I am a 60 yo male and am considering Thermage for tightening my jowls and jawline. I have a very short, trimmed beard.

Hello. I believe that Ultherapy would be of benefit to you. It is the only device available that provides not only skin tightening but skin lifting. I agree that the beard may decrease the ability of the physician to achieve full contact between the transducer and the facial skin.

Thermage is one of the most popular skin tightening procedures for men in my office.  There is no down time and the procedure is only mildly uncomfortable.  Thermage with the new CPT technology helps tighten the jowls and produce new collagen to the jowls or any area of the body which it is utilized.  The proper preparation is important and I would definitely recommend shaving the night or morning of the procedure since a beard can injure the tip and cause a burn.  For the best cosmetic results please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with Thermage.