Beverly Hills Thermage doctors
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Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4644 Lincoln Blvd #552, Marina Del Rey |
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41 answers |
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Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
421 N. Rodeo Dr 2nd Floor Terrace Level, Beverly Hills |
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Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologist
321 N Larchmont Blvd Suite 906, Los Angeles |
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5 answers |
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David Amron, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
120 S Spalding Dr Ste 315, Beverly Hills |
1 answer | |
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William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
201 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills |
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1 answer |
Recent Answers
I'm 41yrs old and considering Thermage or CO2Laser for tightening the skin on face, under eye and neck. I am starting to get a turkey neck. I'm not ready for surgery but I was told that in five years I'll be ready for surgery to git rid of the turkey neck. Also, I'm seeing fine lines around my mouth area. Also, I have got redness on my face except under my eyes. I think it's sun damaged. I was told by two doctors to get Thermage and one doctor to get CO2 laser.
Thermage is a non-invasine, radio-frequency machine, that has no downtime and is used to tighten tissue and help stimulate collagen production. CO2 laser treatment is invasive and has downtime of a week to two weeks. It is not meant for tightening tissue but to resurface the skin.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Grant Stevens
How long do the neck tightening results last from a Thermage neck lift?
Thermage results can vary. Typically, if your provider says that you are a good candidate for Thermage then 3 to 6 months post treatment you will see the max effects of the skin tightening. I like to recommend 2 treatments 3 to 6 months apart for optimal results. In my office my PA's have been doing Thermage for over 9 years and the technology has changed. The new Thermage CPT does not hurt. So rest assure, if you are a "candidate" you will be pleasantly surprised with your treatment and results.
Good luck.
Dr. Grant Stevens
I'm only 24 and the facial sagging due to my weight loss has made me look much older! Given that my skin is younger than the typical Thermage patient's, will my results last well into my adult years? Or will I have to undergo additional treatments after every 2 years once I have started with Thermage? Thanks!
You are experiencing a common problem with people who lose weight quickly. The stretched skin "may" tighten up a bit on its own, so you might want to wait a few months before doing anything.
But if it's been a while and you see no signs of improvement, it sounds as if you'd be a good candidate for either a hyaluronic gel filler, possible Radiesse or a collagen stimulator such as Sculptra which can fill the other pockets of fat loss that are inevitable in any weight loss event.
Understanding how the facial fat pockets are integrated under the skin is really important. Many people find that Sculptra in particular can bring back youthful contours lost from lipoatrophy (fat loss).
What you are looking for is replaced volume - not to make your face "fat", but to provide the underlying support that keeps your facial contours balanced. Sometimes simply chasing what you THINK is the problem won't get the results you need or hope for.
A heat based treatment such as Thermage may tighten the skin, but won't get rid of nasolabial folds that are a result of volume loss.
