Thermage is a cosmetic treatment that was approved for use by the FDA in 2002. This safe, non-invasive procedure is often the choice of people who want to improve mild sagging and wrinkles without undergoing surgery. The positive promotion of the procedure on television shows has increased its popularity with its use now being expanded to be used on areas of the body other than the face. It has been shown to be effective on body contouring and is the only FDA-approved treatment to temporarily improve cellulite.
Body thermage, or radiothermaplasty, is a procedure that uses radiofrequency waves to tighten skin tissues by contracting collagen, which is the supporting tissue below the skin’s surface. Collagen continues to tighten in the months following the procedure along with the generation of new collagen for continued improvement in the reduction of wrinkles and sagging skin. It is a non-surgical procedure that requires a single treatment that lasts less than two hours and requires no recovery time. Most patients see results immediately with continued improvement over the next four to six months. The results last about three years.
Thermage is used to tighten the skin on the neck, reduce double chins, increase jawline definition, and reduce wrinkles around the eyes in one treatment—a non-surgical facelift. It is effective in tightening and refining the skin on the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks for a firmer, smoother appearance. Thermage is also used to contour and tighten abdominal skin and reduce inches around the waist. It is often chosen by women to treat stretch marks and sagging skin after pregnancy and those who have lost a lot of weight to tighten sagging skin.
Talk to a plastic surgeon in your area to discuss the benefits of Thermage and find out if it’s right for you.
