Titan vs. Thermage, which is better?
My derm suggested Titan for my face skin. My friends have all done thermage. Anyone have an opinion if titan is better than thermage? My doctor said titan will give more even results. confused in Connecticut!
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unregistered guest
12 Sep 2007
I just had Titan done on my entire face. I'm 44 and my skin is not super lax but enough that I've had botox and restylane and decided to try this as a hopefully longer term result than restylane. In reviews I've read, many of the people seem as if they are expecting immediate results and are unhappy. From what I've been told the collagen has to "repair" before the results are visible and it could take up to 6 months to see results. Also, the Titan uses light energy and Thermage is electrical. There is supposed to be more control with the Titan and it is not as hot, I'm told. It was not bad for the most part but there were places on my face that felt like unbearably intense burning heat. I didn't have any blistering, lumps or anything to speak of (even when it got really really hot) except for slight redness that was completely gone in a couple of hours. I did feel a tightness to my skin right after the procedure but that was probably just my skin reacting to the "trauma" per se. So, if I remember, I will try to post my results for others that are interested.
unregistered guest
23 Sep 2007
I did Titan in 2003 and commented on Titan. Three + years later.... where's that collagen, baby ???? I got nothing out of it. I should have taken the money and put it towards a face lift, It was an expesive bit of nothing.
unregistered guest
23 Sep 2007
would you consider now trying thermage or are you stuck on getting surgery? I am thinking about it.
unregistered guest
26 Mar 2008
I had Thermage and it did nothing much.
4 posts
27 May 2008
I am a 43 female. I went in for my first botox treatment and was encouraged to try the Thermage and a Photofacial (IPL), so I did. I was shocked by the price, but the brochure had wonderful before and after pics, so I figured if it was that expensive it HAD to work. I was ecstatic with the botox results. Immdiately after and in the following 2 weeks my skin did appear significantly tighter and radiant - better than I had seen it in years, but I attribute that more to the photofacial or possibly the trauma of the thermage treatment. I will say the thermage did eliminate my jowels. When you consider that the total average cost for a face lift is $9500, which produces faster and more permanent results and corrects other issues simultaneously (sagging neck, bags under the eyes, folds around the mouth...) I Wish I had not been so impulsive and desperate. I wish I would have done my research because I would have opted to put the money into my 'face lift fund'. Oh, and it did hurt, but getting rid of those awful jowels made it well worth the pain. The $2500 hurt more than the burning...
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10 Jun 2008
Just had my first titan treatment today. After reading the comments I really don't think I am going to continue. I am getting 4 treatment for 2700, and that is a lot of money for something that doesn't work. My question, did anyone see any improvements with titan and how many treatments did they have before they say the improvement.
4 posts
11 Jun 2008
If any treatment providers care enough to read these forums, I offer this advice, from one sales person to another, be careful with the expectations you set with your clients. I was promised face lift results with Thermage, but only saw improvement in my jowel area. While I still would have paid the $2500 to get rid of my jowels, I an disappointed that the other promises of tightened skin under the chin and other areas still are not visible 4 months later. Of course, every time I walk into the spa where I received the treatment, the girls who work there fall all over themselves with compliments on how the Thermage is working and how much better I continue to look every time they see me, but I know that they are just doing their jobs. I can clearly see myself in the mirror and know that the only improvement has been in my jowels. I still think the Thermage was worth it for that reason. I only recently heard about Titan, so I was curious, that is why I am here. Still not hearing much good about it other than it doesn't hurt as much. The Thermage WAS painful, but not unbearable. Certain areas did hurt more than others, almost as if hitting a nerve. But worth it, still. I have posted two honest comments about my experience with Thermage. I have tried not to let the emotions of being angry and disappointed get in the way of reporting the truth. I did see results, just not at the lvl I was promised... I still say, go for the full-on face lift if you're going to spend the money.