Thermage, a revolutionary technology, promises a radiant and wrinkle-free skin without going under a scalpel. First used in 2002, the procedure also has an FDA approval for the cosmetic treatment of other parts of the body besides the face, which gives it an edge over other non-surgical treatments. Plastic surgery procedures are costly and cause too much trouble, due to which Thermage is fast becoming the first choice for many people.
The effectiveness of Thermage therapy lies in the stimulation of collagen, a fibre in the skin’s inner layer, through radio waves. As discussed at Dr Mulekar such new technologies are increasingly being used in the cosmetic surgery field. Radio waves create heat, which in turn produces fresh collagen under the skin. The new collagen gives the skin tautness, which is the key to a younger look. To avert the risk of the skin’s outer layer being scorched due to the heat, a cooling device called ThermaTip is used.
Body Thermage can be used to tighten the skin of various body parts, and is particularly effective in treating sagging upper arms or for smoothing the skin on the thighs and around the knees. Body Thermage has also proved quite effective for women who have recently had a baby, and are trying to get back tighter skin. New mothers who are trying to remove post pregnancy stretch marks are also increasingly going for Body Thermage.
As reported at the smartlipo website, Thermage often does not lead to any negative side effects. It is safe, with no serious problems have been reported so far. A few cases have been observed where the patients report mildly blistered skin or redness, which disappears in less than 10 days.
The improvement in the skin after undergoing a Thermage treatment continues for several weeks. The effect of the procedure is however apparent for years, making it one of the best treatments for skin rejuvenation.