Thermage FLX for tightening breast skin - would it make a noticeable difference?

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I’m considering Thermage/FLX for mild breast and upper chest skin laxity. I realise the effect would be very minor, but due to health issues I can’t risk a more invasive procedure. I’m young and have relatively good skin quality and minimal sagging, but following a small weight loss I have some laxity. Has anyone had/ performed this procedure on breasts and seen a noticeable effect?

Leyla Arvas, MD · Answer

Although Thermage FLX can be very effective for skin tightening in appropriately selected areas, I personally do not recommend using radiofrequency-based treatments directly over the breast.The breast is not simply skin and subcutaneous tissue; it also contains glandular breast tissue. In my practice, I prefer to avoid delivering significant radiofrequency energy over this area because of the potential thermal effect on the underlying glandular structures, particularly when the expected cosmetic benefit is relatively small.The upper chest and décolletage are different and may be considered for Thermage in selected patients, depending on the treatment area and anatomy.For very mild breast laxity, especially in a young patient with good skin quality, I would be cautious about exposing the breast tissue to energy-based treatment simply to achieve a subtle degree of tightening. In this situation, I believe the potential benefit should always be weighed carefully against safety.Therefore, while I use Thermage FLX extensively for suitable indications, I would not recommend treating directly over the glandular breast tissue.

Thermage FLX for tightening breast skin - would it make a noticeable difference?

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