Thermage
In his Seattle-area cosmetic surgery and dermatology practice, Dr. Michalak offers Thermage for non-surgical tissue tightening.
The Thermage procedure was developed to help reduce the signs of aging skin and works by tightening tissue. These signs of aging are intensified by both time and increased sun exposure. As a means to combat these unwanted signs of aging more than 500,000 Thermage treatments have been performed in over 80 countries. Additionally, Thermage is the first and only non-invasive procedure approved by the FDA as a treatment for eyelids.
What can I expect from Thermage treatment?
Thermage is designed to promote immediate collagen contraction through a gentle heating process. This is followed by new collagen production that occurs over a period of time.
The treatment itself uses unique radiofrequency technology that penetrates the layers of the skin. The frequencies penetrate the deeper layers of the skin, heating them. This stimulates the skin resulting in the formation of new collagen as well as a tightening of existing collagen. During this process, the outer layers of the skin are cooled, keeping them intact.
Treatment takes anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the area treated. Thermage procedures can effectively and safely treat skin on most body parts, including the:
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How is Thermage technology different from other tightening procedures?
Unlike some other procedures, Thermage involves no surgery, no injections and little to no downtime, and Thermage works on all skin colors – on and off the face. While laser treatments and other radiofrequency procedures also tighten skin, no other treatment heats as deeply as Thermage. By heating the innermost layers of skin, Thermage is the most effective at tightening collagen and stimulating the formation of new collagen, which results in tighter skin and an overall younger looking appearance.
How do Thermage results compare with those of other treatments?
Some people want the dramatic results of surgery. Others want the more subtle, gradual results of a non-invasive treatment with no downtime. This is where Thermage succeeds, delivering improved skin tone, texture and tightness. When lotions and potions are not enough and surgery is too much, Thermage is a safe, effective solution.
When do the results appear, and how long do they last?
Visible results may be immediate, and they may appear over time in the course of your body’s natural collagen rebuilding process. For most patients, measurable tightening and contouring appear gradually in the two to six months following a single treatment session. Results can last years depending on your skin condition and aging process.
Contact Dr. Michalak in his Seattle-area practice for a consultation about Thermage—this very safe technology in skin tightening. Please dial 425-391-2500 extension 7 for Genie, our cosmetic patient coordinator.
