The Thermage (or Thermalift) procedure is a new method to tighten and lift skin, and smooth wrinkles. This cosmetic procedure does not require invasive surgery, chemicals, needles, or lasers. The Thermage procedure is FDA approved for the non-surgical treatment of wrinkles.
 
Ideal candidates for the Thermage Procedure have thin or medium thickness skin, and mild to moderate facial wrinkling. The procedure can also be used to treat areas of the face that are still loose after a surgical facelift.

The Thermage procedure is very safe. We have been performing the Thermage procedure since 2003, and we have gained extensive experience with this treatment. In our office, Dr. Anterasian has performed over three hundred Thermage procedures, without any adverse events. We are very pleased with the results we have achieved with Thermage, and our patients have truly enjoyed the cosmetic enhancement the procedure provides.

How It Works

The treatment tip simultaneously heats and cools the skin. It emits radio frequency energy to heat the collagen in the deeper skin layers while protecting the top layers of the skin with a cooling spray. The heating action causes the deep structures of the skin to tighten immediately. Over the next few months, the procedure stimulates the production of new collagen, further enhancing the result. There is no significant recovery downtime with the Thermage procedure. In many physician offices this procedure is performed by a nurse. However, in our practice, this procedure is only performed by a board-certified physician.

Results

The combined action of the immediate tightening of collagen and the production of new collagen results in a tighter skin and a more youthful appearance. Because treatment occurs at the fundamental level of tissue contraction, the results are more significant and longer lasting than superficial remedies for aging and sun-damaged skin. The optimum result is generally achieved approximately four months following the procedure. At that time, if a patient wishes, the procedure can be repeated to further enhance the result.