Thermage - A New Facelift Procedure With No Scalpels

Although you might have never heard of it, Thermage is one of the newest, non-invasive methods of facial cosmetic surgery.  The Thermage treatment is typically performed by a plastic surgeon, but with no cutting needed.  The process is done using Thermage’s patented Capacitive Radiofrequency (CRF) technology to tighten and tone the skin.

The way CRF works is with heat.  The skin has several layers, and one of those layers holds collagen.  This collagen material starts to break down with age and this is why you get sags and wrinkles.  Other things can stimulate the collagen to break down, also, like vulnerability to sunlight, family genetics, smoking and drinking, or merely not eating a healthy diet. 

Whatever the reason for the breakdown of the collagen, it can be repaired applying the heat from the CRF technology. Although not fully understood it seems as though the heat from the CRF technique reacts on the skin collagen which causes it to relax and also firm up. The result is less sag and greater skin tone that all women (and most men) appreciate.

The Thermage treatment CRF engineering is not a laser.  Laser treatment cannot be done on everyone, only certain skin colors.  CRF is warmth that is applied through the skin to immediately tighten the collagen and encourage new collagen growth, and can be done on any skin type and color. 

The effects of Thermage are somewhat visible instantly.  The skin will be red for a couple of days after the treatment, but visible tightening of the skin, as well as softening, is notable right away.  The Thermage treatment also advances new collagen growth for up to six months or so after the treatment.  With new collagen come continuous results for several months. 

Thermage is a onetime intervention that is not essential to have repeated.  This, too, is unique from laser treatment, which takes several visits and some possible downtime after each treatment.  Most Thermage patients go directly back to doing their thing shortly after they depart the doctor’s office.