What is Thermage®

 

Thermage utilises radiofrequency energy, and is a US FDA approved system. It is considered the gold standard for non-surgical, non-invasive and no downtime facial skin tightening to prevent wrinkly and loose skin. The results of Thermage is a tight and taut skin, bringing you back 5 years to how you previously looked.

 

Thermage radiofrequency energy works with your body’s natural rejuvenation process, remodeling your collagen to help your skin get that smooth feel and youthful look you want. Thermage treats targeted problem areas – so the results are focused and effective.

 

Benefits include the smoothing of wrinkly or uneven skin, better definition of facial features around the eyes, jaw and neckline because of the tightening of the skin, and even the smoothing and toning of unsightly bulges, dimples and wrinkles on the face and body.

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Thermage has FDA approval for:

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(a) the treatment of wrinkles around the eyes;

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(b) facial wrinkles;

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(c) cellulite; and

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(d) all body laxity (sagging skin) e.g. abdomen, arms, neck, thighs.

 

It is a myth that the only ways to tighten one’s facial skin is by way of invasive surgery. Radiofrequency (RF) energy treatment which is absolutely non-invasive, can be very effective for a modest face lift.* Thermage has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of facial wrinkles and sagging skin.

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Where & When can Thermage® Be Done

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Where

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The Eyes – hooding, fine lines and even our brow line can make us look worn-down. Thermage treats the upper and lower eyelids to help you look more youthful and rested.

 

The Face – as we age, phrases like “turkey neck”, loose jowls, sagging skin and “what happened to my jawline?” creep in. Thermage smooths lines and wrinkles and remodels collagen for the overall health of the skin.

 

The Body – aging doesn’t just affect the skin on our faces, our bodies see the effects too, with crepey, sagging skin and unwanted bulges and dimples. Thermage is a non-invasive way to smooth the skin on our bodies and even temporarily improve the appearance of cellulite.

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When

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After Childbirth or Losing Massive Weight - The tummy is an area of special concern to women after childbirth. Tummy skin after childbirth and weight loss may become lax and loose. Some women also have this problem of loose skin around the tummy after they lose massive amounts of weight. Why should loose skin at your belly stop you from wearing your favorite bikini?

 

Thermage can tighten up loose skin around your tummy / belly ofand get you one step closer to a firmer, tighter, more toned tummy.*

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Sagging & non-defined jawline - Jawline sagging, or not being able to see a clearly defined jawline, is a sign of aging. The more the skin around your jawline sags, the older you will look. Thankfully Thermage is also able to tighten up this part of the face and make your jawline look defined.*

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In addition to the jawline, Thermage can also tighten the loose skin around your neck, reducing neck lines and giving you a complete fresher and younger look.*

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Thermage® Results & Safety Profile

 

Thermage tackles the effects of aging on your skin.  You want to look younger and you want real results – but don’t want the overly drastic change or extended downtime that comes with surgery, then Thermage is for you!

 

Thermage treatment is non-invasive, clinically proven to be safe, and requires minimum or almost no downtime - so it’s easy to fit into your routine.

 

After treatment, your skin may be slightly red, but most people resume regular activities immediately after treatment. There's typically no recovery time or special follow-up care.

 

Most patients can see and feel Thermage results very soon after treatment – in as little as one day. Thermage has in fact been well known to deliver results within a single treatment.

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Thermage gives both long term and short term benefits as follows:-

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(1) Short Term: The heat breaks down hydrogen bonds in the skin, causing its structure to shorten and thicken. What this means is that a few weeks after the procedure, this molecular structure shorting will lead to visible tightening effect of the skin.

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(2) Long Term: New, healthy collagen is produced in the skin due to the heating effect of the radiofrequency (RF) energy, leading to long lasting tightening seen after a few months of the procedure. In addition, the heat also stimulates blood flow, which leads to an increased metabolism (slow removal) of the fatty layer of the skin.

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Facial tightening improvement continues for 6 months post Thermage treatment. Depending on the area treated, results can include*:

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• Improved complexion.

• Tighter, more contoured skin.

• Eyebrow lift.

• Correction of hooding of the eyelids.

• Correction of wrinkles around the eyes.

• Improve laxity of the jawline and reduce neck lines.

• Improved nasolabial folds.

• Improved acne scars.

• Tightening of skin of the abdomen, arms, thighs, and buttocks.

• Improved cellulite.

 

Continued improvements and contouring can happen for up to six months as your body regenerates collagen. Your body actually produces new collagen which is how the collagen matrix thickens and creates a smoothing effect. Even better, results can last years.

 

To date, there had been more than 1 million treatments using the Thermage system for non-invasive treatment of wrinkles, making Thermage a time proven, unique radiofrequency treatment that can help improve the appearance of sagging or loose skin, giving you a smoother, sleeker and younger look and feel.

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How many sessions are needed?

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Only one session of Thermage Treatment is required to see results.* The next Thermage treatment should be done approximately 4 - 6 months after the last treatment as aging and gravity do not stop!

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There are some surveys showing that some patients feel that they look 5 years younger look after 3 sessions of Thermage.*

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If you would like to see more dramatic results for facial tightening, please click here to see our Ultimate Facelift Package, specially created for you by Dr. Tiffiny Yang. This package combines our Threadlift procedure with Thermage or Ultrasound Skin Tightening to give an ultimate non-invasive facelift. Click here to read more about our non-surgical Threadlift treatment.

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It its a myth that one have to keep going back to the clinic multiple times for Thermage. Thermage is well-known to work in just one treatment with little down time and delivers a natural looking result.

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