Thermage absolutely works and can produce beautiful, natural looking results. It tightens the collagen fibers in the skin. The outcome you will have depends on the condition of your skin before Thermage. Younger patients with less sun damage and who don't smoke are going to have better... more













109 posts
5 Nov 2008
An important concept to remember that Thermage and any other procedure depends on many factors. The most important ones for Thermage are patient age & degree of skin looseness. I would recommend Thermage to a patient comfortably if they have good skin elasticity and are not looking for a dramatic result. The problem with many Thermage recipients is that they were overpromised results and were not ideal candidates to begin with. Make sure the doctor you consult with is also a surgeon who performs surgery on your area of concern. If he or she ONLY knows how to offer Thermage, then how are they qualified to know when NOT to offer Thermage? If you give a carpenter only a hammer, how do you expect them to take care of a screw? Also, Thermage is not a procedure that can be rushed through. A good Thermage treatment to the face can last several hours, like a facelift. Each pulse needs to be tailored to the patient's facial skin/area/structure. That being said, it will never replace the results of a facelift. But for younger patients who have subtle aging changes and for patients who do not want surgery, it is an excellent option to consider. The results are long lasting, in the duration of years. It is not like Botox where you need to have it repeated every few months.
9 posts
30 Jun 2009
Thermage has erroneously been perceived as a substitute for surgical lifting. In actuality, Thermage is a skin "tightening" procedure that occurs over time following the procedure. When the treatment is done correctly, most patients will see some improvement, though at varying degrees. Much of the improvement will depend on your own body's ability to generate new collagen. Older patients with few remaining fibroblasts (the little "collagen makers" in the skin) will get a lesser response than someone younger who has more robust tissue response. If patients will accept the limitations, they'll find it can well be a nice boost to appearance. But keep in mind...if you need a facelift, there is no nonsurgical alternative to date that can compete.