Are there any good noninvasive procedures for neck tightening?
Cindy – Bottom line – I would wait about 6-12 months on these. The prelaunch data on these is minimal, which is often the case now because companies push to...
Does combining various procedures like Ulthera and Thermage make them more effective?
This really depends on WHAT you are combining. A general rule of thumb is that combining procedures that do different things is better. For example, injecting with hyaluronic acid fillers...
Are lasers or other devices safe with a pacemaker?
So lasers (so far at least) are safe with a pacemakers because they are light based devices and don’t interfere with the pacemaker signals or batteries. All sound wave based...
Can radiofrequency treat under eye wrinkles?
Yes ………..but with some qualifications. To my knowledge, currently Thermage is the only radiofrequency system that has an actual eyelid tip (can be used right up to the lash line),...
Can Thermage damage your eyes?
Thank you for writing – I’m sure others would like to know this! The answer it no…….it really can’t as long as the tip itself doesn’t get put accidentally on...
How can I figure out if I’m a good candidate for Thermage or other noninvasive…
The truth is that this area is the Wild West right now with device manufacturers and some doctors making all sorts of claims that really can’t be proven over a...
Can Thermage, Exilis and Ultherapy be used for prevention?
The short answer is yes. Anything that builds collagen in the skin will act, at least in a small way, to retard aging in skin. It can’t offset the volume...
Which retinol is best for use on the delicate eye area?
Thanks for writing Chris! Since that skin is quite sensitive on almost everyone, I really vote for a product that is specifically formulated for the delicate eyelid skin. There are...
How does radiofrequency (Thermage & Exilis) compare with Ultherapy?
I’m so glad you like the site. This question comes up fairly frequently and there are some differences in the technology itself but I think what most people are asking...
Is it better to do skin tightening before or after I lose weight?
Thank you for writing!! In general, it’s better to do any skin tightening with Thermage, Exilis or Ultherapy after you lose the weight or are within about 20 pounds of...
