Thermage: From What Age Is It Appropriate? — Samsung-dong Dermatology Specialist

Hello. This is Chang Dermatology, opening a window to confidence through skin science.

The appropriate way to care for your skin depends on the concerns you currently have.

For example, you may be concerned about acne-prone skin or your skin tone and texture.

Today, we would like to introduce ways to care for one of the most common skin concerns: skin aging.

Many care methods for skin aging have already been developed under the name of lifting, and Thermage in particular has become well known as a systematic anti-aging lifting method.

Today, we will provide basic information, including the appropriate age for Thermage.

Introducing Thermage, a radiofrequency treatment.

First, Thermage is the name of a device that uses radiofrequency current to coagulate tissue and help with lifting.

Thermage technology continues to be developed, and the most recent version is the fourth-generation Thermage FLX.

Thermage can be described as the original skin-firming device, having been used in more than 100 countries around the world for over 20 years.

Its strengths include powerful lifting and tightening effects, with results lasting from one to two years after a single treatment without interfering with daily activities.

What effects does Thermage have?

Thermage helps stimulate collagen production in the skin and increase firmness, helping the skin’s texture become tauter.

As a result, fine lines may also improve naturally.

By delivering powerful radiofrequency energy into the dermal layer of the skin, it can contract aged collagen and promote the regeneration of new collagen, helping improve wrinkles and firmness.

Because various tips are available, the treatment can be performed across the entire face depending on your concerns and age, or only around the eyes using a tip designed specifically for the eye area or eyelids.

The effects appear over time.

Because Thermage is a radiofrequency device that stimulates collagen production, its effects may gradually change over time after the treatment.

That is why many people ask about the appropriate age for Thermage.

Usually, immediately after treatment, you can notice improved skin firmness and radiance. From around three months afterward, collagen production becomes more active, leading to improvements in sagging skin and wrinkles.

After six months, the collagen within the skin becomes established and the tightening effect begins to appear. After one year, the skin’s firm and smooth texture is maintained.

Who is Thermage recommended for?

Because Thermage is mainly associated with anti-aging care, people typically in their 30s and 40s or older are considered to be in the age range for Thermage.

However, because the amount of collagen in the skin decreases rapidly starting in the 20s, Thermage treatment may also be effective for people in their 20s.

Therefore, rather than focusing more on your age itself, we recommend placing greater importance on the skin concerns you have and your skin type.