Skin rejuvenation is carried out using a variety techniques. Thermage is one such method which involves forming and tightening of the skin. This method is clinically proven. The end product is a refinement in texture, tone, and the contour of the skin.

Thermage is non-invasive and does not require injections or surgery. Skin refinements are seen immediately after the procedure and the duration of the changes depend on one's skin and aging process. Some of the improvements last for years. The therapy works best on women from ages thirty to sixty however; skin that is lax may not show the wanted results.

Thermage procedure should be carried out by licensed dermatologists who are specialized in cosmetic undertakings. Thermage procedure durations can last anywhere from twenty minutes to two hours. This is dependent on the part of the body being treated. A principal benefit of the thermage therapy is that it can be used on any area of the face.

While conducting thermage, general anesthesia is not mandatory but skin physicians are obliged to supply medications for the minor irritation experienced during the procedure. A patient commonly experiences a heat sensation due to radiofrequency energy directed to the layer underneath the skin. This feeling serves as a sign of collagen stimulation. Thermage is an effective treatment that should soon be coming to a doctor's clinic near you.