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Thermage is the new non-surgical facelift
and body contouring treatment

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Get Tighter, Smoother Skin from Head to Toe

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What is Thermage?

Thermage is a safe, non-invasive procedure that's clinically proven to tighten and contour your skin. Its unique deep-heating technology stimulates and renews your own collagen, resulting in tighter, smoother skin.

Thermage is completely non-invasive – no surgery or injections. Unlike lasers, Thermage works on all skin types and tones. The procedure is typically performed in a single session. And there's no downtime - so you can quickly resume your normal routine.

Why wait another year? It gives you back the you, you used to know.

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How does the Thermage procedure work?

To understand how Thermage works, it helps to know a little about how your skin works.

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 fibres running through it.

As you age, collagen in these three layers breaks down and the skin on 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 dermis or the inner subcutaneous layer of your skin.

Thermage is the only non-invasive procedure available that tightens and renews your skin's collagen in all three layers. How? Thermage's unique Capacitive Radio Frequency (CRF) technology safely heats your skin's underlayer and the web of collagen in the inner layer, causing an immediate tightening as well as improved tone and texture. The improvements will continue and become even more noticeable for four to six months following treatment, due to new collagen growth.

Thermage vs. other treatments

Thermage is safer than invasive cosmetic procedures. Unlike lasers, it works on all skin types and colours. Best of all, you only need one treatment to obtain the full benefits. In addition, there is no downtime, so you can quickly resume your daily routine.

Thermage is the only treatment option that rejuvenates the collagen deep in your skin, with none of the negative aspects of other treatments. Unlike injections or fillers, Thermage works across your entire face, including forehead, eyes, nasolabial folds, jaw line, jowls and the area under your chin.

The Treatment Procedure

Thermage treatments are performed only in a medical facility by Thermage certified personnel. Most practices offer free consultations. Women 35-60 normally have the best and most predictable results. If your skin is too lax, the results will not be as dramatic.

During the treatment, you'll feel a brief, heat sensation each time Thermage delivers energy to the underlayer of your skin. This indicates that your collagen is being stimulated and tightened. Thermage is a very safe procedure. Side effects are generally mild and may include redness, swelling, blisters, bumps and rare instances of surface irregularities.

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How many treatments will I need?

Unlike many laser procedures requiring four or more sessions, a single Thermage skin treatment produces results in the majority of patients. The treating doctor will determine the course of treatment that is right for each patient, based on the patient's needs and goals.

When will I see results?

Immediate results are visible, and improve over time. Measurable tightening and contouring improvements appear gradually over a two to six month time period following a single treatment session.

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Where on the face is the Thermage skin treatment procedure performed?

• Periorbital region: forehead and area around the eyes
• Mid/Lower face: includes the cheeks, area around the mouth, jaw line, jowls, and area under the chin
• Lower face/submental: includes the area around the mouth, chin, jaw line, jowls, and area under the chin
• Full face: includes the periorbital region and mid/lower face areas

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Is there any special preparation or follow-up regime?

No. Unlike surgery, there is no pre-procedure preparation, such as blood work or fasting required. One can return to regular activities immediately following the Thermage skin treatment and there is no special care after treatment. Some patients exhibit a temporary redness or minor swelling after treatment, this usually resolves within 24 hours. Good skin care and sunscreens are recommended as part of your regular skin care regimen. The only signs of treatment are naturally smoother, younger, and healthier skin.

How long will the effects of the Thermage procedure last?

The Thermage skin treatment procedure immediately tightens existing collagen and stimulates new natural collagen production for up to six months following the treatment. Unpublished reports by experienced cosmetic doctors indicate that results may last for years and are based on the patient's natural aging process.

Is the Thermage procedure safe?

Treatment by Flor Mayoral M.D.

The Thermage skin treatment procedure has an excellent safety record. With over 190,000 estimated worldwide patient treatments to date the reported incidence of side effects is less than 0.4%. The most frequently reported incidents are classified as swelling, redness, bumps, and blisters on or around treated area. These side effects have disappeared in a few days or weeks. A rare (less than 0.11%) but longer lasting side effect described as a surface irregularity has also been reported. Consult with your physician regarding this and any other questions you may have on the safety record of the Thermage skin treatment procedure.

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Is Thermage the only radio frequency technology on the market today?

While there are other skin care technologies that use radio frequency energy, only the Thermage proprietary capacitive radio frequency technology delivers deep uniform volumetric heating powerful enough to naturally tighten and contour skin and underlying tissue. Also, Thermage achieves results in a single treatment compared to other technologies requiring five or more treatment sessions.

For more information please talk to Dr Rita Rakus on +44 (0)20 7460 7324 or contact Dr Rita about your goals for skin rejuvenation and a FREE consultation.

More information on Thermage Treatments:

• Thermage treatment FAQ's
• Thermage post treatment information

Visit the Thermage web sites in the UK: www.thermage-treatment.co.uk or in the US: www.thermage.com

Combine Thermage with Thermage Body, SmartLipo and Velasmooth for best results

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Body Thermage is the new non-surgical
body contouring
and facelift treatment

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Get Back the Younger, Tighter Skin You Used to Have.

Body by Thermage™non-invasive procedures smooth, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger looking appearance - without surgery, injections or downtime.

See benefits with a single treatment. Improvements are subtle and continue to improve over time. The results can last for years.

There's NO downtime. After treatment, you can quickly get back to your normal routine. There is no bruising, swelling or sutures.

Body by Thermage is colorblind. Unlike lasers, Body by Thermage procedures work on all skin types and colors.

As you age, the collagen in your skin breaks down, resulting in wrinkles, crepiness and even sagging skin. Body by Thermage procedures tighten and renew your skin's collagen deep down, through all three skin layers: the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous (fat) layer.

How? Thermage's unique capacitive radio frequency (CRF) technology safely heats the deeper layers of your skin, stimulating existing collagen and promoting new collagen growth. The result: skin that looks and feels noticeably smoother and tighter.*

ARMS

• Tightens loose, sagging skin
• Reduces crepiness
• Improves texture and tone

TUMMY

• Tightens loose or sagging skin (Perfect for post-pregnancy and after liposuction or weight loss)
• Improves texture and tone

THIGHS

• Improves texture and tone
• Tightens and smoothes skin above the knees

What is Body Thermage?

Body Thermage is a safe, non-invasive procedure that's clinically proven to tighten and contour your skin. Its unique deep-heating technology stimulates and renews your own collagen, resulting in tighter, smoother skin.

Body Thermage is completely non-invasive – no surgery or injections. Unlike lasers, Body Thermage works on all skin types and tones. The procedure is typically performed in a single session. And there's no downtime - so you can quickly resume your normal routine.

What it does

Body Thermage is a one-off treatment which works by transmitting radio frequencies deep into the dermis, heating up its collagen network and causing skin to tighten. Over the following few months, this kick-starts the growth of new collagen resulting in a tighter, smoother skin and a more youthful appearance.

When will I see results?

You'll see a small lift immediately, but best results develop within around two to three months. At that time, if a patient wishes, the procedure can be repeated in order to gain additional improvement.

Combine Body Thermage with Thermage, SmartLipo and Velasmooth for best results

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SmartLipo

The new generation technique

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SmartLipo safely removes pockets of fat.

Fatty areas that are normally resistant to dieting and physical exercise can now be treated with SmartLipo, a totally revolutionary minimally invasive approach to body contouring.

SmartLipo is an innovative technique designed specifically for the removal of excess fat and localised adiposity, thanks to the selective interaction of the laser beam with the adipocytes. It provokes the breaking up of the membranes of the adipose cells, lipocytes, allowing the elimination of their liquid oily contents in a natural manner.

The SmartLipo technique is performed by means of an innovative laser specifically developed for this purpose.It uses an Nd:YAG Laser with extremely short pulses and very high peak of power, in order to avoid tissues heating. This works safely, effectively and with almost no down time.

The advantages of Smartlipo:

• A minimally invasive and less traumatic technique compared with traditional methods
• Minimum interference in your social life, lunch-time surgery
• A straightforward and safe procedure
• Less post-treatment care
• Fast recovery and reduced recovery times
• No major side effects
• Gives a smoother contour of the overlying skin

For more information visit our SmartLipo page or our SmartLipo FAQs page

Combine SmartLipo with Thermage, Thermage Body and Velasmooth for best results

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Fraxel^®

Laser Treatment
Fractional Resurfacing with a Million Points of Light™
Results you can see and feel

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Introduction to Fraxel^®

Think of your skin as a family portrait or digital photograph in need of high-quality restoration or touch up.

Just as a damaged painting is delicately restored one small area at a time, or a photographic image is altered, pixel by pixel, Fraxel™ Laser Treatment improves your appearance by affecting only a fraction of your skin at a time with thousands of tiny microscopic laser spots.

Turn Back the Clock on Aging

After your very first Fraxel Laser Treatment, you will begin to feel the difference in your skin, as it gradually becomes softer, smoother and fresher. Fine lines around your eyes will noticeably fade. So will uneven coloring and the brown spots caused by aging and sun exposure.

After several treatments, your friends and family will marvel at how youthful and healthy your skin looks. The results are so discreet and natural that only you and your doctor will know you've had a laser surgical procedure.

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RESTYLANE Lipp

RESTYLANE Lipp is the latest advance from this trusted family of treatments, a unique formulation specifically designed for successful lip enhancement. Like all of the RESTYLANE treatments, RESTYLANE Lipp is 'tissue-tailored' and formulated to work in harmony with the natural anatomy of the lip.

Based on patented NASHA technology, RESTYLANE Lipp, which is biologically degradable, has a ''cohesive yet dynamic'' gel configuration and is structured to retain its shape, despite the complex movements and rich vasculature associated with the lip area.

RESTYLANE Lipp is an innovative development in the RESTYLANE range, which are internationally leading products for treatment of wrinkles and for lip enhancement. With 10 years' experience, and 4 million treatments behind it, RESTYLANE delivers proven efficacy and well-documented safety.

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RESTYLANE Vital

Replenishing for lasting beauty

Introducing a natural beauty treatment that rejuvenates your skin

Key to our general sense of wellbeing is the health and appearance of our skin. And key to this is a substance called hyaluronic acid. This occurs naturally in our bodies where it plays an important role in hydrating skin. Put simply, hyaluronic acid keeps our skin firm, supple and looking healthy.

However; as we age our skin cells lose their ability to produce this all-important substance. The inevitable result of this is skin that's drier; thinner; and lacking in volume. Skin that can so easily 'give away' our age.

Healthy younger-looking skin

RESTYLANE Vital is a natural beauty treatment that gently replenishes hyaluronic acid, reversing the 'tell- tale' signs of ageing. It's a pure, crystal-clear gel, and when introduced into the skin -in tiny amounts with an extra-fine needle -it creates a fresh, natural and more youthful appearance. And since there is no need for pre-testing, treatment with RESTYLANE Vital typically takes just 15-30 minutes.

Rejuvenates more than just your face

RESTYLANE Vital can be used in all skin areas that 'give away' your age: these include your face, as well as your neck, décolletage and the backs of your hands. By addressing the signs of ageing wherever they arise, RESTYLANE Vital achieves overall natural beauty: in addition to looking younger and healthier, you'll feel the difference that treatment makes.

Suitable for all skin types

The natural hydrating properties of RESTYLANE Vital make it well suited to all skin types. Whether your skin is dry or oily, it will visibly respond to the natural benefits of improved hydration.

Replenishment for lasting beauty

Because RESTYLANE Vita/ releases hyaluronic acid gradually over a period of time, the benefits of this treatment generally last for several months. However, there are no restrictions on how often you can receive treatment. In fact, you can repeat treatment with RESTYLANE Vital as often as you feel is necessary, so that you always look and feel your very best.

Complementing other RESTYLANE treatments

RESTYLANE Vital can also be used with other RESTYLANE beauty treatments, including RESTYLANE, RESTYLANE Touch and RESTYLANE Perlane. Together with your practitioner; you can combine different RESTYLANE beauty solutions into your rejuvenation programme to further enhance your appearance and self-confidence.

Pure and gentle, safe and natural

Unlike many skin rejuvenation treatments available, RESTYLANE Vital is derived entirely from a non-animal source and needs no extra additives. This results in safe and natural treatment that's also gentle to your skin.

RESTYLANE natural beauty treatments are approved by the world's leading regulatory authorities. And more than three million treatments in over 70 countries provides further evidence of their enduring safety and success.

When your skin feels rejuvenated, so do you

RESTYLANE Vital replenishes your skin, improving its elasticity and tone and creating a naturally fresh and youthful appearance. By addressing the signs of ageing whenever they arise, RESTYLANE Vital achieves overall natural beauty - and overall self-confidence.

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