I would like to know any information available for the new Pellefirm body treatment. Is it better than Thermage?

I was recently in Montreal at the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons meeting and I was in the market for a skin tightening device.  I went to a course that discussed the current technologies and I ended purchasing the Pellefirm for my patients.The reasons:Not painfulGood results after the appropriate amount of treatments but also after the first treatmentNo downtimeAbility to perform cellulite treatments as well as skin tightening.

I have many lasers for skin tightening in my office but I prefer Thermage since it is a single application and does not have to repeated monthly.  After just one treatment patents will start building new collagen and have great results.  Best, Dr. Green

I have both the
Pellefirm and Thermage skin tightening systems. Both use radiofrequency technology
to stimulate collagen production to improve skin laxity and can be used on any
skin type.



Pellefirm treatments
show best improvement after a series of 6 treatments. Once a week for 4 weeks
and then every 2 weeks for 2 additional sessions. Pellefirm treatments result in firmer
skin and temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite. This machine uses
a wand that can be applied to the abdomen, arms, buttocks, thighs and it is
necessary for the practitioner to achieve a certain temperature on the skin for
the treatment to be effective.

Thermage CPT with Total Tip Technology uses focused radiofrequency
energy to deliver bulk volume heat for great efficacy. A Thermage body
treatment can also be done on abdomen, arms, buttocks and thighs. Thermage only requires one
treatment, but can be repeated in 6 months for greater improvement if
necessary.

Both
treatments have no downtime, with some immediate improvement post procedure and
continues to improve up to 6 months post procedure as the skin regenerates new collagen.

Prices vary depending on the area treated, it is best to consult
with a Board Certified Dermatologist to see which treatment is right for you
and what the cost would be.