Thermage® Recovery and Results

Thermage® treatment is non-invasive, which means that recovery is relatively quick and simple. This is the biggest advantage of Thermage® as compared to surgical face lift procedures. Thermage® results tend to manifest over the course of a few months following treatment, although the skin will immediately feel tighter and firmer than it did before the treatment.

What to Expect Following Thermage® Treatment

Immediately following the Thermage® procedure, results will be subtle, but they should be visible. The skin should be tighter and firmer, with better elasticity and a more youthful overall appearance.

Side effects from Thermage® are rare and generally minor, but in some cases patients may experience mild redness, bumps, and blisters in the recently treated areas. These symptoms usually disappear on their own in a few days, though they may last for a week or more. In extremely rare cases (less than 0.08 percent of those treated), a longer-lasting complication described as a “surface irregularity” has also been reported.

Additional Thermage® Treatment Sessions

One of the most attractive aspects of Thermage® treatment is that results can be achieved in only one treatment session. This is a particular advantage over treatments such as laser skin tightening. Most laser treatments require as many as 10 or more treatment sessions in order to be fully successful. Thermage® is more convenient for patients, for whom scheduling multiple appointments can be problematic. Additionally, because less work is involved, Thermage® treatment is generally much more cost effective than laser treatments.

Thermage® Results

Thermage® results vary according to the condition of the patient’s skin and especially the collagen fiber network. Thermage® generally improves the appearance of each patient’s skin to some extent, but patients with healthier skin tend to experience more dramatic results.

Some Thermage® results should be visible almost immediately after treatment, but one thing that makes Thermage® truly unique is the fact that the patient’s appearance will actually improve over the months following treatment. This is because Thermage® stimulates the skin to grow new collagen of its own in addition to stimulating the existing fibers. Thermage® uses the body’s natural processes to improve a patient’s appearance rather than relying on surgical techniques or artificial materials.

Contact a Skin Specialist in Your Area

Thermage® is less invasive, safer, more convenient, and less expensive than most alternative treatments used to tighten and tone the skin. Thermage® produces impressive results after just one procedure. For further information, contact a dermatologist in your area.