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Fri Nov 01, 2013 12:51 pm  |
Has anyone tried this RF treatment that heats up the skin using small needles? From Real Self:
"I have read the previous experts testimonies to the Ultherapy effect being better than the Thermigen RF treatments. If my colleagues took the time to fully understand these two therapies or treatments they would see these modalities are like comparing apples to oranges! One is "external", non invasive, applied to the skin surface while the other is minimal invasive. Yes with minimal invasion the skin is incised. These modalities address the skin/fat in different technologies. It is easy to see that in true expert hands the minimal invasive treatments of Thermigen RF can obtain excellent results in many body areas not just the face/neck as with the non invasive ultrasound, Ultherapy.
"In fact, Thermigen RF is being used to treat face, neck, under eyes, axillary fold, upper arms, breasts, abdomen, waist flanks, back, thighs, vaginal area offering impressive skin tightening and fat reduction of the sub dermal fat layer. In my hands I would offer the Thermigen to tighten the chin/jowls much over this external heating concept. But again that is my personal opinion. The test of time will be needed to demonstrate the ease of these therapies. Though I would recommend the prospective patient see doctor providers of both therapies."
The company put out a press release
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/thermiaesthetics-completes-initial-phase-of-establishing-its-clinical-advisory-council-364859.php |
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Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:08 pm |
Went for my treatment today. My doctor said he prefers Thermigen because it's very precise and gives the best results.
Ate a small breakfast (you don’t have to fast for this procedure). Doc took photos, marked my skin with purple, took more photos to show the marks. The nurse gave me some cranberry juice and water because the epinephrine in the anesthetic fluid they pump into your face lowers your blood sugar. This is the same fluid that they use for liposuction, if you’ve ever had it. I've had lipo so I knew what to expect, although the amount used today was far, far less. The epi makes you feel anxious. Kind of a weird feeling having my body feeling anxious when my mind was calm and relaxed!
I didn’t undress but wore a low necked top just so no fabric would be in his way. I reclined on the table with warm covers over me. Cozy! I had the option of taking a “happy pill” to relax but declined since I like being awake and also needed to drive after.
Face was swabbed with alcohol and betadine (let them know if you are allergic to iodine). He injected anesthetic from jawline to above nostrils in the area where the malar fat pads were. Honestly, I barely felt it. Then it was a matter of waiting to get numb. When I was ready, I got up for one last quick pee to get rid of the juice and water. Then lied down to listen to the Christmas carols playing on his iPod. Do all plastic surgeons play music while working?
The nurse put a grounding device (felt like a cold slab of something) on my back. Doc started (he uses a foot pedal), the machine beeps, and I felt a bit of warm in the area but it was pleasant. He would give the nurse numbers to write down -- something to do with the setting on the machine I guess. I think it took about fifteen minutes per side.
After he was done with the machine, he pressed into the cheeks to help flatten the fat. That was the most painful part actually, the pressing down, but it was only a few seconds.
He and nurse rubbed the area to remove the purple marks then put little steri-strips over the opening on each side where he inserted the instrument. He said to keep the strips on for 48 hours and if they fell off earlier, that's okay. I won't wash my face tonight to be safe.
The area below my eyes toward my nose was yellow and puffy, and the other treated areas were white and puffy. It looked like I had jowls because water travels downhill! The nurse dabbed cortisone ointment on the area to keep down the redness from all the previous rubbing to get the purple marks off. She gave me a bottle of cranberry juice to take with me to flush out the remaining epi and I felt fine about half an hour later.
It’s five hours later and no bruising or pain. Just minor redness which looks a bit like roseacea. Swelling has gone a teeny bit but I know not to be impatient. As long as it’s gone by Monday!
I will sleep on my back, slightly elevated, for the next few nights. He said to take a photo of myself and email to the nurse on Monday if there is any redness or the swelling hasn’t subsided. Otherwise, he doesn't really need to see me.
Hope to see good results in Feb or March. |
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