Will I benefit from Thermilift? (photo)

Thank you for your question.  I recommend a combination of procedures for optimal results.

ThermiTight utilizes a small electrode inserted under the skin to heat tissue to a selected therapeutic temperature.  Literature has shown that elevating skin to a therapeutic temperature level can contract collagen molecules and stimulate collagen production, which may give the appearance of lifting or tightening.   Fat reduction is rare, unless set to high temperatures and kept at high temperatures for a significant amount of time .

To best answer your question,  it  depends on how much skin laxity you have.   ThermiTight can work well in the thigh area to tighten skin that is mild to moderately laxity.  Surgery may be a better option, if you have excessive laxity.   Results with ThermiTight vary from patient to patient.  You should experience some overall improvement.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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From your pictures you submitted, you appear to be an excellent candidate for ThermiTight - good quality to the skin with good elasticity, minimal to moderate submental fat and no visible neck banding. That being said, you definitely need a consultation with a board certified physician experienced with the Thermi system to determine what are the best options for you.

Fillers, indeed, are not a good treatment for the lower face if injected in the lower face. Voluma as a volumizer can help support the lower cheek by injecting the Voluma in the upper mid face around the cheek bone. Tightening procedures such as ThermiTight can help lift the jowl by treating cheek and helping lift the sagging skin. ThermiTight is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require any stitches but as a procedure that involves working underneath the skin, there is more swelling and bruising at times, than Ultherapy or Thermage or ThermiSmooth non invasive tightening procedures.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's
answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended
to constitute medical advice. The information provided should
not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified
health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical
needs.

Thank you for your question. Yes, ThermiTight will be a great procedure to help
you tighten your skin. It uses the great technology of ThermiRF device that
can infuse radio frequency into portions of your body and help to tighten the
tissues and skin. The doctor can aim to work on your check and chin area to
help improve that area. The procedure is minimally invasive with minimal
downtime. If you want to add more volume to your cheeks, then Voluma is a
great. It is an injectable that offers immediate results that last up to 2
years. If you are interested, please consult with a qualified

Dear chipmunk55:Thanks for sharing your photos!Yes, I think ThermiTIGHT would be a wonderful option for you based on these photos. You may also use fillers in the upper cheek area as well.You should consult with a talented Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to determine if the "stretchy skin" you mention and show are a concern for your surgery. He or she may also review other options such as facial lipo-contouring and fat grafting to the cheeks. This would leave no more scars than a Thermi-TIGHT procedure.I hope this helps! Good luck!

From your photos that you submitted, you are an ideal candidate for ThermiTight RF. By heating the tissues in the lower face and neck region, this will improve the contour to the jawline and also cause an overall tightening to the skin in these regions. It is a well tolerated procedure and is minimally invasive with very little downtime.