It is important when deciding on whether or not to have any medical procedure that you understand the facts regarding the safety of the treatment.
At Thermage we are committed to the safety of our treatments and our record is excellent. Of the more than 450,000 Thermage procedures performed worldwide, more than 99.8% have had no adverse events.1 However, as with any cosmetic treatment, there are risks and we encourage those interested in a procedure to discuss the risks with their physician before moving forward with any elective treatment.
On the Thermage web site you will find our physician locator. The physicians listed in the locator have completed advanced training on Thermage procedures and are equipped with treatment guidelines developed through extensive research. Before a Thermage procedure, it is important you schedule a consultation with your physician to ascertain if a Thermage procedure is right for you. The following questions are a guide to getting the conversation started with your physician.
- What is your experience with Thermage?
- Have you had special training for the Thermage treatment?
- Do you have patient before and after photos you can share with me?
- How long does the treatment take?
- Can you walk me through the procedure?
- What are the specific risks that this procedure involves?
- Is there any pain with the procedure?
- Is a sedative required pre or post-procedure?
- What is the anticipated outcome of the procedure?
- What is the recovery process after this procedure?
- When should I expect to see results?
1 An adverse event includes burns, surface irregularities, numbness lumps/nodules, excessive swelling, pigmentation changes, bruising, welts, blanching, discoloration, and laxity.
