Magoq Dermatology Thermage Q&A: Effects, Shot Counts, and Side Effects All in One Place

Hello,

This is Dr. Yiyoungjin from Beauty Doctor.

When consulting about Thermage, I receive surprisingly many similar questions.

“Will it work for me?”

“Is 600 shots better, or 900 shots?”

“I’ve also heard it can cause hollow cheeks. Is that okay?”

Thermage is not simply a procedure with more shots, but something that should be customized by looking at skin elasticity, thickness, and degree of sagging.

Today, based on the questions we often receive in the Magoq dermatology clinic, I’ll organize them in an easy and accurate way.

1. In what cases do you recommend Thermage?

Thermage is most satisfying when elasticity has declined and the skin has started to sag.

For example, when you touch the skin on the back of your hand, it may no longer bounce back as firmly as before and may feel thin and lacking in firmness.

The face is similar.

The skin sags, the jawline becomes less defined, and fine wrinkles increase because elastic fibers and collagen decrease.

Thermage is a representative radiofrequency lifting treatment that helps restore this loss of elasticity.

In consultations at Magoq dermatology as well, starting at the stage of early elasticity decline tends to lead to higher satisfaction.

2. How are Thermage shot counts of 300, 600, and 900 determined?

More shots are not simply better; the number depends on the treatment area and goal.

300 shots → Focused improvement of a local area

600 shots → Lifting centered on the key areas of the face

900 shots → A broader, more thorough treatment of the entire face

In other words, if the goal is focused improvement, 600 shots; if the goal is overall elasticity improvement, 900 shots may be considered.

In actual Magoq dermatology consultations, medical staff often recommend a plan based on the condition of the skin.

3. Can Thermage cause hollow cheeks as a side effect?

This is one of the biggest concerns.

To put it first, Thermage has a very low likelihood of causing hollow cheeks.

The reason is that it is not a procedure that strongly destroys the fat layer,

but rather a method that improves elasticity mainly in the dermis and fibrous septa in relatively shallow layers.

However, excessive heat delivery or repeated treatment without caution should be avoided.

Accurate diagnosis and settings are important.

At Magoq dermatology as well, it is important to check the facial volume status first before proceeding.

4. Can Thermage be done together with Botox and fillers?

Yes, absolutely. In fact, combination treatments often lead to higher satisfaction.

Thermage → Improves elasticity

Botox → Relaxes expression lines and muscles

Fillers → Restores lost volume

In other words, because each has a different role, doing them together improves facial balance.

Patients visiting Magoq dermatology also frequently ask about combination treatment plans.

5. Do I need to check whether Thermage is genuine?

You absolutely should.

Authentic Thermage includes verification of genuine tips and an official authentication system.

After the procedure, it is carried out in a structure where a certificate of authenticity is provided.

Genuine tips are directly linked to the accuracy and safety of energy delivery, so it is very important to confirm them.

6. Are there cases where Thermage does not work?

Rather than cases where it has “no” effect, there are cases where the effect is less noticeable.

A representative example is when someone is in their early 20s and their skin elasticity is already very good.

If the skin is already good, the range of change may not be very large.

Usually, after age 20, collagen begins to decrease each year, so satisfaction often increases after the 30s.

In Magoq dermatology consultations, there is a steady increase in inquiries about preventive treatments.

7. What are the 기준 for setting the appropriate energy level and shot count?

What matters is not simply using the highest energy.

The key is to exceed the appropriate threshold that triggers a collagen response.

To put it simply, water boils at 100°C.

Whether you boil it over a very strong flame or a slightly stronger flame, it still boils in the end.

Thermage is similar. It is important to reach the necessary temperature; excessive intensity itself is not the answer.

8. How do you combine treatments to maximize Thermage’s effect?

First, the degree of sagging by area must be checked accurately.

Then, energy level settings shot distribution repeated treatment of focused areas these three things are planned.

For example, areas with more sagging, such as the jawline, cheeks, and around the mouth, are treated more densely and repeatedly to improve efficiency.

In Magoq dermatology treatment plans as well, individual facial structure analysis should come first.

9. What are the risks of counterfeit treatments?

Non-genuine devices or tips may deliver energy unevenly.

In other words, the effect may be reduced, pain may be excessive, or the risk of burns may increase.

That is why you must check whether the product is authentic.

10. What skin types respond well to Thermage?

In general, skin that is not too thick, is lighter, and has just begun to sag tends to show better visible results.

Women’s skin is relatively thinner, so changes are often easier to see, and men’s skin is thicker and firmer, so even with the same number of shots, the effect may feel less noticeable.

11. Why is there a difference in results with the same number of shots?

The biggest reason is how much collagen has already declined.

In other words, the more elasticity someone has lost, the greater the improvement may feel.

Conversely, if the skin was already in good condition, the changes may feel subtle.

12. Do repeated treatments accumulate in effect? Is there any resistance?

Thermage is not a treatment that develops resistance.

That is because it is not a medication, but a collagen regeneration method that uses energy.

With repeated treatments, as new collagen continues to form, the elasticity improvement effect can accumulate.

That is why many people usually manage it on a one-year cycle.

Thermage is not simply a “lifting treatment with many shots.”

Energy settings suited to your skin, shot distribution, accurate area planning these three factors determine the result.

In other words, with the same Thermage treatment, who performs it and how it is performed matters.

When choosing a Magoq dermatology clinic, it is important to check both authenticity and the medical staff’s experience.

Thank you for reading this long post. This was Yiyoungjin.