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.
Does Thermage work for 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?
5 answers to “Does Thermage work for cellulite?”
A: 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... more
A: 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... more
A: 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 $$.
A: 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.
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99 posts
28 Jul 2008
The older versions of Thermage did not penetrate deep enough to treat cellulite. However, Thermage NXT has a new treatment tip designed exclusively to treat cellulite. We have been using it on several patients and have had good results. Nothing will "cure" cellulite. However, it did do enough that NBC came to our facility to tape a segment on the new Thermage Cellulite treatment. Many providers with other devices (or none) will claim that it doesn't work. I agree that the "old" Thermage didn't but the new device is the BEST option currently available. It is a SINGLE procedure, NOT a series of several treatments. I always wonder how great a procedure must be if it has to be continually repeated. . . I'll let you decide. Endermologie is far from the best treatment available. It was the ONLY treatment around a few years ago. . .but that's been awhile.
109 posts
5 Dec 2008
If there was a permanent cellulite treatment that was effective that person would be a multi-billionaire! Cellulite (along with dark circles under eyes) is just one of the things in plastic/cosmetic surgery that continues to perplex everyone. Thermage now has a cellulite tip that can mildly improve the appearance of cellulite. I would recommend it only to patients who fully understand the limitations of the procedure and have very realistic goals and expectations on what it can achieve.