What is Thermage Skin Tightening?

Thermage is an FDA approved technology called ThermaCooL TC. Thermage is a process that renews collagen production by heating collagen in the lower layers of skin causing tightening of collagen and rejuvenation of collagen production. A small probe is applied to the skin which emits radio frequency energy (heat) to the dermis where Collagen is produced. This energy triggers collagen production which supplies structure to the skin. Collagen rejuvenation over time leads to a younger looking appearance of the skin. Thermage skin tightening treatment is commonly used to treat the forehead, brow, eyes, mid and lower face and the neck. Thermage is not meant to be a replacement for the facelift or brow lift but it is a non-surgical alternative in mild cases of collagen breakdown to help restore resilient skin.

The Treatment - Thermage Non Surgical Face Lift

Initially there is a consultation to determine desired results and the number of treatments recommended to achieve those results. Skin type and pigmentation are taken into consideration during pre-treatment evaulation. The results desired will determine the length of the procedure which ranges based on the treatment area. The range is a few minutes up to one hour. Collagen tightening is immediate, however, desired skin tightening is slowly visible between 2 to 6 months after undergoing the Thermage non-surgical face lift.

Patients receive a mild sedative pain killer to ease any discomfort. A cooling spray is then used while the radio frequency is being emitted to focus on the lower layers of the skin rather than on the surface of the skin. Radio frequency energy is emitted from a small probe to uniformly heat the dermis without damaging effects. Initially you will experience a cool sensation a momentary hot sensation and then a cool feeling once again.

Thermage is not for everyone. If you are interested in Thermage, contact your local medical spa or plastic surgeon to arrange a consultation.