Thermage

• As you age, collagen in your skin breaks down resulting in wrinkles and sagging loose skin. Thermage utilizes patented technology approved by the FDA to deliver heat deep into the skin to rejuvenate the existing collagen and stimulate new collagen growth. This results in the skin and that looks and feels noticeably smoother and tighter.
  
  
  
• Thermage is the only noninvasive procedure that is available to tighten and renew the collagen in your skin. Radiofrequency technology safely heats the deeper layers of your skin causing both immediate tightening and improved tone and texture. The improvement continues and becomes even more noticeable after 4-6 months following the treatment due to new collagen growth. Unlike lasers, Thermage can be used on all skin types and colors. Only one treatment is necessary in order to obtain the full benefits. There is no downtime. You can quickly resume your daily routine after the procedure.
  
  
• Thermage treatments are only performed in the doctor's office by certified personnel. Usually, a consultation with that physician is necessary to determine if Thermage is the right procedure for you. Generally, men and women age 35-60 have the best and most predictable results. If the skin is too lax or the collagen is not felt to be satisfactory and off to respond to Thermage the results will be less impressive.
  
  
• Normally, the treatment is performed and in one session, which lasts about 1-2 hours depending on the areas of the body treated. Usually a light oral sedative or light pain medication is taken prior to the treatment. Immediately prior to the treatment the area is marked with a grid type pattern to assist in performing a uniform treatment application.
  
  
• During the treatment you will feel a brief sensation of heat each time Thermage delivers the radiofrequency energy to your skin. After the treatment your skin may be slightly red from several hours to one or two days. Most patients resume regular activities soon after the treatment. Immediately after your treatment you should feel and see that your skin is smoother and firmer and tighter. After the procedure, you should continue to see improvement in your skin as new collagen is produced and  additional contouring as continued tightening occurs with time. You should see long-lasting results.
  
  
• Thermage can be utilized to improve the face. The forehead and eyelids can be treated as can the cheeks to improve the jaw line and the neck. In addition, Thermage can be utilized to improve loose skin on the upper arms, abdomen and knee areas. Recently, the FDA has approved Thermage to treat cellulite.
  
  
• Thermage is a very safe procedure. Nearly 500,000 treatments have been performed worldwide and the reported incidence of complications is 0.2%. This text does not contain all the information known about these products. For more information, please consult www.thermage.com .