Thermage Procedure
The Thermage procedure is a non-invasive, little or no-downtime treatment that aims to deliver tighter skin, renewed facial contours and healthier collagen. Sometimes this procedure is described as non-surgical facelift.
At the heart of Thermage is the patented Thermacool TC system. This sophisticated device enable doctors to deliver energy deeper in the skin than conventional laser therapy. Suitability for any patient for the Thermage procedure is decided only after careful consideration of their wishes and expectations. The plastic surgeon at The Renacres Hall Hospital will help assess the degree of skin laxity and recommend exactly where the thermage procedure could tighten up skin and renew the contours of the face. This procedure is most suitable for those with early ageing changes, (age 35 to 60) It is not a substitute for surgery.
This procedure has also been shown in some studies to be an effective therapy for moderate to severe active acne. While it will not cure the condition it can, in selected cases, reduce the incidence and severity of recurrence .Skin is made up of two layers, the visible thin outer layer called the epidermis, and the deeper layer called the dermis. The main structural component of the dermis is a protein called collagen, which provides the skin its strength. As we age, the body produces less collagen resulting in wrinkles and laxity. The Thermage procedure causes the collagen in the dermal layers of the skin and its underlying tissue to tighten, thereby; without surgery, reducing skin laxity and wrinkles and renewing facial contours.
This procedure has also been shown in some studies to be an effective therapy for moderate to severe active acne.
Thermage for Body
- Flatter, smoother skin on the tummy, knees, legs, arms, hands or buttocks
- Tightening, firming and lifting of love handles and unwanted bulges
- Softened wrinkles above the knees and elsewhere
- Reduction of crepey skin on the arms and other areas
- Thicker, smoother skin on the hands
- Smoothed dimples for temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite
Thermage for Eyes
- Brighter looking eyes that appear more lifted and less tired
- Smoother, tighter skin around the eyes
- Reduced under eye sagging and tauter contours around the eyes
- Reduced hooding to reveal more of the eyelid
- Softening of wrinkles and fine lines
- Smoother skin on the eyelids, enabling easier application of make-up