Titan vs. Thermage, which is better?

Has anyone tried Titan for thighs and upper arms? I'm considering it but there are no providers in my area so I'll have to travel at least 3 hours but wondering if it's worth it. Thanks!

I had Thermage yesterday. Yes, painful but manageable. I was given pain meds and had a driver take me home after. I read people thought they saw results the same day but assumed that was swelling. My husband saw me this morning and noticed right away that my skin looks tighter! This is a man who does not notice a hair cut nor color when I have it done. My jowls are smaller and the bags under my eyes are smaller! I had crescent shaped indentions beneath both eyes and the indentions are gone! I can not imagine it continues to get better over the next six months. Yes, I had my eyes done, too. My whole face and neck. $3000. My neck is tighter and not so 'hangy'. I'm so, so pleased!

I did thermage about eight years ago. It did nothing. I did Titan about 6 years ago and then again about 2 years ago and it worked great both times and it was much less painful or expensive than Thermage. It has been over two years now and my face is still aging, of course, but I am really thinking of doing it again.

I haven't tried either because I've heard too many people say that they don't notice any change even after several months (which it's supposed to take to rebuild collagen). In the Nashville area, the cost seems even higher than other cities, and the cost drives me away every time I try to consider doing it.

I'm posting to ask if anyone has done their own before and after photos. If not, it would probably be a good idea to see where you are every month and compare for yourself. Then, maybe even share with those of us that want to believe the marketing hype (but just don't).

Thanks!

What are some good questions to ask when considering Laser Skin Tightening? I'm sure a doctor who has been performing the tightening for a longer period SHOULD get better results. Any suggestions would be helpful.

I did 1treatment of thermage w no painkiller. Not painful. Some hot spots. $2700 full face & neck. Saw very very little imptovement. My problem area jowl & under chin. Im about 2 months out now.

I have had Titan for last four years. First treatment recheck determined I would see continued results with another procedure. I have one procedure a year. I noticed results, so did strangers commenting on difference in my appearance. It is slightly painful, but worth it. Titan also lessens the number of times you would need botox or fillers.

OH MY DAYZ! I had Titan and it was soooooooooo painful. I've had two children, I do a lot of sport. I'm no woss! But it was like having a lighted match put under my skin. I got to level 38 and I burst out crying. I've no idea how it will work out. But the actual procedure. HELL. They wanted the level to get much higher but I couldn't do it. It was my second treatment and a different practitioner. Nothing helped the pain at the time. Nothing!

If any treatment providers care enough to read these forums, I offer this advice, from one sales person to another, be careful with the expectations you set with your clients. I was promised face lift results with Thermage, but only saw improvement in my jowel area. While I still would have paid the $2500 to get rid of my jowels, I an disappointed that the other promises of tightened skin under the chin and other areas still are not visible 4 months later. Of course, every time I walk into the spa where I received the treatment, the girls who work there fall all over themselves with compliments on how the Thermage is working and how much better I continue to look every time they see me, but I know that they are just doing their jobs. I can clearly see myself in the mirror and know that the only improvement has been in my jowels. I still think the Thermage was worth it for that reason. I only recently heard about Titan, so I was curious, that is why I am here. Still not hearing much good about it other than it doesn't hurt as much. The Thermage WAS painful, but not unbearable. Certain areas did hurt more than others, almost as if hitting a nerve. But worth it, still. I have posted two honest comments about my experience with Thermage. I have tried not to let the emotions of being angry and disappointed get in the way of reporting the truth. I did see results, just not at the lvl I was promised... I still say, go for the full-on face lift if you're going to spend the money.

Just had my first titan treatment today. After reading the comments I really don't think I am going to continue. I am getting 4 treatment for 2700, and that is a lot of money for something that doesn't work. My question, did anyone see any improvements with titan and how many treatments did they have before they say the improvement.

I am a 43 female. I went in for my first botox treatment and was encouraged to try the Thermage and a Photofacial (IPL), so I did. I was shocked by the price, but the brochure had wonderful before and after pics, so I figured if it was that expensive it HAD to work. I was ecstatic with the botox results. Immdiately after and in the following 2 weeks my skin did appear significantly tighter and radiant - better than I had seen it in years, but I attribute that more to the photofacial or possibly the trauma of the thermage treatment. I will say the thermage did eliminate my jowels. When you consider that the total average cost for a face lift is $9500, which produces faster and more permanent results and corrects other issues simultaneously (sagging neck, bags under the eyes, folds around the mouth...) I Wish I had not been so impulsive and desperate. I wish I would have done my research because I would have opted to put the money into my 'face lift fund'. Oh, and it did hurt, but getting rid of those awful jowels made it well worth the pain. The $2500 hurt more than the burning...

I had Thermage and it did nothing much.

would you consider now trying thermage or are you stuck on getting surgery? I am thinking about it.

I did Titan in 2003 and commented on Titan. Three + years later.... where's that collagen, baby ???? I got nothing out of it. I should have taken the money and put it towards a face lift, It was an expesive bit of nothing.

I just had Titan done on my entire face. I'm 44 and my skin is not super lax but enough that I've had botox and restylane and decided to try this as a hopefully longer term result than restylane. In reviews I've read, many of the people seem as if they are expecting immediate results and are unhappy. From what I've been told the collagen has to "repair" before the results are visible and it could take up to 6 months to see results. Also, the Titan uses light energy and Thermage is electrical. There is supposed to be more control with the Titan and it is not as hot, I'm told. It was not bad for the most part but there were places on my face that felt like unbearably intense burning heat. I didn't have any blistering, lumps or anything to speak of (even when it got really really hot) except for slight redness that was completely gone in a couple of hours. I did feel a tightness to my skin right after the procedure but that was probably just my skin reacting to the "trauma" per se. So, if I remember, I will try to post my results for others that are interested.