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Experience natural skin tightening with Thermage®

Thermage is a non-invasive anti-ageing treatment that uses focused, low-amplitude radiofrequency energy to effectively smooth and tighten skin. It stimulates natural collagen production, thereby helping to prevent and correct sagging skin on the face and neck. It can also be used to tone and tighten skin in other areas of the body, including the inner arms, stomach and buttocks. What’s more, only one session is needed to achieve noticeable, natural-looking results that continue to develop and improve in the months following the treatment.

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Treatments > Aesthetic Medicine > Thermage

Experience natural skin tightening with Thermage®

Thermage is a non-invasive anti-ageing treatment that uses focused, low-amplitude radiofrequency energy to effectively smooth and tighten skin. It stimulates natural collagen production, thereby helping to prevent and correct sagging skin on the face and neck. It can also be used to tone and tighten skin in other areas of the body, including the inner arms, stomach and buttocks. What’s more, only one session is needed to achieve noticeable, natural-looking results that continue to develop and improve in the months following the treatment.

Sessions
1

Duration
90 minutes (minimum)

Frequency
3 – 5 years

Your investment
From CHF 3000

Results
From the 4^th month

Anaesthesia
Sedation (recommended)

Hospitalisation
No

Social downtime
None

Time off work
None

Sport
Immediately

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How does Thermage restore firmness to the skin?

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body that plays an important role in keeping the skin firm and hydrated. Unfortunately, we produce less and less of this remarkable protein as we age. That is where Thermage comes to the rescue: it stimulates natural collagen production using a monopolar radiofrequency current, causing the skin to gradually become smoother and more toned.

Thermage gently heats the deep, collagen-rich layers of the skin while keeping it cool and protected on the surface. The applied heat stimulates the dermal layers, delivering often dramatic rejuvenating results to the targeted areas, where the skin is left looking noticeably tighter and younger.

Why choose Thermage over other popular treatment options?

Recognised for its ability to significantly improve the appearance of sagging skin, Thermage is a non-invasive alternative to more traditional methods of skin rejuvenation. It can be used to achieve a lifting effect on the face or the body without resorting to surgery and is particularly effective on thick skin. For very thin skin, regenerative and absorbable threads (as used in our Haute Couture treatment) may be a preferable solution.

Thermage is not just suitable for women; it’s also a great option for men in search of a quick and effective anti-ageing solution with little to no drawbacks.

Thermage is especially effective for:

Tightening and redefining facial features (facial contours, cheeks, corner of the eyes) in a noticeable, yet natural-looking way
Firming facial skin, particularly the forehead and eye area (lower and upper eyelids)
Smoothing and toning any skin that is starting to sag (on the arms, thighs, knees, stomach and buttocks).

Thermage rejuvenates the skin without the need for an invasive operation and is therefore often referred to as “the surgery-free facelift”. Since collagen production is a long-term process, the improvement in appearance following the Thermage treatment is a subtle and gradual one, unlike that achieved with surgery. This fact is appreciated by male patients in particular. Over time, those around you will notice that you look healthier, more relaxed and especially more youthful without ever suspecting that you have turned to cosmetic medicine, which is a major advantage of this treatment, especially within the work context.

As such, Thermage is the ideal option for natural-looking results without the risk of side effects. It’s one of the latest anti-ageing techniques on the market and has proven to pair well with many other treatments, including ultrasound therapy, absorbable skin threads (Haute Couture), nanofat grafting and injectable wrinkle fillers.

To recap, the benefits of Thermage are as follows:

It’s highly effective in treating – without surgery – the face and other areas of the body where the skin tends to lose its elasticity.
It’s suitable for all skin types, from fair to dark.
A single treatment session is needed.
There are very few to no side effects or complications.

How does Thermage restore firmness to the skin?

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body that plays an important role in keeping the skin firm and hydrated. Unfortunately, we produce less and less of this remarkable protein as we age. That is where Thermage comes to the rescue: it stimulates natural collagen production using a monopolar radiofrequency current, causing the skin to gradually become smoother and more toned.

Thermage gently heats the deep, collagen-rich layers of the skin while keeping it cool and protected on the surface. The applied heat stimulates the dermal layers, delivering often dramatic rejuvenating results to the targeted areas, where the skin is left looking noticeably tighter and younger.

Why choose Thermage over other popular treatment options?

Recognised for its ability to significantly improve the appearance of sagging skin, Thermage is a non-invasive alternative to more traditional methods of skin rejuvenation. It can be used to achieve a lifting effect on the face or the body without resorting to surgery and is particularly effective on thick skin. For very thin skin, regenerative and absorbable threads (as used in our Haute Couture treatment) may be a preferable solution.

Thermage is not just suitable for women; it’s also a great option for men in search of a quick and effective anti-ageing solution with little to no drawbacks.

Thermage is especially effective for:

Tightening and redefining facial features (facial contours, cheeks, corner of the eyes) in a noticeable, yet natural-looking way
Firming facial skin, particularly the forehead and eye area (lower and upper eyelids)
Smoothing and toning any skin that is starting to sag (on the arms, thighs, knees, stomach and buttocks).

Thermage rejuvenates the skin without the need for an invasive operation and is therefore often referred to as “the surgery-free facelift”. Since collagen production is a long-term process, the improvement in appearance following the Thermage treatment is a subtle and gradual one, unlike that achieved with surgery. This fact is appreciated by male patients in particular. Over time, those around you will notice that you look healthier, more relaxed and especially more youthful without ever suspecting that you have turned to cosmetic medicine, which is a major advantage of this treatment, especially within the work context.

As such, Thermage is the ideal option for natural-looking results without the risk of side effects. It’s one of the latest anti-ageing techniques on the market and has proven to pair well with many other treatments, including ultrasound therapy, absorbable skin threads (Haute Couture), nanofat grafting and injectable wrinkle fillers.

To recap, the benefits of Thermage are as follows:

It’s highly effective in treating – without surgery – the face and other areas of the body where the skin tends to lose its elasticity.
It’s suitable for all skin types, from fair to dark.
A single treatment session is needed.
There are very few to no side effects or complications.

Different treatment stages

Consultation

Procedure

Consultation

Before the actual treatment session, a preliminary consultation is scheduled with the medical director, who will answer any questions you may have about the procedure and advise whether it’s suitable to your particular situation.

Procedure

To ensure maximum comfort and efficacy, we recommend that the treatment be performed under sedation.

The area of skin being targeted is first marked with a grid to help guide and direct delivery of the radiofrequency current. The Thermage handpiece is then passed over the marked area several times to target collagen within the deep dermal layers and stimulate its production. At the same time, the surface of the skin is cooled by means of the handpiece’s built-in cooling system.

A session typically lasts between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, depending on the size and number of treatment areas.

What happens during a session?

1 Consultation

Before the actual treatment session, a preliminary consultation is scheduled with the medical director, who will answer any questions you may have about the procedure and advise whether it’s suitable to your particular situation.

2 Procedure

To ensure maximum comfort and efficacy, we recommend that the treatment be performed under sedation.The area of skin being targeted is first marked with a grid to help guide and direct delivery of the radiofrequency current. The Thermage handpiece is then passed over the marked area several times to target collagen within the deep dermal layers and stimulate its production. At the same time, the surface of the skin is cooled by means of the handpiece’s built-in cooling system.A session typically lasts between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, depending on the size and number of treatment areas.

What results can I expect?

The first results will already be visible by the end of the session. Your skin will feel softer and smoother on account of the contraction of collagen that takes place during the treatment.

There is no recovery or downtime associated with Thermage and patients are therefore able to return to their normal activities, including sport, directly after the treatment.

The effects of the treatment will continue to improve gradually over the next few months, with the skin becoming even tighter and firmer. The final results will be noticeable after 6 to 12 months and may last for several years, depending on the quality and natural ageing process of the skin.

Is Thermage right for me?

Thermage is mainly indicated to firm and tone the entire face and neck area. It is particularly well suited for patients over the age of 35, as that is when the skin begins to lose its elasticity, and for men, since their skin is generally thicker than women’s. Thermage is also indicated to prolong the youth-enhancing results of a facelift.

By maintaining and improving skin tone and elasticity, Thermage exerts a rejuvenating effect in the case of:

Sagging skin due to age, menopause or weight loss
Loss of facial volume or flattening of facial contours, skin laxity on the neck and around the eyes, and a tired appearance
General loss of skin tone (on the stomach, the inner arms and thighs, the back of the hands, etc.). The buttocks can also be treated in both men and women.

What results can I expect?

The first results will already be visible by the end of the session. Your skin will feel softer and smoother on account of the contraction of collagen that takes place during the treatment.

There is no recovery or downtime associated with Thermage and patients are therefore able to return to their normal activities, including sport, directly after the treatment.

The effects of the treatment will continue to improve gradually over the next few months, with the skin becoming even tighter and firmer. The final results will be noticeable after 6 to 12 months and may last for several years, depending on the quality and natural ageing process of the skin.

Is Thermage right for me?

Thermage is mainly indicated to firm and tone the entire face and neck area. It is particularly well suited for patients over the age of 35, as that is when the skin begins to lose its elasticity, and for men, since their skin is generally thicker than women’s. Thermage is also indicated to prolong the youth-enhancing results of a facelift.

By maintaining and improving skin tone and elasticity, Thermage exerts a rejuvenating effect in the case of:

Sagging skin due to age, menopause or weight loss
Loss of facial volume or flattening of facial contours, skin laxity on the neck and around the eyes, and a tired appearance
General loss of skin tone (on the stomach, the inner arms and thighs, the back of the hands, etc.). The buttocks can also be treated in both men and women.

Partner with a prestigious clinic in Lausanne

Having been in practice for over 20 years, Clinic Lémanic has developed a masterful understanding and command of the various technologies available in the field of aesthetic medicine. Our renowned medical director and specialist Dr Véronique Emmenegger uses her extensive experience and expertise to recommend the best preventive and corrective anti-ageing treatments for you. She furthermore leverages her remarkable artistic sensibility to determine precisely which treatments to combine in order to make the most of your natural beauty.

Thermage is a serious aesthetic procedure and, as such, should be performed by a trained practitioner in order to ensure a positive outcome. Indeed, insufficiently high temperatures do not adequately stimulate collagen production and therefore deliver unsatisfactory results, while excessively high temperatures can cause undesirable side effects.

Partner with a prestigious clinic in Lausanne

Having been in practice for over 20 years, Clinic Lémanic has developed a masterful understanding and command of the various technologies available in the field of aesthetic medicine. Our renowned medical director and specialist Dr Véronique Emmenegger uses her extensive experience and expertise to recommend the best preventive and corrective anti-ageing treatments for you. She furthermore leverages her remarkable artistic sensibility to determine precisely which treatments to combine in order to make the most of your natural beauty.

Thermage is a serious aesthetic procedure and, as such, should be performed by a trained practitioner in order to ensure a positive outcome. Indeed, insufficiently high temperatures do not adequately stimulate collagen production and therefore deliver unsatisfactory results, while excessively high temperatures can cause undesirable side effects.