Thermage Treatment

Many people would like to get the benefit of a minor facelift, but feel that fillers or other techniques will not have the lasting power desired. The solution is a non-invasive and convenient procedure known as Thermage. The procedure involves the use of radio waves to tighten the skin and achieve a more youthful appearance. There is no recovery time associated with Thermage, making it a walk in procedure to achieve a 20% increase in facial youthfulness.

For anyone considering thermage, one should understand the thermage procedure, what the benefit of thermage tratement is, the side effects of thermage, and cost of thermage.

Thermage Procedure

The basic Thermage procedure, done in the doctor's office in the span of an hour, uses radio waves to heat collagen within the skin. This heating causes the protein to contract and build mass, tightening facial features in the treated area. The device also cools the treated areas to prevent any other areas from heating too much. There are typically 400 to 500 pulses needed, each two to seven seconds in length. The experience is likened to a heating, mild pinching sensation. The discomfort is mild, however, and some OTC pain relievers will get rid of any discomfort.

Benefit of Thermage Treatment

The extent to which Thermage affects the skin is about 1~2 millimeters, compared to 10+ millimeters in a brow-lift. Good candidates are individuals who are healthy both psychologically and physically, and are well educated about the procedure and have expectations that are realistic. If you will not get the best possible benefits from the Thermage treatments, you may want to consider other options such as cosmetic surgery instead. The best way to find out is to consult with a plastic surgeon.

Side Effects of Thermage

The side effects associated with Thermage are rare, but they may include the following:

• Swelling
• Redness
• Blisters
• Peeling
• Bumps
• Dimpling

If a side effect does happen to occur, it will usually subside in between a few days to a few weeks.

Cost of Thermage

The costs associated with the Thermage non-surgical procedure range between $1,000 and $5,000 for each individual treatment. If the out of pocket cost should happen to be too much for you to handle, you can usually ask surgeons about payment plan options and cost effective options. Thermage is much cheaper than many surgical procedures that achieve the same results, so it is generally one of the most cost effective options when it comes to achieving these benefits without having to pay tens of thousands of dollars for potentially dangerous surgical procedures.