The
ThermaCool
device has been
cleared by the
FDA for the
non-invasive
treatment of
wrinkles and
rhytids.
How does it
work?
The
ThermaCool
system uses
a sophisticated
treatment tip
called
ThermaTip?,
which delivers a
controlled
amount of CRF
energy. With
each touch to
the skin, the
ThermaTip device
uniformly heats
a volume of
collagen in the
deeper layers of
the skin and its
underlying
tissue while
simultaneously
helping to
protect the
outer layer of
the skin with
cooling.
This deep
uniform heating
action
causes deep
structures in
your skin to
immediately
tighten. Over
time, new and
remodeled
collagen is
produced to
further tighten
skin, resulting
in healthier,
smoother skin
and a more
youthful
appearance.
What does the
Thermage
procedure feel
like?
With each
touch of the
ThermaTip
device, you will
experience a
brief, deep
heating
sensation as
the CRF energy
is delivered to
your skin and
underlying
tissue. This
deep heating
sensation is
your indication
that your
collagen is
reaching
effective
temperatures for
tightening.
The physician
controls the
amount of energy
delivered to
balance
procedural
comfort with
maximum results.
The ThermaTip
device is cooled
before, during,
and after
heating to
protect your
skin and make
the treatment
more
comfortable.
Prior to
treatment, an
anesthetic cream
may be applied
to enhance your
comfort.
Additionally,
your physician
may also
prescribe
relaxants and/or
pain medication.
How long does it
take?
The Thermage
procedure can
take anywhere
from twenty
minutes to two
hours,
depending on the
size of the
treatment area.
Additional time
may be required
for skin
preparation
prior to the
procedure.
What will my
skin feel like
after the
procedure?
Immediately
following a
Thermage
procedure,
your skin may
feel tighter,
smoother and
more youthful.
Overtime, you
will notice
additional
tightening.
How many
treatments will
I need?
Unlike many
laser procedures
requiring four
or more sessions,
a single
Thermage
treatment has
produced results
in the majority
of patients.
Your physician
will determine
the course of
treatment that
is right for
you.
When will I see
results?
Recently
published
studies show
that measurable
tightening
improvements
appear gradually
over 2 to 6
months after a
single treatment
session.
However, many
patients have
reported seeing
an earlier
response.
How long will
the effects of
the Thermage
procedure last?
The Thermage
procedure may
cause immediate
tightening of
the collagen
structure,
with additional
tightening over
time.
Unpublished
reports by
experienced
cosmetic
physicians
indicate that
results may
last 24 months
or longer
based on the
patient's
natural aging
process.
Is the Thermage
procedure safe?
The Thermage
procedure has an
excellent safety
record. With
over 275,000
estimated
worldwide
patient
treatments to
date the
reported
incidence of
side effects is
less than 0.4%.
The most
frequently
reported
incidents are
classified as
swelling,
redness, bumps
and blisters on
or around the
treated area.
These side
effects may
resolve in a few
days or weeks. A
rare (<0.08%)
but longer
lasting side
effect described
as a surface
irregularity has
also been
reported.
Consult with
your physician
regarding this
and any other
questions you
may have on the
safety record of
the Thermage
procedure.
How long before
I can return to
my normal
activities?
Most people
return to their
regular
activities
immediately
following the
Thermage
procedure.
Some people
experience mild
redness (like a
sunburn), but it
usually
disappears
quickly. No
special care is
needed after
treatment unless
otherwise
instructed by
your physician.
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