With age comes a decrease in your body’s natural production of proteins like collagen and elastin. These proteins provide hydration to your skin while also giving it the elasticity and firmness it needs. As the production of these proteins decreases, skin begins to sag, leading to the development of wrinkles and fine lines.
At Mariposa Aesthetics and Laser Center, we offer ThermiSmooth, a non-surgical procedure to help reduce skin laxity and signs of aging. Learn more about this option and the benefits it can offer you.
What Is ThermiSmooth?
ThermiSmooth is a non-invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency to treat the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and cellulite. The radiofrequency energy travels deep into your skin layers, heating them and stimulating the production of collagen.
The energy can also shrink some collagen, causing your skin to tighten and become smoother.
As your body begins to produce new collagen, these proteins start to fill out wrinkles and the dimples that cellulite causes. Since ThermiSmooth relies on your body’s natural production of these proteins, you can continue to see improvements for months.
ThermiSmooth can work on numerous areas, including:
- Cheeks
- Forehead
- Around the eyes
- Jawline
- Chin
- Neck
- Around the lips
- Anywhere there’s cellulite
Because ThermiSmooth is a non-surgical procedure, most people are good candidates for it. If you have wrinkles, cellulite, or sagging skin, it can provide the targeted treatment you want.
If you have an infection in the treatment area, we will postpone the procedure until the infection resolves. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have medical implants like a pacemaker, we will look for alternative options.
Benefits of ThermiSmooth
ThermiSmooth is a non-invasive procedure, so you don’t have to worry about any downtime afterward. You can resume your regular activities right after the treatment sessions.
Because ThermiSmooth not only tightens skin but also encourages the production of your own collagen, it will keep delivering results long after your treatments are over.
ThermiSmooth can safely target smaller areas, such as the skin around the eyes, which other procedures cannot do. For this reason, it’s one of the best options to treat under-eye bags and sagging in other delicate areas.
It offers precision heating, as well, which ensures that we apply the exact level of warmth your skin needs for collagen production.
This non-invasive procedure does not use chemicals and does not require injections, making it an excellent option for those who want natural treatments for signs of aging.
Preparing for ThermiSmooth
At your consultation, we will look at the areas you would like to treat and assess whether ThermiSmooth is the best option for you. We will also get your full medical history and a list of any medications you take.
To prepare for this procedure, we recommend that you drink plenty of water for at least three days leading up to your appointment. Skin cells that are well-hydrated can respond better to the heat we will apply, producing better overall results.
At least one week prior to the appointment, stop using Retin-A products. You should also avoid tanning beds and direct sun exposure. The day before your procedure, do not drink alcohol.
We also recommend that you do not smoke for at least two weeks before treatment. Smoking can dehydrate your skin, making it less receptive to ThermiSmooth’s radiofrequency treatment.
The ThermiSmooth Procedure
On the day of your appointment, come to our center with no makeup, jewelry, lotions, or beard stubble. Do not apply any topical numbing creams or take any pain medication before treatment.
We will take photos to have before-and-after comparisons and then apply a special gel to the areas we will treat. Then we’ll set a target temperature for the radiofrequency delivery system, the ThermiRF, and begin the procedure.
For treating your face, we’ll use a small wand, placing it on your skin and sweeping it in gentle circles. For the body, we’ll use a larger handheld device.
Most treatment sessions take around 30 minutes, though larger areas like the abdomen or thighs can take a bit longer.
For most people, we recommend four to six sessions, spaced no more than three weeks apart.
Recovery and Aftercare
Since ThermiSmooth is a non-surgical procedure, you can get right back to your life after your sessions. You can reapply makeup immediately and many people do so right in our office.
For optimal results, we recommended that you drink plenty of water for at least three days after your sessions. We also recommend that you wear sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight or tanning beds for 24 hours after treatment. There are no restrictions on swimming, saunas, or hot tubs.
Some people begin to see results soon after their treatments, while others have to wait three to six months before seeing complete results. After the initial rounds of treatment, we usually recommend patients get follow-up sessions every nine months to a year.
Get ThermiSmooth in Oklahoma City, OK
If you want to find a solution for sagging and wrinkled skin that does not require surgery or a long recovery period, a non-invasive procedure like ThermiSmooth can give you the results you want. Because it uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production, it’s an excellent natural option.
At Mariposa Aesthetics and Laser Center in Oklahoma City, OK, we offer a wide variety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures that can help you achieve the look you’ve always wanted. With the latest technologies at our disposal, we can provide the cutting-edge treatments you deserve.
Don’t wait. Schedule your first consultation with us today.
