I am 2 weeks post ThermiTight (with Lipo) of the upper/lower abdomen, I am seeing the results from the lipo, as my stomach is going down significantly, however I’m getting nervous that my skin is not tightening as it should be. Am I being too impatient?!
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April 27, 2018
Answer: 2 Weeks Post Thermi and Lipo for Skin Tightening? Thermi Tightening Takes Weeks to Months
Thank you for your question. HIFU stands for high intensity focused ultrasound, which is the technology employed by the Ulthera device. This treatment works on the outer surface of the skin, delivering ultrasound energy to heat the lower dermal layers. The heat constricts tissue and stimulates...
Thank you for your question. The answer is a little complicated, in that, ThermiTight can definitely be used to "melt" or destroy fat cells, if that is a goal of the procedure, but it can also be avoided, provided your surgeon is an experienced ThermiTight user. The beauty of ThermiTight is ...
Thank you for your question and I understand your concern. Swelling after ThermiTight is quite common and some patients do experience more than others. While a compression garment can help, if it is not placed correctly, it can also make swelling worse. In addition to compression, it is very...