Ultherapy vs Thermage
Ultherapy is a nonsurgical alternative to a facelift. It’s used to counteract signs of aging like skin sagging and wrinkles on the face, neck, and chest as well as drooping of the brow area. The FDA-cleared technology stimulates collagen production, which should create a more youthful look overall. Whereas, Thermage is a facial and body treatment to tighten and lift the skin by stimulating the formation of collagen.It can be said that after going through thermage treatment, the patient can expect to see more glowing, lifted skin after 3–4 months.
THERMAGE vs ULTHERAPY: Which One Is Right For You?
Thermage vs Ultherapy is still a hot topic even though both have been in the market for many years now. It is using radiofrequency energy and Ultherapy is one of many medical devices that uses HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasonography) technology.
These procedures are one of the most popular anti-aging procedures. There are surgical methods such as facelift, and multiple non-invasive methods including chemical skin peel, micro peeling, laser treatment, etc. You can get rid of facial wrinkles and make your skin tighter as a result. Most of these procedures either apply heat to or remove damaged, aged tissues. This would result in improving face wrinkles subsequently.
However, the downside of these procedures involves longer downtime and there are side effects like pigmentation, scars, or inflammation. Thermage and Ultherapy are new types of procedures that have minimized these side effects by only stimulating the dermis layer.
How Ultherapy works？
Ultherapy utilizes ultrasound energy to heat the superficial skin layers and stimulate collagen production at the same time. Many prefer Ultherapy over Thermage because its results are comparable to that of a facelift. Desired outcomes take some time to become apparent. An alternative treatment is the cinderella face lift
Which is better for eye rejuvenation?
Although both Ultherapy and Thermage stimulate collagen production to tighten the skin around the eye area, their differences should be considered before deciding between the two. Ultherapy is ideal if the main issue has to do with sagging skin around the eyes, while Thermage does a good job with wrinkles such as crow’s feet. It is also important to note that Ultherapy can only be used in the outer orbital area while Thermage can be used to rejuvenate the appearance in the undereye area.
Ultherapy vs Thermage
● For face：
Thermage has been around longer and is considered the OG skin-tightening device. Ultherapy, on the other hand, can penetrate deeper, using focused ultrasound to create small, non-visible wounds in the skin. According to the researchers, “Ultherapy works on the ‘facelift’ layer of the face called the SMAS, which is basically the connective tissue layer beneath the subdermal layer of skin and above the facial muscles that gets recontoured when you get a surgical facelift.”
Both methods encourage new collagen growth over time, and some create change in collagen immediately — doctors we spoke to agree only one treatment is generally needed (some patients do treatments once a year, depending on the results they’re looking to achieve).
Some doctors even said that the Thermage can be used on the face and around the eyes. They were targeting aging trouble spots such as the forehead, eyelids, jowls, and jawline, as well as on the body. The focus is on the stomach, arms and even the knees where there’s sagging and/or wrinkled skin. Whereas, Ultherapy excels on the neck and chest, but is also approved for the chin and brow.
The studies show that Thermage is more suited to patients with thicker or oily skin noting that men are good candidates for this reason, as they have thicker skin than women. Whereas, Ultherapy can be used in thicker skin, but we have found that it works great in people with thinner or medium-thickness skin. Precise targeting with Ultherapy allows you to get really deep in a thin skin, and the injury takes up more volume in the skin relatively.”
● For neck :
As the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, Ultherapy is designed to treat “turkey neck,” one of the common signs of aging skin. Ultherapy can help you achieve a fresher look without surgery or downtime. Whereas,
You all know that Thermage is the skin tightening procedure that uses radio-frequency to stimulate collagen growth, which then tightens the skin. Thermage is done on the forehead, cheeks, jawline, and neck to reduce sagging skin or skin laxity. Thermage offers noticeable and natural-looking results, but only for certain types of loose skin. If you are interested in drastic skin tightening for something like a turkey neck, Thermage may not be the best treatment option.
● For thighs :
With the effects of childbearing, unplanned surgeries, weight fluctuation, or just natural aging, loss of tone and skin elasticity in the thighs is a natural physical response. Sadly, people attest to avoiding certain social situations and recreational activities, simply because of the insecurities surrounding the appearance of their legs.
An ultrasound procedure, Ultherapy is the only FDA-cleared non-invasive procedure to lift skin on the neck, lower face, and brow areas. Ultherapy was recently shown to provide significant tightening of the skin on thighs and knee areas, with improvements that continue for up to six months. Further research is ongoing determining the benefit of the Ulthera device on the body, but it appears to work best in thinner skin areas.
Whereas, in Thermage, in the thighs, even for people who exercise frequently, skin can sag and in many cases, cellulite can appear. This issue appears more often in women than men, due to hormonal changes, along with the way the connecting tissue between the fat and skin is formed within the body. Thermage is a popular body contouring option for the thighs.
● For jowls :
Aging is the number one cause of the appearance of jowls. Skin’s collagen and elastin deplete as we age. As this occurs, this internal support system of the skin becomes compromised. What we see is the apparent laxity of the skin and wrinkling as a result. Weight loss, simple genetics, smoking, frowning, overexposure to UV light, and stress are other instigators of premature jowls. As we age, skin loses elasticity and as a result, we get jowls or sagging skin just below the chin or jawline. Most women and men will experience jowls, to some degree, as they get older.
Fortunately, Ultherapy offers patients a non-surgical solution to treat mild to moderate skin laxity on the face, neck, and chest. Whereas,
On the face, Thermage can treat sagging skin, loose jowls, lack of definition in the jawline, sagging neck skin (“turkey neck”), wrinkles and fine lines, and lack of definition in the lips.
Which is more painful- Ultherapy or Thermage
As previously mentioned, Thermage is a much older treatment than Ultherapy. Back in the day when it first became popular, it was fairly uncomfortable, mostly due to the amount of heat involved. However, with new developments in the treatment process, Thermage isn’t as painful as it once used to be. The cooling of the skin at the start of the treatment makes Thermage much more comfortable today.In contrast, Ultherapy is almost painless. We might feel a slight burning or tingling sensation once the treatment starts and the energy is delivered. But it is manageable. Also, we can ask our doctor to give us a topical or local anesthetic, which will minimize any discomfort.
How much do these treatments cost?
The prices are pretty steep! A single Ultherapy treatment can range from P40,000 to P150,000. Meanwhile, a Thermage treatment can cost up to P120,000 per session. But on a brighter note, it is recommended for a patient to undergo an Ultherapy or Thermage only once a year, and you’ll see dramatic results even with one session so you truly get what you pay for.
Results
The procedures differ greatly in how quickly results become apparent. The final results of Ultherapy typically become apparent within 2–3 months of treatment while it can take up to 6 months for optimal Thermage results.Patients need to understand that neither Ultherapy or Thermage offers permanent results. However, patients can choose to undergo maintenance (“touch up”) treatment sessions to keep their results long-term.
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Recovery & Side Effects
Both procedures are minimally invasive and require no downtime. Patients can undergo either treatment on their lunch break. Common side effects of Ultherapy and Thermage include redness, swelling, and tenderness of the skin. It will resolve on its own in a few days without intervention.
Which One to Choose?
Both Ultherapy and Thermage can work wonders in making our skin look younger and tighter. To make the right choice, we should consider our skin type and the kind of problem that we have. Also, consider your expectations and budget. There could be a lot of factors that you need to consider.Ultherapy is generally more effective, and it provides long-lasting results. Besides, it is less painful than Thermage, takes less time, and is safer for the skin. So choose wisely, after all, it’s about your skin.
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