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Thermage and Peelings are excellent complimentary treatments although they have no similar characteristics. Thermage is a radiofrequency device that uses heat to stimulate your own collagen and cause a tightening to the skin. Thermage is used for people who are noticing that there skin is losing it elasticity and to prevent further drooping. Peels on the other hand treat the outer layers of the skin with digestive enzymes to remove dead skin cells and expose fresh radiant skin. The goal with peels is to exfoliate the surface to improve the quality and look of the skin (reduce oiliness, blackheads, fine lines, dull skin and pigmentation). So you can see why they would be ideal to go together to address loose skin and imperfections.
Greetings Michelle~ When you ask about peeling, I am assuming you are referring to chemical peels. Regardless of the type of chemical (acid) peel, peels address the surface color and to some extent texture. Thermage does not address color but does address collagen stimulation and skin tightening. So, if your concern is sagging or loose skin--I recommend Thermage. If your concern is brown spots or sun damage, I would recommend a peel. Take care~ Dr. Grant Stevens
Thermage like other energy-based treatments is a prescriptive device meaning that a physician has to be responsible. It is routine to delegate it to a nurse or other medical professional but the laws vary from state to state as to whether this is allowed and what type of supervision is required....
I would recommend waiting at least 72 hours after administration of Botox, if having Thermage to the same area. Secondly, I would consider evaluating your goals with Thermage since the results have been very inconsistent.
While there is some concern that suppresing inflammation may decrease the results of a nonnvasive skin tightening treatment, I do not believe that NSAIDs are likely to modify the outcomes achieved with Thermage. I have been performing Thermage for 9 years or so and have never been able to...
It appears that you have done a great job of getting in shape after your pregnancies and you now know that exercise won't tighten the skin. Thermage would help with a mild case of skin laxity but my guess is that it won'( help much for you. Save your money for a tummy tuck.
Cold sores may occur in response to a procedure. "Outbreaks" of cold sores, caused by the herpes virus, may occur in response to stress, such as stress due to a procedure. If there are any open wounds, including due to herpes lesions, I recommend postponing...
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