You may have already ruled plastic surgery out of your future, but does that mean you have to suffer for aging gracefully? Of course not! We all know that “gracefully” is code for looking wrinkled and washed out with lines and lots of sagging, but thankfully we don’t all have to look in the mirror and watch that happen to our faces. There is now such a thing as a non-surgical facelift.
When you hear of a non-surgical alternative to a facelift, you know that people are talking about a treatment known as Thermage. Through the use of a handheld device, medical professionals can deliver radio frequencies to the top two layers of your skin. These radio waves break down the skin, forcing your body to produce collagen to build it back up again.Collagen is important because it is what holds your skin firm and tight when you are young. As you grow, the collagen starts to wear away and the body naturally produces less of it to replenish what is lost. The result is sagging, loose skin cover with lines and wrinkles.
Thermage breaks down those top layers of skin which allows your body to produce collagen over a period of months to build the skin back up again. As a result, you have more collagen in place as you did when you were younger. Your skin is firmer and lifts up some, smoothing out for a more youthful appearance.
What are the Risks?
There are very few risks when getting a Thermage treatment. It is a much safer, low pain alternative to getting a surgical facelift, even though you can experience all the benefits of the surgical procedure. This is why Thermage is called the non-surgical or non-invasive faceflit.
There is some minor pain or discomfort during the procedure, but most people will be okay with a very light sedative that wears off quickly afterwards. There may also be some limited redness or irritation for some people right after having the procedure, but there is otherwise no needed recovery time for this treatment.
How Can You Get Thermage?
Thermage is available in most large cities and is starting to spread to smaller communities as well. You can look online for medical professionals in your area trained to deliver Thermage treatments. You will find different price ranges depending on the popularity and experience level of the professional delivering the treatment.
It is important to see an actual doctor with lots of training in Thermage. Don’t just go with anyone who will do it at a very cheap rate. You want to make sure your skin is not burnt and that everything is done correctly.
After a Thermage treatment you will look and feel younger. Once any irritation or light swelling goes away, others may notice that you look fresher or just better than you did the day before. You don’t have to tell them your secret! This isn’t like a facelift where everyone knows you have done something because you disappear for awhile and then have scars and slight lines of incision. Your secret is safe with Thermage.