Chances are, you heard the term “collagen” at least once in the past month. We’ve heard it all: drinking collagen, eating collagen, collagen-rich skincare—the list goes on.
Our recommendation? Thermage skin tightening in Philadelphia at About Face Aesthetics.
Whether you’re a total skin newbie or a collagen pro, understanding the science and benefits of collagen gives you the tools to feel as beautiful as possible.
What is collagen?
You know you need it, but you don’t know what it is! Collagen is a protein responsible for skin strength and structure. It helps your skin make new cells to replace damaged ones. It gives the skin volume, and it can create a more youthful reflection.
Along with elastin, another protein responsible for skin elasticity, collagen can give your skin the “bounce-back” effect you might be craving.
As you age, collagen production slows, and existing collagen structures deteriorate at a faster rate. Menopause especially causes a significant slowdown of collagen creation. Fine lines and wrinkles appear, skin begins to sag, and with the volume loss, the face may begin to appear sunken.
So… how do I make more collagen?
If a decline in collagen contributes to looking older than we want (or feel), the solution must be to increase collagen production. But how?
Your body’s natural skin healing response triggers collagen production. When skin gets irritated or damaged, the body creates new cells in a process called “cell regeneration”. Collagen helps form those new cells.
The new collagen doesn’t disappear when the affected tissue is restored; collagen production increases for a limited time following the healing process.
Meet Thermage
What is Thermage? Thermage® FLX is an FDA-cleared, skin-tightening strategy that doesn’t require surgery. By employing radiofrequency (RF) technology, Thermage safely and comfortably improves skin elasticity and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
How does Thermage stimulate collagen production?
Radiofrequency waves emitted from the Thermage® FLX device enter the dermis, the middle layer of skin. Water molecules in the dermis layer heat and separate from the surrounding collagen structures.
These structures contract, visibly firming skin. Controlled damage and irritation to sub-level skin cells also trigger the body’s natural healing response.
Sound familiar? Thermage treatment manipulates the body into performing the same healing response that promotes collagen and elastin creation. When your skin’s structure and elasticity are improved, you’ll notice an appreciable reduction in wrinkles, crepiness and sagging skin.
What are the long-term effects on my skin?
Thermage skin tightening in Philadelphia offers both immediate and long-term results. Some patients notice visibly tightened skin immediately following their appointment.
The beauty of Thermage lies in its long-term results. Most patients see the best results 2 to 6 months after their Thermage session.
Your Thermage results can last 2+ years. It’s hard to measure an exact time frame because the aging process continues to occur despite your Thermage-induced collagen boost. (Your everyday skincare routine can make a big difference in the longevity of your Thermage results.)
Discover the Big Deal About Thermage® FLX
Ready to see if you can benefit from Thermage? Answer a few short questions and make a few quick selections using our virtual consultation tool to get recommendations for the best treatments to address sagging skin and other concerns.
If you want to learn about other collagen-enhancing treatments for your goals, About Face offers alternative wrinkle reduction options, like Sculptra and Morpheus8 microneedling.
