Worried About Cheek Hollowing as a Side Effect of Thermage? — Dermatology Specialist in Samseong-dong

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One of the natural changes that occurs with age is the loss of skin elasticity, which leads to an increase in wrinkles.

Especially during seasonal transitions, when the daily temperature range rapidly widens, sudden temperature changes can cause the skin to lose moisture easily, resulting in a rapid decrease in elasticity.

If the skin barrier is not properly strengthened during this period, fine lines may become more pronounced as the weakened skin barrier carries you through the winter.

For those who would like help from Thermage but are concerned about Thermage-related cheek hollowing, let us take a closer look at the relevant information.

A representative lifting device that uses radiofrequency energy.

Thermage is a representative lifting device that uses radiofrequency energy to deliver energy to the deep dermal layer of the skin.

By delivering radiofrequency energy to the dermis, it helps with natural lifting and wrinkle improvement by contracting and regenerating collagen.

When collagen production is stimulated, collagen increases over several months, bringing about the desired results.

However, Thermage-related cheek hollowing can occur, and many people hesitate to choose the procedure because of this concern.

The results can last for one year after a single treatment.

Immediately after Thermage, collagen regeneration begins, and you can see an immediate improvement in skin elasticity and radiance.

After three months, collagen production becomes more active, leading to an overall improvement in wrinkles and a reduction in sagging.

By six months, the collagen has settled into place, making the tightening effect more noticeable, and this elastic, smooth condition can be maintained for approximately one year.

If Thermage-related cheek hollowing can be prevented, a single treatment can be expected to improve the skin for one year.

Your skin type should be taken into consideration to prevent adverse effects.

Adverse effects such as Thermage-related cheek hollowing do not occur easily in general, but they may occur when the skin type is not properly taken into account.

This is because the treatment must be performed appropriately according to the condition and area of the skin, as well as its individual characteristics.

This is why conditions that can be adjusted during the treatment, including energy intensity, must be planned in advance to suit each individual.

If this is not done properly and the treatment is performed aggressively simply to produce a noticeable result, adverse effects may occur.

You should find a clinic that creates a design suited to each individual.

To help prevent Thermage-related cheek hollowing, it is advisable to choose a clinic with an established Thermage treatment system.

The first step is C-System Design, which evaluates suitability and develops a plan based on facial shape and signs of aging classified according to four criteria.

The second step is Section Design, which determines the proportions and directions according to elasticity in each facial area and the overall facial contour.

Finally, in the third step, the Chart Design process establishes the energy intensity and distribution, number of shots, and lifting vector plan, allowing for a carefully tailored treatment.

Concerns from around the eyes to the entire face can be addressed.

The fourth-generation Thermage FLX is divided into the Total Tip and Eye Tip, allowing them to be applied closely to the face and eye area, respectively.

This is why it can be used by anyone concerned about wrinkles or sagging around the eyes and eyelids, or fine lines and loss of elasticity across the face.

Nevertheless, it is true that many people still hesitate to choose Thermage because of their fear of Thermage-related cheek hollowing.

If you find a clinic that develops a thorough plan and performs the treatment based on a careful diagnosis, you can reduce the risk of adverse effects and undergo the treatment more safely.