
What is Thermage FLX?
The Thermage system (Solta Medical Inc., Hayward, California) is a monopolar radiofrequency (RF) device that offers non ablative treatment. Since its approval by the US Food and Drug Administration for rhytids and skin tightening in 2002, the system has continuously evolved. As ageing affects us all, with advances and innovations in medical devices, it can reverse or slow down the ageing affects of the skin and maybe bring back to the skin you have not so long ago.
Outstanding features of Thermage FLX:
- Non-invasive/non-surgical skin tightening
- Single treatment a year [or twice]
- Little to no downtime, patients can return to their regular activities immediately following treatment
- A global leader of non-invasive skin tightening treatments worldwide
- Short treatment consuming time ranging from 30-90 minutes
- There may be an immediate result with continued improvement over the next 6 months
Who is the candidate for thermage FLX?
Thermage is fit for everyone who has the following problem;
- Face: sagging skin, and fine lines, wrinkles and wide pore size
- Eyes: wrinkles, fine lines, hooding, eyebrow drooping and periorbital darkening [*Thermage technology is the only FDA approved machine for tightening the upper and lower eyelids.]
- Chin: double chin, sagging skin, and loss of definition in the jawline
- Body: mild to moderate laxity, cellulite, post pregnancy, post weight loss, crepey skin
- Buttock: reduce skin tone, cellulite and skin laxity
- Arm: cellulite, wrinkles and sagging
- Thigh: cellulite, wrinkles, sagging, post pregnancy, post weight loss, crepey skin
Why choose to do thermage FLX in BDMS Wellness Clinic Laguna Phuket?
- We have well trained certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon and cosmetologist to provide your services.
- Our center also offers intravenous nutrient to boost your collagen production.
- We also offer facial analysis machine using a high-resolution camera and sensor to capture tiny details of the skin which can examine and analyze the improvement skin before and after treatment with additional plan.
What can you expect from Thermage?
Here is the example of Thermage result as follows;
*Photos are not retouched. Individual results may vary.




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For effectiveness, 10% of the results are immediately visible, and 30-40% of the remaining results continue to show over the next 3–6 months to 1-2 years, depending on the individual and their maintenance. ***To maintain the results, this treatment needs one to two sessions per year. This latest device (Thermage FLX) was considered more effective (57.4%) compared to Thermage CPT. Moreover, it was voted among survey data to be more effective on pores size in 67.3% of patients. Results from Thermage FLX can also vary from person to person and number of shots used.
How can you prepare yourself before and after Thermage treatment?
General preparation before treatment:
- Hydrating the skin: Drink plenty of water 2–3 days before your appointment. Shower and apply a rich, hydrating moisturizer to the treatment area on the day of treatment
- Secure your collagen: Avoid heavy sun exposure and apply the sunscreen 3-4 weeks before procedure for maximum result. Taking vitamin C can help promote collagen synthesis.
- Avoid topical irritants: Stop using harsh soaps, medicated washes, scrubs, oils, retinols, scented lotions, and peels 3 days before your treatment
- Remove makeup or cosmetic products: On the day of your appointment, remove any makeup, lotion, sunscreen, or other products from the treatment area
- Inform your doctor: Let your doctor know if you have a pacemaker, metal implants, pins, staples, or piercings
- Take Tylenol: If you are concerned about discomfort, you can take 1 or 2 extra-strength Tylenol 1 hour before your appointment
- Allow time for your appointment: Plan to spend 3 hours at your appointment
- Remove the jewelry: The material inside the jewelry might interfere with the energy delivery though the skin.
- Take the before treatment picture: It help monitoring the progression and responsiveness from treatment.
Specific site recommendations
Eyes
- Patients with inflammation of the eyes are not recommended to have Thermage® Eyes done.
- Patients who have had LASIK surgery should refrain from Thermage® Eyes for at least 6 months.
- Patients who wear contact lenses should remove them before treatment.
Face
- Remove the beard and moustache to enhance the effectiveness of energy delivery through the Thermage tips.
Instruction after treatment
- You may experience mild redness after treatment. This resolves by itself and does not require ice or medication.
- Make-up, cream or other cosmetics can be applied immediately if desired.
- Daily use of good sunscreen products and topical Vitamin C are recommended to achieve and maintain optimal results.
- Take oral Vitamin C 1000 mg daily for the duration of your treatments and for at least 3 months after procedure help promote collagen synthesis.
Reference
- Suh DH, Hong ES, Kim HJ, Lee SJ, Kim HS. A survey on monopolar radiofrequency treatment: The latest update. Dermatol Ther. 2020;33(6):e14284. doi:10.1111/dth.14284
- Beasley KL, Weiss RA. Radiofrequency in cosmetic dermatology. Dermatol Clin. 2014;32(1):79-90. doi:10.1016/j.det.2013.09.010
- Gref R, Deloménie C, Maksimenko A, et al. Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin. Sci Rep. 2020;10(1):16883. Published 2020 Oct 9. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-72704-1
- https://www.pacificderm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Pre-and-Post-Care-Sheets-Thermage.pdf
- https://thermage.com.au/important-safety-information/




