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thermage™: The gold standard of non-surgical skin tightening

Thermage is a safe, clinically proven way to tighten and contour skin, with improvements in tone, contour, and texture occurring naturally through the stimulation of your own collagen.

Thermage is completely non-invasive - no surgery, no injections. A single treatment tightens your existing collagen and stimulates new collagen growth. Improvements are both immediately visible and continue up to six months. The results can last for years. The procedure itself is normally done as a single treatment that takes from one to two hours depending on the treatment area. What's more, there is no downtime - so you can quickly resume your normal routine.

RECENT 2008 ADVANCES:

New ThermaTip™ STC for the face and neck

The STC tip helps smooth, tighten and contour skin of the face, eye area, jaw line and neck line. This recently developed tip provides a even distribution of energy for more consistent results. 400-600 pulses are recommended to treat the mid-lower face and neck.

New ThermaTip™ CL for cellulite

A single treatment using the new ThermaTip CL 'rebuilds collagen connective tissue and improves blood flow to the tissue helping to improve the smooth appearance of the skin's surface.' No more stretching and suctioning of your skin every 3 or 4 weeks for barely noticeable results, thermage delivers results with only one treatment. 900-1200 pulses are needed to achieve desired results.

New ThermaTip™ DC for body shaping

The DC tip helps tighten and firm the abdomen, extremities and buttock. The energy is delivered to much deeper layer (compared to the ThermaTip STC) for contouring of these troublesome areas. Now you can treat your skin laxity without the risk of a surgical scar. A typical patient requires 600-1200 pulses depending on the are being treated.

Call 714 744-2732

or email info@asec-orange.com for more information.

Appointments available Monday - Saturday

What is the Thermage procedure? Thermage® is a safe, non-invasive, no downtime, single treatment, cosmetic procedure that is clinically proven to tighten, contour and rejuvenate facial skin to help naturally restore a more youthful appearance. The Thermage procedure tighten existing collagen and stimulate new natural collagen production. Immediate results are visible and continue to improve for up to six months.

How does the Thermage procedure work? The procedure works by heating deep collagen fibers in the skin and underlying tissue, while protecting the skin's surface with a cooling spray. This deep uniform heating action causes the deep structures in the skin and underlying tissue to immediately tighten. Over time, new and remodeled collagen is produced to further tighten skin and renew facial contours.

How long does the Thermage procedure take and how many treatments will I need? The procedure usually requires 45-90 minutes. Only one Thermage treatment is necessary.

When will I see results? Measurable tightening and contouring improvements appear gradually over a two to six month time period following a single treatment session.

What does the Thermage procedure feel like? With each touch of the ThermaTip device, the patient experiences a brief, deep heating sensation as the CRF energy is delivered to the skin and underlying tissue. This deep heating sensation is an indication that collagen is reaching effective temperatures for tightening. To protect the skin and make the treatment more comfortable, the surface of the skin is cooled before, during, and after each application of CRF energy. Patient feedback on the level of heat sensation experienced during the procedure will help guide the doctor to balance procedural comfort with maximum results.

Is there any special preparation or follow-up regime? No. One can return to regular activities immediately following treatment and there is no special care after treatment. Some patients exhibit a temporary redness or minor swelling after treatment, this usually resolves within 24 hours.