FAQs on Thermage Procedures

Since the Thermage  Procedures are becoming so popular, people are asking me all the time  various questions regarding the different procedures involving everything from the time it takes for a treatment to how it works in general.  The following are typical of the questions I receive on The Thermage Procedures:

What are the various Thermage procedures?
The Thermage procedure employs a patented radiofrequency (RF) technology called Thermacool. 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. Unlike lasers, the procedure can be performed on patients of all skin types. The Thermacool device has been cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of facial wrinkles and lines.

What does the Thermage procedure feel like?
With each touch of the thermatip device, you will experience a brief, deep heating sensation as the RF energy is delivered to your skin and underlying tissue.

What will my skin feel like after the procedure?
Immediately following a Thermage  procedure, your skin should feel tighter, smoother and more youthful. Overtime, you will notice additional tightening.

When will I see results?
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.

How long before I can return to my normal activities?
Most people return to their regular activities immediately following the Thermage  procedure.

Can Thermage be used on other areas of the body?
Thermage is gaining increased public awareness in the treatments’s ability to tighten loose body skin – especially loose skin on the tummy area. Used post-pregnancy or pre-liposuction, Thermage has proven to tighten that area that no amount of exercise will touch. an effective treatment for tightening loose areas on the body

Benefits and Advantages?
Most importantly, there is no recovery or patient downtime. Patients may return back to work directly after the procedure.

Thermage Procedures are performed by certified physicians only, and the one closest to you can be found in your local yellow pages.

Suffering from ‘STRETCH MARKS AND SCARS ?’

This may be the answer to your problem.  To date, stretch marks were pretty much untreatable.  Carboxytherapy is effective in softening stretch marks  by increasing the blood flow to these poorly vascularized regions and allowing them to constrict and contract, making them narrower and blending them better with the surrounding skin.

So, how does Carboxytherapy work?  Dark under-eye circles, cellulite, and scars are believed to caused, at least in part, due to poor blood-flow to the region.   By injecting a small amount of carbon dioxide gas into the area, we are “tricking” the body into increasing the oxygen flow to the area by compelling the red blood cells to pick up all of the excess CO2 that we injected so that it can be carried back to the lungs for elimination from the body with the next exhalation.  Carboxytherapy is used for the treatment of dark under-eye circles, stretch-marks, cellulite reduction, and non-surgical fat sculpting on the face and the body.  Carboxytherapy can be used to treat the eyelids, face, neck, arms, stomach, buttocks, and legs.  Carboxytherapy causes the formation of new collagen and subsequently thickens the skin to improve the appearance of the stretch marks by rebuilding the collagen matrix.

The treatment of stretch-marks and scars is relatively painless because this skin doesn’t have the same ability to sense pain. Some pressure from the gas may be felt as the stretch-marks are distended, and they can feel a bit itchy, but again this subsides in about five minutes once the gas is absorbed by the body.  The areas will feel warm and tingly for up to 24 hours after the treatment as the circulation to the area is improved.
The average Carboxytherapy treatment takes approximately fifteen to thirty minutes to complete.

Carbonxytherapy is showing great promise by softening stretch marks by increasing the blood flow to the stretch mark regions and allowing them to constrict and contract, thus blending them better with the surrounding healthy skin. This new procedure is allowing people to start feeling better about themselves on the inside, by looking better on the outside.

Thermage Can Restore Your Old Sagging Skin

Thermage uses unique radiofrequency (RF) technology to safely heat the deep layers of your skin, while cooling the surface of your skin to keep it intact during the procedure.  This deep heating stimulates your body’s natural skin renewal process, which helps tighten existing collagen and form new collagen. Over time, sagging or wrinkled skin is replaced with smoother, tighter skin; improved tone and texture; and an overall younger looking appearance.

As you age and get more sun exposure, collagen simply breaks down faster than your body can rebuild it, and your skin may start to sag or wrinkle.  Thermage can help renew your body’s collagen to firm, lift and contour your skin. With no surgery, no injections, and little to no downtime.

In other words, with Thermage, you can celebrate the return to your younger looking shape. Thermage can help you get back to your pre-pregnancy jeans, get a handle on the love handles, address that thin layer of skin you just can’t seem to shake, and tighten and lift all over.

Does Thermage Work

I am often asked does thermage work and I tell everyone that today you can get the tummy you want with little to no downtime and the Thermage stomach procedure helps smooth, tighten and contour skin, for a naturally younger looking appearance.   After the procedure, some patients report a smaller waist, looser fitting clothing and skin that feels firmer and tighter with improved tone.

You will notice smoother skin texture also.  Many patients see noticeable reductions in deep wrinkles and healthier skin texture. After treatment, many patients say their stretch marks are less noticeable and much smoother.

In general, patients with mild to moderate skin sagging experience some contouring and lifting almost immediately. Immediate results are visible and usually continue to improve for up to six months. The Thermage procedure is fast and easy, and requires no downtime from everyday activities. Unlike lasers, the procedure can be performed on patients of all skin colors.  If you’ve been struggling with unsightly sagging or cellulite on the thighs, abdomen, back or arms, a Thermage treatment may be able to break down cellulite and firm up the surrounding skin – all without surgery.

Does the Thermage Treatments really work?

When anyone asks me about the Thermage Procedures and asks does the thermage treatment really work?  I tell them absolutely yes they do.  The Thermage treatments are FDA Approved and are becoming more and more popular every day throughout the United States.  Many patients see noticeable reductions in deep wrinkles and healthier skin texture after using the thermage stomach procedure that has become so popular, along with the other Thermage procedures that are now available.

This Thermage procedure is fast and safe with little downtime so you can return to your normal ‘everyday’ type activities. Right after the procedure you will notice some improvements, with more to follow.  The general improvements will continue for up to 6 months. Anyone who is struggling with sagging or cellulite problems concerning the stomach, abdomen, thighs or arms, should seriously look into the Thermage procedures that are available for them for improvements without surgery.