How soon will I see tightening after Active FX to the face? Is Thermage or Ultherapy better?

January 16, 2016
Asked By:Pretty5555 in Nashville, TN

Friend had Active Fx about 2 mos back. She's 35 and had just a slight amount of laxity. So far, her skin looks pretty in that it has a new "glow", but she mainly did it For tightening, and I don't see any difference. She doesn't see it either, but assures me it takes about 6 months for the tightening effect to kick in. Is that true? My doc recommend the same laser for tightening, but I'm not convinced that's the best option based on her results. Are Thermage or Ultherapy better/quicker? Thanks!

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