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If Thermage is So Great, How Come People Say They Don't See Results?

Apr 25, 2008

My doctor recommended Thermage for the loose skin on my neck, jowls and eyelids, but I don't know anyone who has done it and I don't really think it will work.  If Thermage is so great how come a lot of people say they don't see results?

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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. David Amron, MD
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Farbod Esmailian, MD
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Dr. Farbod Esmailian, MD
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Dr. Daniel Reichner, MD, FACS
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Dr. Daniel Reichner, MD, FACS
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Dr. Bruce K. Smith, MD
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Dr. Anshul Gambhir, MD
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Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
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