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Showcasing Thermage® Total Tip 3.0 to its Body Contouring Technologies

For ten years the non invasive Thermage® treatments has been a leader in the industry, and has continued innovation and new technological refinement. The new Thermage® Total Tip 3.0 is a more advanced and effective treatment tip. It provides clients with greater results in their face, jowls, neck and body. What makes this a better treatment?

The Tip delivers as much as two times greater bulk heating volume which allows more tissue to be heated to higher temperatures, delivering better results. Thermage uses radio frequency technology to smooth and contour the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite in a single treatment. Both early and long-term results are delivered in a non-invasive manner.

The whole point of a Thermage facial is to lightly stimulate the growth of more collagen in the face to simulate the look of youth when we have abundant collagen.

Precision Aesthetics is New York’s only Thermage Black Diamond and Pinnacle provider for over 6 years. It was the first with every new release going back to 2007 with the introduction of the NXT. Precision Aesthetics also introduced the 16.0 handpiece and the vibrating technology for greater patient comfort. Dr Lisa Zdinak, the Medical Director of Precision Aesthetics, is an International physician lecturer for Thermage.

Below is a video about the new Thermage® Total Tip 3.0

Part III Carboxytherapy Work for Stretchmarks

How does carboxytherapy work for stretchmarks?

Stretchmarks (striae distensae) occur when the skin is stretched to the point where the dermal collagen ruptures. Carboxytherapy causes the formation of new collagen and subsequently thickens the skin to improve the appearance of the stretchmarks by rebuilding the collagen matrix.

How does carboxytherapy work for cellulite and fat reduction?

When injected via a specific technique, carbon dioxide gas is directly toxic to fat cells. The fat cells literally burst and are eliminated by the body.

If carboxytherapy is used to melt fat, won’t it make my eyelids hollow?

No. The technique used to treat dark circles beneath the eyelids is different than the technique used to treat fat. However, there are some instances where I may wish to dissolve fat beneath the eyelids using a technique that I created.

How is the carboxytherapy treatment administered?

There are several machines that are used to administer the carbon dioxide gas, but the basic components are the same. There is a tank of carbon dioxide gas that is connected by plastic tubing to a flow-regulator. The flow-regulator slows down the speed of the gas according to the rate selected by the physician. The gas emerges from the flow-regulator into sterile tubing that has a filter connected at the exit to remove any trace impurities before the gas is run through a tiny needle attached to the opposite side of the filter. The pure gas is now ready to be injected beneath the skin via the tiny needle.

What does carboxytherapy feel like?

Carboxytherapy doesn’t hurt; it just feels a little “weird.” Because of differences in the techniques used to treat the eyelids, stretch-marks, scars, and fat deposits, the sensation is slightly different depending upon what is actually being treated. I use numbing cream for all of my patients to diminish any discomfort associated with the pin-prick of the needle itself.

When treating the eyelids, I tell my patients that the lower eyelids will feel puffy, like they were up crying all night, but that will subside once the gas is absorbed over the next five to ten minutes.

The treatment of stretch-marks and scars is relatively painless because this skin doesn’t have the same ability to sense pain. Some pressure from the gas may be felt as the stretch-marks are distended, and they can feel a bit itchy, but again this subsides in about five minutes once the gas is absorbed by the body. Scars generally feel no pain because there are no nerves in scar tissue.

The treatment of cellulite and fatty deposits on the arms, abdomen, and legs has a unique sensation of its own. This is because a larger amount of the gas is injected directly into the offending fat deposits and allowed to expand. While the gas is expanding, you may feel some pressure in the area being treated that feels similar to when the arm is squeezed by a blood pressure cuff. The areas will feel warm and tingly for up to 24 hours after the treatment as the circulation to the area is improved.

Part II- What are Some Clinical Uses for Carboxytherapy

What are some clinical uses for carboxytherapy?

Carboxytherapy is used for the treatment of dark under-eye circles, stretch-marks, cellulite reduction, and non-surgical fat sculpting on the face and the body.

What areas of the body can be treated with carboxytherapy?

Carboxytherapy can be used to treat the eyelids, face, neck, arms, stomach, buttocks, and legs.

What other benefits occur from carboxytherapy?

In addition to increasing oxygenated blood-flow to the region injected, carboxytherapy also increases collagen formation in the skin, giving it a more youthful appearance.

How does carboxytherapy work for dark undereye circles?

One major cause of dark under eye circles is vascular pooling. The capillary network of the lower eyelids can become congested for a variety of reasons. Normally, the tears drain from the eyelids into the nose, but if there is some obstruction due to chronic nasal congestion from seasonal allergies, previous nasal fracture, or a deviated septum, the drainage doesn’t function well, and the blood flow to the lower eyelids becomes sluggish, giving rise to the boggy blue tinge known casually as “allergic shiners.” The lack of appropriate oxygenation to the lower eyelid skin allows the bluish cast to show through the thin skin of the eyelids. Carboxytherapy works to improve the capillary network of the lower eyelids, as well as to increase the dermal collagen layer in the lower eyelid skin. By injecting a small amount of carbon dioxide gas into the affected areas, blood flow is increased and improved capillary networks are formed for longer lasting circulatory benefit. The bluish cast is replaced with a healthy pink tone. Once a series of treatments is completed, the skin has a more luminous appearance that lasts approximately six months.

Thermage Skin Tightening

Two of the main reasons that more and more people are choosing the Thermage Procedures for skin tightening is there is no surgery involved and there is very little downtime and the patient can return to normal activities as soon as the treatment is finished. The results, in most cases are immediate and will continue for up to 5-6 months. The Thermage treatments are FDA approved and work on all skin types and colors with fantastic results. All treatments are performed by a trained and certified physician and in their medical offices.

The Thermage treatments are performed with a device that uses radio frequency energy to tighten and lift the skin. The device uses heat and energy of radio waves, that pass through the skin and help to build collagen in the process. The procedures were initially used for tightening the skin on the face, around the eyes, etc. More and more people are discovering how well the Thermage treatments work on other parts of the body also. Thermage is being used to tighten the loose skin under the arms, on the neck, thighs, and on the tummy, buttocks and hands. The Thermage Procedures have gained popularity around the globe in recent years not only because they produce fast results, but also because they are cheaper than traditional surgical methods like facelifts.

thermage misinformation, misleading and wrong information

I had to say something. I was actually on a doctor’s website this morning and I am sure he is not that ignorant, or maybe he is, or the person writing his blog, or both. The person said thermage is a multiple treatment procedure and they quoted a low cost. Everything they said makes no sense. It is a one time treatment. Many many years later the effect of my one treatment are so obvious that I look better today then 7 years ago before my single treatment. Its really scary the amount of misinformation out there. Is it possible that he is not treating properly as well ? Its pretty frightening. Make sure you go to a Pinnacle award or black diamond award winner. And dont forget they are now awarding that for Fraxel as well. So it could be awarded for the combined experience of fraxel and thermage. If you really want to narrow it down to the best, go to one that is Black Diamond and Pinnacle award for thermage only, you can tell because they would not even have a fraxel… It just shows that they are focused and more experienced at Thermage alone. I actually just went back to the doctor’s website. He said the treatment could take a few minutes to an hour. I did a little research, If he is charging that little he could be using reconditioned or black market tips risking burning the patient, or perhaps he is splitting tips meaning he is treating more than one person on the same tip. Kinda like a puppy mill for thermage. Whatever he is doing he certainly is not committed to getting the best results. I have never heard of needing more than one treatment for the same area. He clearly has no clue or needs retraining. I actually wrote to the President of Thermage to please have his rep call him and retrain him and teach him the right way to do the procedure

Give the gift of Thermage

Do you have any friends that are fretting over their facial skin and body and what is happening to it now that they are around 4o+. A friend of mine surprised his wife with a gift certificate for a visit to Dr Lisa. Now some say this would be considered an insult. But any understanding wife can tell you that her husband is being very helpful and conscience of HER concerns.

Body image is so important and as the summer months approach we want to look our best. Thermage is certainly the answer for both facial and body concerns. This a treatment using radio frequency waves that revives collagen in our skin. It is a non invasive treat and one can be back to work within an hour.

Take a look at the difference Thermage can make. on the body

Thermage Shaping NYC

One of the most discouraging things for a woman are thick and unsightly thighs. Thermage can reshape your thighs along with your life. All in one hour of your time.

Just what is Thermage? Thermage technology is radiofrequency energy (radiowaves) which will tighten the skin that has lost its elasticity due to aging, sun exposure, and genetics. The great thing about Thermage is it takes no down time. In fact most patients go back to work the same day. The other factor about Thermage is that the results will show up gradually making the changes in your body more realistic.

Visible Results in One Hour!

Thermage Eyes

Thermage makes Julie feel more energetic, rested, and beautiful.

It is very disheartening when one day we look in the mirror and it seems like instantly your eyes look smaller. Actually this process has been going on for a few years, we just have not noticed.

What can be done? By having a Thermage eye treatment or two, the skin will tighten up from the radiofrequencies that Thermage produces giving your eye area a tightened youthful look; As months go by the area will keep improving, thus making the change very realistic and not shocking to the onlooker.

LISA A. ZDINAK, MD
Precision Aesthetics
10 WEST 74TH STREET SUITE 1A
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10023
212 799 1411

Thermage Face

Thermage makes Wonda feel beautiful. Thermage as an alternative to surgery. Wonda sees a new person in the mirror.

Themage can help not only the eye area but the total face area and also the neck, jowls, and of course the pesky décolletage. This is now possible because of the redesigned facial treatment tips that deliver enhanced heat distribution and uniformity, which lead to improved volumetric heating.

And again the downtime is practically nonexistent. Most patients return to work or their normal day activities right after the treatment. And experience facial improvement for months after the treatment.

Thermage Age Reduction NY

Thermage makes Kelly feel younger and beautiful. Thermage as an alternative to surgery.

As we age we lose the elasticity in our skin. Making it sagging and wrinkles begin to form. Once we notice this change in our skin. It is panic time. There is an answer to these aging problems. It is Thermage face.

Thermage will tighten the skin, improve skin texture, and minimizes pore size. Thermage can also be used to lift sagging eyebrows, to raise and sculpt cheekbones, and to redefine the jawline. Now take this and then also have the eye treatments and by the time you walk out of the office, you will feel like a brand new person.