Thermage FLX Skin Tightening
Westlake Dermatology is a recipient of the Thermage Black Diamond Award – an honor that acknowledges our practice as a top Thermage provider in the nation.
Thermage FLX uses stimulating waves of energy that work to smooth wrinkles and tighten sagging skin on the face or body in as little as one treatment – with no surgery, no injections, and little to no downtime.
Thermage safely and gently heats the skin using radiofrequency technology to tighten loose or sagging skin and fill in fine lines and wrinkles. With the newest, most advanced technology, Thermage FLX addresses mild to moderate skin laxity by stimulating new collagen resulting in tighter, firmer skin.
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During the procedure, Thermage FLX uses patented radiofrequency technology to uniformly heat the tissue inside the dermis without harming the surface layer of the skin. To enhance patient comfort, the system includes a special tip combining vibration with cooling technology. Non-invasive tightening and contouring treatments can be performed on loose or sagging skin on the face, eyes, neck, arms, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, legs, hands, and lips.
Thermage results may range from subtle to dramatic. Generally, some immediate results are visible and continue improvement for up to six months as collagen continues to form. Thermage FLX treatments are often paired with other non-surgical procedures, such as laser treatments and injectables, to further enhance results.
Thermage FLX treats a wide range of skin concerns, including:
- Skin laxity
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Upper eyelid hooding
- Cellulite
- Submentum / jawline definition (under the chin)
- Crepey skin
- Textural abnormalities
Face
As you age, the collagen in your skin breaks down resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. Thermage uses patented, FDA cleared technology that delivers heat deep into the skin to rejuvenate existing collagen and stimulate new collagen growth. The result is a face that looks and feels noticeably smoother and tighter.
Benefits of the procedure include:
- Smoothes and tightens skin
- Contours along the jaw line and sagging skin under the chin (i.e. “turkey neck”)
- Softens wrinkles around the mouth, eyes, and forehead
- Improves lip definition
Eyes
Thermage is the only procedure that smoothes and tightens skin and decreases wrinkles and hooding in the eye area without surgery, injections or downtime. Treatment results are younger looking, more lifted eyes that look less tired.
Benefits of the procedure include:
- Reduces crepiness around the eye
- Reduces hooding or sagging brow (the brow area is tightened to reveal more eyelid for brighter, more refreshed eyes)
- Tauter contours around the eye
- Reduces under-eye bags
- Softens fine lines and crow’s feet
- Smoothes skin of the eyelids making it easier to apply eye makeup.
Eyes are protected during the procedure with small, plastic eye shields. And because there is no bruising, swelling or sutures, you can apply make-up and return to your normal routine right after the procedure. Thermage is an attractive option for patients who do not want to undergo an invasive, surgical procedure.
The best candidates for Thermage for eyes are those with moderate hooding, crow’s feet, eyelid laxity and/or under-eye bags. People with excess fat bulges, major hooding or ptosis are not good candidates for this procedure and may instead want to consider blepharoplasty.
Body
Thermage for the body procedures improve skin tone and texture while effectively smoothing, tightening and contouring skin for an overall naturally younger looking appearance. With little to no downtime, Thermage for the body treatments tighten and renew your skin’s collagen deep down, through all three layers of skin – the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous (fat) layer. The treatment is ideal for decolletage/chest, back, abdomen (commonly used for post-pregnancy and after liposuction or weight loss), thighs, knees, and buttocks.
Benefits of the procedure include:
- Tightens loose, sagging skin
- Reduces crepiness on the chest, abdomen, or knees
- Improves texture and tone
Cellulite
Thermage joins the fight against cellulite with an FDA approved treatment. In a single treatment, Thermage can smooth dimples on thighs and buttocks with lasting results. The non-surgical procedure restores collagen connective tissue and improves circulation and metabolism in cellulite prone tissues to reduce fluid and improve the appearance of cellulite.