Is Thermage safe?

Is Thermage safe? Is it a non-ionizing treatment, and if not, then isn't that harmful radiation? Also, is it safe to undergo Thermage every 6 months if you want? How does the skin react to this tightening and relaxing method long term?

4 answers to “Is Thermage safe?”

A: Thermage is safe

By Jason R. Lupton, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

I have personally performed Thermage for more than 7 years now and have found it to be incredibly safe. As long as it is performed by an experienced operator, risks with this device should be quite low. Thermage utilizes radiofrequency waves that penetrate deeply (much deeper than the average laser)... more

A: Thermage is safe in the right, trained hands

By Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Thermage is great to smooth, tighten and deep contour skin for an overall younger looking appearance without surgery or injections for the right person with little skin laxity. Pros of Thermage: It is a single treatment, improvement is immediately visible and continues to improve for six months. No downtime;... more

A: Thermage is Safe

By Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD - Los Angeles Dermatologic surgeon

Thermage is definitely a safe procedure, this is one of the true benefits of having it done. The main concern about the procedure not being safe goes back many years now to the early days of this machine. There were a few cases where patients experienced some areas of fat loss or atrophy that left some... more

A: Thermage is safe yes, but difficult to reproduce

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

There is no evidence that I am aware of that Thermage is harmful. It can certainly be performed every 6-9 months, but beware that the results are quite variable. The reason is that the radiofrequency heat that Thermage employs is targeting the dermis of the skin, so the thicker your skin, the more of a... more