Face by Thermage®                                Photo Gallery Also called ThermaLift, ThermaCool and Radiothermoplasty Thermage is safe way to tighten and contour skin, with improvements in tone and texture naturally by  stimulating your own collagen. It's successful in 38% of patients. Thermage is FDA cleared for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles (rhytids) .  THERMAGE Presentation Here's a great site of opinions and ratings --is Thermage worth it? Benefits & Advantages Works on all skin tones No surgery or injections  Tightens your existing collagen Stimulates new collagen Results can last for years Clinically proven to tighten & contour Enhances the shape of your face No recovery time Non-surgical face-lift How Thermage Works The three layers of the skin: epidermis (outer), dermis(collagen-rich layer), subcutaneous layer(fat layer with web of collagen fibers)--Thermage will tighten and renew the collagen in all three layers. It uses a Capacitive Radio Frequency (CRF) technology which safely heats the skin's under layer and inner layer causing an immediate tightening as well as improves tone and texture. Downtime No downtime after treatment. Patient will feel sleepy if given light pain medication prior to treatment. Normal activities can be resumed. The Experience The procedure can take 20-minutes or more depending on area treated. During treatment you'll feel a brief heat sensation with each energy pulse, then a cold sensation by the ThermaCoolTM  system (this protects the outer layer of skin). The jawline is the most sensitive and uncomfortable when treated. Some patients experience much discomfort during treatment. Possible Side Effects There may be some temporary numbness, tenderness or  swelling. Skin may appear slightly pink for a day or two. Blistering or uneven, welting. The Success  Most patients only need one treatment. If the skin is too lax the results will not be as dramatic.  Results vary and may take up to six months to see a change. There are some patients who may not see much of difference. It will not give the results of a  face lift Some patient may notice it takes away the fat  /fullness in the face; creating more wrinkles. Costs: $2200 +GST small area / $3500+GST for full face in Victoria, BC Be sure to ask the clinic: How old is their device/ equipment?-- The newer Thermage equipment has proven to give better results than older models. The newer tips used are bigger therefore more effective. Who's doing the treatment and their experience?  How many pulses will be used? Some clinics try to cheat on the number of pulses given to patients. Alternative Treatment: Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture    THERMAGE Presentation Private Skin Care is located in Victoria BC Canada.