Thermage® (Santa Monica)
To firm skin laxity and wrinkled texture
Thermage (Santa Monica) ThermaCool System tightens skin on the face, elevates the brow, tightens the neck, and sharpens the jaw line.
Downtime: None.
Number of treatments: Many patients are satisfied with a single treatment though some may want a second one after 3 to 6 months. Improvement continues for 2 to 6 months.
NOTE: ThermaCool can be combined with other treatments, such as Botox® and filler injections, for optimal results or to avoid or postpone invasive plastic surgery.
Eyes by Thermage™ (Santa Monica)
To smooth wrinkles, puffiness and hooding
Targeted radiofrequency treatment delivers tighter, smoother skin all around the eyes and up to the brow, softens crow's feet, reduces hooding and diminishes under-eye bags. Results may take a few weeks to show (and there will be continued improvement for 2 to 6 months) but it's worth the wait.
Downtime: None
Number of treatments: One to 2, 3 to 6 months apart.
Delivers maximum results with little downtime.
Optimal results will be seen with a minimum of 3 treatments every 4-6 weeks.
Exilis (Santa Monica)
To tighten skin, reduce wrinkles, improve skin texture and contour the body
New Exilis (Santa Monica) reduces fat and contours the body, tightens skin and reduces wrinkles, stimulates and strengthens the collagen network to improve skin laxity and texture, provides long-lasting and persistent results, delivers more targeted energy in less time, and works with super-comfortable temperature control. Exilis (Santa Monica) can postpone or eliminate the need for invasive surgery particularly for patients with mild to moderate fat deposits who may not be candidates for lipoplasty.
Downtime: minimal to none.
Number of treatments: Four to six, spaced 4 – 6 weeks apart.
Pellevé
To provide immediate skin tightening and long-term wrinkle reduction
The Pellevé system harnesses skin-tightening technology for non-invasive wrinkle reduction and firmer, tighter, younger-looking skin. It produces both immediate tightening and long-term results, delivers a massage-like experience, and has little to no downtime. Great for the entire face, we have seen great results specifically around the eyes and mouth.
Downtime: minimal to none.
Number of treatments: Four to six, spaced 4 – 6 weeks apart.
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Ulthera
To tighten skin, reduce wrinkles, improve skin texture
This device uses ultrasound technology to deliver low levels of focused heat to targeted areas under the dermis to stimulate collagen and tighten skin around the eyes, face and neck area.
Downtime: No downtime
Treatments: Results will be seen 3 months after treatment. Depending on individual concerns, more than one treatment may be required.
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