Combining treatments – what works best?
This is a hot topic right now because there is a synergistic aspect to combining various treatments well. The problem is that there are virtually no studies at all on...
How often can I safely do Thermage?
Some of my collegues in Los Angeles tell me there are celebs doing it every 3 months (I am not recommending this). We really don’t have any studies to answer...
Will a laser work for loose skin on the abdomen?
Good for you for getting back into shape!! It’s hard, isn’t it. Well……..it depends on which type of laser and how loose the skin is. If it’s more like a...
When can Thermage be done after Sculptra?
There is no study that I know of on this. But I do have considerable experience over the past five years with both products. I have my patients wait until...
With a tight budget, which is better Sculptra or Thermage?
If you are a low body weight person, loss of volume is probably more your issue, soI would definately vote for Sculptra (with the understanding that you’ll need 2-3 treatments...
Is it possible to predict the success of Thermage?
I guess my first questions is ……..did your dermatologist see you and think you would be a good candidate. In my experience, if you have very mild hooding (upper eyelid...
Will Thermage work on the abdomen after a large weight loss?
No, no and more no!!! It would be so nice if it did but it doesn’t. Thermage is best on tummies with just a little bit of excess skin and...
Ulthera skin tightening – does it work?
There’s not a lot of data on this system but my impression is that it works about as well as Thermage. Which is to say that it works best in...
Refirme Laser Treatment
I would suggest doing the fillers first to see how much mileage you get from those. You may change your mind about the laser. Also, you didn’t mention your age. ...
Great Thermage results and long term safety
No – you won’t wake up some morning and have your skin fall off (like Dorian Grey)!! Thermage has a good long term safety profile. It’s a sound wave that it...
