Which Skin Types See the Best Results with Thermage?

One of the advantages of Thermage nonsurgical skin tightening is that it works on all skin types regardless of color, unlike lasers. However, because it works by stimulating collagen to regenerate, there has to be some collagen there to begin with. Since colalgen is the main structural protein in skin, when it starts to deteriorate you see loss of elasticity and firmness. That is the problem with marketing Thermage as an alternative to a facelift or other surgical procedure. If the skin is... more

Hi! There are 3 important points: 1) In Manhattan, we have seen good Thermage results with ALL skin types, but it varies. It's a matter of degree and reasonable patient expectations. 2) It's most effective for younger, slightly thicker, more elastic skin. It's least helpful for badly stretched skin, in people older than 60, or with severe sun damage. 3) Thermage has a mixed reputation because it is often done incorrectly. You need to deliver multiple energy pulses, which requires... more