Will Thermage Work on Nasolabial Folds That Formed Due to Rapid Weight Loss?

asked 8 months ago by Billie9
Latest answer by Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD
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Tags: nasolabial folds, weight loss, candidate

I'm only 24 and the facial sagging due to my weight loss has made me look much older! Given that my skin is younger than the typical Thermage patient's, will my results last well into my adult years? Or will I have to undergo additional treatments after every 2 years once I have started with Thermage? Thanks!

2 answers to Will Thermage Work on Nasolabial Folds That Formed Due to Rapid Weight Loss?

Thermage not the answer to nasolabial folds due to weight loss

You are experiencing a common problem with people who lose weight quickly. The stretched skin "may" tighten up a bit on its own, so you might want to wait a few months before doing anything. But if it's been a while and you see no signs of improvement, it sounds as if you'd be a good candidate for either a hyaluronic gel filler, possible Radiesse or a collagen stimulator such as Sculptra which can fill the other pockets of fat loss that are inevitable in any weight loss... more

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologist

Thermage after weight loss

After weight loss people notice that their skin looks more saggy because the undelying fat isn't there anymore to stretch the skin. You are young and still have your natural elasticity, assuming you do not have much sun damage and do not smoke, so you will naturally get some skin tightening However, Thermage is a good idea because it will provide more significant tightening and will stimulate more collagen production. I would expect it to last longer bacause you are... more

Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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