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I would like to add my comments on my experience...
Emerald2393October 18, 2015
$4,800
I would like to add my comments on my experience with Thermage. First of all, it hurt like HELL. I have a high tolerance for pain but when my chin area, around the mouth and neck were treated, I thought I would lose my mind with the pain.
The result on my upper face was good However my neck and “jowl” area not so good. I was offered a touch up session (this is one year later) and I went last week. Unfortunately, the machine was acting up, the head had to be changed during the procedure. All I can say is that I will never, ever, ever go through another Thermage session. Pain was unbelievable also due to the malfunction my skin has a divot burn (resembles the tip of the head ).
I have filed an adverse event with the manufacturer and with the Med Spa. Believe it or not the Med Spa implied it was my fault because I used a numbing cream prior to the treatment and they did not burn my skin as it did not show in the after photo – do they think I burned myself. My comment back – did they really think I would burn myself? The numbing cream was not a factor and if they thought it was an issue they should not have treated me.
The result on my upper face was good However my neck and “jowl” area not so good. I was offered a touch up session (this is one year later) and I went last week. Unfortunately, the machine was acting up, the head had to be changed during the procedure. All I can say is that I will never, ever, ever go through another Thermage session. Pain was unbelievable also due to the malfunction my skin has a divot burn (resembles the tip of the head ).
I have filed an adverse event with the manufacturer and with the Med Spa. Believe it or not the Med Spa implied it was my fault because I used a numbing cream prior to the treatment and they did not burn my skin as it did not show in the after photo – do they think I burned myself. My comment back – did they really think I would burn myself? The numbing cream was not a factor and if they thought it was an issue they should not have treated me.
Replies (4)
October 20, 2015
This is unfortunate and I am sorry this had to happen to you. Ideally Thermage should be performed by a physician in a physician's office.
October 20, 2015
Thermage like Ultherapy is probably one of the most wasted money treatment you can ever spend on aesthetic treatments ..
February 12, 2016
i've had it done 3 times -- first time upper face -- then full face -- then face and neck. of course there was a time span of almost a year between. i didn't see much of a difference. supposedly you get the full effect after 6 months -- then effects start to dissipate and you need to repeat it again. i had it done in a dermatologists office. numbing cream was applied first. once or twice i jumped from pain-- especially around the upper eye area. now i'm doing fillers, i.e., juvederm, restalyne, etc. the results are much better, but they don't last either and must be repeated. bottome line -- you need money to stay looking good. i'm 74, but had a facelift at 50 and had it tightened up at 59.
February 24, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=curBZeZMjVU
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support in the community.