Heat It Up: Why Thermi® May Be Good For You

Self-improvement can take many forms. Eating well, working out, and taking care of your skin are some of the best ways to maintain a rejuvenated appearance. But sometimes, a little more effort is necessary, especially when dealing with sagging areas or excess skin.

Radiofrequency (RF) treatments are a great non-invasive measure for skin tightening. It’s the technology at the heart of Thermi®, a new method that uses RF to improve skin elasticity, tighten loose areas, and generally improve and rejuvenate the face and body.

What are Radiofrequency Treatments?

RF treatments use energy waves that are found just about anywhere—in light beams, sound, and heat. Similar to lasers, this energy is channeled to produce heat that penetrates deep down into the skin and tissue.

RF treatments are measured by frequency, just like laser treatments. The frequency used in RF tends to be lower than laser treatments. This means heat penetrates deeper into the skin layers, improving and lifting tissues from within.

What is Thermi®?

Thermi® uses temperature-controlled RF technology to help target areas of the face and body. It is incredibly gentle yet powerful, using the heat to tighten skin, smooth fine lines, and improve skin tone and texture.

There are several Thermi® procedures available that can be used to target certain areas. Piedmont Plastic Surgery offers Thermi® processes for the face, the body, and for vaginal rejuvenation.

What Are The Benefits of Thermi®?

Thermi® treatments are an excellent alternative to more invasive options such as surgery. RF treatments can be customized to treat just about any area of the face or body and help boost new collagen and elastin production.

This regenerative process drives new skin cell growth, creating a long-term rejuvenating effect. Skin is left feeling firmer and looking smoother.

Thermi® treatments tend to be completed quickly, making them an ideal option for patients who don’t have the time for a longer procedure.

There’s also little to no downtime. Patients may have minor side effects like swelling, redness, or tingling in treatment areas, but most of these symptoms go away very soon. Thermi® treatments can also be combined with other procedures for optimal rejuvenation.

ThermiVa

This process helps tighten and rejuvenate vaginal tissues, which can start to lose elasticity due to age, childbirth, or hormonal changes.

ThermiVa uses a small wand specially designed with women’s comfort in mind. It gently heats vaginal tissues from the inside out to tighten loose muscles and also bump up collagen production, prompting the body’s natural regenerative response.

ThermiVa treatments have been very successful in shrinking the labia minora if they extend past the labia majora, making intercourse more comfortable. Many women have reported that prior to the procedure, they were anorgasmic, and that ThermiVa has helped remedy their condition. ThermiVa can help restore the skin of the external labia and tighten internal muscles. It can also help decrease incontinence, pain, and vaginal dryness, leading to overall improvement.

ThermiTight®

The ThermiTight® system uses a small probe inserted under the skin to heat the tissues underneath using a certain temperature. The heat gently yet powerfully targets tissue that has begun to sag.

ThermiTight® can be used all over the body. It’s primarily used to:

• Reduce “jowls” along the neck or jawline
• Tighten up loose skin on the lower face and neck
• Tighten and lift the breasts or general chest area
• Reduce flappy skin along the upper arms (“chicken wings”)
• Remove excess fat along the abdomen
• Tighten wrinkled skin on the thighs and knees

ThermiTight® treatments are usually completed in a short time and are safe to use on all skin types. Most patients see benefits from the first treatment, but repeated sessions may be needed in certain cases.

ThermiSmooth® Face

As its name indicates, this Thermi® process is specially designed to smooth facial skin and tissues. Using a temperature-controlled handheld device, ThermiSmooth® Face gently heats tissues beneath the skin to remove wrinkles and creases.

ThermiSmooth® Face is very gentle—it almost feels like a warm massage, and there is no downtime required. It’s safe and effective on all skin types and tones.

Interested in learning more about Thermi? Schedule a consultation at Piedmont Plastic Surgery by calling us at 336-886-1667.