Thermage

If, like many others to notice that your Skin is no longer the youthful appearance it once started, the skin begins to loosen and lines start to form, but do not feel ready for surgery or surgery is not an option for you, then Thermage may be a solution. Thermage has been clinically proven that a safe and effective way to tighten and contour skin, significantly improves the overall tone, contour and texture. The procedure is totally noninvasive, there is no surgery or injections involved.

The Thermage system has been featured on several talk shows and became known as “The non-surgical facelift.” The treatment by qualified staff in the office of a doctor who may be the place specializes in cosmetic procedures. While procedures produced similar effects to those of a facelift, it should not as a substitute for surgery. The dramatic effects and best results of the procedure can be advantageous to those who start to see, see the signs of aging. fine lines, wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, the skin appears loose and easy baking.
For those with more wrinkles, sagging skin and drooping cheeks, it may be a slight improvement, but the results are probably not as strong.

The skin of the face consists of three different layers. The outer layer is visible, the skin, just below the surface of a collagen-rich layer, the dermis layer and is further inland in the dermis is a network of collagen fibers, which crosses and is known as subcutaneous fat or. Since the collagen begins to crumble and fall, the skin begins to thin due to the appearance of the skin or arrows and lines and wrinkles. This process occurs naturally by the sun, heredity, and the normal aging process.

Thermage uses a unique process to radio frequency energy to the deeper layers of the skin offer. With a patented capacitive, and radio frequency (CRF) technology called ThermaCool volumetric tissue heating, which is controlled and sustained heat is delivered into the deeper layers of the skin caused by the customer and the tightening of collagen and skin. The ThermaCool system uses a sophisticated treatment tip called ThermaTip made possible the controlled application of heat to the skin to avoid being kept constant, a jet of cooling to cryogenic temperature in skin burns. Secure and provide uniform heat to the deepest layer of skin collagen increases initially translated by a tightening of the skin and then grow new collagen and lead to a visible improvement in tone, contour, texture and appearance of the skin.

The procedure usually consists of a session and may vary from 20 minutes to 2 hours, treated depending on the size and the surrounding area. With the arrival of the procedure you will be asked to remove all makeup. For convenience, you may receive an oral analgesic and / or a local anesthetic by the doctor carrying out the treatment. The Thermage machine radiates more energy pulses each lasting only a few seconds. You may feel a sensation of heat when the pulse takes machine, but the feeling only a fraction of a second and is preceded and followed immediately by a cooling effect. Most patients report that mild to moderate pain during treatment. Some areas are more sensitive than others, and everyone has heard his own pain tolerance.

There is no downtime or special care needed after treatment, so that your normal activities can be resumed almost immediately after the process is complete. If you are not given medication for the pain that you are probably wondering about someone Drive You Home. Thermage almost never experience pain or discomfort after the procedure. You may experience some redness and / or swelling after the procedure, which last from several hours to several days. The results vary depending on the age and condition of the skin and some can immediately notice that their skin smoother, firmer appearance, while others may see no visible difference has now. Most accidents happen and occur gradually over a period of 6 months with maximum results are usually observed in 3 to 5 months. Unlike other treatments, when multiple sessions are required, a meeting, usually sufficient. Sometimes a second treatment is indicated or requested by a patient after 6 months in an attempt to achieve better results.

Thermage has established itself as the safest non-surgical. Side effects are extremely rare, short term and may consist of minor skin irritation, redness or swelling and altered sensation. Can occur even rarer burning or discoloration of areas of the skin and are usually temporary. The risks of the procedure is considered minimal at best. There is no clear picture of the duration of the effect can last from Thermage. Recent studies have shown that the effects can last 3 to 6 years. The effects are designed to last at least 2 today.

Unlike other procedures under Thermage works on all skin colors, types and skin colors and all areas of the face. The treatments are tested on other areas of the body including the neck, chest, elbows, knees and abdomen. For many, the benefits Thermage skin tightening and jaw, throat tightening and improvement of the skin under the chin, softer lines and wrinkles on the forehead, cheeks and nose and mouth and smooth crow’s feet and frown lines around the eyes, improving the appearance relaxation of the eyes and acne scars and the reduction of active acne.

Thermage has been approved by the FDA and most doctors offer a free initial consultation, whether you are a good candidate for the procedure and possible outcomes. The cost of the procedure is variable and depends on the size of the treatment area.