Innovations In Anti-Ageing Treatments: Exploring Thermage FLX & Ultherapy

Anti-ageing treatments have come a long way from old home remedies for wrinkles and sagging skin. With people having access to more advanced treatments, it is now a priority for many to look young and radiant. Of the many options, people look for non-invasive therapies with multiple benefits. This is where Thermage FLX and Ultherapy, or Ulthera, come in. These FDA-approved treatments use radiofrequency and ultrasound to stimulate collagen in the skin, improving skin texture to defeat signs of ageing. These treatments aim to target skin laxity and looseness but they utilise different technologies. 

Thermage FLX

Thermage has proven to be one of the most effective and noninvasive anti-ageing technologies introduced so far. This exclusive treatment, however, remains a luxury not widely offered. Thermage FLX targets skin concerns such as fine lines, sagging skin, and wrinkles, and it also helps improve skin laxity. This treatment is highly effective as it uses radiofrequency to tighten the skin by encouraging collagen production in our cells. It also smoothens wrinkles and lines and contours the skin for a youthful appearance. The regulated radiofrequency therapy is a landmark advancement in anti-ageing and skin-tightening therapy. Its patented monopolar radiofrequency energy is used to penetrate deep into the layers of the skin during the treatment. Following this, the collagen fibres are heated by this therapy, contracting them and eventually stimulating new collagen growth. 

Ultherapy 

Ultherapy, also known as Ulthera, is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment designed to tighten and lift the skin on the body. This FDA-approved ultrasound therapy effectively addresses skin laxity, minimising fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the neck, chin, and brow. Using micro-focused ultrasound technology, Ultherapy targets the deeper layers of the skin, including the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and both middle and superficial layers. By emitting various frequencies of ultrasound energy, the treatment helps in noticeable lifting and tightening of the skin over time. These layers of the skin are responsible for skin laxity and signs of ageing. 

Benefits

One of the key benefits of the Thermage treatment is that it is a non-invasive procedure. Unlike other cosmetic treatments like face and body lifts, Thermage may only require topical anaesthesia. In addition to being a full-body treatment, Thermage can also be used as a targeted treatment, and one can opt for this treatment in specific areas. It is a very adaptable treatment, going from issue to issue depending on one’s individual needs. It can target cellulite on the thighs and handle sagging skin on the abdomen. 
Like Thermage, ultherapy also benefits from its non-invasive nature, requiring no surgery. Patients typically experience minimal discomfort, and because there is no downtime, they can return to their daily activities almost immediately. Results become apparent over two months and continue to improve as collagen continues to rebuild, offering a natural-looking lift over time without the need for invasive procedures.

The therapies can be used to preemptively address the signs of ageing. One can opt for these for ‘pre-juvenation’ of the skin before aging begins to take its toll on one’s body. However, it is necessary to consult a certified aesthetic dermatologist to understand which treatment is right for you. Since the effects of these treatments are long-lasting, it is imperative to make the correct choice for one’s skin and body. 

Their natural and long-lasting results make them popular choices for those seeking to combat signs of ageing. As technology continues to advance, these innovations in Thermage FLX and Ultherapy exemplify the future of effective, non-invasive anti-ageing solutions.

Dr Rikta Mohan

Guest Author Dermatologist, Myrah Derma Med