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Most commonly asked Questions and Answers you might want to know about Thermage™ Skin Tightening & Contouring:
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- What is the Thermage™ Procedure?
- How does it work?
- What will my skin feel like after the procedure?
- How long will the effects of the Thermage™ Procedure last?
- Is the Thermage™ Procedure safe?
- How long before i can return to my normal activities?
- How much does the Themage Procedure cost?
- What does the Thermage™ Procedures feel like?
- When will i see results?
- How many treaments will i need?
- How long does it take?
At the Joyce Lim Clinic, we offer different types of treatment for our patients.
The Thermage™a procedure is the only non-invasive treatment that delivers tighter skin, renewed facial contours and healthier collagen. (Collagen is the building block that provides structure to your skin.) The Thermage™ procedure is available only in the offices of qualified physicians who specialize in cosmetic procedures. Your physician is your best information resource for determining how this treatment will most benefit you. The more commonly asked questions about this popular procedure are listed below.
The Thermage™ procedure employs a patented capacitive radiofrequency (CRF) 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 rhytids.
The ThermaCool device uses a sophisticated treatment tip called ThermaTip, which delivers a controlled amount of CRF energy. With each touch to the skin, the ThermaTip device uniformly heats a large volume of collagen in the deeper layers of the skin and its underlying tissue while simultaneously protecting the outer layer of the skin with cooling. This deep uniform heating action causes deep structures in your skin to immediately tighten. Over time, new and remodeled collagen is produced to further tighten skin, resulting in healthier, smoother skin and a more youthful appearance.
Immediately following a Thermage™ procedure, your skin should feel tighter, smoother and more youthful. Over time, you will notice additional tightening.
The Thermage™ procedure causes immediate tightening of the collagen structure, with additional tightening over time. Unpublished reports by experienced cosmetic physicians indicate that results may last 24 months or longer based on the patient's natural aging process.
The Thermage™ procedure has an excellent safety record. With over 190,000 estimated worldwide patlent treatments to date the reported incidence of side effects is less than 0.4%. The most frequently reported incidents are classified as swelling, redness, bumps and blisters on or around the treated area. These side effects have disappeared in a few days or weeks. A rare (<0.11% ) but longer lasting side effect described as a surface irregularity has also been reported. Consult with your physrcian regarding this and any other questions you may have on the safety record of the Thermage™ procedure.
Most people return to their regular activities immediately following the Thermage™ procedure. Some people experience mild redness (like a sunburn), but it usually disappears quickly. No special care is needed after treatment unless otherwise instructed by your physician.
The cost for the Thermage™ procedure depends on the facial areas being treated. Certainly, the more treatment area involved, the more the procedure will cost. Your physician will discuss his or her fees with you at the time of your consultation.
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. This deep heating sensation is your indication that your collagen is reaching effective temperatures for tightening. The physician controls the amount of energy delivered to balance procedures comfort with maximum results. The ThermaTip device is cooled before, during, and after heating to protect your skin and make the treatment more comfortable. Additionally, your physician may also prescribe relaxants.
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 seem an earlier response.
Thermage™ has produced results in the majority of patients in a single treatment, unlike many laser procedures which require up to four or more sessions. Your physician will determine the course of treatment that is right for you.
The Thermage™ procedure can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area. Additional time may be required for skin preparation prior to the procedure.
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