As seen on Oprah and the Today
Show, this revolutionary
treatment tightens skin laxity
with a patented radio frequency
(RF) technology called
ThermaCool. It has been
clinically proven to smooth out
wrinkles and renew facial
contours.
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Thermage for the Body The Spa at WDC is now doing
Thermage for
upper arms,
upper
legs, and the
abdomen. Prices
vary. Consultation required.
More on the Thermage
Procedure?
The Thermage procedure was
developed to help the signs of
aging skin. It works by
tightening tissue. It is
currently used for treating
periorbital (around the eye)
wrinkles. It can also be used to
treat wrinkling on the remainder
of the face and neck area. The
Thermage procedure is also known
as ThermaLift, Thermal Lifting,
Therma Plasty, and Thermoplastic
contouring. The Thermage
technology is being studied for
other aesthetic uses on the
face.
Before
After
How does it work?
The radiofrequency (RF) energy
uniformly heats the dermis while
cooling and protecting the
epidermis. It is designed to
cause immediate collagen
contraction followed by new
collagen production which occurs
over a period of time. The
Thermage procedure is the only
non-invasive method to tighten
loose skin.
What does a Thermage
Procedure feel like?
Each time treatment is delivered
there is an immediate cool
sensation, followed by a brief
hot sensation, followed by a
cool sensation. An anesthetic
cream applied one hour before
the procedure numbs the surface
of the skin to help make the
treatment more comfortable. Your
physician may offer additional
measures to increase your
comfort.
How long will the Thermage
Procedure take?
Depending on the size of the
area treated, the procedure
itself may take anywhere from a
few minutes to an hour. Your
physician may require that you
arrive an hour before your
procedure for administration of
an anesthetic cream. The patient
below had her forehead skin
treated in about 25 minutes.
Note the change in the
appearance of her eyes.
Before
After
When can I return to my
normal activities? You may return to your
normal activities immediately,
as there is usually no
"downtime". Minimal redness is
seen in some patients but it
usually disappears shortly after
treatment. Heat-related
complications can occur but are
uncommon. There is no special
care needed after treatment. As
a part of good skin care,
sunscreen is recommended.
When will I see results? In most patients, results
appear gradually over 2-6
months, although some patients
see an earlier response.
Before
4 weeks
after treatment
How many treatments will I
need? A single treatment has
produced good results in a
significant number of patients.
However, your doctor will assess
the number and frequency of
treatments required to achieve
optimal results for your skin.
How long will the effects of
the Thermage procedure last? Recently published studies
show that improvements continue
for at least six months after a
single treatment session. Other
studies show that thermal
collagen changes can last
several years, depending on the
rate of the aging process.
How safe is it? The Thermage procedure is
very safe. Although it is
possible that skin damage can
occur, this advanced treatment
has been studied carefully in
hundreds of patients with
minimal reports of lasting
adverse effects.
How does the Thermage
Procedure change
your skin? This magnified picture of
skin (before image) depicts
diminished collagen density and
a thinning epidermis (top layer
of skin) which is typical of
aging skin. Four months after
the Thermage Procedure there is
new and denser collagen and an
appreciable increase in the
thickness of the epidermis
(after image)
