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Is Thermage Painful?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Grant Stevens, MD
Question viewed 2,212 times
Tags: wrinkles, skin

5 answers to Is Thermage Painful?

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Thermage with the CPT Tip is Painless

If your provider is an active Thermage user, they will have the newest technology.  The older units of Thermage used to cause pain.  However, things have changed.  Last October, Thermage came out with a new Comfort Pulse Technology (CPT) tip that has a vibratory sensation that substantially decreases the pain.  Our patients do not complain of pain.  Thermage is extremely provider dependent, therefore, it is important you choose a provider that has a lot of... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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Thermage not much painful with good oral pain control

Thermage procedure pain level is in control of the patient. Patient will let the doctor know how much heat sensation he is able to tolerate on the scale 1-4, 1 being warm, 2 being hot, 3 being very hot or 4 can't take it. The doctor will adjust settings of Thermage device according to patient's tolerance. Most patients are prescribed pain medication to take off the edge of the treatment and to make their experience more pleasant. 100 % of patients treated by us are able to finish this... more
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Is Thermage Painful?

Solta medical, the makers of Thermage had a software and tip upgrade November of last year. The purpose of the upgrade was to make the procedure virtually painless. The new tip delivers greater results with no pain because it utilizes a proprietary vibratory tip that delivers the energy but blocks the sensation of pain. I always counsel new patients that if they are nervous we can still prescribe a Xanax if they have a designated driver. All of my patients who have had the old technology... more
Grace Liu, MD

Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.newportcoastdermatology.com

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Thermage is virtually painless

Thermage® is now a safe, non-invasive, radiofrequency (RF) cosmetic procedure that’s clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger looking appearance. The treatment delivers natural looking results with little to no downtime —on all skin colors, on and off the face, all in a single procedure. Fast and easy, you can even come in during your lunch break and return to work after! Thermage® uses radiofrequency technology to heat the... more
Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Thermage should not be a painful treatment

Thermage should not be a painful procedure. During the treatment it will feel very warm or hot but you should not be in pain. There will be a few spots, usually over bony points where the sensory nerves are closest to the surface, that are more sensitive and will feel very sharp and uncomfortable. Thermage is not a type of procedure where you "grin and bear it." If it hurts too much you must tell the doctor, because she or he will then turn down the energy level or you could risk... more
Jordana Gilman, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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