“Really hurt, with no results after 3 months”
Thermage: NOT worth it
Cost: $1,700
Pain: Severe
Pain: Severe
Thermage satisfaction: Poor
I was told it was supposed to be uncomfortable but not painful. I had to pause several times and it was worse than getting tattooed even though Thermage only took 30 minutes. Felt like someone taking a match to the inside of my flesh. I would not get this done again even if I had seen some results. As it was, though, three months later and I see NO improvement. I have attached before/after photos. I did notice a little divet of missing fat from above my belly button after treatment. Minor but was really disappointed that the treatment did nothing.
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Mar 8, 2008Comments and replies (6)
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14 Mar 2008
I've just started my research on Thermage and was wondering where you had yours done. I recently moved to Austin and would like to check on various doctors. Thanks for the help. Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).
2 posts
25 Apr 2008
You do realize that three months is too soon to see your final results with Thermage.
2 posts
5 May 2008
Where, in Austin, Tx, was the thermage done?
1 post
27 May 2008
Thermage is not meant to reduce fat. It is to tighten lose skin. From the looks of your pictures, I think you actually gained weight in the three months. Kinda hard to tighten skin if you are streching it out again. Maybe diet and exercise?
465 posts
5 Apr 2009
You should not be critical of someone kind enough to post pics to help others decide.. It's the light You say it's not meant to reduce fat,,,But 1000s complain of fat loss after they have it on their face... http://www.realself.com/review/skinnier-thermage-body If you are going to throw stones and be critical of an honest post... At least be informed..
10 posts
25 Sep 2009
Does anybody see the absolute insanity of this procedure? Doctors are treating the Face for firmness and the Stomach for fat loss. Why would anybody risk this on their face? The side effect is actually the desired result when treated on other parts of the body. Don't you see? This is just a way to stack the odds for positive reviews. When instead this laser should be thrown in the garbage. Or banned on the face