Whether you're frustrated by crow's feet and wrinkles around the eye, or you're feeling defeated by dark eye bags, Thermage treatment can help. A Thermage “brow lift” can create results akin to a surgical “eye lift” (a much smaller version of a facelift) without the need for invasive surgery or downtime.
Thermage FLX is extremely effective, and gradually over time, improvement in skin sagging and fine lines becomes self evident. It takes up to 6 months to appreciate the full cosmetic results of Thermage FLX. The Thermage FLX is safe and effective treatment for patients of all ages and skin tones.
How long will the effects of the Thermage procedure last? The Thermage CPT procedure helps tighten existing collagen and stimulate new natural collagen production for up to six months following the treatment.
Some patients notice subtle results following the treatment in as little as 2 to 4 weeks. Results will be most obvious between 2 and 6 months because this type of treatment requires time to rebuild the production of collagen within the skin.
A. Thermage is a technology that uses heating and cooling to tighten skin and reduce wrinkles. In 2001, the FDA approved it for treating forehead wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. It's also approved for treating sagging jowls and cheeks.
Whether you're frustrated by crow's feet and wrinkles around the eye, or you're feeling defeated by dark eye bags, Thermage treatment can help. A Thermage “brow lift” can create results akin to a surgical “eye lift” (a much smaller version of a facelift) without the need for invasive surgery or downtime.
Thermage is better for patients who care more about addressing the texture and quality of sagging skin. It has the power to tackle problematic issues like cellulite or drooping fat thanks to its emphasis on contouring. However, Ultherapy is generally more effective when it comes to stimulating deeper skin layers.
Thermage is best if you have skin laxity and want to tighten and retract your skin to lift areas such as eyelids or sagging jowls. Fraxel is best if you have textural issues you want to smooth, such as scars, or if you want a more even skin tone as you can treat hyperpigmentation and sun damage.
Thermage is not a permanent skin tightening treatment but results can last anywhere from 12-24 months after the initial treatment (duration varies from patient to patient).
With Thermage, just one treatment is enough to get the results you need. While you may need to treat multiple areas on separate days, it is your choice whether you boost your Thermage treatment with another on the same area.
The 4th generation of the device, the Thermage FLX, builds on the improvements made with the prior generation Thermage CPT. The FLX offers better results, quicker treatments, and more comfortable treatments because of a new energy delivery algorithm, larger spot size, and improvements in the vibrating handpiece.
Does Thermage hurt? The Thermage treatment is relatively comfortable. During the procedure, you will notice vibrations emitting from the treatment device – these have been shown to minimize discomfort. You will also experience a short-lived heating sensation when the device touches your skin.
Who is suitable for Thermage FLX? Every patient, regardless of age or severity of skin laxity can benefit from a preventive anti-aging procedure such as Thermage FLX. Our doctor can customise individual treatment protocols and recommend a program of 3 treatments over 2 years to obtain optimal and sustainable results.
Thermage® FLX uses radiofrequency technology to heat the deep, collagen-rich layers of the skin, while the tip vibrates and cools the surface to help aid in patient comfort. The applied heat separates the water molecules from the fibrous collagen, causing an immediate contraction, resulting in skin tightening.
Thermage uses radiofrequency technology to heat the deep, collagen-rich layers of your skin. The heat helps remodel existing collagen and produce new collagen, which improves the smoothness and texture of the skin's surface.
Both Thermage and HIFU systems both use energy to invoke and restore collagen production in the dermal layer of the skin. However, the type of energy used is different: Thermage uses radio frequency (RF) energy while HIFU uses ultrasound (US) energy.
Since the Thermage procedure has little to no downtime, most patients return to their regular activities immediately following treatment. Some patients exhibit a temporary redness or minor swelling after treatment, but this usually goes away within 24 hours.
Ultherapy, which means (Ultrasound Therapy) is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment used to improve, lift, and tighten loose skin and wrinkles. This is usually done on the face and other parts of the body where loose skin occurs.
However, the Fraxel laser is not intended to tighten the skin; it is best for patients with minimal skin laxity who are treating other signs of aging or scarring. Also, like IPL treatment, the Fraxel laser should be avoided by patients who suffer from Melasma.
Laser resurfacing This is the most effective procedure for tightening loose skin.
AVOID IRRITANTS
These include harsh soaps, medicated washes, scrubs, peels, and topical prescription products, such as retinoids for at least three days. We recommend applying only Vaseline, Aquaphor, hydrocortisone 1%, or sunscreen as needed, as well as same-day makeup if you need to!
Blepharoplasty is the name for the procedure to tighten up sagging eyelids, as well as to remove fatty deposits in the eyelids and bags under the eyes. It smooths and tightens the area. It may not make your under-eye skin thicker, it may reduce some of the signs of aging that have appeared around your eyes.
The appearance of hooded eyes can be minimised with the use of Thermage Eyes. As we age, we lose collagen stores in our eyes, which can lead to excess skin folding down from the brow to our lashes. This can make our eyes look smaller while and less alert.