What is Thermage Lifting using the Thermage FLX system?
Thermage Lifting is one of the advanced anti-aging solutions we currently have in the beauty industry. It is also one of the most popular anti-aging treatments in Korea. This treatment usually targets wrinkles and sagging skin, and it uses technology to provide effective results in a faster and non-invasive way.
Thermage Lifting promises to give younger-looking skin while not needing to undergo an invasive procedure. This is a non-invasive and non-surgical anti-aging treatment that can stimulate the production of collagen again with the use of heat. The technology used for this treatment is patented monopolar radiofrequency.
Thermage Lifting has two kinds of systems – the Thermage CPT and the Thermage FLX. Both are very effective systems, and their main difference is the tip size used during the procedure. Thermage CPT has a relatively smaller tip and would be mostly effective on patients who require treatment in small areas of their skin. However, if you need to be treated on larger parts of your skin, then we will use the Thermage FLX system. Both devices use energy to transmit heat in the deep layers of the skin, resulting in tightening and helping in collagen reproduction.
Thermage Lifting using the Thermage FLX system is available in Theme Dermatology. Get to know more about the treatment and this system in this article.
How does Thermage Lifting using the Thermage FLX system work?
Thermage Lifting treatment needs heat to stimulate the skin layers in releasing more collagen. In return, the skin will tighten and look younger since the inside layers are restored. As months go by, since more collagen would be produced, we promise that with Thermage FLX, your skin will look more toned, and lesser wrinkles would be seen.
The wonders of collagen restoration in the human skin lie with the healing process of the skin layers that happens underneath after the Thermage Lifting treatment. Soon, collagen growth will be restored continuously as the treatment proves effective. Months after your first treatment, your skin will look younger and will glow more because collagen production is continuous and in better shape. This treatment will also keep the results more natural looking.
Since Thermage Lifting uses wonderful advanced technology, we can guarantee that this treatment is safe. Even though heat is used for this treatment, the skin surface won’t be harmed and the patient won’t feel any pain because this only targets the inside layers of the skin. Low heat is also used and radiated during a Thermage Lifting treatment session.
With Thermage FLX, this treatment will be quicker than the other Thermage system option. This is because the tips used here are wider and bigger than those used in Thermage CPT. For the total tip coverage of this, it goes 4.0cm. This device would also only need one handpiece, which also helps to make the treatment faster.
Why choose Thermage Lifting (Thermage FLX)?
Thermage Lifting is perfect for patients who are suffering from the following:
- Sagging skin
- Aging skin
- Lack of collagen
- Wrinkles
- Thin skin
The FDA also approves Thermage Lifting to treat the following areas of the body:
- Facial areas, most especially in the cheeks, chin, and jawline
- Forehead
- Neck
- Eye area (brows, eyebags, and under the eyes)
- Body
These are the advantages of using the Thermage FLX device during your Thermage Lifting procedure:
- Faster to finish: Compared to Thermage CPT, treatments with Thermage FLX can be finished in around 30 to 45 minutes only.
- Wider coverage area: More areas of the skin would be targetted at a time
- Patient comfort: The handpiece emits vibrations, which help cool down the skin and give a more comfortable feeling while the procedure is ongoing.
- No surgery and very comfortable: The device is truly a wonder in itself because even though it emits heat, it doesn’t harm the outer area of the skin. Using Thermage FLX does not require any surgeries as well.
Best candidates for Thermage Lifting (Thermage FLX)
Thermage Lifting is perfect for the following patients:
- Those who do not like undergoing surgeries
- Those who need to have fast treatments due to their busy schedules
- Those who aim for elastic and young-looking skin
- Those who have visible facial lines and wrinkles
- Those who want to see faster results even after just a single treatment
Preparation and procedure
Part of Theme Dermatology’s patient care and protocol is to require patients to undergo an assessment with our doctors so that both the patient and the expert would be aligned with the needs and goals of this procedure. In this assessment, our doctors will create a personalized treatment plan based on the needs and goals of the patient. They will also share the step-by-step process during the treatment, the potential risks and side effects they can expect, how to prepare before the treatment, and what to do to take care of the skin better after the procedure.
Before the procedure starts, our doctor will clean the treatment area and apply numbing cream to lessen the uncomfortable feeling patients might encounter when the treatment is ongoing. Anesthesia can also be given to patients who would like to have one, but since Thermage FLX is built to give a more comfortable treatment time, most of the time, anesthesia might not be that necessary.
Potential risks and side effects
Thermage Lifting is a safe and painless procedure. However, even if it’s safe, we always tell our patients to be ready for the following:
remains to be a safe and painless procedure, there are some potential risks and side effects to be aware of. Patients must be ready for the following:
- Temporary redness and swelling after the treatment
- Tenderness in the skin when touched
Recovery and aftercare
Thermage Lifting only requires a little downtime for around a day or two but for Thermage FLX, patients can go back to their normal activities as soon as the treatment is finished. Our doctors will be providing reminders and notes on how our patients can take care of themselves and their skin better after this procedure. The outer skin after this treatment must be protected from direct sunlight exposure and should be treated with a consistent skincare regimen that works best for the patient.
Why choose Theme Dermatology?
Theme Dermatology already has an established reputation for beauty treatments in South Korea throughout these years. We cater to both local and international patients. Our services are always in line with our top priority, which is patient safety, and at the same time, we also grant and listen to their personal goals. We hope that with the help of our beauty services, in one way or another, we either change or improve our patients’ lives.
We also emphasize the need for patient assessment before any procedure because we want to make sure that our patients’ concerns are heard. Our doctors also inform the patients what they can expect, how they can prepare, and how they can take care of themselves after the procedure.
Theme Dermatology’s team of experts is headed by Dr. Hakgyu Lee, who is a member of various dermatology associations both in South Korea and in the United States. This makes our team and our clinic reliable and top-notch in terms of our services and patient experience. With his leadership, we know that our team can provide world-class beauty services for everyone.
Here at Theme Dermatology, we do not only offer aesthetic services, but we also treat various dermatology-related problems and other health concerns related to skin with very satisfactory results. You can find us at the heart of the country – in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. Check out our booking information below to get in touch with us.
Booking Information:
To learn more about our services and our clinic, please check out our Contact Us page on our website and sign up for a free consultation with us. Fill up the needed details in the form on this page and submit it. Once the form is submitted, you are now in line for a scheduled appointment. The waiting time for a response on your consultation form may depend on the doctor’s availability, but we always send a reply to every form submitted to us.
You may also reach out to us via the following channels:
Email address: [email protected]
Phone number: +821094839974
FAQs
Thermage Lifting can both use Thermage FLX or Thermage CPT devices, depending on the patient’s needs. Their main difference is the size of the tip of the device to be used to treat the patient’s skin - Thermage FLX’s tip is larger. Also, Thermage FLX takes lesser time to complete the entire procedure.
Most of the time, patients can already see improvement right after the treatment. While this improvement might not be that big, the patient’s skin will significantly change aesthetically.
We also advise patients to take one to two sessions of this annually for better and more permanent results.
This is a quick procedure that can last for about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated. Thermage FLX treatments usually do not go beyond an hour.
Conclusion
There are two different types of devices used in Thermage Lifting: Thermage FLX and Thermage CPT. The whole process of the Thermage Lifting procedure does not differ a lot between these devices but there are still some areas where one is better than the other.
Overall, Thermage Lifting using Thermage FLX is the best option for patients who do not want to spend an hour over a treatment, for those who see more comfort while undergoing treatment, and for those whose bigger areas of their skin need to be treated.