Does Thermage treatment with higher energy levels have better effects?

In recent years, although new instruments and products have emerged in the medical beauty industry, Thermage has always had its own place and is known as the “leader in the anti-aging industry”. It can also be said to be the standard of every institution. Various instruments and products may be popular in the market for a while, but they will soon enter a recession period, and the unit price will become lower and lower.

The price of Thermage has always been very high and stable. Is this a marketing trick, or is it worth the price? Are there any other suitable monopolar RF skin tightening machine replacements?

Today, let’s discuss it together~

Introduction to Thermage theory.

In simple terms, Thermage uses patented monopolar loop radio frequency technology to generate heat energy deep in the skin, stimulating the reorganization and regeneration of collagen, thereby achieving skin tightening and anti-aging effects. Radio frequency energy can precisely act on the dermis and subcutaneous tissue of the skin without damaging the epidermis. This deep heating action causes immediate collagen contraction and long-term collagen reconstruction, making the skin firmer and smoother.

At the same time, thermage has an advanced technology – AccuREP™. REP is radio frequency pulse, and Accu is automatic tuning. The function of the tuning pulse is to detect the skin resistance and fine-tune the energy output parameters according to the detected resistance to ensure that different operating parts receive consistent energy. The FLX system has a tuning pulse before each energy emission, which divides each radio frequency energy into 5 sub-pulse outputs evenly, so that the energy can be evenly distributed on the surface of the beauty head, and each radio frequency energy can be fine-tuned according to the impedance of the target area, so that the skin surface is evenly heated. The upgrade of this technology can make the heat penetrate the skin more evenly, and the firming and lifting effect is more comprehensive.

How effective is Thermage in anti-aging?

A study selected 48 patients with anti-aging needs and used Thermage technology to treat wrinkles in different parts of the face and problems such as large pores and sagging. Treatment method: Apply a topical anesthetic to the face and clean it off after 1 hour. Use grid paper to mark the treatment area on the patient’s face to ensure balanced energy application during bilateral facial treatment. During treatment, the treatment is repeated according to the distribution of the grids and circles on the grid paper, but be careful not to stack and repeat the treatment. The same grid area should be spaced at least 6 times.

Thermage treatment feedback

The results of the study showed that the skin of the 48 patients was smooth, firm and wrinkles were lightened after 6 to 9 months of follow-up. Among them, 37 patients (77.08%) showed significant effects, 11 patients (22.92%) showed effective results, and no ineffective cases were found. One of the 48 patients had 4 to 5 scattered small blisters on the face, with a diameter of less than 0.5 cm, which disappeared after ice compress, and no pigmentation was found after 1 month. This proves that Thermage has an effective and good anti-aging effect.

There are also foreign studies that investigated the treatment of 5,700 patients using the fourth-generation Thermage. Using the initial algorithm, 26% of patients showed an immediate tightening effect, 54% of patients observed skin tightening after 6 months of treatment, 45% of patients felt that the treatment process was too painful, and 68% of patients believed that the treatment results met their expectations. When using the new multiple treatment algorithm, 87% of patients observed an immediate tightening effect, 92% of patients had a tightening effect after 6 months of treatment, 5% of patients felt that the treatment process was too painful, and 94% of patients believed that the treatment results met their expectations. This proves that Thermage is effective in anti-aging.

Are higher Thermage energy settings better?

We know that the highest energy of Thermage is 8.0; generally speaking, within the tolerable range, the higher the energy, the better the effect achieved. However, the one-sided pursuit of high energy may cause problems such as burns and blisters, fat atrophy, and tissue scarring.

At the same time, the distribution of RF energy is also affected by skin impedance:

If the impedance is high, the RF energy may produce more heat in the superficial layers of the skin because the energy cannot penetrate deeper into the tissue as easily.

If the impedance is low, the RF energy may penetrate deeper into the tissue more easily.

There are certain differences in impedance between individuals, including different parts of the same person. In addition, each person’s tolerance to heat also varies, so we need to adjust different energies to treat different parts and different beauty seekers.

A 2006 study compared the changes in the ultrastructure of skin collagen in different Thermage treatment modes: low energy, multiple shots and high energy, single shot. The results showed that compared with “high energy, single shot”, “low energy, multiple shots” treatment can also induce a large amount of collagen denaturation and regeneration, and the effect is deeper.

So, what kind of energy is the most suitable?

The global consensus of Thermage experts clearly emphasizes that using high energy levels that are intolerable to patients does not mean higher satisfaction, but rather there is a potential risk of severe pain and burns. Thermal feedback is the only criterion for energy selection.

During the treatment, the energy level should be adjusted continuously according to the patient’s thermal feedback, so that the patient can feel “hot, slightly uncomfortable at the beginning, but tolerable”, rather than fixed at too high or too low energy levels. This setting can strike a balance between effect, safety and comfort.

Conclusion on the energy level of Thermage treatment.

1. The more painful Thermage is, the better! Intraoperative communication is very important. The energy parameters should be adjusted continuously according to the patient’s thermal feedback.
2. Generally speaking, 2.0 or 2.5 thermal feedback is the appropriate energy, and the rest of the energy may be too high or too low. The energy is adjusted to the appropriate thermal feedback energy in 0.5 gears.
3. The first shot of Thermage is recommended to be applied in the middle of the face, below the apple muscle and near the base of the nose. This is located in the middle of the face, with thicker skin tissue, which can give the patient a higher feeling, and the energy level can be adjusted according to the patient’s feedback.

FAQ about Thermage machine treatment.

Q: What is thermage?
A: Thermage is a monopolar RF machine produced by an American company. It has a frequency of 6.78 Mhz, the best anti-aging frequency, and is equipped with multiple treatment handle tips. It is suitable for skin tightening on all parts of the body and has excellent anti-aging effects.

Q: What is thermage treatment?
A: Thermage treatment refers to the use of a 6.78 MHz monopolar radio frequency Thermage machine to perform skin anti-aging treatments to tighten and rejuvenate the skin.

Q: Which is better, thermage vs ultherapy?
A: If we consider the safety of treatment, Thermage will be more effective. It is effective in anti-aging and will not cause any danger. Thermage can treat all areas of the face. But from the perspective of treatment effect, Ultherapy has a better skin tightening effect! But it also has greater risks. Ultherapy facial treatment needs to avoid certain areas because those areas are where facial nerves gather. If the energy of Ultherapy is too high, it is very likely to damage the nerves due to its strong penetration.

Q: How long can thermage skin tightening effect last?
A: After one Thermage treatment, the skin tightening effect is obvious and usually lasts for half a year to one year.

Q: Is Thermage laser a monopolar RF device?
A: Yes, Thermage laser is a monopolar RF device. The anti-aging effect of monopolar RF is better than bipolar and can penetrate deeper into the skin structure. Therefore, monopolar RF is the current mainstream anti-aging project.

A monopolar RF machine with the same configuration as Thermage.

Thermage is a 6.78 MHz unipolar RF machine that completes the unipolar RF circuit through the negative plate. The most effective unipolar heating method, the 6.78 frequency has a remarkable anti-aging effect.

Litonlaser also produces a unipolar RF machine, and it uses the same 6.78 MHz as the benchmark Thermage, which is also a unipolar RF, and we have also added a new import handle, which can be better combined with anti-aging products, and the combination of machines and products Using it can be more beneficial to beauty services, and it is very worthy of promotion for beauty salons.

If you need a Thermage, but the price of Thermage is too high, and you need to find an alternative 6.78 MHz unipolar RF machine, then you can choose us, a professional medical aesthetic equipment manufacturer.