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Will a Laser-Lift Result in Facial Wasting Like Thermage Treatments?
I've read about Thermage's final outcome being loss of sub-cutaneous facial fat resulting in a much older appearance.
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nepenthe
in Los Angeles
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Laser facelift and Thermage facelift are a waste.
High tech is appealing to surgeons and patients. However, much of the new technology we see in aesthetic surgery doesn't work and may do harm. If you want a facelift, seek out an experienced and talented surgeon. If he instills confidence, let him do his job and you will be delighted.
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Facial wasting Thermage and Laser Lift
Any techniques that can damage underlying fatty tissue, can have the undesirable side effect facial wasting. I have seen one patient after Thermage procedure who reported loss of facial fat. I have not personally seen any patients after Smart lipo who reported the same, however, it is theoretically possible.
However, it is also important to remember that during facelift procedure the surgeon usually uses electrocautery to stop the bleeding. Electrocautery can also destroy small...
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Laser face lift.
There are a few individuals who claim benefits from the use of Thermage but it appears that a good number of patients are dissatisfied with treatments, In some instances it has even resulted in fat atrophy or necrosis.
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Thermage and facelift
Thermage when abused can cause fat atrophy. It can be good for very mild skin laxity in no way is it an alternative to a facelift.
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Laser Lift
Thermage is technique for radiofrequency deep tissue heating, and achieves a completely different result than any laser. The results from Thermage have not been as impressive as originally hoped. The term "laser lift" may refer to skin resurfacing, which can be achieved via CO2 or Erbium laser, delivered in Fractionated or standard delivery modes. It could also refer to laser assisted lipolysis which would refer to fat removal and skin tightening. It could also refer to a...
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Laser-assisted weekend necklift
The laser assisted 'weekend' necklift represents the evolution of sophisticated facial plastic surgery techniques.These techniques are uniquely combined to achieve improvement in the contour of the chin and neck with minimal incisions and rapid recovery. Cervicofacial liposculpture is first employed to contour the unfavorable fatty changes seen in the face and neck as time passes by, such as the 'Turkey neck' and 'double chin'.Careful attention is then turned to tightening the neck muscles...
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Laser Lift and Fat Loss
Laser skin resurfacing will not cause wasting.
Laserift or Smart Lift uses a laser in the subcutaneous layer and will necessarily involve some fat loss.
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Laser assisted facelift
The SmartLipo can be used to assist the facelift procedure. Smart lipo can be used to remove neck fat and tighten the neck skin; this may decrease the direct surgery on the muscles and deep tissues of the neck. The laser is also used to help lift the skin of the face and cheeks with the added tightening from the laser effects.
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Confusing terminology
A laser lift is a new procedure that incorporates laser under the skin to assist in the procedure. It is different than minlifts, Thermage, and the total opposite of laser skin resurfacing.
Although laser skin resurfacing can lead to skin tightening and a lifting effect, a true laser lift approach is from under the skin. The two may be combined allowing the skin to be targeting from both ends.
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Laser Facelift
You are mistaken. There were some early cases of loss of fat with the Thermage machine when it was used by practitioners who were not well trained in the use of this device. I personally was involved in the FDA studies of the Thermage treatment almost a decade ago. In the almost 10 years I have used this machine, I have never seen any facial wasting when this machine is used correctly. Thermage treatment does not tighten the skin as well as a face lift but Thermage is certainly a good...
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Not familiar with the term Laser Lift
The term "Laser Lift" does not ring a bell for us as this is not a term that is commonly used in the industry. If you are talking about Titan, then we would recommend that you skip it as the results have been similar to Thermage.
If you are speaking about some other laser procedure then there are options for helping with skin tone and texture including the following that will not result in "facial wasting":
CO2 Resurfacing
CO2 Fractional Resurfacing
Erbium...
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The use of laser to assist facelifts
Laser assisted facelifts are part of the evolution of facelifts from a purely surgical procedure, to one that incorporates laser, chemical peel, and facial volume enhancement procedures. Laser treatments can improve tightening of the skin and also help in the dissection of the dermal layer. In all, laser assisted facelifts will not or should not cause facial fat wasting.
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Laser for cutting vs. directly treating the skin surface?
Regarding using a laser for actually cutting, while there is not universal agreement, I have been using a laser to divide tissue while doing my Vertical Facelift and have excellent results, fewer complications and the results are lasting. This does require a surgical procedure. The laser seals blood vessels as it divide tissue.
In contrast, patients that do not want a "surgical" procedure have turned to non-invasive technologies (many out there) that try and tighten the skin....
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Know exactly how and what laser is being used
The term "laser lift" is not specific enough to know exactly what you are inquiring about. Laser Skin Rejuvenation, Facial Peels and Aesthetic Energy Based devices featuring laser, light, or radiofrequency, can "contract the skin" or "stimulate collagen " to simulate a lifting procedure. This was first demonstrated with deep chemical peels.
A new procedure we have devloped termed Smartlifting is the first real laser face lift to be performed. Using the laser...
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See a plastic surgeon who is a facelift specialist.
These names of procedures, for various marketing purposes, confuse the issues involved. Yes, a laser causes the vaporization of some fat. It sounds Hi-tech when we use the term Laser. There are many other issues you should be aware of before having any of these done. See an experienced plastic surgeon who will guide you through the various procedures possible and help you pick the one that is right for you. He will be motivated by what is best for you and not best for him.
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Lasers will not lift skin
We've been using Thermage in our office for 3 years and have NEVER seen wasting or a worse appearance. We just purchased a new machine. We have been pleased with the technology. Lasers will not lift the skin. You may get some skin tightness, but it will not compare with a facelift. We use both in our office.
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Laser Lifts are safe when performed properly
The loss of subcutaneous fat that you mentioned following Thermage treatments occurred in only a small number of cases many years ago. Since that time, the company has developed several generations of newer treatment tips each with an increasing number of built-in safety features as well as new treatment protocols that use lower energies to accomplish the same results. The end result is that the Thermage is very safe and still one of the only true "Non-surgical" lifting treatments...
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