In the field of non-surgical lifting, Thermage CPT is the most studied technique with many years of clinical research.
Among all radiofrequency (RF) skin lifting devices, Thermage CPT stands out for its unparalleled results achieved in just a single treatment. This quality is based on more than 90 patents and years of scientific research. The unique technology of volumetric deep heating, RF energy transfer through induction and contact cooling – all these features make Thermage CPT the most effective one among all the devices with a similar operating principle.
What kind of procedure is it?
Thermage CPT is a deep lifting technique and a ‘lunch break’ procedure, which is performed without preparation on the day of the consultation, takes an average of 1 hour and entails no recovery period. All over the world, Thermage CPT is valued as a VIP procedure that yields maximum results in a single session, but at the same time does not require the patient to follow complex care recommendations and enables you to hide the secret of your youth and beauty. The Thermage CPT device is used in cosmetology as a technique to delay plastic surgery, and also in plastic surgery as a procedure performed for those who are not ready for surgery.
What is the basic principle of operation of the Thermage CPT device?
The procedure is based on selective heating of the deep layers of the dermis and subcutaneous fat by converting radiofrequency energy into heat. With such targeted and uniform heating of the skin, old collagen is destroyed and new collagen is subsequently synthesized, that is, natural renewal and tightening of the skin take place. What is the fundamental difference between the Thermage CPT device and other devices on the RF technology market? The answer is simple: increased demands for the effectiveness, comfort and safety of the procedure being conducted. The secret is that while the deep layers of the skin are heated, the epidermis is cooled using inert cryogas. In addition, in this market segment there is not a single device that can compete with the Thermage CPT device in terms of the depth of impact on the skin (Thermage CPT indicators range from 0.5 to 4.5 mm, depending on the type of tip used), and it is the depth of impact that ensures an impressive result in just one procedure. But we must remember that the process of neocollagenogenesis (production of new collagen) launched through the procedure does not produce an instant result, the effect should be expected within 3-6 months, but the result is amazing – minus 4-7 years.
Benefits of the procedure
1. Safe exposure. The fact that the Thermage CPT device is harmless has been proven by many clinical studies – its sensors make it possible to select the best program for each patient without damaging the skin. The sensors monitor each parameter, and the wavelength is set so that it affects only the deep layers of the body (there is no effect on nearby tissues or organs);
2. Prolonged effect. As a rule, one session is enough for both women and men to get an excellent result – it can last up to 5 years, which depends on the characteristics of the skin and the quality of subsequent care procedures. However, the duration of the course can only be determined more accurately by a doctor after a visual examination;
3. Possibility of combination with other rejuvenation techniques. In order for the effect to last as long as possible, you should think about a maintenance program after thermolifting – for example, it is recommended to install threads (biostimulating or lifting) for a more noticeable result;
4. Comfort. During the procedure itself, patients do not feel any pain, only alternating cold and warm sensations. The duration of the session ranges from 20 to 120 minutes, depending on the area being treated. The main advantage is that after the session there will be no damage or hyperemia (redness) of the facial skin, so you can freely return to everyday activities;
5. Naturalness. The procedure differs from plastic surgery in that it allows for restoring youth by triggering regeneration – the skin becomes the same as it was before. But in surgery there is always a risk of overdoing it and getting an unexpected result.
6. All-season procedure. Thermage CPT can be performed on any skin type and at any time of the year.
Impact zones during Thermage CPT procedure
- Using the Thermage CPT device, it is possible to treat different areas of different sizes:
- face and neck;
- décolleté area;
- forearms;
- abdominal and waist area;
- thighs and buttocks.
In fact, any area of the face and body can be rejuvenated.
Stages of the procedure
Before the procedure begins, the skin is cleansed of impurities and treated with an antiseptic. After this, special markings are applied to the skin in order to ensure uniform exposure during the session and to avoid gaps between the patches being treated. The markings are easily washed off after the procedure is completed. Then a gel is applied to the skin, which ensures better conduction of radio wave impulses.
The treatment itself is carried out in three stages:
- First, the entire marked area of the problem zone is treated in two passes along the massage lines. At this stage, individual tension sections are formed and the skin is contoured;
- The second stage involves targeted treatment of the most problematic zones, for example, the periorbital area, the area of the lower jaw line, the corners of the lips, jowls, etc. Special attachments are used for this;
- Finally, the third stage is long-term exposure to radio frequency energy. This provides the lifting effect for which the procedure is so famous.
When treating a body area, special attachments are used, which are 4-5 times larger than standard ones. The procedure itself is performed according to an algorithm similar to the facial area, but takes a little longer. On average it takes 45-60 minutes for the face, and up to 2 hours for the body.
Thermage CPT is a moderately painful procedure, so no anesthesia is required. However, the technology itself involves the use of a system to protect the skin from overheating, which in itself minimizes pain. During the session, patients feel only warmth and slight tingling.
Indications for the procedure
Thermage CPT® procedure is used for:
- Non-invasive elimination (non-surgical method in which there is no impact on the skin using needles or surgical instruments) of deep and fine wrinkles and folds, for deep lifting (tightening) of the skin in the following areas:
- face, neck and décolleté (aging skin, gravitational tissue ptosis, double chin, change in facial contours);
- upper and lower eyelids (excess skin on the eyelids, wrinkles around the eyes);
- abdomen (including improving the quality of skin in the area of stretch marks (striae));
- shoulders, forearms, hands;
- buttocks and thighs;
- as well as in any other area affected by loss of elasticity and density.
- Correction of facial oval (age-related aging (gravitational ptosis) of soft tissues);
- Non-surgical non-invasive eyebrow lifting;
- Acne therapy;
- Non-surgical tightening of loose or excess tissue on the torso, arms and legs;
- Elimination of stretching of the abdominal skin after childbirth;
- Elimination of overhanging skin over the umbilical area;
- Tightening of sagging skin due to severe weight loss;
- Elimination of cellulite;
- Elimination of excess local fat deposits;
- Lifting skin that has sagged with age under the influence of gravity:
- inner surface of shoulders;
- inner thighs;
- buttocks;
- the area above the knees.
- Preventing repeated surgery for those who already had a facelift some time ago and now need to consolidate the result;
- The procedure can be recommended to patients who are not considering plastic surgery.
Contraindications to the procedure
- Skin damage and signs of dermatological pathologies in the area of intended exposure – wounds, sores, rashes, etc.;
- Pregnancy and lactation;
- Presence of an installed pacemaker;
- Malignant neoplasms;
- Systemic connective tissue diseases;
- Diabetes mellitus.
Post-procedure care
The technique does not necessitate a recovery period – you can return to normal life almost immediately after the procedure.
- On the first day after the procedure, it is recommended to avoid thermal procedures (saunas, bathhouses, tanning salons, prolonged exposure to the sun) and to limit sports and intense physical activity;
Sometimes there may be some slight redness immediately after the treatment, but it will disappear within a few hours. There may also be mild swelling that goes away in 2 to 3 days. - Thermage CPT has been clinically proven to be absolutely safe, with numerous studies showing no side effects. Thermage CPT is perfectly combined with botulinum toxin injections, fillers, photorejuvenation, thread lifting and laser rejuvenation.
Effects of the procedure
- Significant improvement in skin quality;
- The facial contour becomes clearer;
- Visible non-surgical skin tightening;
- Smoothing out of small wrinkles;
- Reduction or complete disappearance of nasolabial folds;
- Getting rid of cellulite;
- The effect builds up over 6 months, and the result lasts up to 3 – 5 years.
Benefits of Thermage CPT treatment at ERA ESTHETIC AVENUE
- World-class doctors: they have extensive experience and are also trainers and teachers;
- Innovative clinic: we are the first to introduce many innovative procedures to the market;
- Excellent reviews: more than 95% of clients return and recommend us to friends;
- Advanced protocols: we create complex programs to achieve amazing results;
- The No. 1 network of clinics in Europe: we are leaders in the field of esthetic innovation.
Having the largest clinical experience in Europe in the Thermage CPT® procedure, doctors at the ERA ESTHETIC AVENUE clinic offer a differentiated approach to solving esthetic problems, using completely new attachments that regulate heating depth for facial and body rejuvenation.
As a result of long-term clinical practice of the Thermage CPT procedure, we have developed effective protocols for non-surgical skin tightening, adapted to European and other types of facial structure. The effectiveness of the procedure depends on the individual characteristics of the skin, the exact calculation of the depth of exposure and the quantity of pulses used. However, the most important thing is the order in which the Thermage CPT procedure is conducted.
The procedure is absolutely safe, so it can be performed at any age over 18 years. Thermage CPT is recommended as prevention of the first age-related skin changes for the 30+ age group. It can be carried out at any time of the year.
Recently, there has been an active comparison of the effectiveness of the Thermage CPT RF-lifting procedure and SMAS-Lifting. But it is incorrect to compare these procedures, since they have completely different effects on tissue.
SMAS-Lifting using ultrasound operates at a deep level, working the muscles and ligaments, and has a lesser effect on the dermis. Thermage CPT works exclusively at the dermal level, destroying old collagen, stimulating the synthesis of new collagen fibers, and shrinks the skin in a three-dimensional projection. Besides, it restores the contours and tightens the skin. Consequently, these procedures do not compete with each other; the word ‘complementary’ rather than ‘interchangeable’ is appropriate for them. Therefore, depending on the patient’s needs in each specific case, you can choose SMAS-lifting or Thermage CPT, and often a combination of procedures is recommended. The combination of SMAS-Lifting and Thermage CPT procedure is already actively used in America and Europe, producing a double effect.
In almost all cases! But whether this procedure is suitable for you or not, the doctor will determine after consultation. So, you will feel, and most importantly, see an impressive result right in the doctor’s office at the end of the procedure. Over the next 6 months, the effect will intensify and last for 2-4 years.
Not at all. A special attachment simultaneously cools the skin and relieves pain. In addition, during the whole process the patient’s sensations are taken into consideration. You will tell the doctor yourself the way you feel and in case of discomfort, the intensity of the exposure can be immediately reduced.
From 30 min up to 1.5 hours. The duration of the session depends on the size of the area being treated. You choose the area to work on: face and neck, décolleté, or arms, stomach, hips and buttocks. The number of pulses of the nozzle for each of these areas depends on their size and the degree of desired skin tightening.
Thermage CPT is equally effective at tightening both women’s and men’s skin. Thermage CPT copes well with ‘male’ problems of increased greasiness and uneven skin surface. As a result, a man will receive not only denser and tightened skin, but also less oily and more even skin texture. This is a one-time, non-course procedure without a recovery period. After the procedure, you can continue to lead your usual lifestyle.
2 weeks before the procedure, you can undergo laser peeling or a course of cleansing treatments and procedures. 2 weeks after, you can resume the course of mesotherapy or biorevitalization. It is better to postpone contouring and botulinum therapy for 6 months until the effect of the thermage CPT procedure is fully evident.
No, it cannot. Inbuilt sensors are very sensitive to temperature increases on the surface of the skin. As soon as excessive heating occurs, the device turns on additional cooling.
No, it cannot. In order for scar tissue to form under the skin, the temperature on the skin and subcutaneous structures must be above 80 degrees. Thermage CPT technology eliminates tissue heating above 60 to 70 degrees, so scar changes in the subcutaneous tissues do not occur.
For this area, the device has a special attachment that makes it possible to perfectly ‘work’ the skin of the upper and lower eyelids, right down to the eyelash edge.
It is not entirely correct to compare the outcomes of the Thermage CPT procedure and plastic surgery. Surgeons excise excess skin, while cosmetologists work with its quality – this postpones the need for plastic surgery for as long as possible. Of course, by increasing skin density, you can get a visible lifting effect. However, if the excess skin is large, a radical transformation can only be achieved through plastic surgery. It is important to note that if the quality of the skin is not initially very good (it is dry and thin), then the effect of surgery will look unnatural.
There is a myth that after Thermage CPT you cannot undergo plastic surgery aimed at tightening the skin. However, it is not true. The monopolar RF lifting procedure is performed at the dermal level, while surgeons work with the underlying structures.
During the entire period of its operation, not a single patient of the clinic suffered complications after Thermage CPT.
Because Thermage CPT has functions that no other device in the World has:
- Maximum skin lifting effect in 1 procedure with volumetric inductive heating technology.
- The most powerful and, simultaneously, the safest RF device available, thanks to the contact cooling technology.
- More than 10 FDA approvals; all the phototypes, all the areas of the face and body.
- Ideal not only for the face, but also for the abdomen, buttocks and thighs.
- CTP comfort pulse technology, comfort without loss of efficiency.
- The only non-invasive RF device that is used on the moving eyelid.
Procedure results
| Procedure | Price 1 séance | Set (1) |
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Noël - Offres spéciales valables du 01.12.24 au 31.12.2024, Code NOEL. |
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| Face – upper and lower eyelids, eyelid lift, eye area, forehead, cheeks, chin, face contour, neck and décolleté | 4229 € | 2399€ |
| Face, upper and lower eyelids, eyelid lift, eye and eyelid area | 3100 € | 1499€ |
| Face, eye area, chin | 2400 € | 1190€ |
| Face – upper and lower eyelids, eyelid lift, eye area, forehead, cheeks, chin, facial contours, neck | 3290 € | 1899€ |
| Lips and lip area | 1200 € | 859€ |
| Upper and lower eyelids, area around the eyes, correction of wrinkles around the eyes | 869 € | 739€ |
| Eyelid lift, forehead area | 1200 € | 1014€ |
| Contour plastic surgery of two thirds of the face, formation of an oval, jawline, chin | 1600 € | 1229€ |
| Cave | 1100 € | 979€ |
| Neck | 1300 € | 1014€ |
| Décolleté | 1200 € | 960€ |
| Neck, décolleté | 1800 € | 1490€ |
| Stomach | 1200 € | 960€ |
| Armpits | 1200 € | 862€ |
| Hips | 2000 € | 1476€ |
| Buttocks | 1200 € | 862€ |
| Knee area | 1100 € | 849€ |
| Hands | 900 € | 739€ |
