Will Thermage work for my excess skin above navel? I am a black 30 yr old, female with stretch marks. (photos)

A combination approach will give the most improvement. With non-surgical treatments, skin tightening can be done with a combination of vanquish, venus legacy, exilis, celllutone/Zwave.  For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like a VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, if you're a candidate. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thermage is an excellent way for you to tighten the skin on the upper abdomen. Through radiofrqency heat Thermage will heat up the skin and produce new collagen.  The results will be seen after a few months and will provide you with a smoother, less wrinkled appearance.  For the best cosmetic results please consult an expert in Thermage.  Best, Dr. Green

Thermage can help with skin laxity. RF works better in skin of colour due to better collagen contraction, hence you have a good chance that this treatment will be effective. As for stretch marks, the use of RF microneedling can be effective. This can also help with skin laxity to a limited degree. You may require 3-4 sessions. Healing can be accelerated with PRP. In context of stretch marks, expect to improve 20-50%- highly variable given they are old stretch marks. Dr Isobel Walker. Brisbane. Fiori. Australia.