I had ThermiTight done 8 weeks ago with zero noticeable difference so far. Is it possible to get it redone?

8 weeks is still somewhat early for the full benefits of ThermiTight. It can take up to 6 months to see results with the treatment as it takes time for your body to produce collagen. It is possible to repeat the procedure, though I would not recommend doing it before 6 months. Make sure you continue your follow up with your provider and compare before and after pictures. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question.  I recommend a combination of procedures for optimal results.  Yes, it is possible to redo this procedure if desired results not obtained.
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 lax.  . 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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I'm surprised that
you experienced so much pain during ThermiTight; it is generally a
pain-free procedure.
It
is too soon to evaluate your results. ThermiTight uses radiofrequency
(RF) energy to heat up and tighten collagen in the skin, thereby
shrinking the skin, too. It also stimulates the skin to produce new
collagen. Both of these processes take time. Generally, the final
results of your ThermiTight treatment won't be visible for about six
months. At that time, if you are not satisfied, you can speak with
your dermatologist about having another session. Yes, this is
possible and it will boost results that you’ve achieved because the
cells are basically turned on to produce even more collagen.
If
you haven't yet, please take before-and-after photos so that you can
better track your progress. Sometimes the improvements we get from
dermatologic procedures are so gradual that we don't realize how
dramatic they actually are until we look back at the pre-op photos.
Photos allow you to compare your results to baseline; just be sure to
use identical lighting. Please consult your board-certified
dermatologist if you have more questions or concerns about your
ThermiTight.

Hello and thank you for your question. I am sorry that you're not having your expected results at this point. Your still very early in the healing process and I would wait approximately 6 months following the procedure. This technique works by remodeling collagen and it may take longer in certain individuals. We have some experience with it and many of our patients notice some results within 1-2 months following the procedure. I would recommend that she continue to follow up with her treating physician. Yes you may consider re treating this area but I would wait approximately 6 months following the original procedure. Best of luck.

Thank you for your question and I'm sorry you are not seeing any results after your procedure.  I have been using ThermiTight for almost 2 years now and have done many cases (approximately 75).  I have also attended the annual Thermi users' conference where Thermi physicians compare notes and outcomes and where "best practices" are hashed out.  With that said, I have made some adjustments in how I treat now compared to when I first had the equipment.  The technology is relatively new, therefore, we doctors are still learning some of the finer nuances of how best to use it.  It is very rare for a patient to get no results, but it can happen.  In my practice, I have one patient who was an apparent "non-responder."  In her case, I did repeat the treatment, using more aggressive temperature settings.  So, to answer your question, yes, you can have the procedure repeated.  The jury is still out as to whether or not she will see the results she expects, as this was just done last week.  An interesting thing we learned about her at the time of her second procedure was that she had recently been diagnosed with a genetic disorder of collagen called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.  It is my guess, that she may not see adequate results based on this disease, as ThermiTight gets its results through stimulation of tissue healing and collagen formation.  From now on, I will question my patients about being "double jointed" or having "loose skin," as these are hallmarks of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and these patients may not get the results we are used to seeing with others.  I would recommend you discuss your dissatisfaction with your surgeon and make sure to look carefully at the before-and-after photos, because many times the photos will show the changes, whereas the patient watching the healing process on a day-by-day basis, will not appreciate the change.  If there truly is no difference between before and after, then discuss re-treatment with your doctor.  We all want to make our patients happy and I'm sure your doctor is no exception.