What is Thermage?
The Thermage procedure is the only non-invasive treatment that delivers tighter skin, renewed facial contours and healthier collagen. Collagen is the building block that provides structure to your skin. The thermage procedure is available only in the offices of qualified physicians who specialize in cosmetic procedures. Dr. Berman is fully qualified and can answer your questions and help determine how this treatment will best benefit you.

The Thermage procedure employs a patented radio frequency (RF) technology called ThermaCool™. It has been clinically proven to tighten and gently lift skin to smooth out wrinkles and renew facial contours. The incision-free procedure is fast and easy, and requires no downtime from normal activities. Unlike lasers, the procedure can be performed on patients of all skin types. The ThermaCool device has been cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of facial wrinkles and rhytids. It is also used in select patients to tighten body skin. 

How does it work?
The ThermaCool device uses a sophisticated treatment tip called ThermaTip™, which delivers a controlled amount of RF energy. With each touch to the skin, the ThermaTip device uniformly heats a large volume of collagen in the deeper layers of the skin and its underlying tissues while simultaneously protecting the outer layer of the skin with cooling. This deep uniform heating action causes deep structures in your skin to immediately tighten. Over time, new and remodeled collagen is produced to further tighten skin, resulting in healthier, smoother skin and more youthful appearance.

What does the Thermage Procedure feel like?
With each touch of the ThermaTip device, you will experience a breif, deep heating sensation as the RF energy is delivered to your skin and underlying tissue. This deep heating sensation is your indication that your collagen is reaching effective temperatures for tightening. The ThermaTip device is cooled before, during and after heating to protect your skin and make the treatment more comfortable. Prior to treatment an anesthetic cream may be applied to enhance your comfort. Dr. Berman usually will prescribe relaxants and pain medication. You may return to work the next day. There is no bruising and usually there is no swelling.