Which is More Effective, Exilis or the New Thermage?

Hi 4ever Young, I want to respond to your question asked a few weeks ago about the difference in these treatments. Ulthera, which you mentioned, is ultrasound technology, and is an effective technology for many things, including skin tightening and fat reduction. The reason our practice has not selected Ulthera or Liposonix is primarily patient comfort. We haven't selected Thermage technology becasue it's been of mixed reviews from peers and patients for years. As we began to look at... more

Probably the biggest advantage of Exilis over Thermage for tightening is the ability of the system to measure temperature increases in the skin from a technical perspective instead of patient feedback. The technician can see on the device screen the heat levels reached and be sure effective levels are achieved during the treatment process. Any heat-based procedure that is designed to tighten the skin must create enough heat to spur collagen changes (referred to as remodeling).... more

I find that Exilis works very well. I have been doing radiofrequency for over ten years starting with the first Thermage machine and progressing with a newer Thermage machine. I now have the Exilis machine. The radiofrequency is the same monopolar type as Thermage which is important in differentiating each of them from other types of radiofrequency machines on the market. However, we have finally found a way to deliver the power in a safe, affordable, comfortable and effective manner.... more