Sponsored news: Thermage FLX – The non-invasive skin tightening treatment to smooth, contour and tighten
US manufacturer Solta Medical introduces its fourth generation of radiofrequency-based skin tightening devices.
Non-invasive skin tightening treatments have become more popular over the past few years and patients are opting for them either as standalone treatments or as combination therapies within a full treatment plan to tighten and smooth the skin on face, eyes and body.9
Thermage from Solta Medical has been a pioneer and leader in non-invasive radiofrequency skin tightening treatments for over 18 years. Thermage FLX is the fourth generation of radiofrequency- based skin tightening treatments from Solta Medical and was made available in Europe in 2019.
The patented monopolar radiofrequency technology of Thermage FLX enables the delivery of heat safely and uniformly into the deepest layers of the skin,4 to tighten existing collagen and stimulate the production of new collagen.3
Its AccuREP technology autotunes each pulse of energy,8 which is customized to the skin, for targeted and effective tightening.1,2 The Comfort Pulse technology (CPT) of Thermage FLX delivers interspersing cooling burst to keep the skin cool, coupled with the enhanced multi-directional vibration feature** for more a comfortable treatment experience.5,7
Unlike many aesthetic procedures requiring multiple sessions, Thermage FLX delivers significant results after a single treatment.1 Patients can also expect results to continue to improve over time.1,2
With little to no downtime, patients can go back to their normal activities quickly after the treatment.2 After more than 18 years of expertise and innovation, Thermage has become one of the most trusted skin-tightening devices, with 2.5 million Thermage treatments performed in the world*.
Thermage has demonstrated a good safety profile over the years and high patient satisfaction levels with 94% of patients declaring the results met their expectations.5 Thermage FLX has also been awarded Skin Tightening Treatment of the Year 2020.6 (My Face My Body, UK).
Thermage FLX is suitable for both men and women of all skin types. Thermage FLXis FDA-cleared and CE-Mark approved (CE 0344).
Thermage FLX key features:
• Quicker procedure: 25% faster treatments compared to the previous Thermage CPT version8
• Automatic calibration: AccuREP technology enables optimised energy delivery for consistent output
• Improved patient comfort:7 The multidirectional vibration helps aid in patient comfort**
• Versatility of the system: One handpiece to treat the face, eyes, and body without the need to interchange any handpieces
• Treatment of multiple body areas in a one-hour session: Depending on the area to be treated, one treatment can take from 30 to 90 minutes
• Enhanced touchscreen navigation: The updated interface is user-friendly and modern for a better user experience
For more information on Thermage FLX click here. Follow Thermage on Instagram: @ThermageEurope
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** The handpiece vibration function is not available when using the Eye Tip 0.25
1. M. Fritz and al. Radiofrequency treatment for middle and lower face. Arch Facial Plast Surg. Nov-Dec 2004;6(6):370-3
2. E. Finzi, A. Spangler. Multipass vector (mpave) technique with nonablative radiofrequency to treat facial and neck laxity. rmatol Surg. 2005 Aug;31(8 Pt 1):916-22.
3. B. D Zelickson, et al. Histological and ultrastructural evaluation of the effects of a radiofrequency-based non-ablative dermal remodelling device: a pilot study. Arch Dermatol.2004 Feb;140(2):204-9.
4. Bogle MA, Ubelhoer N, Weiss RA, Mayoral F, Kaminer MS. Evaluation of the multiple pass, low fluence algorithm for radiofrequency tightening of the lower face. Lasers Surg Med. 2007 Mar;39(3):210-7.
5. Results of a survey of 5,700 patient monopolar radiofrequency facial skin tightening treatments: Assessment of a low- energy multi-pass technique leading to a clinical end point algorithm. Dermatol Surg 2007; Aug;33(8):900-7.
6. Thermage flx skin tigthening treatment of the year report.
7. Solta Medical, 2009. Report on Gazelle Clinical Study 09-100-GA-T ‘Validation of the Thermage 3.0 cm2 STC and DC Frame Tips, Comfort Software and Vibration Handpiece on the Face and Thighs’ (#09-019ER). Bothell.
8. Walter, W.,2017 Solta Medical Support for Thermage FLX™ product feature claims. Bothell. 9.J Cosmet Laser Surgery EndyMed Study April 2010 3.
9. The 16 Biggest Medical Aesthetics Trends Of 2020 - A.Katz ; 2020
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Thermage FLX® is a medical device CE 0344 (DEKRA). THR.0029.UK.21