not be immediately noticeable but improvements will continue over time as more collagen is produced. Skin tightening results can last for years.
The following areas of the body can benefit from this procedure:
Face: Thermage lifts sagging jowls and the skin under the chin. It also improves skin tone and texture.
Eyes: Fine lines and crow’s feet around the eyes are softened and hooding is reduced. The skin on the eyelids and eye area are tightened and made smoother.
Arms: The procedure tightens sagging skin on the upper arms.
Thighs: Thermage improves the skin tone on thighs and makes the skin firm and smooth.
Tummy: Sagging skin after childbirth, liposuction or weight loss becomes tighter and smoother.
Thermage is unique in that the procedure requires only one treatment, unlike other procedures where 4 to 8 sessions may be necessary to achieve the best results. It’s the ideal option for people who want to look younger without the benefit of cosmetic surgery.