I looked into Thermage FLX... haha

Thermage FLX was developed by Solta Medical, Inc. in the United States.

U.S. FDA, Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) approval and
It is a medical device whose safety and efficacy have been verified through clinical trials and research development over more than 20 years...

When the high-frequency energy of Thermage reaches the skin

It regenerates collagen within the skin to improve wrinkles.

 

(Source: Thermage homepage)

 

Thermage is one of the medical devices used for skin lifting that utilizes high-frequency electrical currents.

It has the characteristic of generating heat energy of about 60 degrees deep within the skin~~~

In the dermis and subcutaneous fat layers of heated skin, collagen actively contracts and regenerates.

This is the principle that naturally provides a skin lifting effect...^^

 

Collagen is one of the essential components that make up our skin.

It is said to be frequently found in the dermis layer of the skin.

However, as we age, the natural collagen content in the skin also decreases.

And naturally, the skin begins to wrinkle and lose elasticity... haha

 

Therefore, Thermage applies heat to the dermis and subcutaneous fat layers of the skin to activate collagen, and

It can be considered a medical device designed to address the fundamental causes of skin wrinkles.

 

 

Let's summarize the effects of Thermage.

It can be said that the overall skin tightening effect is achieved using radiofrequency heat energy~~~^^

 

 

Thermage is currently available up to the 4th generation.

Starting from the first generation in order, they correspond to Thermage TC – Thermage NXT – Thermage CPT – Thermage FLX.

The most widely used Thermage models in the country currently are the CPT and FLX models.

These days, most people are switching to FLX...^^

The difference between CPT and FLX is that FLX causes slightly less pain.

The high-frequency current technology has become a bit more sophisticated, and the procedure time has also become relatively shorter...^^

Usually, FLX600 shots are said to be more effective than 600 shots of Thermage CPT.

If possible, it is recommended to visit a hospital that uses the 4th generation Thermage model.

 

The pain from Thermage can vary from person to person, but

It is much less stimulating compared to Ultherapy.

Therefore, in most cases, the procedure is performed without separate anesthesia.

During the procedure, you may feel a slight tingling sensation.

 

Since Thermage treatment does not require anesthesia,

It usually takes about 40 to 50 minutes~~~

 

The effect of Thermage occurs gradually over 2 to 3 months as collagen is slowly remodeled.

It is generally recommended to undergo re-treatment every year.

 

Finally...

Side effects of Thermage include

It is said that redness and swelling of the skin may appear immediately after the procedure....^^ 

This is more a characteristic of the surgery rather than a side effect... haha

Typically, redness and swelling tend to subside within 2 to 3 days, but

In the case of people with thin and delicate skin, it can last for up to a week.

And it is also said that, very rarely, blisters may occasionally form.

Starting from the fourth generation of Thermage (FLX), blister formation has almost disappeared.