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Thermage® Boston Area Skin RejuvenationWhat is Thermage?Thermage is a novel, safe radio-frequency device that causes tightening of skin without surgery or injury to the skin’s top layer (epidermis). How does the Thermage work?Deep, intense, uniform, sustained heat in the tissue underneath the surface of the skin will produce contraction of collagen and tightening of loose skin. The ability to tighten skin without surgery is unique to Thermage, and is the central feature that sets Thermage apart from all other technologies. Before & After Photos of Thermage®
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| Full neck and ill defined jaw margin | 6 months after Thermage radiofrequency treatment |
Tightening skin in certain key areas can be advantageous for cosmetic improvement. For example, treating the skin of the forehead can lift the eyebrows and enhance the appearance of the eyes, making the eyes look more open, less tired, and more alert. Previously, this result could only be obtained with major surgery or injections of Botox.
Some of the most exciting and innovative work has been done on other areas of the face, such as the skin of the cheeks, jaw line, and upper neck. They can also be treated to reduce sagging and tighten the skin. Treatment of other areas of the body such as the arms, abdomen and thighs has evolved dramatically over the past few years. We are now able to tighten skin, reduce cellulite, and shrink fat on many areas of the body in less than 2 hours!
Each pulse of the machine produces is a sensation of heat in the area. Fortunately, this heat sensation lasts only a fraction of a second. The popular misconception is that Thermage hurts a lot. It does not. Our physicians have developed many new techniques that have virtually eliminated pain with Thermage.
The procedure itself may take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated. The visit will take about 2 to 3 hours.
You may continue to use your topical creams and any oral medications up until the time of the procedure. Please avoid wearing jewelry and makeup on the day of your appointment.
There is no "down time", but you may be a bit drowsy for several hours until the pain medications wear off. Redness is seen in some patients, but it disappears within a few hours. Swelling, particularly along the jaw line, is often subtle and usually resolves within a few days. Bruising and pain are uncommon after the procedure. There is no special care needed afterwards.
Although some improvement is seen immediately in most patients, results will continue to improve gradually over the next 4 to 6 months. Since the effects are so gradual, the patient may not be aware of the extent of the improvement. Photographic comparison with pre-operative pictures can in some instances demonstrate the difference.
For many patients one treatment will suffice. Repeat treatments may be needed for others.
A decision regarding further treatment can be made as early as one month; however, since benefits are delayed, further treatment usually does not begin for 4-6 months.
The studies to date demonstrate that there may be a variable response. However, in some studies the results have lasted over five years. Recent data from a number of physicians based on research headed up by SkinCare Physicians confirms that Thermage produces noticeable results in over 94% of patients treated.
It is extremely safe. The number of adverse effects is extraordinarily small, and with the introduction of modified treatment guidelines in 2005, the number of adverse events has dropped to less than 0.1%.
At SkinCare Physicians, our doctors and staff are highly experienced with Thermage, a trusted Boston area skin rejuvenation technology. Get started when you request a consultation online to come visit with us.