Thermage: Honest Insights on Effects, Side Effects, and How to Minimize Risks > Plastic Surgery

Hello, I am Lee Jong-jin, head director of Ceramique Clinic.

Many people considering Thermage treatments often wonder about two main things: 'effectiveness' and 'pain'.

The procedure costs millions of won, and there's the fear of enduring pain that feels like being poked with hot needles.

The only reason people decide to undergo this treatment, despite all these factors, is the expectation of seeing definite results.

However, this expectation often differs greatly from reality.

I'll be honest about Thermage, so please focus for the next three minutes.

Summary

1. There is 0% effect from the treatment.

2. Side effects

3. Two ways to reduce side effects

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Even with simple skin care treatments known to be safe, you can often find reviews saying 'It was a waste of money' depending on the skin type.

So, what about high-frequency lifting treatments like Thermage that cost millions of won?

High-Frequency Side Effects

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High-frequency treatments like Thermage work by delivering heat energy to the dermis layer of the skin, contracting collagen and inducing regeneration.

Side effects occur when the heat energy generated in this process deviates from the intended target or exceeds the skin's physiological threshold.

Frankly, a realistic and significant side effect is 'volume loss'.

If the high-frequency heat intended to improve elasticity affects the fat layer, it can lead to an unwanted outcome where the face looks gaunt and the cheekbones become more prominent.

If you want to avoid this risk, you should consider how to prevent it, rather than just comparing prices.

Two Principles

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① Accurate Assessment

The response to high-frequency energy varies greatly depending on the skin's condition.

Therefore, before the procedure, an accurate assessment of skin thickness, subcutaneous fat density, and areas with a high risk of hollowing, such as the cheeks and temples, must be performed.

Without this structural analysis, you cannot avoid the risk of side effects.

Consequently, excessive energy input should be avoided in areas where the skin is thin or lacks fat.

Safety must be ensured by selectively lowering the energy intensity and reducing the density of overlapping shots.

② Importance of Using Genuine Tips

Many people discuss the high cost of the procedure and may ask, 'Isn't it all the same machine in the end?'

However, a significant portion of the procedure cost is invested in core elements that guarantee not only 'effectiveness' but also 'patient safety'.

This is the issue of using 'genuine tips'.

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Genuine tips not only ensure the effectiveness of the procedure but also provide a sophisticated cooling system and consistent energy output to protect the skin surface.

If these disposable tips are reused or replaced with non-genuine tips, the cooling function deteriorates, and the risk of burns increases rapidly.

These tips are precisely designed for single use only.

Internal micro-changes and decreased cooling function caused by the passage of radiofrequency energy can lead to output imbalances upon reuse.

In other words, if tips are recycled or non-genuine tips are used, the energy becomes unstable, and the risk of burns or side effects goes beyond controllable limits.

Recognize that this 'safety guarantee' cost is included in the high procedure cost, and be sure to check the principle of using genuine, disposable tips.

Many people worry about 'pain' before the procedure.

Pain

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Because high-frequency treatments generate heat in the deep dermis layer of the skin,

it is true that temporary heat and a deep, stinging pain accompany the procedure.

Due to the nature of high-frequency energy,

heat stimulation can be felt more directly in areas close to the bone, such as the jawline or cheekbones.

You should know in advance that you will feel the strongest pain in this area.

Fortunately, however,

this pain is predictable and within a manageable range.

The cooling technology applied to the tips of the latest equipment and the application of sufficient pre-anesthetic cream before the procedure

So far, I have written about practical information on Thermage treatments.

The results of 'knowing and receiving' any treatment versus 'not knowing and receiving' it are worlds apart.

You must be aware of the importance of skin structure analysis, the dangers of energy intensity, and the safety standards conveyed today.

I urge you to make wise and careful choices before deciding on a procedure.

Source :https://blog.naver.com/best_sseul/224043181975

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