Sinchon Thermage: If I Have Little Facial Fat, Could It Cause Cheek Hollowing?

Sinchon Thermage,

I have little facial fat—could getting it

cause cheek hollowing?

“​​I don't have much facial fat.

Would it be okay

to undergo Thermage FLX?”

The biggest concern for people with relatively little facial fat when considering Thermage FLX treatment was cheek hollowing.

However, having little facial fat does not necessarily mean that you have to avoid Thermage FLX altogether.

That said, it should not be approached in the same way as a face with sufficient fat.

From now on, I will explain in detail what people with little facial fat should look at and what they should be careful about when undergoing Thermage FLX treatment.

Sinchon Thermage: I have little facial fat—could getting it

cause cheek hollowing?

• What is Thermage FLX?

• Is it okay to undergo it if I have little facial fat?

• Precautions during treatment

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What is Thermage FLX?

The Thermage FLX device at Sinchon U&I

Thermage FLX is a lifting device that uses monopolar radiofrequency energy.

When radiofrequency energy encounters the electrical resistance of skin tissue, it is converted into heat and delivers thermal stimulation to the fibrous septa in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

During this process, existing fibers contract, and new collagen production takes place over several months.

As a result, it may help improve fine lines caused by loose skin, reduced elasticity, enlarged pores, and skin texture issues.

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Is it okay to undergo it if I have little facial fat?

You do not necessarily have to avoid Thermage FLX just because you have little facial fat.

Thermage FLX tip at Sinchon U&I

This is because Thermage FLX is not primarily intended to remove fat; it is a radiofrequency treatment used to support collagen renewal and improve skin elasticity.

In fact, if weight loss has led to more fine lines and an overall reduction in elasticity, Thermage FLX may be of significant help.

However, it does need to be approached carefully.

When there is little subcutaneous fat, there is relatively less tissue to act as a cushion beneath the skin, so the area tends to respond more sensitively to thermal energy.

If more energy than necessary is repeatedly delivered to areas with thin skin and little fat, side effects such as cheek hollowing may occur.

Therefore, it is important to decide on the treatment method more carefully after having a thorough consultation with a medical professional.

If a sufficient consultation and diagnostic process are completed beforehand, you should be able to undergo Thermage FLX without too much concern, so please try not to worry excessively.

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Precautions during treatment

So, what in particular should people with relatively little facial fat be careful about when undergoing Thermage FLX?

Mark-Vu skin analysis device at Sinchon U&I

First, areas with relatively thin skin and little volume should be properly identified in advance.

Rather than treating relatively thin areas with little fat, such as the front cheeks or temples, in the same way as areas with comparatively more volume, such as the jawline,

energy levels and the number of applications should be adjusted according to the condition of each area to achieve a more stable outcome.

Thermage tip at Sinchon U&I

Second, treatment should not be evaluated based solely on the number of shots.

A greater number of shots does not necessarily lead to better results.

If energy is concentrated excessively on a particular area without considering facial area, skin thickness, and fat volume, unwanted changes may occur instead.

Therefore, rather than deciding on treatment based only on the number of shots, be sure to first check whether the provider clearly explains an approach suited to your current facial condition.

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Having little facial fat does not mean that you cannot undergo Sinchon Thermage treatment.

Rather, Thermage FLX may be of significant help for fine lines and reduced elasticity caused by weight loss.

However, please remember that you must carefully determine through a preliminary consultation and diagnosis which areas particularly lack volume, as well as how to set the energy intensity, intervals between applications, and number of shots for each area, in order to help prevent side effects such as cheek hollowing.

I sincerely hope that today's post was at least somewhat helpful to those who would like to undergo Thermage FLX treatment but were concerned because they have little facial fat.

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