How do
THERMAGE FLX RF TREATMENT WORK?
As we age, the collagen that keeps skin firm breaks down, resulting in sagging skin, fine lines, and wrinkles. The Thermage FLX™uses radiofrequency technology to help the deep, collagen-rich layers of the skin, while the tip vibrates and cools the surface to help aid in patient comfort.
The new collagen growth tightens the skin further over time. For smoother, tighter skin after just one treatment, with continued improvement for up to 6 months.
The applied heat separated the water molecules from the fibrous collagen, causing an immediate contraction, resulting in skin tightening.
Over the next few months, the secondary healing response continues as collagen is deposited and remodelled.
Thermage Rf Treatment
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
The possible side effects include without limitation:
- No surgery or injections
- A single treatment
- Patient comfort
- Little or no downtime
- Lasting results
- Multiple Treatment Areas – Treats on face, around the eyes, and on the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
LASER vs. RF vs. HIFU
What to expect?
You can return to your normal activities immediately after your procedure without any post-treatment restrictions or requirements. Your skin might appear flushed at first, but the redness should disappear within a few hours. Some patients experience slight swelling, tingling, or tenderness to the touch, but these are mild and temporary in nature.
How long does it last?
Since the procedure stimulates a person’s own collagen production, how long the results last depends on the individual. While results appear over two to three months, they can last up to 1 year or more. The treatment produces new collagen on the inside, but the individual’s natural aging process will dictate how long that translates into visible results on the outside. Future touch-up treatments can help provide more control over the aging process, which varies by individual.
Does Ultherapy Hifu Skin Lifting hurt?
As the ultrasound energy is delivered, you may feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited to precise depths, stimulating the collagen-building process. Comfort levels vary from person to person, but the sensation only lasts while the ultrasound energy is being delivered
Pre-Treatment Care
- Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)
- Do NOT take anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, such as Aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS (can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections).
- Do NOT receive skin or laser treatment after injections for at least 10 days.
Post Treatment Care
- Do NOT manipulate the treated area for 4 hours following treatment.
- Do NOT lie down for 4 hours after your Botox treatment.
- Do NOT perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 24 hours
- Do NOT receive skin or laser treatment after injections for at least 10 days.
- If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment you may need additional units.
Contraindications
Ultherapy Treatments are not recommended if any of the following apply to you
- Allergy to Topical Anaesthetic
- Heart rhythm disturbance, obtain client GP clearance letter
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Application of Cosmeceutical retinol within the last 3 days (to the treatment area)
- Application of Topical Prescription retinol within the last 2 weeks (to the treatment area)
- Pacemaker, Defibrillator or Electronically Implanted Device
- Metal pins / plates (in the treatment area)
- Sunburn
- Isotretinoin within the last 6 months (e.g. Roaccutane, Oratane)
- Eczema or Psoriasis (in the treatment area)
- Application of depilatory cream within the last week (to the treatment area)
- Laser or IPL hair reduction, waxing within the last 1 – 2 weeks (to the treatment area)
- Pregnant, breast-feeding, IVF treatment or trying to conceive
- Auto-Immune Disease
- Blood clotting disorder
- Diabetes
- Inflamed Rosacea or profuse redness
- Fungal Dermatitis
- History of abnormal or keloid scarring
- Active cold sore on the area to be treated
- Chemical or Radiation therapy
- Sun exposure 2 weeks prior
- Treatment of breast tissue
- Anti-Wrinkle Treatment within the last 48 hours
- Dermal Fillers within the last 4 weeks