Does Thermage Work for Cellulite?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Scott E. Newman, MD
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Tags: cellulite

Does Thermage work for cellulite? I know the older skin tightening Thermage device didn't exactly get rave reviews, so I don't want to get ripped off but I'm thinking about trying Thermage for cellulite. What do you think about it?

9 answers to Does Thermage Work for Cellulite?

Buyer beware!

In my opinion, there is no good treatment for cellulite. Many people speak of Thermage, Titan, or Fraction lasers for the treatment of this condition, but it doesn't appear that they are effective. To date there is no peer reviewed, blinded, controlled (that's the gold standard for research) report in the entire English literature that demonstrates a measurable difference. Endermologie improves the appearnce, but needs to be done on an ongoing basis. Ask your provider for a reasonable... more

David L. Kaufman, MD
Folsom Plastic Surgeon

Buyer beware!

Make sure you see multiple photos from your doctor of their own patients (not those provided by the company) and ask to speak to some patients beofre jumping into this. You don't want to waste your $$.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Not a good treatment for cellulite

Thermage does not work for cellulite. It is supposed to tighten lax skin but the Titan laser truly excels in this area. The best treatment for cellulite, even though not permanent, is endermologie.

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

No, Thermage doesn't work for cellulite

We tried using Thermage for cellulite, but the results were not inspiring. New technology is being looked into, but for now I would not recommend it to my patients for cellulite.

Michael S. Kaminer, MD
Chestnut Hill Dermatologic Surgeon

Thermage does IMPROVE appearance of cellulite

No treatment today, whether surgical or non-surgical, can claim to get rid of cellulite permanently. Cellulite is graded into 4 categories: Grade 1 - Mild and visible dimpling only when pinched. Grade 2 - Cellulite is visible when standing but disappears when lying down. There is more swelling of the fat and spider veins may be present. Grade 3 - Protruding lobules of fat visible when standing as well as when lying down. Grade 4 - Cellulite is nodular (lumpy) and can be hard and painful... more

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Thermage for Cellulite

Much of cellulite is due to skin laxity. The new Thermage CPT system is the best non-surgical method for improving this. At my office we use Thermage together with 3 other skin tightening modalities to improve results.

Scott E. Newman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.psurgery.com

Does Thermage work for Cellulite?

Cellulite is very hard to treat. Thermage does work on some cases of Cellulite. In fact, it is the only effective (somewhat) form of treatment for cellulite. Unfortunately, many cases are not amenable to treatment by Thermage or anything else We have treated a few cases with good results. However, repeat tretments are often necessary every 12 months. Please see the before and after photos of patients treated in our offices on our Website:... more

Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

Cellulite improvement needs multifaceted approach

Cellulite is tough. Combining Thermage (one treatment) with TriActive (multiple treatments) and topical Glytone Body Lift (caffeine containing cleanser with massage applicator) may have the best shot at improvement. Since it is not curable, designing an ongoing maintenance program can be very gratifying.

Susan Van Dyke, MD
Paradise Valley Dermatologist

Cellulite can be treated by thermage

some, not all patients, have reported good reslts with cellulite after treatment by thermage and the new cellulite protocol and equipment. it's not a guarantee but there is enough improvement in some cases to warrant a try. there is no cure for cellulite and the treatment may continue as a maintenance in the years ahead.