If you no longer recognize the face looking back at you in the mirror, it’s time to learn how Thermage® can help you look as young as you feel. Thermage is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for tightening skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It improves facial contours and promotes the growth of new collagen, giving skin a younger, healthier glow. 
Thermage is effective on the face, eyelids, and body (for body shaping and cellulite).  This treatment tightens and contours for a smoother, more refined you.
After a detailed consultation to determine your specific areas of concern, the clinician marks the areas of focus, and applies the device to the skin, infusing it with a targeted radio frequency. Through this, the inner layers of collagen are heated, while the surface of the skin remains cool.
    Most people experience a sensation of heat that can be adjusted to your tolerance level.  If desired, an oral medication can be given to relieve any anxiety or discomfort you may feel.  Depending on the size of the area to be treated, the procedure may take as little as 20 minutes or up to two hours.
The Thermage procedure immediately tightens existing collagen and stimulates new natural collagen production.  This tightening will continue for up to six months following the treatment. Results continue to improve over time.  Many patients notice some immediate lifting and smoothing of their skin.
Thermage is an attractive alternative to surgery since there is minimal discomfort and no recovery time.  You can return immediately to your daily routine. Some patients may experience slight redness or a sunburn like sensation which usually resolves quickly.  Rarely, side effects such as skin depressions, swelling, and blisters may occur.
Thermage may provide the following benefits in many people:
•    Tighter skin
•    Lifted jowls
•    Tightened jaw line
•    Less sagging under your chin
•    Slightly elevated eyebrows
•     Softer forehead lines, scowl lines, and crow’s feet
•    Softer nasolabial creases (around nose and mouth)
•    Reduced active acne
•    Softening of acne scars
•    Cellulite reduction and volume loss in Body by Thermage
Thermage is best suited for those who are starting to see signs of aging: early jowling, loose skin, and slight creases or wrinkles around the nose and mouth. It is not designed to be a substitute for a formal face lift. So, if you have heavy jowling, a turkey-gobbler neck, or loose lax skin of the face and neck, you are likely to see some improvement after Thermage, but not a dramatic one. However, if you have medical problems that prevent you from having surgery (or if you simply do not want to go under the knife), then Thermage will serve as a great alternative.
The consultation is a very important step in determining if you are a good candidate and targeting your specific areas for improvement.