Thermitight to thighs downtime?

Thank you for your question. ThermiTight is not quite as extensive as Cellulaze, but it does require some recovery time since the probes penetrate the skin into the lower dermal layers. You will likely see some swelling and bruising after ThermiTight, although the side effects typically don’t last longer than about one week. I usually recommend a compression garment for about a week to help minimize those side effects. Your doctor may also provide post-treatment instructions like avoiding aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories that can increase bruising or bleeding for that first week. If you choose an experienced, board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in this procedure, and you follow pre- and post-treatment plans carefully, you should see minimal side effects and the best possible results. 

Unlike
the face and neck, which ThermiTight can also treat, the thighs are
weight-bearing and thus more prone to swelling and bruising. Usually
there is mild to moderate bruising and much less swelling with
ThermiTight than with Cellulaze. While ThermiTight has little
downtime, it is still an invasive procedure, as a probe must be
inserted into the skin to deliver radiofrequency energy to the
collagen layer in the dermis. To aid in healing and minimize swelling
or bruising, we advise our patients to wear a compression garment or
Spanx for about a week, to avoid medication such as aspirin and
Advil, and to take arnica as a supplement to minimize bruising and
swelling. You should also avoid vigorous exercising during that time.
However, this will vary by patient. It's always important to listen
to your body. Please talk to your board-certified dermatologist if
you have more questions about ThermiTight; we always want to be sure
our patients feel comfortable and informed about any procedure they
are considering. 

The response I have seen in my NYC practice to ThermiTight on the legs and buttocks for cellulite treatment and fat reduction and skin tightening has been variable but every patient swells to some degree. Bruising is expected. Both swelling and bruising lasts a few weeks and compression garments are indeed worn for a couple or more weeks post operatively.