Tag: Thermage

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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.

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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.

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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. Video thumbnail for youtube video Thermage Treatment for ‘Dooping’ or ‘Baggy’ Eyelids – Thermage Blog

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.

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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.

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