Thermage is one of the leading treatments that can help improve skin elasticity. Many people considering Thermage treatment are curious about the use of genuine tips, the treatment process, and the pain involved. For reliable Thermage treatment, a dermatologist shares their personal experience of the procedure, explaining in detail how to verify genuine tips and what sensations to expect during the treatment.
Why are Thermage genuine tips important?
Thermage treatment delivers high-frequency energy deep into the skin to induce collagen production. The Thermage tip used in this process is crucial for its authenticity. Only by using a genuine tip can you expect safe and effective treatment results.
Two ways to verify Thermage genuine tips
Before Thermage treatment, patients can verify the use of genuine tips themselves in two ways.
Check the genuine certificate
After the treatment, you must keep the genuine certificate which includes the treatment date and genuine authentication number. This certificate is an important document proving the use of a genuine tip.
Verify opening just before treatment
It is recommended to personally confirm that the practitioner opens a new genuine tip box just before the treatment. The genuine tip box is sealed with a double sticker, and opening this sticker reveals the genuine number.
After the treatment, we recommend visiting the official Thermage website and entering the genuine authentication number to personally verify the use of a genuine tip.
Thermage pre-treatment preparation process
Several preparation steps are necessary for a safe and effective Thermage treatment.
- Genuine tip attachment: Attach the genuine tip to the handpiece precisely until it clicks.
- Return pad attachment: Attach the flat return pad to the patient's body. It is crucial that the pad adheres very closely to the skin without any detached areas. If there are any detached areas, an electrical spark could occur, causing burns, so extreme caution is necessary.
- Coupling solution application: Finally, apply the coupling solution to the skin. This solution facilitates smooth contact between the skin and the handpiece surface, aiding in the delivery of high-frequency energy.
What does Thermage treatment feel like?
When the treatment begins, a 'zzzz' sound is heard. This sound indicates that the temperature sensor within the Thermage tip has completed the high-frequency irradiation and is protecting the skin from burns.
During Thermage treatment, the sensation typically starts with a slightly warm feeling. Afterward, along with the 'zzzz' sound, you may feel a slight tightening sensation in the skin.
Thermage pain: there is individual variation
The pain of Thermage treatment can be felt differently depending on an individual's pain sensitivity. Therefore, it is important to adjust the energy intensity appropriately during the treatment according to each person's pain sensitivity.
According to the practitioner's experience, if one is not very sensitive to pain, the treatment can be received comfortably enough without anesthetic cream. However, pain varies from person to person, and even for the same person, it can be felt differently in various areas of the face. Specifically, the edges of the face or the jawline area may feel more painful than other areas.
Tips for effective Thermage treatment
It is advisable to treat the entire face evenly with Thermage. If specific areas have deep wrinkles or severe skin sagging, you may consider focusing a bit more on those areas. The treatment automatically ends once the predetermined number of shots (e.g., 604 shots) has been delivered.