Thermage®
Has your face begun to sag? Is it losing its youthful firmness as the skin on your cheeks, jowls, or neck becomes loose? You can restore youthful firmness to your face and have tighter skin once again – without surgery. Board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Anna Petropoulos, is a leader and innovator in facial rejuvenation techniques in the Boston area. She uses Thermage to tighten the skin without surgery and restore a sense of vitality and well-being to her patients’ lives.
Allow Dr. Petropoulos to be your partner and guide, making your appearance her priority. She has a wealth of innovative non-surgical options at her fingertips and turns to facial plastic surgery only when necessary. At your consultation, Dr. Petropoulos will help you determine which treatment, whether surgical or non-surgical, will be the best path to your desired look.
Allow Dr. Petropoulos to be your partner and guide, making your appearance her priority. She has a wealth of innovative non-surgical options at her fingertips and turns to facial plastic surgery only when necessary. At your consultation, Dr. Petropoulos will help you determine which treatment, whether surgical or non-surgical, will be the best path to your desired look.
Dr. Anna Petropoulos is a leading female plastic surgeon in the greater Boston area. She has alot of experience working with non-surgical treatments such as the liquid facelift, CoolSculpting®, Vanquish™ and more. Anna Petropoulos is double boarded by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Head & Neck Surgery.
BENEFITS
Non-Invasive Skin Tightening
Thermage® offers a non-surgical method for skin tightening, using radiofrequency technology to stimulate collagen production, leading to firmer and smoother skin without the need for invasive procedures.
Immediate and Long-Lasting Results
Patients often see immediate skin improvements after a Thermage® treatment, with results continuing to develop over several months. The long-lasting effects of the treatment make it a worthwhile investment in skin care.
Minimal Downtime
One of the significant advantages of Thermage® is that it requires little to no downtime, allowing patients to resume their daily activities almost immediately after the treatment.
Versatility
Thermage® can be used on various parts of the body, including the face, neck, eyes, and abdomen. Its versatility makes it suitable for different skin tightening and contouring needs across the body.
How Do Thermage® Face Tightening Treatments Work?
Collagen is the skin’s fountain of youth. It helps skin look fresh and full of life by filling it out with plump resilience. As we age and are exposed to the elements, collagen production slows down and existing collagen becomes saggy, elongated, and depleted. This collagen loss causes your skin to look loose, as fine lines and wrinkles also start to appear.
Thermage treatments use radio frequency energy to safely tighten collagen deep within the skin. The radio frequency energy also increases production of new collagen so that the improvements continue to increase gradually over time.
Thermage treatments use radio frequency energy to safely tighten collagen deep within the skin. The radio frequency energy also increases production of new collagen so that the improvements continue to increase gradually over time.
Thermage® Treatment Process
Thermage treatments usually take about an hour, depending on the size of the areas you are having treated. (Thermage body treatments are also available to lose inches and address cellulite, and these treatments may take longer.) With each touch of the Thermage treatment tip, you will feel a brief, heating sensation. To optimize your comfort, we deliver a cooling spray is automatically before, during, and after each application of the treatment tip.
Thermage® Results
ou will see and feel some tightening right away and your skin will continue to tighten over the next 6 months, lifting your cheeks and restoring a crisp jaw line for you once again.
Thermage® Cosmetic Consultation
If you are ready to discover what Thermage skin treatments can do for you, while simultaneously exploring other non-surgical alternatives, request a consultation online with Dr. Petropoulos or call her at 978-739-9500. She has been helping women and men from Gloucester, Peabody, Beverly and other North Shore communities, and throughout New England, restore and maintain their beauty for over a decade.
- 978.739.9500
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions patients ask us most.
Can Thermage® Be Combined With Any Other Treatments?
Yes. Thermage pairs well with Fraxel®, a fractional laser treatment that improves skin texture. Fraxel addresses fine lines, large pores, and brown spots at the surface, and Thermage tightens and contours the skin at a deeper level, so the two together treat both texture and laxity. When they are combined, Dr. Petropoulos typically performs the Fraxel treatment first and the Thermage treatment about a month later. At your consultation she will assess your skin and recommend whether a single treatment or a combination is right for you.
What is the recovery like?
There is no downtime and patients can resume their daily activities immediately after their treatment and go back to work the next day.
How Many Face Tightening Treatments Will I Need?
Most patients see the improvement they want from a single Thermage treatment. Patients with more skin laxity who want to avoid surgery may benefit from a second session. Dr. Petropoulos will assess your skin at your consultation and recommend a treatment plan based on your individual needs.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Side effects of Thermage therapy are rare but can include treatment-site redness, bumps or blisters.