Is ThermiTight The Same As ThermiRF?

ThermiTight is a procedure done with the ThermiRF machine.  ThermiRF describes the technology of using heat and radiofrequency to perform non-surgical tightening and dissolving of fat.  ThermiTight uses a microcannula to go under the skin of the area being treated and heats the area with radiofrequency to a temperature that will cause tightening and lipolysis (bursting fat cells).  The outside skin of the area being treated is monitored with an infrared skin thermometer to minimize the chance of injuring the skin and / or causing a burn.  The procedure is done while the patient is awake and the downtime is very minimal (a couple of days of swelling if no liposuction is done at the same time) with some possibility for minor bruising.  Results are usually first noticed a few weeks after the procedure but then continue to improve over the course of the next several months--improvement has even been seen to continue after one year!  This is an exciting technology and the first time we have truly had something "non-surgical" that is worthwhile to provide long lasting results.  

ThermiRF is the company and platform for all THERMI procedures that include ThermiTIGHT, ThermiSMOOTH, ThermiVA, and Thermi250.  They all use radiofrequency to tighten or remove fat.  ThermiTIGHT is minimally invasive (goes under the skin thru small needle holes) while the others are non invasive and are only applied to the skin.  I have all of these platforms and they all work great in the right hands - i.e. they are all user dependent!  Each does something a bit different and is best for different areas.  Ask your Thermi doc to see which areas are best for what in their practice. I find that ThermiSMOOTH is great for eyes, cheeks, mouth, and foreheadThermiTIGHT is great for the neck/lowerface, body, knees/thighs, arms, breast - and more!!ThermiVA is for vaginal tightening and limited external labia majora and minora tightening or firming upThermi250 is a bigger version of the ThermiSMOOTH and noninvasively removes fat and tightens skin on the body - i find it works great in the abdomen, chest, thighs, knees, and arms

ThermiTight is one of the treatments that can be performed with the ThermiRF machine.   The ThermiRF machine can also be used for ThermiSmooth treatments which are external only.   It can also be used for ThermiRaise treatments to do disable nerves and gives results similar to Botox treatments.

ThermiRF™ is a FDA approved aesthetic device  employing  temperature controlled radio frequency to treat a variety of aesthetic soft tissue conditions by applying the “Science of Heat” using temperature as a clinical end point. The company coined the term ThermiTight as one of the treatments that this device can do.

ThermiRF is the technology manufactured by ThermiAesthetics and is used in ThermiTight and ThermiSmooth procedures that help tighten loose skin.  RF stands for radiofrequency as opposed to infrared, ultrasound and laser.ThermiTight uses an internal very thin probe to deliver the RF energy and heat the dermis to tighten sagging faces and arms, elbows,necks, abdomen, thighs and knees. ThermiSmooth is an external RF treatments that usually is non painful and soothing. It is repeated every couple of weeks for several treatments but ThermiTight is done once typically, although it can be redone in six months or so.  The results from both of these procedures may take more than six months after the procedure to be seen. There is evidence that some patients have obtained further improvement with natural healing, at one and a half years after ThermiTight compared to one year.

The technology is Thermi RF or Thermi RadioFrequency that uses heat to shrink collagen and stimulate new collagen to form.  The technology can be used for Thermi Tight which uses a probe that goes under the skin to reach the target area for tightening. It is a single treatment procedure.

Thermi Smooth or Thermi Body is a totally non-invasive treatment that also uses the thermi technology to tighten skin. Usually  you will need 4-6 treatments for an area.

ThermiRF is the machine and technology that is associated with the radiofrequency device. Thermitight is an actual procedure that is done with the ThermiRF machine and involves placing a probe under the skin to heat the underlying structures and stimulate collagen production and skin tightening.

Thanks for your question. ThermiRF is a temperature controlled, radio-frequency device used to tighten, smooth, and sculpt the skin. The different treatments that can be done with the ThermiRF device include ThermiTight, ThermiRase, and ThermiSmooth. ThermiTight is a micro-invasive, non-surgical treatment that treats skin laxity. It is safe and effective for problem areas of the face, neck, tummy, arms, and thighs. Patients may experience swelling, bruising, or redness after the procedure.

These terms can be
confusing. ThermiTight is a procedure that is done with the ThermiRF
machine. ThermiTight is where a cannula
is inserted under the skin and the radio frequency heat energy is delivered
deeply, under the skin, and in the fatty layer. ThermiSmooth uses the same machine, ThermiRF, and delivers that energy
superficially, without going under the skin.

Themi ~ the treatment of heat      RF - radiofrequency, a form of safe energy to provide heat      Injectable ~ a method use to deliver treatment      Tight ~ to tense      Va ~ vagina      Aesthetic ~ the science of beauty      Dry ~ minimize unwanted sweating      Raise ~ to correct the effects of gravity      Smooth ~ improve unwanted wrinkles   Using a small device that is about the width of inside of a ballpoint pen, radiofrequency energy is injected through a small pinhole behind the ears and under the chin.  The energy is monitored on a surveillance camera to ensure maximal skin tightening.  It can be used to melt unwanted fat, and decrease the function on nerves and sweat glands.  Additional procedure of liposuction, wrinkle blockers, fat transfer and or fillers can create the ultimate "Injectable Facial Rejuvenation"