I'm 41yrs old and considering Thermage or CO2Laser for tightening the skin on face, under eye and neck. I am starting to get a turkey neck. I'm not ready for surgery but I was told that in five years I'll be ready for surgery to git rid of the turkey neck. Also, I'm seeing fine lines around my mouth area. Also, I have got redness on my face except under my eyes. I think it's sun damaged. I was told by two doctors to get Thermage and one doctor to get CO2 laser.
December 13, 2011
Answer: Thermage vs. CO2
Thermage is a non-invasine, radio-frequency machine, that has no downtime and is used to tighten tissue and help stimulate collagen production. CO2 laser treatment is invasive and has downtime of a week to two weeks. It is not meant for tightening tissue but to resurface the skin.
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Dr. Grant Stevens
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December 13, 2011
Answer: Thermage vs. CO2
Thermage is a non-invasine, radio-frequency machine, that has no downtime and is used to tighten tissue and help stimulate collagen production. CO2 laser treatment is invasive and has downtime of a week to two weeks. It is not meant for tightening tissue but to resurface the skin.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Grant Stevens
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November 23, 2011
Answer: Thermage vs CO2 Laser
Thermage and CO2 laser are very different. Thermage is a non-invasive procedure with no downtime and is intended for tightening of the skin. It works best for the lower face and neck areas. Most people see some degree of tightening, but the results can be subtle and it is not a substitute for a surgical face lift. CO2 laser is an ablative laser that treats and heats the surface of the skin. There is some downtime since the treated skin needs to slough off afterwards. CO2 laser is the gold standard for improvement in fine lines and superficial sun damage such as brown spots. It also tightens the skin due to collagen shrinkage and new collagen generation over time. The exact amount of downtime depends on the intensity of the treatment and this can be adjusted to fit your expectations.
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November 23, 2011
Answer: Thermage vs CO2 Laser
Thermage and CO2 laser are very different. Thermage is a non-invasive procedure with no downtime and is intended for tightening of the skin. It works best for the lower face and neck areas. Most people see some degree of tightening, but the results can be subtle and it is not a substitute for a surgical face lift. CO2 laser is an ablative laser that treats and heats the surface of the skin. There is some downtime since the treated skin needs to slough off afterwards. CO2 laser is the gold standard for improvement in fine lines and superficial sun damage such as brown spots. It also tightens the skin due to collagen shrinkage and new collagen generation over time. The exact amount of downtime depends on the intensity of the treatment and this can be adjusted to fit your expectations.
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