There are many people who really have a fear of aging. More than that, they have a fear of how aging will look on them. How a person ages is dependent upon several factors, the first of which being their lifestyle habits. If a person eats healthy food, drinks a lot of water, and exercises at least three times a week, chances are they will age better than a person who likes to tan or smokes.
People who want a non surgical way to have their skin tightened thus have the option of starting to think about what a Thermage cost would be. In order to have a better understanding as to how the Thermage cost is figured out, it is important to first know a little bit more about what Thermage is.
This is a procedure that used radiofrequency waves to incite natural collagen production in the skin. The result is supposed to be an overall younger looking appearance. This procedure is also used to soften and erase the signs of acne scars. So, all of this being said, it is important to understand that the Thermage cost itself is dependent on several factors.
The first factor has to do with the fees of the cosmetic dermatologist who is performing the procedure. Generally speaking, the more experienced and the higher the reputation of the doctor, the more he or she might charge. However, that is something that might not be true in certain cases.
So, it is important for any prospective patient to do research on the doctors who are locally able to do the procedure, the costs of these doctors, as well as their reputation and certifications. If there are not any doctors who are locally able to perform this procedure, it is important for the prospective patient to take into consideration whether he or she would be willing to travel for the procedure.
The procedure itself is performed at an outpatient facility under local anesthesia, and both of these things will factor into the overall Thermage cost, as will the medication that the patient will be given after the procedure. So, the procedure will cost around two thousand dollars.
Considering that this is an elective procedure, it is important for people who are interested in having this procedure done to be aware of the fact that the costs will not be covered by most healthcare plans. Another thing that the prospective patient should know is the fact that the results of the procedure will last anywhere from six months to two years. So, if they are pleased with the results, they should be financially prepared to have the procedure done again.
There are a variety of different ways that a person might be able to pay for this procedure. First of all, most doctors offer a payment plan, wherein the patient will pay a low fee on a monthly basis until the overall price is paid. Some patients also choose to put the cost on their credit card, but it is important to be able to also afford the credit card finance charges. Above all, a person should only have this procedure if they know they will not go into debt over it.
