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Dr. SangJin Kim introduces Thermage, a nearly 20-year-old, FDA-approved treatment for slowing the aging process,
outlines considerations for cost and clinic choice, explains the procedure,
and compares it to Ultherapy, emphasizing its safety, efficacy, and maintenance of beauty with aging.
### Key Takeaways
– Thermage is a treatment aimed at slowing the aging process and maintaining beauty, cleared by the US FDA and MFDS.
– The cost of Thermage varies by clinic, influenced by factors such as the clinic’s operational style,
the doctor’s experience, and whether additional treatments are included.
– Thermage works by stimulating collagen fibers’ contraction, leading to collagen regeneration,
with results becoming visible 2-3 months post-treatment and lasting 6-9 months.
– The procedure involves different tips (number of shots) for various treatment areas,
with Dr. Kim not recommending the 300-shot tip for the face due to insufficient heat accumulation.
– Side effects are minimal if performed by a skilled doctor,
though pain and discomfort during the treatment and a potential risk of burns exist.
– Thermage is suggested 1-2 times per year for the face,
with a 9-month interval being ideal, and every 6 months for eye treatment.
– Compared to Ultherapy, which targets deeper skin layers for contouring and lifting,
Thermage focuses on the superficial skin layer, improving elasticity and reducing fine lines.
