Thermage + Risk Q&A

Is Thermage safe? Is it a non-ionizing treatment, and if not, then isn't that harmful radiation? Also, is it safe to undergo Thermage every 6 months if you want? How does the skin react to this tightening and relaxing method long term?

My goal is to lessen wrinkles, bags and dark circles under my eyes. The eyes are my main concern but thought I'd would use it on my entire face. I am 48. I've just read some horrible reviews here on Real Self regarding thermage used on the face. My appointment is already booked and paid for. In your opinion is it safe or risky?

I've heard Thermage can burn holes in fat, creating dips, what's the likelihood of this risk for the eye and brow area?

I had transconjunctival blepharoplasty back in 2002 and was interested in trying lower eyelid Thermage to refresh my results and potentially improve the slightly crepey skin in that area. In your experience, does a previous surgery (even if over a decade ago) increase the risk of adverse outcomes with lower eyelid Thermage? Thank you

Are there any risks to the eyes when doing Thermage CPT to the orbital area? I understand shields and drops are placed on the eye, this seems really scary. Are there likely risks?

Or does it depend on the physician, meaning if the physician would make a mistake their is a chance of facial fat melting? Are there other chances of having disfiguring results? I still read reviews where ppl claim that their faces turned bumpy due to fat atrophy.

I am 60 years old and after having angioplasty resulting with stenting for 3 times in the last ten years.I am using plavix and asprin daily (beside high blood pressure tablets) since last angioplasty which was performed 2 years ago.

Are there any added risks for people with pacemakers?

I've read that Thermage causes facial fat to dissolve after treatment, such that there are patients who blogged online that they regret having had thermage at all. Their cheeks and undereyes hollowed out.  Is this true?