Who are candidates for Thermage®?
Thermage is best suited for those who are starting to see signs of aging: early jowling, loose skin, creases around the nose and mouth, and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. It is not designed a substitute for a face lift. So, if you are someone who has heavy jowling, a turkey-gobbler neck, and loose lax skin of the face and neck, you are likely to see some improvement after thermage, but not a dramatic improvement. If, on the other hand, you have medical problems that prevent you from having a face lift (or if you simply do not want to have surgery), then Thermage will at least offer you something – you just need to adjust your expectations. Thermage will also help people with active acne and acne scars. Just one treatment will give visible improvement in most people Thermage® is ideal for those of any skin type who want to diminish fine lines. Who should avoid Thermage? Anyone with an implanted pacemaker should avoid Thermage. Viral outbreaks may be triggered in those who have prev