Thermage is a cosmetic procedure intended to make the skin appear younger and more toned by reducing cellulite and signs of aging. This process uses revolutionary new technologies in order to contour body tissues, making them appear more toned. The treatment works by stimulating collagen growth. Collagen forms the structure of the skin. As we age, the body loses its ability to produce its own collagen. As a result, the skin becomes thinner and starts to sag.

If you wish to reduce the appearance of cellulite, caused by lumps of fat near the surface of the skin, Thermage may be right for you. It is also recommended for patients who want to tighten aging skin. Thermage can be performed on many areas of the body; if you wish to treat a large surface of the body like the thighs or stomach, consider Thermage Body, also called Body by Thermage.

This minimally-invasive treatment takes one to two hours in the doctor's office. Most patients achieve their desired results in just one session. Treatment begins with the spreading of a cooling gel over the skin that will be treated. Then, a handheld device is pressed against the targeted skin. It delivers radiofrequency waves that pass through the skin's surface to heat the deepest layers of the skin, stimulating your body's natural process of skin renewal. As the waves enter your body, your skin may feel warm, but the process is not painful.

After Thermage treatments, no bandages are needed and you can continue your daily activities immediately. Treatment results appear gradually within the next four to six weeks as your body begins to produce more collagen, leading to smoother body contours. Most patients find that the results last about five years.

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