Blog Entries tagged 'Thermage'

I bought device that seems to be making my skin worse?

questions@skintour.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Please don't try to do this yourself at home. I'm guessing that you bought this off the internet. You really don't know what your getting. Some radiofrequencies used incorrectly can actually cause divits in the skin and probably do that by destroying support in the underlying fat. You should consider going to a dermatologist to have it checked out and then possible have them perform a radiofrequency treatment to improve your skin. Dr. I

Is there a way to fix a noticeable facial asymmetry on my left?

questions@skintour.com — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Thank you! It would be interesting to have you look back at photos when you were 16-25. Can you see the asymmetry even back then or younger? Some people have an inborn (genetic) assymmetry and if you look back it's there very early, just more subtle. Other people have an external cause like they sleep on the same side all the time (that side will usually have less volume), or they had a Bell's palsy, etc.

To correct this, it's usually best to fix the [...]

Does this sound like a good Thermage plan in London?

questions@skintour.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Hmm ...... I'm a little puzzled as to why he/she is recommending local anesthesia. All I can think is that the office might not have the newer Thermage equipment with the sapphire cooled tips. With those, no extra anesthesia is usually needed. You might ask them about this. We get better results, and there is data to support this, with 900 pulses for a full face. And yes, what he/she is proposing is within the guidelines! Dr. I

Is Thermage safe for African American skin?

questions@skintour.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Yes - it's extremely safe because it uses radiofrequency (a sound wave) and is not laser (light waves). Radiofrequency based technologies like Thermage are safe for all skin types/colors, can be done any time of year and don't require sun avoidance like many lasers. Here is more information about Thermage treatments. Dr. I

Is eyelid Thermage okay with permanent eye liner?

questions@skintour.com — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Each case is unique, but usually Thermage, which is a sound wave (radiofrequency), should not affect permanent eyeliner. Be sure to tell your physician about your permanent eyeliner during your eyelid Thermage consultation. Dr. I

How does Thermage compare to the Titan?

questions@skintour.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The Titan has much less data and experience behind it although it claims to do the same thing. It uses an infrared wavelength (1100-1800 nm) of light instead of radiofrequency (sound waves) to deep heat the collagen in the dermis and to try to stimulate the cells there (fibroblasts) to make more collagen.

My position on newer technologies is to avoid them until they have definately been shown to work better, or be safer than an existing technology with a lot of researc [...]

Are Botox and Thermage compatible?

questions@skintour.com — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

She's not correct on this one. Botox is injected into muscles and binds there within about 6 hours. Most doctors tell their patients to be moderately careful for 24 hours or so - ie don't stand on your head in yoga for 24 hours and don't lay flat for 6-8 hours. Once Botox is bound to the muscle is not affected by a radio frequency or Thermage treatment. Dr. I

Can Thermage make melasma worse?

questions@skintour.com — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

I never say never because we are all individuals but ....... in over 10 years of working with Thermage and several thousand treatments, we've not had a patient who's melasma became worse. Also, I've never seen this reported in the medical literature. Thermage is a radiofrequency technology (sound waves) not a laser (light waves). Many lasers can and often do worsen melasma so you're wise to be careful. You didn't mention that you are double sunscreening [...]

Fractionated laser systems vs. radiofrequency

questions@skintour.com — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

I've never seen a radiofrenquency system that equaled the overall results of a well done fractionated CO2 treatment with a good system (like Deka or the new Cynosure CO2). BUT, if you are 30 years old or have no wrinkles or have minimal sun damage, you don't need the CO2. If you just want a little tightening and your texture and color are good, use the radiofrenquency. Dr. I

Can Thermage Or Ultherapy Reduce Wrinkles?

jeff@fdgweb.com — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Both Ultherapy and Thermage generally do NOT reduce wrinkles. They are intended to tighten and lift slightly. Of the two, Thermage is better, in my opinion. It requires one treatment instead of 3 and is less painful. Results are about the same. The only reason you are seeing more mixed reviews on Thermage is because it has been around so much longer. To learn more, watch a video demonstration of a Thermage treatment.

Ultherapy is relatively new - wait a fe [...]

Difference Between Thermage and Ulthera

jeff@fdgweb.com — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

They are both sound-wave based systems. Ignore the marketing claims because they both offer modest facial skin tightening with best results usually in people under 60. They work equally well.

However, in my opinion, Thermage is a better technology because it's NOT painful, it's one versus 2-3 treatments for the same results, and it's often less expensive. They are a good option in the summer because there is no sun restriction (unlike many lasers).

See Dr. Irwin's Guide to Therm [...]

What is better for antiaging-Thermage or Fraxel?

questions@skintour.com — Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100

This depends on many factors like your age, the amount of sagging you have, severity of wrinkles, and your facial contours, etc. As a general guideline, if you are under 45ish and you want tightening, Thermage is better. If you want to target more fine to medium wrinkles, texture or brown spots, Fraxel is better. Over 45 if you have wrinkles, you may want to consider the CO2 laser which will tighten some and address wrinkles and texture at the same time. [...]

What could I do before my wedding in a month to look better??

questions@skintour.com — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Congratulations on your wedding! This is a little close to the time to see much with Thermage and it's tough to know without a picture if you have a good facial structure for it. I would almost vote for a little more extensive Juvederm treatment which would give you a more immediate predictable lift. Possibly 1 syringe in each cheek to lift and help with sagging and a syringe or two around the mouth and in the lips. Usually I don't recom [...]

When is it okay to do Thermage after Botox?

questions@skintour.com — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It's fine to do the Thermage the next day even after Botox. It doesn't take the Botox long to bind to the proper receptors at the junction between the nerve fiber and the muscle. And, once it's bound, it's bound - it really doesn't migrate. I ask my patients to be a careful for 6-8 hours but, just to be extra safe, wait until the next day for Thermage. Dr. I

Is it okay to have Thermage done right after Botox?

questions@skintour.com — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

You're fine having the Thermage done anytime. Occasionally we will do them 1 day apart if we have someone coming from Alaska, for example. Botox is injected into the muscle and it binds fairly quickly. Thermage won't disturb those bonds. Dr. I

What do you think of Skin Tyte (infrared tightening)?

questions@skintour.com — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

So far I'm not impressed. Dr. I

Does body Thermage work for stretch marks?

questions@skintour.com — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Yes - they did come out with that reengineered Thermage body tip in 2008 but it was a disappointment. I wish I could recommend it, but I really can't. The body tip is expensive and the results minimal. Having said that ......... I've said that exact same thing to my patients and some of them wanted to do it anyway!! Most of them thought it helped a tiny bit but wasn't worth the money (unless you have money to burn). There is some interesting ne [...]

I'm on a blood thinner could I be a candidate for Thermage?

questions@skintour.com — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

You're very unlikely to have any bruising with Thermage. With radiofrequency devices like Thermage, blood thinners like warfarin are not a problem. Dr. I

What do you think about Refirme?

questions@skintour.com — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

I really don't think (at least so far) that the results are better. In my opinion, they are about the same, with the disadvantage of Refirme requiring 3 treatments instead of 1, being somewhat painful (Thermage with the latest version isn't painful), and sometimes more expensive. Dr. I

What would be good to treat early eyelid wrinkles? I'm in my 30s.

questions@skintour.com — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

This is a good question since you are in your 30s still. If the problem is more that there's a little loose skin, then eyelid Thermage is a good choice at your age. If the problem is more a little crepiness, then eyelid Fraxel would be a better choice. The Deka Dot fractionated CO2 laser does a very nice job on eyelid skin but may be "overkill" since you are in your 30s. I'm thinking your priority now is good maintenance of the work [...]