Thermage FLX is the latest iteration of the renowned Thermage machine, which has been globally trusted for over a decade for RF skin tightening. It utilizes repeated applications of a single-use Thermage tip, applied sequentially to the treatment area. Thermage tips come in two sizes:
Eye Thermage Tip: 0.25cm² surface area
Face Thermage Tip: 4.0cm² surface area
Each Thermage tip has an active lifespan of 4 hours once activated and must be used in a single session.
The Eye Thermage tip, typically a 450-rep tip, is specifically designed to treat the upper and lower eyelids and the periorbital region. It delivers RF energy at a shallower depth, protecting the eyeball. The procedure involves:
The Face Thermage tip, available in 600-rep or 900-rep, is used to address mild to moderate laxity of the face and neck, and can also be applied to abdominal wall and buttock laxity. Key points include:
Preparation: Application of numbing cream for 1 to 2 hours and pre-medication with analgesics.
Pain Levels: Significantly higher than Eye Thermage. Energy settings can reach up to 8.0, with pain feedback as a crucial indicator of treatment adequacy.
Pain Experience:
