Dr.Weksberg - Toronto Cosmetic DermatologistDr.Weksberg - Toronto Cosmetic Dermatologist
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Address 1333 Sheppard Ave. East, Ste 324, Toronto, Ontario

Laser Procedures

What is Thermage?

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Thermage is a new non-surgical facelift approach to also create forehead and neck lifts, firming of the jowls and neck tissue. The newest successful indicates are for eyelifts and body tightening.

Thermage is a unique use of computerized radio frequency that allows for tightening of collagen, elastic tissue without any damage to the overlying skin.  Best of all, there is no downtime from your personal life after treatment.

How does the Thermage work?


Computerized controlled radio frequency tightens collagen and elastic tissue in a uniform controlled pattern creating a smoother texture and firmness.

How long does the procedure take? 

The treatment may take anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the area treated.

When will the results be visible?

Phase I: During the first 30 days contraction of connective tissue - collagen and elastic tissue creating a firmer looking zone to the treated area. Phase II: Over a 6 month period there is new collagen and elastic tissue formed, causing gradual improvement. The treated areas have improved firmness and contour.

In those patients that have very loose skin early results may be seen within the first
4 weeks. However, the best results are gradual and may take 6 months.

How many treatments will I need?

For some patients 1 treatment session is sufficient, others require more than 1 treatment. This is a new concept and as your skin matures and changes, touchup treatments may be required.

Is it painful?

Dr. Weksberg believes that all procedures should be as comfortable as possible. This treatment can be sensitive so we use topical anesthetic creams and mild oral sedatives. Patients must arrange to be driven home.

Can I combine Thermage with other treatment options?

Thermage will be used as a single modality, however at our centre combined treatments are the wave of the future. Usually patients will have a combination of procedures: Botox to improve the animation lines giving patients a more confident softer look to their face, and the newer fillers such as Juvederm,  Restylane, Perlane, and Sculptra. Thermage will
tighten the skin but will not change the blotchy uneven tone pattern, pigmentation, or vessels. Intense Pulsed Light (commonly known as Photo rejuvenation) is a very
natural combination with Thermage to improve all the effects of sun and aging. Fraxel is the newest laser treatment to help skin rejuvenation and is often used in conjunction with Thermage.

 

 

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