Thermage

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lhermage®
Reshaping Your Future
Patient Information
What does the Thermage
Tt'le Thermage<ib p roced ure is the only n o n­
Procedure feel like?
invasive treatmen t that delivers tighter s k in,
W ith each touch of the ThermaTip device, you will
renew ed facial con tou rs and h ealthier collagen .
e x perie nce a brief, deep heating sensation as the
(Collagen Is the building block that provides
RF energy is delivered to your skin and underlying
structure to your skin.) T h e Therm age procedure
tissue . This deep heating sensation is your
indicatio n that your collagen is reaching effective
Is availab le only In the offices of q u alified phy si­
cians who specialize in cosmetic proced ures.
temperatures for tightening . The physician controls
Your physician is your b est Information resource
the amount of energy delivered to balance
for d etermin ing how this treatment w ill m ost
procedural comfort with maximum results. The
ThermaTip devic e is cooled before, during, and
b enefit you. The more commonly ask ed ques­
tions abou t this pop ular procedure are listed below.
after heating to protect your skin and make the
treatment m o re comfortable. Additionally, your
What is the Thermage Procedure?
physician may also prescribe relaxants.
The Therrnage procedure ernploys a patented
capacitive radiofrequency (CRF) technology called
When will I see results?
ThermaCooln.~
Recently published studies conducted by Thermage
It has been clinically proven to
tighten and g ently lift s k in to smooth out w rinkles
show that m e asurable tightening improve ments
and renew facial contours. The incision-free
appear gra dually over 2 to 6 months after a single
procedure is fast and easy, and requires no
treatment s e ssion . However, many patients have
dow ntim e from n ormal activities. U n like lasers,
reported s eeing an earlier response.
the p rocedure can be p erform ed on p atien ts of
all skin types. The Therm aCool d evice h a s
How many treatments willi need?
b een c leared by th e F D A for the non-invasive
Thermage has produced results in the majority
treatment o f facial wrink les and rhytids.
of patients in a single treatment, unlike many laser procedure s which require up to four or How does it work?
more sessions. Your physician will determine The ThermaCool device uses a soph isticated
the coarse of treatment that is right for you. treatm e n t tip called Therm aTip"", w h ich delivers a
controlled am o u nt of CRF energy. With each touch
to the skin , the ThermaTip device uniformly heats
a large volu m e o f collagen in the d eep er la ye rs of
How long does it take? The Thermage procedure can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the s k in a n d its u nderlying tissu e w hile simultane­
the size of the treatment area. Additional time ously protecting the o uter layer of the skin w ith
may be required for skin preparation prior to cooling. T h is d eep uniform heating a ction causes
the procedure. d eep s tructures in your ski n to immed iately
tigh ten. Over tim e , new and remod e led collagen Is
p roduced to further tig hten skin, re sultin g in
healthier, s m o other s k in and a m ore yo uthful
appe a ranc e .
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What will my skin feel like after the procedure? How long before I can return
to my normal activities?
Immediately following a Thermage procedure,
Most people return to their regular activities
your skin should feel tighter, smoother and more
immediately following the Thermage procedure.
youthful. Over time, you will notice additional
Some people experience mild redness (like a
tightening.
sunburn), but it usually disappears quickly. No
How long will the effects of the Thermage Procedure last? otherwise instructed by your physician .
The Thermage procedure causes immediate
tightening of the collagen structure, with addi­
How much does the Thermage
Procedure cost?
tional tightening over time. Unpublished reports
The cost for the Thermage procedure depends
by experienced cosmetic physicians indicate that
on the facial" areas being treated. Certainly, the
results may last 24 months or longer based on
more treatment area involved, the more the
the patient's natural aging process.
procedure will cost. Your physician will discuss
special care is needed after treatment unless
his or h e r fees with you at the time of your
Is the Thermage Procedure safe?
consultation .
The Thermage procedure has an excellent safety
record. With over 190,000 estimated worldwide
patient treatments to date the reported incidence
of side effects is less than 0.4 %. The most
frequently reported incidents are classified as
swelling, redness, bumps and blisters on or
around the treated area. These side effects have
disappeared in a few days or weeks. A rare
. «0.11 %) but longer lasting side effect described
as a surface irregularity has also been reported.
Consult with your physician regarding this and
any other questions you may have on the safety
record of the Thermage procedure .
ASK YOUR DOCTOR HOW THERMAGE CAN .. _
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TIGHT.E N YOUR SKIN'AND RENEW YOUR
FACIAL CONTOURS
.l.without surgery.
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One Month Post-Treatm ent
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Two Months Post-Treatme nt
oben Weiss .
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Skin tightening
and facial contouring
available only with
Thermage
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lhermage®
Reshaping Your Future
Thermage , Inc,
Hayward, CA 94545
877-782-2286 phone
www.thermage .com
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