What is the Thermage downtime?

Hello,You don't need to take time off from work to undergo Thermage. Just dedicating a few hours is sufficient. There is no recovery time needed for Thermage. It doesn't cause side effects like redness, swelling, bleeding, or bruising on the skin's surface. Both Thermage FLX and Thermage CPT are treatments that can be quickly done during a lunch break. Among non-surgical facial treatments, Thermage FLX is the most effective as it can elevate the subdermal temperature to 80 degrees Celsius. It is FDA approved. While raising the subdermal temperature to 80 degrees, Thermage FLX keeps the skin's surface at 20 degrees and the vibration feature prevents any pain sensation. Thermage FLX is an advanced and comfortable treatment.

We have been performing Thermage for well over 8 years and I can definitely say that it is one of the few truly no downtime procedures.  For most patients there is very minimal, very brief and transient pinkness that occurs during treatment but for most it is gone before they leave the office.  Some experience a very slight amount of swelling, (we call it 'happy swelling') so slight in fact they enjoy it because any fine lines are immediately (though very temporarily) improved.  You should have no problem returning to work the next day or even going about your normal activities when you leave the office after treatment.

 

Dr. Grant Stevens           

In the many years I have performed Thermage, on the face and body, I have never encountered a patient who had any post treatment problems.  Usually there is only flushing in the treated area for several hours after.  Patient satisfaction is high if patient selection has been appropriate.