Hi, I am considering Thermismooth vs. Thermage CPT for slightly lax skin around the eye area. Which is considered more effective? Which treatment requires less appointments? Pain is not a concern, simply effectiveness and the ability to save time in going to many appointments. Thank you
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Answer: Eye Wrinkles and Bags -- Combination of Lasers, Fillers, Needling, Skin Care
YES, and the lift may not be as subtle as you think. I often use ThermiSmooth as an adjunct to my upper eyelid procedures and Botox treatments. It is a great complementary procedure.Brian Buinewicz MD
Thermi Smooth's target temperature at the surface is between 42-45 degrees C. The temperature of the skin always is higher than what is on the machine. I have tested this with the infrared camera. I usually target 42 degrees C. I find that on subsequent treatments patients can...
As with any non-invasive technology, ThermiSmooth takes time to see results. Collagen takes time to build itself up. The best way to describe collagen reproduction is like the structure of a house - to make that foundation strong you have to lay the ground work. With a treatment like T...
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