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What is Thermage?
Thermage is a safe, non-invasive procedure that, through deep heating technology and radio-frequency, allows skin to repair itself naturally. Treatment not only stimulates new collagen growth, but also tightens your existing collagen. With no surgery, no injections, and little down time, Thermage can give you tighter smoother looking skin, softened wrinkles and lines and give you an overall younger appearance.
Improvements are immediate and can last from six months to several years depending on your skin condition, sun exposure and the aging process. Thermage is extremely safe and is used for treating periorbital wrinkles, tightening of the cheeks neck and jowls as well as reducing under chin sagging. However, Thermage is also effective in tightening skin anywhere else on the body including legs, arms and abdomen.
How does Thermage work?
Thermage works on all skin types and tones, unlike fillers or injectables,Thermage works on your entire face. The Thermage radio-frequency energy heats the dermis while protecting the epidermis. This procedure is non-invasive and has recently been extended to treat the entire body. The procedure itself lasts from one to three hours depending on the size of the area to be treated. You will feel an immediate cool sensation followed by a brief hot sensation, then again a cool sensation. The procedure is painless.
There is usually no down time associated with the Thermage procedure. In most cases the results will appear over a two to six month period, gradually. Your results can last from six months to several years, depending on the rate of the aging process.
What side effects are there associated with Thermage?
Thermage is completely non-invasive so the side effects are minimal. Some patients experience mild to moderate swelling which could lead to time off from work or normal activities. Minimal redness does occur but usually disappears shortly after treatment. No special aftercare is usually needed after having the Thermage procedure. Heat related problems or complications can occur, but are rare.
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