Thermal Face Lift

Thermal Face Lift

Who wants wrinkles and fine lines to show on their face? The answer is obvious. But if it were up to us, of course we'd be young and attractive forever. Unfortunately, nature has other plans for us. Gravity is a partner in crime too. As we get older, our skin gets looser and more inelastic while gravity tugs downward on our skin. The result is wrinkles, and lots of them.

The most common answer to this problem is a face lift. A cosmetic face lift helps to tighten the facial tissues for a more youthful and energetic look. However, the procedure is surgical, costly, and takes time. That's why a whole slew of non-surgical face lifts have cropped up, promising the same results with none of the hassle.

In reality, many of these techniques are just gimmicks. Various facial adhesives and creams are just novelties. Acupuncture looks promising but can end up costing more time and money than it's worth. The true alternative to a surgical face lift is a thermal face lift. It was originally patented by Thermage, and is known around the world as the Thermacool face lift.

The procedure

The Thermacool face lift does not need incisions or sutures. It's a completely non-invasive procedure. It uses a radio frequency gun that sends heat energy past the skin and into the deep tissue and muscle layer of the face. This heat energy can cause damage though, so a cooling spray is always needed to maintain a safe temperature. All this heat causes the contraction of the muscles and tissue. As a result, the skin eventually contracts as well and wrinkling is reduced significantly. The only side effects of the procedure are minor irritation and swelling for a few days. The final result is visible only after two to three months when the reconstructed tissue fully heals.

Ultimately the results for this technique are less dramatic than a surgical face lift. That's because the surgeon cannot get right in there and sculpt the underlying tissue. He or she must use the radio energy to indirectly sculpt the face and cause the tissue to do most of the work over time as it heals. Furthermore, the procedure isn't useful except around the eyes and cheeks. It's basically a maintenance procedure that is ideal for younger patients with early signs of aging. Otherwise, it can be used for older patients in conjunction with other rejuvenation procedures.

Talk to a professional in your area that specializes in thermal face lifts. He or she can better explain the details of the treatment and the results that you can expect. Compared to traditional surgery, a thermal face lift can be a smaller investment of time and money that can pay off in the long run.