Does Thermage work on the neck area?

Has anyone had Thermage targeted to the neck and/or jowls? If so, how were the results?

2 answers to “Does Thermage work on the neck area?”

A: Thermage and treatment of the aging neck skin

Trevor M. Born, MD

Dear Mary Ellen Thermage is an excellent device for treatment of brow, eyelid, face and neck skin.  It works by heating the deep layer if the skin with sound waves. Other areas where it works well is on the abdomen, buttocks and thighs to help tighten and tone the skin in these areas. It is usually done... more

A: Thermage is very good for the jowl and jawline.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! In our New York practice, the jowl and jawline is the most common, and one of the most effective, areas for Thermage.  We found that tightening the lower face with Thermage decreases the need for fillers. The treatment extends  one inch below the jawline. If you have loose skin in the lower neck,... more

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ssanders
20 posts
22 Oct 2008

The neck and jowl areas are definetly two of the top three reasons men and women consider Thermage.  Appropriate patient selection and realistic expectations are an integral part of determining how well someone will respond to treatment.  Thermage helps to tighten loose and sagging skin.  To the right candidate, neck and jowl line results are quite impressive!

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