Radiage

Achieve a non-surgical face lift or brow lift by revolutionary radio frequency skin tightening treatments!

Skin tightening by thermage radiofrequency has been the dominant skin tightening procedure on the market.

The results obtained are pleasing however the procedure is prohibitively expensive. Radiage launched in the U.K early 2008 is the latest non invasive, non surgical procedure using a patented radio frequency system for skin tightening.

What is Radiage Radiofrequency treatment?

This is when mild, intense, radiofrequency energy is used to heat and tighten the loose and lax skin of the face and neck

Is Radiage skin tightening painful?

♦ When the radiage wand is applied to the skin, there may be a feeling of brief, mild to intense heat around the treatment site.

♦ Any discomfort is minimized by an advanced cool-gel which is applied to the skin prior to treatment.

♦ Topical anaesthetics creams can be used if desired.

♦ Oral analgesics such as paracetamol or co-codomal can be used to minimize the heat sensation

♦ Pre-treatment pain relief will be discussed by Dr Bassi at the time of the initial consultation as each patient’s needs vary.

When will I notice the skin tightening on my face and neck?

● The results are immediate

● 6-8 treatments are recommended 2 weeks apart

● There is further skin tightening over the next 4-6 months as more and new collagen is formed

How long will Radiage Radiofrequency skin tightening last?

♦ It lasts for 16-18 months

♦ Your skin will continue to age as it has done in the past, so you can then choose to have a repeat treatment at the required time.

What areas can be treated?

Radiage provides pleasing results for the:

● Face- It tightens up fine lines and wrinkles.

● It reduces saggy Jowls.

● It firms up the loose and lax skin of the neck.

What are the benefits of Radiage skin tightening treatment?

♦ It is non invasive, it involves no incisions, with no bleeding or scarring.

♦ It is a quick procedure depending on the treatment area, the treatment times can arrange from 20 minutes- 60 minutes.

♦ The treatment is suitable for all skin colours.

♦ There is no downtime (no recovery time) you can return to work immediately.

♦ Very occasionally there is redness of the skin this usually subsides within a few hours:

How does Radiage differ from Thermage?

■ They are different radio frequency technologies.

■ Radiage is 6-8 treatments spaced 2-3 weeks apart.

■ The Radiage treatment course works out approximately 50% cheaper than Thermage!

Can Radiage like Thermage be combined with other rejuvenating treatments?

Yes it can be combined with any cosmetic treatments.

Can anyone have this treatment?

The age group between 30-60 years respond best.

How does Thermage and Radiage skin tightening work?

They essentially use radio frequency energy to heat the collagen in the skin, this thermal effect tightens the existing collagen and stimulates new collagen production, resulting in rejuvenated youthful skin.

Is Radiage safe?

Yes Radio frequency energy has been used for over 30 years. It is considered a very safe mode of treatment.

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