What is the difference between Thermitight and a laser lift? (photos)

Thank you for your question.  I recommend a combination of procedures for optimal results.

ThermiTight utilizes a small electrode inserted under the skin to heat tissue to a selected therapeutic temperature.  Literature has shown that elevating skin to a therapeutic temperature level can contract collagen molecules and stimulate collagen production, which may give the appearance of lifting or tightening.   Fat reduction is rare, unless set to high temperatures and kept at high temperatures for a significant amount of time .

To best answer your question,  it  depends on how much skin laxity you have.   ThermiTight can work well in the thigh area to tighten skin that is mild to moderately laxity.  Surgery may be a better option, if you have excessive laxity.   Results with ThermiTight vary from patient to patient.  You should experience some overall improvement.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Every patient who sees me in my NYC practice is evaluated for their unique anatomy, sundamage, laxity, skin crepiness and genetic framework. Many times, there is not one treatment or device that can deliver all which the patient wishes to accomplish. Skin crepiness may need external laser resurfacing for improvement or radiofrequency energy, such as Fraxel laser or Sublime radiofrequency. Muscle banding may be helped by Botox injections, Ultherapy ultrasound, ThermiTight injectable radiofrequency, and there is investigational work being done with ThermiTight on the neck done similar to ThermiRaze for frown lines.Fat pads can be treated with liposuction, ThermiTight, and possibly a bile salt derivative injection in the near future once FDA approved.It is possible, that significant skin tightening, fat reduction and muscle band reduction could be accomplished by using ThermiTight with different parameters for each tissue group being treated.These are general guidelines and not intended to address specifically, nor provide medical opinions, for the care of the person asking this question. 

ThermiTight delivers radio frequency energy
subcutaneously to tighten the skin in the desired area. This is different than
laser energy. ThermiRF offers you a superior choice when you’re looking to
tighten any areas of your skin. It also offers the following benefits:

FDA-approved

Minimally-invasive

Minimal downtime

Improves skin’s
appearance

Increases collagen
production

Works quickly and can
slow and reverse aging signs in just a few short weeks



I recommend consulting
with a qualified physician for a full consultation