SKIN TIGHTENING TREATMENT

Thermage® for the body is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment for reducing skin laxity, it requires no downtime and it is clinically proven to firm, tone, tighten, lift and rejuvenate the skin. It naturally refreshes the skin texture and makes it youthful-looking again. Thermage® treatment is FDA cleared for non-surgically treating wrinkles and folds. With the use of monopolar Capacitive Radiofrequency (CRF) technology, it firms and tightens the collagen that already exists in the body and triggers the production of the new one. It causes your skin to improve automatically. The results are visible after one treatment and may not require more treatment sessions. Your skin will benefit from better texture, contour and tone.

Procedure info at a glance

Is it painful? Unpleasant to painful, but tolerable
Is there any downtime? No
How many sessions are needed? One
How long does the procedure take? Around 90 minutes
When can I see the results? 3 to 6 months post-treatment
How often should I do it? Once per year

How It Works

HOW DOES THERMAGE® FOR THE BODY WORK?

As the skin ages, the collagen starts to break down naturally which results in sagging and loose skin. Thermage® stimulates your body’s natural collagen production which in turn provides amore youthful-looking appearance. 

Thermage® treatment is done by heating deep layers of collagen in the skin and at the same time, protecting the skin surface with the help of a cooling spray. ThermaCool™ device consists of the ThermaTip that is attached to a handpiece that gently touches the skin and delivers safe CRF energy deeply under the skin. Deep heating disrupts the collagen bonds and changes its molecular structure. It is responsible for restructuring the underlying tissue and the skin tightens and gets firm right away. The production of new and remodeled collagen continues over a period of time and tightens the skin even further. The skin contour is renewed and rejuvenated.

WHAT AREAS CAN THERMAGE® TREAT?

The signs of aging are not only shown on the face and neck. They can be visible on the whole body. As the body matures it develops skin sags and bulges that can be difficult to get rid of. Women during pregnancy tend to lose their tummy shape and can’t firm their belly skin so easily. Thermage® for body works really well on these problematic areas but it can also treat wrinkled skin on

  •       Abdomen                                        
  •       Arms
  •       Flanks                                             
  •       Legs
  •       Buttock                                           
  •       Thighs

Thermage® can be a perfect solution for tightening the skin after weight loss, pregnancy and liposuction but it also reduces the appearance of stretch marks.

It also makes dimpled and uneven skin smoother and can temporarily reduce cellulite. After the Thermage® for the body, patients feel more confident about their bodies as this procedure offers them an emotional and physical boost to feel and look their best.

BENEFITS OF THERMAGE® FOR BODY TREATMENT

It is painless, fast and successful – firmer abdomens, arms or legs are noticeable after a few months and the results are long-lasting.

It is non-invasive which invites a lot of patients to choose Thermage® for re-shaping their bodies. The treated areas get a firmer look and wrinkles are softened, as the body gradually and naturally builds new collagen. After the treatment in two to six months, skin gets firmer, more toned and more lifted.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

  • WHO IS THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THERMAGE® FOR BODY TREATMENT?

    Since Thermage® for the body is a non-invasive treatment, it is suitable for patients who shy away from surgery and anesthesia. After a single session of Thermage® for body procedure, the flabby skin is considerably tightened and firmer and the appearance of cellulite is improved.

    This treatment is a perfect solution for both men and women who are not seriously overweight and just want to reduce the saggy skin and circumference, especially if they are not able to do it with exercising and a healthy diet.

    Thermage® for the body treatment is suitable for all skin types and tones since the CRF energy is not absorbed by epidermal melanin. So, patients who wish to have firmer, tighter and youthful skin can safely treat their problematic body areas with Thermage®.

  • HOW DOES THERMAGE® FOR BODY TREATMENT LOOK LIKE?

    Prior to the treatment, patients are consulted with Lucia Clinic Thermage therapists who assess the patients’ bodies and create a custom-tailored treatment. The therapist decides on the number of treatment sessions based on the skin condition, and how the patient’s body reacts to the application of heat. Most importantly the number one goal of Lucia Clinic therapists is to keep the patients satisfied with the outcomes.

  • DURING THE TREATMENT

    For the best results, it is necessary to reach effective deep heating but also the effective cooling of the surface of the skin in order not to damage it. Before the treatment starts, the targeted area is cleaned with alcohol and the patient is applied with a temporary treatment grid - squares (or pressure points) that help the Thermage® therapist to place the handpiece correctly and evenly. After that, a coupling lotion is applied to the targeted area. The handpiece has sensors that monitor pressure and temperature, so if all 4 tip corners are not completely touching the skin, the handpiece stops the emission of energy and doesn’t burn the surface of the skin.

    When the Thermage® treatment starts, the patient feels a short sensation of deep heating with every touch of the Thermage Tip. The heating is produced with the emission of CRF energy that goes deep into the underlying tissue and stimulates the collagen to start tightening. Also, it stimulates the production of new collagen which ensures the best results. This heating sensation actually shows that the effective temperature for collagen reshaping is achieved in the deep layers of the skin.

    The treatment is comfortable because the surface of the skin is protected with the cooling prior, during and after each CRF energy emission and can’t get burned. The cooling tip makes the Thermage® device deliver volumetric heating of the underlying tissue but it doesn’t hurt the epidermis. The Thermage® therapist is guided by the patient’s feedback on the heating level, and can at any time lower the temperature in order to make the procedure more comfortable but also to achieve the best results.

  • HOW LONG DOES THE THERMAGE® TREATMENT LAST?

    Thermage® for the body is an utterly safe and non-invasive treatment that can be fitted during the patient’s lunch break. It can last between 30 minutes to two hours depending on the condition of the skin and the size of the treated area. Patients can even choose to have more areas treated if they need or want to.

    After the procedure, patients can continue with their activities, since there is no recovery time.

  • IS THERE A DOWNTIME AFTER THE TREATMENT?

    One of the biggest advantages of Thermage® for body procedure is that it requires little to no downtime after the treatment. Since it is a non-invasive treatment there are no incisions and anesthesia. Patients typically experience mild redness, swelling and bumps on the treated areas but these side effects cease in a few days or a week.

    After the treatment, patients can return to their busy schedules. Patients leave Lucia Clinic with new confidence - their bodies are re-contoured and their skin is firmer and lifted and rejuvenated.

  • HOW MANY THERMAGE®TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

    When compared to other skin tightening treatments, which may require four or more sessions, most patients need only one Thermage® treatments. In the majority of cases, Thermage® for the body can drastically firm and tighten the skin, reduce the appearance of cellulite, reduce stretch marks and contour the body after one treatment.

    Thermage® for the body is an ideal solution for patients who don’t want to undergo surgery and prefer non-invasive treatments, but with effective and long-lasting results.

    Patients can have additional touch-ups once or twice a year, but usually once is enough to keep their skin rejuvenated.

    Thermage for the body provides immediate results and they continue to improve in the next six months. That’s how much time is needed for the new collagen to be created. The advantage of Thermage® is that it improves the contours of the body in a completely natural way. It leaves no scars just smooth and tight skin.

    Thermage® for the body is fast and easy and can be done on patients of all skin colors. Thermage is for men as well.

    A lot of patients have benefited from Thermage® for the body treatment and achieved amazing results - improved skin tone and texture. Thermage® for the body provides targeted results which means that the therapists can precisely treat the problematic areas of the body which ensures perfect results.