Show patients their result before they treat.
The original radiofrequency skin-tightening treatment — one session, no needles, gradual lifting from a single visit.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Device
Recommended Protocol
Thermage
Monopolar RF skin-tightening device
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Thermage is Solta Medical's FDA-cleared monopolar radiofrequency device — the original non-invasive skin-tightening treatment. A single session heats deep collagen to tighten lax skin on the face, eyes, jawline, neck, and body, with results building over months. There are no needles and no downtime, and the newer FLX system improves comfort.
Thermage is Solta Medical's monopolar radiofrequency skin-tightening device and one of the longest-established non-invasive tightening treatments. A single session delivers deep, volumetric RF heating that contracts existing collagen immediately and stimulates new collagen over the following months, tightening lax skin on the face, eyes, jawline, neck, and body. There are no needles and no downtime, and because it's a once-and-done treatment with the newer FLX system improving comfort, it appeals to patients who want results without a series.
For a practice, Thermage's single-session, no-downtime model is a strong selling point for busy patients and a high-ticket service from one visit. The trade-off is that the lift is gradual and subtle, which can create doubt at the price point. Previewing the projected tightening on the patient's own photo turns the abstract, slow-building benefit into a concrete decision and justifies the investment up front.
Thermage
Made by
Solta Medical
Category
Monopolar RF skin-tightening device
Type
In-clinic device
US regulatory status
FDA-cleared to non-invasively tighten skin and smooth wrinkles.
See the full treatment category — what it does, the concerns it solves, and how it fits into a visual 12-month plan.
Each concern maps to its full range of options — and lets patients preview their result before they commit.
Loosening and sagging of facial skin as collagen and elastin decline, softening the cheeks and jawline.
Explore concernLoose, crepey, or sagging skin on the neck — often called 'turkey neck' — from collagen loss and sun exposure.
Explore concernRestoring a sharper, more defined jawline as skin laxity and jowls soften the lower face.
Explore concernThin, finely wrinkled skin resembling crepe paper, common on the under-eyes, neck, arms, and décolletage.
Explore concernLoose, sagging, or crepey neck skin with reduced jawline definition from collagen loss and sun damage.
Explore concernThe dimpled, lumpy skin texture on the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen caused by fibrous bands beneath the skin.
Explore concernCommon questions patients ask about Thermage — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Thermage uses radiofrequency to heat and tighten a broad area of skin and is known for smoothing and tightening, while Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound to lift deeper foundational tissue. Providers choose based on whether the goal is tightening skin texture or lifting deeper structure.
Thermage is typically a single, once-a-year treatment, with results developing gradually over 2–6 months as new collagen forms.
No — there may be temporary redness or mild swelling, but most patients return to normal activities immediately.
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