A Guide To Thermage

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A Guide To Thermage
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• Thermage is used to non-surgically tighten and
  lift the skin. It works best on these areas
• the face especially around the jawline
• the eyelids
• the backs of the hands
• the neck and chest (not as effective here but
  okay)
• the body (I dont recommend yet)

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• On the face, the whole face and jaw line
  are treated to tighten the cheeks, reduce the
  nasolabial fold (between the nose and the mouth),
  and to tighten and lift skin along the jaw line.
  Most centers including ours do the area under the
  chin as part of the face. You shouldnt need to
  schedule a neck treatment for that.
• Thermage can also be performed on the forehead to
  lift the eyebrows and make the eyes look more
  open. Used with the Eyelid Thermage treatment,
  you can get quite a nice result with mild to
  moderate problems here.  It can also be helpful
  on the neck if there isnt too much loose skin.

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How does Thermage work?

• The procedure uses radiofrequency energy to
  create a uniform heating effect in the deep
  dermis. This gentle heating tightens existing
  collagen and stimulates the production of new
  collagen. It reduces wrinkles and achieves brow
  lifting, cheek lifting, and jaw line lifting.
• The skin tissue lifting and tightening is caused
  by immediate collagen contraction followed by
  gradual collagen tightening. The result is a more
  youthful appearance to lax and sagging skin.

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Why do some people not see results with Thermage?

• We know from good research studies that everyone
  makes collagen after a treatment.  To use a
  baseball analogy, I think its realistic to
  expect a single, double, or triple from Thermage,
  but not a home run. So sometimes there is a
  perceived lack of results that is related to
  expectations that are too high. A good laser
  center will let you know what is realistic for
  you. Thermage is for mild to moderate sagging,
  not for full fledged jowls.
• Good research studies also show that about 90 of
  patients show a measurable and noticeable effect
  at 6 months.  Many patients see some results
  immediately. For the 10 who do not see visible
  tighening, I still think there is a good
  result because it helps to prevent sagging over
  the next year or two. Preserving what you have is
  still a benefit.

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How long will the effects of the procedure last?

• While treatment results have been observed to
  last for at least 2 years, studies indicate that
  the beneficial changes to skin collagen can last
  over 2 years in some cases. As with virtually all
  skin restorative techniques, including surgical
  facelifts, the original aging symptoms may slowly
  return as the aging and sun damage process
  continues.

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What about body sites? Does it work as well there?

• In my opinion, Thermage (done well and on the
  right person) has good, and sometimes great,
  results on the face (face includes under the
  chin) and eyelids.
• It is less effective on the neck, but still can
  get good results.  Perhaps a special tip needs to
  be designed for that thinner skin.
• On the back of the hands, there is a little
  noticeable smoothing of skin but plan on
  Restylane or Juvederm (filler) after Thermage to
  get a really nice result.
• I dont recommend the other body sites (arms,
  thighs, abdomen, etc). It is inconsistent,
  unimpressive, and very expensive.  Thermage is
  coming out with a new body tip late in 2008 so
  well see then if its better.

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What does a treatment feel like?

• Youll feel a brief sensation of heat each time
  the Thermage is pulsed. But the device monitors
  the surface temperature of your skin and applies
  a cooling cryogen spray, which is delivered
  before, during, and after the application of
  heat. If you do feel discomfort, ask your nurse
  or doctor to turn the energy down just a bit. The
  new 3.0 tips, through which the heat is
  delivered, are very comfortable without sedation.
  Thermage treatments are no longer painful.

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Is Thermage compatible with fillers?

• Yes, with some reservations.  You should observe
  the wait times below since there isnt much data
  on these.  There have been some reports of
  problems with Sculptra bumps if Thermage is done
  too soon after Sculptra.
• Restylane/Juvederm Wait 1 month to have the
  Thermage treatment
• Sculptra Wait 6 months after your last treatment
  before you have a Thermage
• Permanent Fillers If you have permanent fillers
  like silicone or Artecoll, I would not recommend
  Thermage over or near the filler.

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Thermage Dubai

• AL SHUNNAR PLASTIC SURGERY
• Villa 591
•  Jumeirah Beach Rd  
• Dubai, UAE
•  Tel [phone]
• info_at_alshunnarplasticsurgery.ae