What is Thermage FLX™?
Every year as we age, we lose roughly 1% of our collagen. Wrinkles, creases, open pores, heavy eyelids, skin laxity, and uneven skin tone are all signs of aging caused by the loss of collagen (and other components).
Thermage works with your body’s natural mechanisms to boost collagen levels where they’re low. Collagen “made” in this manner is long-lasting, safe, and, best of all, fully natural, as it is created by your own fibroblast cells.
At Lloyds Medical Group, we uses Thermage FLX™ is currently the latest generation of Thermage radiofrequency (RF) devices for skin tightening and a well-defined three-dimensional skin contour in Singapore.
It is a premier, non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) FDA-approved therapy that can effectively smooth, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger-looking appearance.
What Is Thermal Skin Tightening?
As we age, our skin loses approximately 1% of collagen each year, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, enlarged pores, heavy eyelids, and skin laxity.
Thermal skin tightening works with your body’s natural processes to stimulate collagen production, helping to restore firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. This collagen is naturally produced by your own fibroblast cells, making the results long-lasting and safe.
Thermal skin tightening is a non-invasive treatment that effectively smooths, tightens, and contours the skin for a more defined and youthful appearance.
How Does Thermal Skin Tightening Work?
As we age, collagen production declines, leading to sagging skin, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Thermal skin tightening uses advanced heat-based technology to safely warm the deeper, collagen-rich layers of the skin. This process stimulates collagen growth, leading to firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin while improving the appearance of sagging or loose areas.
With no downtime, this treatment works in a single session and delivers natural, long-lasting results.
According to clinical research, improvements continue for up to six months after the procedure, with results lasting up to a year. However, individual outcomes may vary based on factors such as skin condition, age, genetics, lifestyle, and diet.
Who Is Thermal Skin Tightening Ideal For?
Thermal skin tightening is suitable for individuals looking to reduce signs of aging and improve skin firmness. It can help with:
- Facial lines and wrinkles – including frown lines, Crow’s feet, nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth), and marionette lines (vertical lines from the mouth corners).
- Sagging skin – on the face, jawline, and neck.
- Under-eye concerns – including sagging eye bags, fine lines under the eyes, and drooping upper/lower eyelids.
- Double chin and neck lines – improving definition and skin elasticity.
- Loose skin on the body – such as on the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks, as well as reducing the appearance of cellulite.
How Does Thermage FLX™ work?
Thermage FLX™ uses a patented technology- Monopolar Radiofrequency (RF) to gently heat the deeper, collagen-rich layers of our skin for it to contract, and encourage growth, instantly improving the appearance of sagging or loose skin, giving you a smoother, firmer, and younger look.
Thermage FLX™ works in a single treatment and produces a natural result with minimal downtime.
Thermage FLX™ is an ideal treatment for:
- Facial lines and wrinkles such as frown lines, crow’s feet, nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Sagging skin and face
- Sagging eyebags, fine lines under the eyes and saggy upper and lower eyelids
- Double chin and neck lines
- Loose skin in other body parts such as the abdomen, thighs and buttocks cellulite
Thermage FLX™ vs Ultherapy
While both Thermage FLX™ and Ultherapy are US FDA-approved and similar in many aspects, there are a few difference that you should take note of before deciding which treatment is right for you.
The type of energy used by Thermage FLX™ and Ultherapy to encourage collagen formation is a key difference. Radiofrequency is used in Thermage FLX™, while Ultrasound is used in Ultherapy. This energy difference is crucial to note because Ultrasound can penetrate deeper into the dermis layer.
The treated areas are another significant difference between Thermage FLX™ and Ultherapy. If you want to target the neck and décolleté area, Ultherapy is the treatment of choice as Thermage FLX™ is unable to treat these areas. People with mild to severe skin laxity should also consider Ultherapy. Thermage FLX™ is a good option if you want to target skin other than the face and neck.
We recommend that you have a consultation with us to decide which treatment is best for you. Based on your concerns and preferences, we can help you determine if Ultherapy or Thermage FLX™ is better for you.
FAQs
Each session will take between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the treated area.
Thermage FLX™ provides immediate results that will continue to improve over time as your body’s natural collagen repair process takes place.
According to clinical research, results continue to improve over the next 4-6 months and can last up to 18-24 months.
Individual outcomes may vary depending on skin condition, age, genetics, lifestyle, and diet.
To get the most out of the treatment, we recommend doing 3 sessions over the course of 2 years to ensure optimal, long-lasting, and sustainable results. Treatment results can then be easily maintained with a single treatment performed every 12 to 24 months so as to continue to enjoy the benefits that Thermage FLX™ provides.
Thermage FLX™ is a generally painless and well-tolerated therapy. When the Thermage device comes into contact with your skin, you will experience a momentary cooling sensation.
A deep heating sensation is then felt for a short time, followed by a cooling sensation with a moderate vibration. During treatment, you may feel slight tingling and stinging.
Throughout the therapy, the temperature is monitored and adjusted as needed to ensure the patient’s comfort while achieving the best possible results.
There is little to no downtime with the Thermage FLX™ treatment.
Mild redness or small swelling may occur in some patients, although this usually goes away within 24 hours of treatment.
After treatment, patients can usually return to their normal daily routine right away.
Thermage FLX™ cannot be performed within 4 weeks before and after anti-wrinkle injections.
You can still apply makeup, resume your daily activities and shower as normal after the treatment.
Sunscreen use after treatment is highly recommended. Apply regularly and re-apply frequently to protect the skin from sun-damage after treatment.
After treatment, it is strongly advised that you use sunscreen. After treatment, apply sunscreen on a daily basis and reapply as needed to prevent the skin from sun damage.
There are no known side effects.
FAQs
Each session will take between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the treated area.
Results are visible immediately after treatment and continue to improve over time as the body’s natural collagen repair process takes place.
According to clinical research, results continue improving for 4-6 months and can last up to 18-24 months. Individual results may vary based on skin condition, age, genetics, lifestyle, and diet.
For optimal, long-lasting results, it is recommended to undergo 3 sessions over 2 years. Afterward, maintenance treatments every 12 to 24 months can help sustain the benefits.
Thermal skin tightening is generally well-tolerated and painless. Patients may experience:
✔ A cooling sensation when the device touches the skin.
✔ A deep heating sensation for a short moment.
✔ A tingling or stinging feeling, which is monitored for comfort.
There is little to no downtime. Some may experience mild redness or swelling, but this usually subsides within 24 hours. Most people can resume daily activities immediately.
✔ The treatment should not be performed within 4 weeks of anti-wrinkle injections.
✔ Makeup application, daily routines, and showering can continue as normal.
✔ Sunscreen is highly recommended after treatment to protect the skin from sun damage.
There are no known side effects from thermal skin tightening treatments.
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