Thermage Q & A
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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
If Thermage is so great, how come people say they don't see results?
Thermage is NOT a treatment for everyone. Good candidates are younger (the younger the better. . .but some results can be seen in 60+ year-olds but not as much as in people younger than 55), have slightly loose skin, and appropriate... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
Does Thermage melt fat?
Thermage does not melt fat. The radiofrequency energy from Thermacool / Thermage causes the protein infrastructure of the skin, the collagen, to tighten by contracture. This is what can lift the forehead, and with that the eyelids, tighten... more
| Alexander Rivkin, M.D. |  |
Thermage - Is a doctor required to supervise treatment?
Hi,
When you're considering an expensive treatment like Thermage, you should at least speak to a doctor prior to the procedure. Thermage doesn't work for everybody in every situation, and an esthetician's opinion as to whether you are a good... more
| Richard Baxter, MD |  |
What is Thermage best for treating?
Because Thermage works by stimulating the production of new collagen in the skin, it works best in general for mild to moderate skin laxity caused by collagen breakdown (typically from aging and sun damage.)
However, a newer application is for... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
What results can I expect from Thermage?
Thermage can give the following results:
Tighter skin - slightly less looseness
Smoother skin - less crepiness
Improved skin tone - increased collagen enhancement results in firmer skin
Reduce volume with the new deep tip as... more
Cost of Thermage and downtime?
Q: Hello! Could you tell me the cost of Thermage for full face? Also, does this procedure require any down time? And would there be places where you can you come in discreetely and then drive home by yourself? Thank you. more
How much does Thermage cost?
Q: How much does Thermage cost? How many treatments of Thermage will I need to get my money's worth? more
Will Thermage work on black skin to tighten abdomen?
Q: I am a 40 year old afro-British lady. After 2 c-sections there is some wrinkled skin on my abdomen area, although nothing excessive. In general I am in good shape with good muscle and skin tone. I am considering Thermage to tighten up this skin... more
Will Eyes by Thermage help reduce puffy, baggy eyes?
Q: I am a 27 year old female and have had puffy eyes for as long as I can remember. I get bad allergies in the spring which I believe to be a lot of the cause. However, I have bags all year long (just worse with allergies).
I recently visited a... more
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