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THERMAGE:
NOW WITH COMFORT PULSE TECHNOLOGY
Dr. Jodie Reinertson was one of the very first providers of Thermage in Seattle and has performed more Thermage procedures herself than any other local physician. Her clinicians continue to be on the leading edge of this breakthrough technology.
Thermage is a safe, clinically proven way to tighten and contour skin, with improvements in tone, contour, and texture occurring naturally through the stimulation of your own collagen. This reatment is performed right here at Cosmedic Skincare in Seattle under the skillful hands of Dr. Jodie Reinertson and two of the most seasoned Thermage technicians in the city. Our office is proud to feature the latest prototype of the Thermage unit, the ultra-fast and powerful Thermage CPT.
Thermage is completely non-invasive—no surgery, no incisions. There is NO downtime to this procedure. A single treatment tightens your existing collagen and stimulates new collagen growth. Improvements are both immediately visible and improve for up to six months after the initial treatment. Results can last for years depending on your skin condition and aging process.
Actual Thermage patient after just 3 months
Here at Cosmedic Skincare in Seattle, the procedure itself is normally done as a single treatment that takes from 20 minutes to two hours depending on the treatment area. What’s more, there is no downtime — so you can quickly resume your normal routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can do the Thermage treatment?
Unlike lasers, Thermage works on all skin types and tones. And unlike injections or fillers, Thermage works on your entire face — forehead, eyes, nasolabial folds, jaw line, jowls and the area under your chin. It can also be done on the arms, knees, neck and tummy.
If you no longer recognize the face looking back at you in the mirror, it’s time to talk to Dr. Reinertson here at Cosmedic Skincare - she is a certified Thermage physician (one of the most seasoned in Seattle) and learn how Thermage can help you look as young as you feel. Plastic surgery and extreme measures are not only expensive and require a large amount of down time, but they are often too extreme and not necessary. More and more patients are turning to non-invasive therapies like Thermage to rejuvenate their appearance and prevent drastic aging, and they are doing it without breaking the bank and ostracizing themselves socially for weeks while healing. Dr. Reinertson can evaluate your skin and determine if indeed Thermage is something that will benefit your skin, your lifestyle and your budget.
Why does the skin begin to sag as we age?
The facial skin is made up of three distinct layers: a visible outer layer on the surface called the epidermis, a collagen-rich underlayer beneath the surface called the dermis, and an inner layer beneath the dermis called the subcutaneous layer, also known as the fat layer that has a web of collagen fibers running through it.When the collagen in these three layers break down due to sun exposure, family heredity, or the normal aging process, your face begins to sag and wrinkle. Naturally, treatments that work on just the surface can’t do anything to restore the collagen in the underlayer or the innerlayer of your skin.
How does Thermage work to tighten the skin?
Thermage is the only non-invasive procedure available that tightens and renews your skin’s collagen in all three of disctinct layers. How? Thermage’s unique Capacitive Radiofrequency (CRF) technology safely heats your skin’s underlayer and the web of collagen in the inner layer, causing an immediate tightening as well as improved tone and texture. And the improvements will continue and become even more noticeable for three to six months following treatment as new collagen continues to regrow and tighten the skin. Naturally collagen takes a very long time to build itself up and repair damage. Thermage speeds this process up, but it still takes many months for the skin to completely build a new collagen web.
Who is a good candidate for Theramge?
Thermage is safer than invasive cosmetic procedures. And unlike most lasers, Thermage works safely on any skin tone. Best of all, you only need one Thermage treatment to obtain the full benefits — not three to five as you would with other laser tightening treatments. And there is no downtime, so you can quickly resume your daily routine.
