Non-surgical cosmetic dermatology treatments for looking years younger without surgery: Thermage
For the past 30 years I have been using laser-based and other non-surgical treatment technologies to rejuvenate the skin and my patients’ appearance. Each treatment addresses or repairs particular signs of aging, although many other dermatological conditions are treated as well. In cosmetic dermatology an experienced practitioner can make many patients look up to 10 or more years younger through the combination of tightening lax skin, rejuvenating the texture and softness of the skin, reducing wrinkles and restoring youthful contours.
Each patient brings their unique condition and history, and the physician’s task is to treat the patient for an effect that is essentially natural looking. Your friends should look at you and say how great you look without the telltales of a facelift, overly plumped lips or restricted expressiveness.
In this and the next few posts we’ll review the mainstays of modern practice, including tightening treatments, Photodynamic therapies for skin repair, fractionated rejuvenation treatments like Fraxel, wrinkle reduction treatments like Botox®, and fillers for restoring youthful fullness.
Thermage
Thermage is a treatment with a long history of safely and effectively tightening lax skin on the face and jowls, neck, arms, knees, legs, and belly. Thermage results in firmer, longer looking skin –effects show immediately, with further improvement over the ensuing weeks and months as collagen production is stimulated by the treatment. Results then last for years, undone only by the natural aging process. In effect, it rolls back the years. There is no downtime associated with this and most procedures at the center.
Specialized tips and procedures have been developed for the face and body, as well as eyes.
Beyond some pain during the procedure and temporary redness and minor swelling, there are few instances of side effects. Recent advances have resulted in a more comfortable experience.
To see if you are a suitable candidate for Thermage or other non-surgical procedures, please make an appointment for a free consultation at 626 449 3830.