Am I a Candidate for Thermage?

The Thermage procedure can be a great choice for men and women who are interested in achieving a more youthful, rejuvenated facial appearance without undergoing a more invasive procedure such as a facelift. Offering more subtle results than a surgical facelift, Thermage is also associated with considerably less downtime than surgical facelifts, as well as less pain and discomfort, making it a good choice for men and women who want to resume their normal activities soon after treatment.

Generally, the ideal candidate for the Thermage procedure is a man or woman between 30 and 65 years of age, who is experiencing the early stages of aging, including sagging and facial laxity that can cause a worn down, tired appearance, making an individual appear years older than he or she truly is.

Thermage is also a good choice for men and women who are experiencing sagging in the brow, eyelid or neck area, as well as for those who are beginning to see looseness in the cheek or jowl areas. The Thermage procedure can also be used for men and women who have had previous facelifts, to “touch up” and maintain their results. And, it is an excellent alternative for men and women who are not candidates for surgical facelift procedures.

Like other cosmetic procedures, men and women with realistic expectations will see the best results. The results of Thermage are not as dramatic or long-lasting as those achieved through a surgical facelift procedure. Generally, those individuals with more advanced signs of aging, such as heavy or deep lines, folds or wrinkles, and those with severe sagging or muscle laxity may not achieve the results they are looking for with the Thermage procedure. During your initial consultation with your specialist, it is essential that you thoroughly discuss your expectations, so that your specialist can help determine if Thermage is the best procedure for your needs an personal goals.