Thermage CPT® Services Richmond

Thermage® treatments average about 90 minutes for the face and depend on the size, location and condition of the area to be treated.

No. Unlike surgery, there is no pre-procedure preparation such as blood work or fasting. And there is no special care required after treatment, aside from basic skin maintenance and sunscreens as part of a regular skincare regimen. Since the Thermage® procedure has little to no downtime, most patients return to their regular activities immediately following treatment.

Thermage uses radiofrequency technology to heat the deep, collagen rich layers of your skin. The heat helps tighten existing collagen and stimulate the formation of new collagen, which reduces sagging, renews contours, and improves the smoothness of the skin’s surface.

Unlike some other procedures, Thermage® involves no surgery, no injections and little to no downtime, and works on all skin colors – on and off the face. While laser treatments and other radiofrequency procedures also tighten skin, no other treatment heats as deeply as Thermage®. By heating the innermost layers of skin, Thermage® is the most effective at tightening collagen and stimulating the formation of new collagen, which results in tighter skin and an overall younger looking appearance.

Some people want the dramatic results of surgery. Others want the more subtle, gradual results of a non-invasive treatment with no downtime. This is where Thermage® succeeds, delivering improved skin tone, texture and tightness. When lotions and potions are not enough and surgery is too much, Thermage® offers a safe, effective solution.

Although some tightening may be visible immediately, your full results will appear over the course of your body’s natural collagen rebuilding process. For most patients, measurable tightening and contouring appears gradually in the 2 to 6 months following a single treatment. Results can last years depending on your skin condition and aging process, however, annual treatments are recommended for best results.

Each time the treatment device touches your skin, you’ll feel a brief cooling sensation, followed by a deep but brief heating sensation, followed by another cooling sensation. The heating sensation is a sign that the deep layers of your skin are reaching effective temperatures for tightening. Throughout the procedure, your treatment provider will ask for feedback on the level of heat sensation to help balance your comfort with maximum results.