Thermage for Skin Tightening

Thermage® is a non-invasive treatment that tightens skin, restores facial contours, and builds healthier collagen; it has often been referred to as the non-surgical facelift.  Thermage is not a laser or light based system.  Thermage treatments use a powerful radio frequency (RF) technology named ThermaCool^TM.  RF energy heats the skin and naturally provides collagen to your epidermal surface. This stimulation occurs over the next 4 months after your first Thermage procedure, and slowly tightens and firms your skin.  The result is a rejuvenated face with more youthful contours.  Thermage facelift procedures are safe for tightening skin under your chin, neck, or jaw line, lifting your upper eyelids or the wrinkles below, and correcting acne scarring. 

The average Thermage procedure can be finished in less than an hour.  Many laser treatments take 3 or 4 sessions to complete what Thermage can do in one.  As the ThermaCool handset is placed on your body, you will experience a brief heating sensation as the RF energy is delivered to your skin.  This deep heating is how you know that your collagen is reaching the right temperature for tightening.  The results will last well after your treatment and Thermage costs are competitive with other non-surgical facelift treatments.

Typical Minimum Cost of Thermage for Skin Tightening (based on national averages):
$900.00
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Typical Maximum Cost of Thermage for Skin Tightening (based on national averages):
$3,500.00
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National Average Cost of Thermage for Skin Tightening:
$2,200.00
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Time Required for Thermage for Skin Tightening:
Time required for a Thermage treatment will depend on the area being treated. One treatment can last between 20 minutes and 2 hours.
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Is Thermage for Skin Tightening an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Outpatient
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What are the Side Effects of Thermage for Skin Tightening?
Thermage side effects are considered to be minimal and rare. Some patients experience slight reddness, swelling, bumps, or small heat blisters immediately following treatment.  These usually fade away in a few days.
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How Long do Thermage for Skin Tightening results last?
Initial results for a Thermage procedure will usually surface and be enjoyed during the 1-4 month period following treatment. Many patients report that the results then last for any from 6 months to 2 years. Some report longer lasting results.
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What is the recovery time for Thermage for Skin Tightening?
The Thermage recovery period is essentially non-existent. It is considered to have no downtime. Many patients return immediately to work or other daily routines.
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Will my insurance company cover Thermage for Skin Tightening?
Due to the cosmetic nature of Thermage, insurance usually does not apply.
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Is there much discomfort for Thermage for Skin Tightening?
Patient report little discomfort with Thermage procedures. During the treatment, you will expirence a slight irritation, like a mild burning sensation. The ThermaCool system is designed to make this a comfortable procedure — it cools before, during, and after the procedure.
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What types of anesthesia is necessary for Thermage for Skin Tightening?
An anesthetic numbing cream may be applied about 1 hour before the Thermage treatment.
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What else can I combine Thermage for Skin Tightening with?
For maximum results, Thermage procedures might be performed in conjuction with other skin rejuvenation treatments such as Botox® or collagen.
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What else is Thermage for Skin Tightening referred to as?
Thermage facelift, Non-surgical facelift, the only non-invasive way to tighten skin, ThermaCool, ThermaLift, Thermal Lifting, Thermaplasty, and Thermoplastic contouring.
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