Thermage, the Lunchtime Facelift

Would you prefer your face to have a more natural, tightened look but don’t have the time or funds for major plastic surgery? Thermage is a safe, non-surgical, and far more subtle alternative to the knife. It is a safe and simple procedure for reducing the appearance of aging skin. Other names for the procedure include ThermaCool, Radiothermaplasty, and ThermaLift. Normally Thermage is used to treat the neck, lower and mid face, forehead, eyes, and brow, but other parts of the body can be treated as well.

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in your body that provides support to your skin that can become depleted by sun damage, age, environment, diet, or smoking. Radiofrequency energy is directed just below the surface of the skin into the collagen with no surgery, injections, or incisions, heating and contracting the existing collagen and stimulating the production of new collagen.

Would you prefer your face to have a more natural, tightened look but don’t have the time or funds for major plastic surgery? Thermage is a safe, non-surgical, and far more subtle alternative to the knife. It is a safe and simple procedure for reducing the appearance of aging skin. Other names for the procedure include ThermaCool, Radiothermaplasty, and ThermaLift. Normally Thermage is used to treat the neck, lower and mid face, forehead, eyes, and brow, but other parts of the body can be treated as well.

Depending on the area being treated, the procedure may last from 30 to 90 minutes. You may be given a sedative or pain medication to reduce discomfort. During the treatment, a cooling cryogen spray is used to make the procedure more comfortable and protect your skin. For the next 6 to 12 months, as your skin begins to produce more collagen, the lines and grooves in your skin will diminish and your younger, more vibrant appearance will emerge. Initial results can begin to appear in as little as 3 weeks.

Although Thermage is very safe, any medical procedure involves some risk. Some patients have experienced minor temporary skin damage, mild redness or swelling, or mild pain beneath the jaw. These side effects are minimal compared to the exhaustive healing process of a traditional face lift. Recovery is very easy and most people can return to their regular activities right away. You might be asked to wear sunscreen for a while.

Thermage is a leading medical device company developing innovative aesthetic technologies, including its patented capacitive radiofrequency device, to achieve a desired cosmetic or therapeutic effect on and under the skin surface. Its flagship ThermaCool TC System is currently installed in more than 1,000 dermatology, plastic surgery and other cosmetic surgery practices worldwide. Founded in 1996, the Company’s headquarters are located in Hayward, California, proximate to the San Francisco Bay Area and the Silicon Valley.

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