Can I Get Thermage Done if I'm Menstruating?

Thermage will help tighten your skin and the result will last about 2 years as you continue to age.  You probably need to replace lost volume in your cheeks, so you may be a candidate for Sculptra or a dermal filler.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to...

Thermage and Ulthera are similar in their effects, one using radiofrequency and the other using ultraound to stimulate collagen. Ulthera is a new technology and some doctors want to be at the forefront of the latest trends, though it is reportedly quite painful. Thermage has been around for many...

It is safe for you to have Thermage treatment while on Coumadin or any other blood thinner.  Thermage does not cause any wound or break in the skin, so there is not a risk of bleeding.  During the treatment the tip is pressed firmly against your skin which could potentially cause...

You are not a good candidate for Thermage - do not waste your money.  Thermage results are very subtle - and candidate selection is key.  Ideal candidates are those who are otherwise thin and have some very minor skin laxity they are looking to tighten mildly and improve skin tone.  

Yes- it's fine to have fillers at this point.  Actually with Thermage, fillers before or after the treatment are fine.  Good Luck!  Scott Newman, MD FACS

Interesting question.  At my center, the Aesthetic Laser Group, we have both the eMatrix and Thermage devices.  While they are both devices that use RadioFrequency (RF) energy, they use the energy in very different ways.  As with any energy, there are ways to 'tune it'...