Anticipating Thermage Side Effects

I had the Thermage done and I had very little improvement after 2 days, I know I have to wait for 6 months. I had no swelling or any other problem; I felt normal after I had it done.

My concern now is that I have read about these horrible stories that say that after 4 or more months you start looking older and having horrible dimples. What are the chances?  Should I be worried even if I feel normal after 2 days? I am only 34, but I am freaked out! Please some comfort here

2 answers to “Anticipating Thermage Side Effects”

A: Tharmage side effects can be very rare

Nissan Pilest, MD

Ever since we purchased the new NXT Thermage machine, we have not seen any side effects with the procedure. The newer methods use lower fluences but lots more pulses. Since the power is lower, the chances of getting dents or scars have substanially decreased.

A: Thermage is very safe.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi!  When properly done, there are extremely few problems with Thermage.  So don't worry. The only real question is how much improvement you will see in 4 to 6 months. Every one of our patients sees some improvement; some subtle, some dramatic. It is important that a large treatment head be used... more

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Daisey Mea
unregistered guest

24 Mar 2009

I had the "Fractional Procedure" done and have noticed a lump on my nose.. barely noticeable.. but annoying. Can anything be done about it? I'm sure it wasn't there before the procedure.

julie myers
1 post
3 May 2009

i am currently injecting enbrel for reumatoid would this affect me having fillers and botox

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