WHAT IS THERMAGE | THERMAGE VS. OTHERS

A ONE-OF-A-KIND TREATMENT

Thermage is the only non-invasive procedure that helps renew collagen in the deepest layers of your skin in just one treatment. All with no surgery, no injections, and next to no downtime.

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Thermage Fillers Surgery Lasers Botox®
Renews collagen in the dermis and subcutaneous layer X
Rejuvenates your skin X X
Long lasting effects X X X
Full results in a single treatment X X X varies X
Non-invasive X X X
No injections X X X
No downtime or recovery time X X X
Works on all skin colors and types X X X X
Can treat the entire face or specific parts of the face X X X
Can help shape the body X X X

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In 2002, Thermage pioneered the radiofrequency technology for non-invasive skin tightening and contouring. And since then, we've continued to improve our technology as part of our commitment to safety. Today, as a result, patient satisfaction is at an all time high, and physicians consider Thermage the industry standard for safe, effective tightening and contouring.

Our track record speaks for itself:

  • More than 500,000 Thermage treatments performed in 80 countries—and counting
  • More than 50 patents for advanced technology
  • The most clinical evidence in the non-invasive aesthetic industry
  • The longest history of safe and effective radiofrequency treatments
  • FDA clearance for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite
  • The first and only FDA clearance for non-invasive eyelid treatments

In other words, when you get a Thermage treatment, you can feel confident you're receiving a safe, effective procedure. Thermage is treatment you can trust.

Ready to discuss Thermage with a physician?
Make sure he or she is certified to perform the procedure. Use the "Find A Doctor"; feature on this site to locate a certified Thermage practitioner. And you may want to use this guide for discussing Thermage with your physician; feel free to print it and take it with you to the consultation.

Side effects are generally mild and may include redness, swelling, blisters, bumps and rare instances of surface irregularities.

Thermage Treatment Overview
What is the Thermage procedure? What is the Thermage procedure?
Thermage is a safe, non-invasive, radiofrequency (RF) cosmetic procedure that's clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger looking appearance. The treatment delivers natural looking results with little to no downtime—on all skin colors, on and off the face, all in a single procedure.
What parts of the body does Thermage treat? What parts of the body does Thermage treat?
Thermage procedures can effectively and safely treat skin on most body parts, including the face, eyes, lips, tummy, arms, hands, thighs and buttocks. Thermage can also temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite.
What conditions does Thermage treat? What conditions does Thermage treat?
On the face, Thermage can treat sagging skin, loose jowls, lack of definition in the jaw line, sagging neck skin ("turkey neck";), wrinkles and fine lines, and lack of definition in the lips. Around the eyes, Thermage can treat under eye bags, hooding, rough texture on the eyelids, wrinkles and fine lines, and other contributors to tired looking eyes. Elsewhere on the body, Thermage can treat wrinkled, crepey, sagging or bulging skin as well as the appearance of cellulite. For more information, please visit Is It For Me?
Where can I get a Thermage procedure? Where can I get a Thermage procedure?
Physicians all around the world are offering Thermage procedures. To find a Thermage practitioner near you, use the "Find A Doctor"; feature on this site.
How many treatments will I need? How many treatments will I need?
Unlike many laser procedures requiring four or more sessions, Thermage treatment delivers results in a single treatment for most patients. In fact, when it comes to skin tightening and contouring with little to no downtime, Thermage is the only single treatment, non-invasive procedure on the market.
How long is the treatment? How long is the treatment?
Thermage treatments average about 45 minutes for the face and up to an hour and a half for other parts of the body, depending on the size, location and condition of the area to be treated. Since Thermage is a short procedure and a single treatment, it fits into your busy lifestyle.
Is there any special preparation or follow-up regime? Is there any special preparation or follow-up regime?
No. Unlike surgery, there is no pre-procedure preparation such as blood work or fasting. And there is no special care required after treatment, aside from basic skin maintenance and sunscreens as part of a regular skincare regimen. Since the Thermage procedure has little to no downtime, most patients return to their regular activities immediately following treatment. Some patients exhibit a temporary redness or minor swelling after treatment, but this usually goes away within 24 hours.
How does Thermage treatment work? How does Thermage treatment work?
Thermage uses radiofrequency technology to heat the deep, collagen rich layers of your skin. The heat helps tighten existing collagen and stimulate the formation of new collagen, which reduces sagging, renews contours, and improves the smoothness and texture of the skin's surface. For more information, please visit How It Works.
How is Thermage technology different from other tightening procedures? How is Thermage technology different from other tightening procedures?
Unlike some other procedures, Thermage involves no surgery, no injections and little to no downtime, and Thermage works on all skin colors—on and off the face. While laser treatments and other radiofrequency procedures also tighten skin, no other treatment heats as deeply as Thermage. By heating the innermost layers of skin, Thermage is the most effective at tightening collagen and stimulating the formation of new collagen, which results in tighter skin and an overall younger looking appearance. For more information, please visit Thermage vs. Others.
How do Thermage results compare with those of other treatments? How do Thermage results compare with those of other treatments?
Some people want the dramatic results of surgery. Others want the more subtle, gradual results of a non-invasive treatment with no downtime. This is where Thermage succeeds, delivering improved skin tone, texture and tightness. When lotions and potions are not enough and surgery is too much, Thermage is a safe, effective solution.
When do the results appear, and how long do they last? When do the results appear, and how long do they last?
Visible results may be immediate, and they may appear over time in the course of your body's natural collagen rebuilding process. For most patients, measurable tightening and contouring appear gradually in the two to six months following a single treatment session. Results can last years depending on your skin condition and aging process.
What does the Thermage procedure feel like? What does the Thermage procedure feel like?
Each time the treatment device touches your skin, you'll feel a brief cooling sensation, followed by a deep but brief heating sensation, followed by another cooling sensation. The heating sensation is a sign that the deep layers of your skin are reaching effective temperatures for tightening. Throughout the procedure, your physician will ask for feedback on the level of heat sensation to help balance your comfort with maximum results.
How much does the Thermage procedure cost? How much does the Thermage procedure cost?
It depends on the areas being treated. In the U.S., the price of a face procedure may range from $1,000 to $5,000. Your physician will discuss fees during the consultation.
What FDA clearances does Thermage have? What FDA clearances does Thermage have?
Thermage is FDA cleared for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite. In addition, Thermage is the first and only system to receive FDA clearance for non-invasive eyelid treatments.

What if you could get back to the you that you used to know? The one who not only feels confident, energetic and joyful - but also looks it.

Thermage skin tightening treatments can help you look on the outside how you feel on the inside. Whether it's on your face, your eyes or other parts of the body, Thermage skin treatments help smooth, tighten and contour skin with gradual, natural looking results, as opposed to the dramatic change that invasive surgery produces. So, rather than looking like you've had surgery, you'll look like you've been away on vacation—rested and rejuvenated.

Best of all, you can turn back the clock on your skin without rearranging your life for complex procedures or long recoveries. With Thermage treatments, there's no surgery, no injections, no anesthesia and little to no downtime. Instead, Thermage skin tightening treatments stimulate your body's natural renewal of collagen, which creates subtle, natural looking results on and off the face. So you can do something great for your skin in a single treatment on your schedule and quickly return to normal activities looking and feeling fantastic.

Despite all the jars and bottles in your bathroom, you just can't seem to put on, rub in or lightly spritz the younger looking face that you want. Sure, you could get a face lift, but surgery seems so extreme—and besides, with your schedule, you simply can't afford the downtime.

When lotions and potions aren't enough and a face lift is too much, a Thermage Face Procedure is the perfect solution. Thermage helps smooth and tighten your facial skin, while redefining the natural contours of your face—all in a single treatment with little to no downtime. So before long, you'll love what you see in the mirror.

What the face procedure treats:

  • Sagging skin
  • Loose jowls or lack of definition in jaw line
  • Sagging skin under the chin ("turkey neck";)
  • Wrinkles and fine lines around the mouth, eyes or forehead
  • Lack of definition in lips

Natural looking results:

  • Smoother, tighter skin with less sagging
  • Redefined contours along the jaw line and under the chin
  • Softening of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Reduction of excess skin under the chin
  • Fuller lips with improved definition

The Thermage Face Procedure averages about 45 minutes, and you can reapply make-up and return to routine activities right after treatment. To see before and after results of real Thermage patients, please visit the Photo Gallery. To see how Thermage helps renew your body's natural collagen, please visit How It Works.

Download your Thermage Face Procedure Brochure.

Do you look tired even though you're not? Do people think you were out late last night when you were actually in bed by 9pm? From under eye bags and sags to crow's feet and puffy eyelids, some eye conditions can make you look more tired and older than you really are.

The good news: Thermage is a great sight for tired looking eyes. The non-invasive Thermage procedure helps smooth and tighten skin around the eyes and eyelids—for eyes that look younger, lifted and more awake. All with no surgery, no injections, and little to no downtime. In fact, Thermage has the industry's first and only FDA clearance for non-invasive eyelid treatments.

What the eye procedure treats:

  • Tired looking eyes
  • Excess skin on the upper eyelid (also known as "hooding";)
  • Crepey texture of eyelids, which can make it hard to apply eye shadow or eye liner
  • Wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes ("crow's feet";)

Natural looking results:

  • Brighter looking eyes that appear more lifted and less tired
  • Smoother, tighter skin around the eyes
  • Reduced under eye sagging and tauter contours around the eyes
  • Reduced hooding to reveal more of the eyelid
  • Softening of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Smoother skin on the eyelids, enabling easier application of make-up

The Thermage Eye Procedure takes under an hour, and you can reapply make-up and return to routine activities right after treatment. To see before and after results of real Thermage patients, please visit the Photo Gallery. To see how Thermage helps renew your body's natural collagen, please visit How It Works.

Download your Thermage Eye Procedure Brochure.

Truth is, as your skin ages, your collagen breaks down faster than your body can rebuild it—which often results in unwanted sags, bulges and wrinkles. But Thermage can help renew your body's collagen to firm, lift and contour your skin. With no surgery, no injections, and little to no downtime.

In other words, with Thermage, you can celebrate the return to your younger looking shape. Thermage can help you get back to your pre-pregnancy jeans, get a handle on the love handles, address that thin layer of skin you just can't seem to shake, and tighten and lift all over.

What the body procedure treats:

  • Wrinkled, crepey or sagging skin on the tummy, knees, arms, legs, hands or buttocks
  • Sagging skin or unwanted bulges after pregnancy or weight loss
  • Love handles
  • Thin, loose, crepey skin on hands
  • Appearance of cellulite

Natural looking results:

  • Flatter, smoother skin on the tummy, knees, legs, arms, hands or buttocks
  • Tightening, firming and lifting of love handles and unwanted bulges
  • Softened wrinkles above the knees and elsewhere
  • Reduction of crepey skin on the arms and other areas
  • Thicker, smoother skin on the hands
  • Smoothed dimples for temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite

The Thermage body procedure takes anywhere from an hour to 90 minutes, and you can return to routine activities right after treatment. To see before-and-after results of real Thermage patients, please visit the Photo Gallery. To see how Thermage helps renew your body's natural collagen, please visit How It Works.

Download your Thermage Body Procedures Brochure.

Thermage and Fraxel bring out the best in each other, just like you and your best friend. This non-surgical treatment sequence is your skin´s best friend for total skin rejuvenation. The combined treatments help correct the most significant signs of aging: sagging skin, wrinkles, skin texture and pigmentation.

Thermage + Fraxel help tighten the skin while simultaneously stimulating the production of fresh, smooth, healthy skin to replace damaged tissue for natural, younger looking results:

  • Reduces lines and wrinkles
  • Redefines contours and firmness
  • Improves tone and texture
  • Renews collagen
  • Erases unwanted age spots and sun spots
  • Improves appearance of acne scars and surgical scars

Thermage delivers radiofrequency energy to the deeper dermis and subcutaneous layers of your skin to stimulate new collagen growth and tighten and contour the skin. Fraxel laser skin treatment resurfaces your outer skin layers, the dermis and epidermis, to smooth the skin surface and erase unwanted brown spots and wrinkles. Both procedures are:

  • Effective on the face and body
  • Require little to no downtime
  • Clinically proven for safety and effectiveness
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  Before Thermage and Fraxel 2 Months Post 1 Fraxel and Before Thermage 1 Month Post Thermage and 2 Fraxel Treatements
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  Before Thermage and Fraxel 1 Month Post 2 Fraxel Treatments and Before Thermage Immediately Post Thermage

Thermage + Fraxel can effectively treat all three skin layers to achieve skin tightening and resurfacing results for total skin rejuvenation.

Thermage + Fraxel are your skin's best friends!

 

Rutledge Forney, MD

Dermatologist
www.dermatologyaffiliates.com

Dr. Forney received her Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of Management Science from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. In 1996, she graduated cum laude from Emory University School of Medicine. Following her internship in the Department of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center, Dr. Forney served as Resident and Chief Resident in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. Since 2003, she has been on the Atlanta Medical Association Board of Directors. In addition, she is the President of the Atlanta Dermatological Association. Dr. Forney practices dermatologic surgery at Dermatology Affiliates in Atlanta, Georgia.

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