Thermage® FLX at a Glance:
Treatment Length:
1 - 2 Hours
Number of Sessions:
1
Duration of Results:
Varies
Where it Treats:
Face, Eyes, Neck, & Body
Non-Surgical Skin Tightening
Thermage in Philadelphia is an FDA-cleared, skin-tightening treatment ideal for patients looking for tightened, more contoured skin, wrinkle reduction, and collagen stimulation. Thermage helps reduce signs of aging without the need for surgical treatment.
At About Face Aesthetics, we help you feel as beautiful as possible. With 40+ years of combined Thermage-specific experience, the About Face team offers expert Thermage services.
Non-Invasive, Non-Surgical Treatment
FDA-Cleared Skin-Tightening Technology
Wrinkle Reduction for the Face & Body
Immediate and Long-Term Results
The Thermage® FLX System is a radiofrequency (RF) skin-tightening device that reduces wrinkles and promotes skin elasticity by manipulating your natural healing process to create brand-new collagen. Radiofrequency waves emitted from the Thermage device move into the dermis, the middle layer of skin. As a result, the RF waves heat water molecules, causing the surrounding protein structures to contract so the skin visibly tightens.
Thermage in Philadelphia also stimulates the production of new collagen, a type of structural protein, and elastin, through stimulating the body’s natural healing response. Collagen and elastin are responsible for skin structure, support, and elasticity, these proteins tighten and firm skin, reducing wrinkles on the face, eyelids, and body.
Want tighter, smoother skin? About Face Aesthetics has been perfecting Thermage® skin-tightening treatments for almost 20 years!.
Patient safety and happiness come before anything else. At About Face, our experienced aesthetic specialists have conducted Thermage® FLX treatments for decades.
We value your comfort and strive to help you be the best version of yourself. Our experts never pressure a patient into a procedure that doesn’t suit their needs or comfort level. You won’t have to sacrifice comfort or safety to love what’s in the mirror.
Thermage in Philadelphia helps tighten and contour skin on the face and body by encouraging the creation of new collagen.
Regardless of your skin type or tone, Thermage can strengthen protein structures and activate collagen and elastin production. Experience visibly tighter skin on the face and neck, and say goodbye to fine lines and wrinkles, jowls, and under-chin sag.
Safe even for the delicate skin around your eyes, Thermage can rejuvenate your entire eye area, by tightening and lifting eyelid skin, and reducing wrinkles like crow’s feet. Tired eyes are a common concern; Thermage offers a way to visibly lift and tighten the entire eye area without the downtime and risk of surgery.
You can also extend the Thermage treatment to your neck and body. Combat loose neck skin, target postpartum tummy skin, and tighten the buttocks. Thermage can be utilized to improve the skin’s appearance, texture and tone on a wide variety of body areas. Other popular areas include upper arms, knees, and thighs.
Avoid excessive sun exposure or sunburns for 4 weeks prior to Thermage in Philadelphia. Thermage uses heat to create changes to the skin; to be safe, we do not want to add substantial heat to areas already recovering from sun exposure.
Arrive at your Thermage appointment with skin free of makeup or skincare products. But don’t worry, if your schedule doesn’t allow you to come with clean skin, a member of the About Face team can remove those products before continuing your Thermage treatment.
Once your skin is clean and prepped for treatment, we’ll take some pictures to capture your baseline appearance to track your results and improvement. These photographs are part of your patient history and will not be seen by anyone outside of our team and yourself without your express permission.
To start the treatment, your provider will apply a water-based gel evenly across your skin. This cooling, hyaluronic-acid based gel helps make sure that the energy delivery process is evenly distributed and allows the Thermage device’s handpiece to glide easily over the skin.
At About Face, all Thermage providers are experienced and adept at customizing each treatment and delivering the most energy to the most beneficial areas. As a comfort bonus, Thermage FLX has a built-in cooling function to counteract any heat felt during the treatment. (Thermage FLX treatments are meant to be extremely comfortable. If you are ever in pain during treatment, please alert your provider immediately!)
Treatment with Thermage in Philadelphia can last 1 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the treatment area.
Immediately after your appointment, side effects are minimal. You may notice that the treated skin is pink, feels hot, or may be a little swollen. All of these effects will dissipate over the course of a few hours, and you should be able to immediately resume your social life. Although it’s not mandatory, in order to maximize and enhance the results of your Thermage FLX treatment, your provider may recommend some complementary skincare products to continue your body’s collagen and elastin production.
UVA and UVB exposure from the Sun are the leading culprits behind the premature degradation of skin; sun exposure destroys collagen and elastin faster than anything else.
About Face Aesthetics is an award-winning aesthetic practice in Philadelphia. We’ve served this area, Main Line, Delaware County, and the surrounding suburbs for over a decade. We are experts at what we do.
Discover laser treatments, microneedling, chemical peels, facials, cosmetic injections, and Thermage in Philadelphia, all delivered with care and expertise from About Face.
Almost everyone! Thermage is a rare treatment that can benefit almost anybody. We treat lots of Thermage patients for lots of different reasons: extreme weight loss, pregnancy, or to turn back the hands of time.
It is usually assumed that Thermage patients are in their 50’s and 60’s, which is definitely a segment of Thermage recipients. However, we also treat a lot of patients in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s who are looking for proactive, preventative options.
For the younger set, they view Thermage FLX treatments as a way to effectively “bank” their collagen. (Think of it like a 401k for your skin; you create as much collagen wealth as possible during your highest production years, and then you can enjoy that abundance in the future when your production slows down, and eventually stops.)
Patients are not eligible if they are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended to have a Thermage FLX treatment if you have a cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, cardioverter, or another implanted electrical device. We don’t recommend this service for patients with autoimmune disorders. Thermage may not work for patients with permanent makeup or tattoos in the treatment area.
Questioning if Thermage is right for you? Try our virtual consultation tool or address any concerns at your About Face appointment.
Thermage in Philadelphia boasts both immediate and long-term results.
Thermage also enhances collagen and elastin production, proteins that improve skin tightness and elasticity over time. Most patients notice results 2 to 6 months after a Thermage session, which can last 2+ years, depending on skin condition and age.
Some people opt for Thermage every few years, whereas others like to “bank” their collagen as much as possible and schedule treatments at 6 month to 1 year intervals.
About Face values patient comfort and safety above all else. Our Thermage treatments have several measures in place to facilitate maximum comfort.
A water-based Thermage gel applied evenly across treatment areas provides a slight cooling sensation. After the Thermage device heats, it quickly cools to keep your skin comfortable.
If you experience discomfort during your appointment, please notify your Thermage provider right away, this treatment is not intended to be painful and you do not need to suffer to attain your desired results.
Thermage is non-surgical—it does not yield results as intense as a surgical tightening service.
Instead, Thermage utilizes increased collagen production to naturally restore skin strength, structure, and elasticity. Skin gradually tightens for 1 to 2 years following your appointment, so you experience noticeable improvement without looking overdone.
Thermage also works more gently, so you don’t have the incisions, intense downtime, and months of recovery that come with a facelift. Instead, you can enjoy tighter skin without upending your schedule.
We only exist to help you achieve your goals, and we treat our trusting patients the way that we would want to be treated: if Thermage is not the best option for you, we will kindly point you in the right direction.
Choosing the best treatment for you depends on your personal preferences and individual skin concerns.
Thermage and Morpheus8 RF microneedling both utilize radiofrequency technology to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture. Beyond that, the services are very different.
Morpheus8 combines radiofrequency waves with traditional microneedling. Dozens of small needles “stamp” the skin, creating micro-injuries. This controlled damage stimulates the body’s healing process, boosting collagen and elastin production.
Thermage utilizes this same healing process to support new collagen and elastin production through non-invasive methods (it does not puncture the skin).
Thermage has minimal downtime compared to Morpheus8. Many patients can resume their day normally following a Thermage appointment. Morpheus8 patients may need up to 3 to 5 days of recovery time, and pinkness and swelling are common side effects of this treatment.
Morpheus8 improves skin tone as well as texture, reducing the appearance large pore size, fine lines and wrinkles, and rough skin texture. Thermage does not target pigmentation, making it safe for all skin tones.
Morpheus8 and Thermage target different skin concerns, but both utilize the body’s natural healing process. Neither is necessarily better, it’s just a matter of which one will cater more to the results you’re personally looking for.
Having trouble deciding between the treatments? Try our virtual consultation tool or ask an About Face team member at your appointment.
No, Thermage does not melt fat. Thermage employs radiofrequency waves to stimulate the body’s healing process and tighten skin, but they do not affect fat cells.
Thermage in Philadelphia is an effective stand-alone treatment for natural skin tightening. If you’re looking for more than tightening, we can combine Thermage with other treatments for a more comprehensive strategy.
Combining Thermage and Sculptra can restore lost volume while supporting skin health. Doubling up radiofrequency treatment with Thermage and Morpheus8 RF microneedling may further tighten skin and improve uneven skin texture and tone.
Take advantage of our online treatment builder tool to get more insight on whether Thermage treatments may be the recommended option for you. Visit the link below, answer a few questions, and voila! You’ll be presented with a list of treatment options that achieve your described aesthetic goals.
