Our skin, when we’re young, regenerates itself, shedding old skin cells from the surface (epidermis) while creating new cells in the middle skin layer, the dermis. These new cells grow and mature, progressing upwards until they too reach the surface and are sloughed off.
As we age, this process slows down and becomes less efficient. Why? Because collagen is slowing down. Collagen is a powerhorse in the body. It’s a strong, stringy protein and the main part of our bones, teeth, ligaments (fibers connecting bones), sinews (fibers connecting muscles to bones), and cartilage (a connective tissue in our joints, nose, throat, and other places). It plays a starring role in making our skin strong and elastic.
When collagen starts making fewer skin cells, our skin starts to wrinkle. Many people get collagen injections to make their skin smoother and younger-looking. Others get laser treatments that remove some of both the dermis and the epidermis (known as ablative treatments), which stimulates the collagen into more activity, and requires a couple of weeks of recovery. Still others get laser treatments which stimulate collagen by targeting only the dermis, leaving the epidermis cooled and unaffected (non-ablative treatments) and this requires a much shorter recovery period.
ThermaFrax has an extremely short recovery time. It’s a combination of two recently developed skin treatments: Fraxel laser treatments and Thermage.
How it Works
First, consider Thermage, skin treatment that does not require lasers, injections or surgery but still creates consistent results that can last for years. Through tightening all three layers of a person’s skin instead of focusing on only the top layer like many other current skin renewal treatments, Thermage can really make an impact.
The facial skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the collagen-rich inner layer called the dermis, and the third layer called the subcutaneous later. In order to get a comprehensive change in skin’s appearance and health all three layers must receive a change. Thermage targets the collagen incorporated in the under layers with new CPT continuous pulse technology that tightens and contours the skin to create a smoother tone and more youthful appearance.
Next, consider Fraxel or any kind of fractional resurfacing laser, which works in similar ways as the CO2 resurfacing laser, though skin heals faster with less discomfort. The procedure involves the division of a laser beam into thousands of microscopic treatment zones, each targeting a specific area of skin. The selective portions of skin are heated and then healthy new cells fill in the damaged areas. Healing time is reduced because fewer cells have to be replaced. Combine these treatments for an optimum result you can be very with and be proud to show off your new face.
Thermage is the first component. It is perfomed on the area in question. This procedure takes about an hour.
- The skin is slightly pink.
- Fraxel is then immediately performed over the same area.
- Typically this takes about 30 minutes as well and leaves the skin pink and somewhat swollen.
- This effect will last about 3 days.
- About a month later a second Fraxel is performed and a month after that a third.
- Patients will see gradual improvement in tightness, texture, color and scars over several months.
Facial laxity, even eye area and under the chin laxity improve. Brown spots, texture, scars and pores improve as well.
| Area | Package Price | Procedures Included |
|---|---|---|
| Face | $3000 | Includes one Thermage CPT treatment and three Fraxel treatments |
| Abdomen | $3000 |
ThermaFrax is the combination of two treatments: thermage® and fraxel®, which are developed by Solta Medical.
Thermage is the premier solution for skin tightening and contouring.
Fraxel is the premier solution for skin resurfacing.
The Incredible Benefits of the Combination:
By having two treatment series, one of Fraxel and the other of Thermage, you can achieve dramatic skin improvement. You can have both series simultaneously, and can even have one of each treatment on the same day. The Thermage series lifts your skin and the Fraxel series generates tighter skin cells. This combination of treatments can greatly smooth out the wrinkles around the eyes, on the forehead, and near the mouth.
The end result is healthy more youthful skin.