Thermageis a single-treatment, non invasive procedure that helps smooth and tighten the skin for a naturally younger looking appearance - without surgery or injections and little to no downtime.

With Face by Thermage you can have: Smoother and tighter skin, contouring along the jaw line and under the chin, and softening of wrinkles around mouth, eyes and forehead.  Thermage can be used to tighten skin of the face, neck, forehead, eyes, and various parts of the body.

The facial skin is made up of three distinct layers: a visible outer layer on the surface called the epidermis, a collagen-rich underlayer beneath the surface called the dermis, and an inner layer beneath the dermis called the subcutaneous layer, also known as the fat layer that has a web of collagen fibers running through it.  When the collagen in these three layers breaks down due to sun exposure, family heredity, or the normal aging process, your face begins to sag and wrinkle. Naturally, treatments that work on just the surface can't do anything to restore the collagen in the underlayer or the innerlayer of your skin. Thermage tightens existing collagen and stimulates new collagen growth for skin that looks and feels noticeably smoother and tighter. Results vary from subtle to dramatic. Generally improvements are immediately visible and continue for up to six months. Results are long lasting depending on your skin condition and the aging process.  Individuals 35-60 normally have the best and most predictable results. If your skin is too lax, the results will not be as dramatic - and may be better treated by rejuvenation surgery.

Normally, the complete procedure can be performed in just one session lasting from 20 minutes to two hours, depending on the treatment area. General anesthesia is not required, but to make sure you are comfortable the doctor may offer light pain medications prior to treatment. During the treatment, you'll feel a brief, heat sensation each time Thermage delivers radiofrequency energy to the underlayer of your skin. This indicates that your collagen is being stimulated and tightened.  Most people resume regular activities immediately after treatment, with no downtime or special follow-up care needed.

Immediate Results: You should feel and see your skin being smoother, firmer, and tighter immediately after your Thermage treatment. You may also notice some contouring effects which will begin enhancing the shape of your face.

Continued improvement over time: After the procedure, you should continue to see improvements to your skin as a result of the production of new and increased collagen, as well as some additional contouring effects due to continued tightening over time. These effects will continue for up to six months. You should see lasting results.

Dr. John Vartanian has develope a more intensive version of the standard Thermage treatments.  The term "Super-Thermage" refers to the increased number of pulses used in treatments (usually 20% more), expanded pattern of treatment areas, vectoring of the treatment areas, and preferential treatment of secondary areas.  All in all, Dr. Vartanian employs various strategies to maximize the esthetic benefits of this non-invasive facial rejuvenation modality.

Dr. Vartanianemphasizes the importance if the right patient selection for maximal success with his procedure.  Dr. Vartanian can be reached via his website at :