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Thermage on Neck and Jaw Line After Weight Loss?

asked 2 years ago by anonyme in Phoenix, AZ
Latest answer by Grant Stevens, MD
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Tags: jaw line, neck, weight loss, loose, skin

Clearly, I have other issues with my skin, but I'm interested in reducing the loose skin which appears to be caused by a significant weight loss in the past year. Does it appear that Thermage might produce a worthwhile result for me?

2 answers to Thermage on Neck and Jaw Line After Weight Loss?

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Thermage after weightloss

Greetings Anonyme~ Congratulations on your weight loss! The only real downside of significant weight loss is that the skin doesn't always tighten up the way we would hope. It's difficult, if not impossible, to say without seeing you if you are a good candidate for Thermage. We have had some great results in patients who have lost significant weight or are still in the process of losing weight (The treatment is best for those that are in the process of weight... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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Thermage best for mild skin laxity

One of the reasons people can be disappointed with the results of Thermage or any other nonsurgical treatment is expecting it to do too much. Marketing come-ons such as calling it a "nonsurgical facelift" don't help. The best results with Thermage are in youger patients with mild laxity, not the typical facelift candidate. Loose skin after weight loss typically benefits more from a surgical approach but every case is different!
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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