Some of my patients with questions about med spa treatments and skin care in the Petaluma, CA area tell me they are nervous about the prospect of getting surgery, but they still want to erase signs of aging from their faces. Fortunately, an advanced non-surgical treatment is becoming more popular around the country for tightening loose skin.
Thermage delivers phenomenal results by using radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper layers of skin in targeted areas. The selective heating spurs collagen growth, part of your skin’s natural healing process, replacing sagging or wrinkled skin with skin that’s tighter, smoother, and younger looking. The real beauty of the treatment is that downtime is minimal or non-existent.
The entire procedure takes about 45 minutes, although we occasionally recommend treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to complete the facial rejuvenation. The Thermage treatment works this way:
- Topical anesthetic is applied, or oral sedation is administered, depending on your preference.
- The treatment provider passes the hand-held, vibrating Thermage device over the skin in the targeted area.
- Once the treatment is completed, over-the-counter pain relievers can be taken if needed.
Collagen production is stimulated immediately, but the procedure’s full effects will gradually appear during the ensuing 3 to 6 months. Many patients need only a single treatment, but others may benefit from a second Thermage session. Besides facial procedures, Theramage is also effective on other areas of the body.