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Thermage, the latest advance in non-surgical facial rejuvenation is so amazing that it is the hottest news ticket in the country for cosmetic surgery. Thermage has been seen nationally on Oprah, Good Morning America and Good Morning Texas. The following are excerpts from the Oprah show and a web link video of the procedure.
The Thermage procedure is the only radiofrequency device approved by the FDA for the non- invasive treatment of facial wrinkles and lax skin. This technology has been proven to tighten and gently lift skin to smooth out wrinkles and renew facial contours WITH VOLUMETIC RADIOFREQUENCY HEATING OF DEEP DERMAL TISSUE. This treatment results in immediate contraction of collagen in the dermis and its underlying tissue followed by gradual tightening and new collagen formation over several months. The incision-free procedure is fast and easy and requires no downtime from normal activities. Unlike lasers, the procedure can be performed on patients of all skin types. While this is not a replacement for a traditional facelift, the Thermage alternative can provide significant tissue tightening and contouring for patients not yet ready or willing to undergo surgery.
SKIN TIGHTENING & CONTOURING
- Without surgery-
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Anthony Caglia, M.D. is pleased to be one of the few physicians in Dallas to offer his patients the newest technique in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation – Contour Threads™. Contour Threads are the only non-absorbable barbed suture product cleared by the FDA for the elevation and fixation of mid-face, brow and neck areas. These specifically designed sutures are fashioned from clear polypropylene (suture material), that has been safely used in the body for many years in other medical products.
As the aging process begins, the skins connective tissue thins and collagen and elastic fibers begin to break down. As a result, these changes in underlying support structures appear as sagging, deep creases, folds and wrinkles in the skin as early as your thirties. Now there is a simple new technique that makes it possible to rejuvenate and beautify your appearance.
Dr. Caglia has been fully trained to perform the Contour ThreadsTM Lift for the brow, mid-face and neck. This procedure is a safe, conservative and effective lift that offers subtle, natural looking results. By gently, shifting sagging tissues in an upward direction, Dr. Caglia is able to give you a relaxed, fresh appearance while preserving and enhancing the natural contours of your face. This procedure does not replace a conventional face lift; rather it offers patients an innovative, minimally invasive approach with immediate results. This combined with other facial rejuvenating procedures, such as Thermage, Titan, Botox , Restylane and Sculptra, gives the individual a non-surgical option for attaining a youthful appearance.
Contour Threads™ are a patented self anchoring thread technology that permits a minimally invasive approach for elevation and fixation of skin. Contour Threads™ are the only FDA product cleared for market with current indications for elevation and fixation of mid-face, brow and neck.
Contour Threads™ are made from polypropylene, a material that has been used inside the human body as a suture material for decades. Contour Threads™ are designed with patented dimensional barbs that attach to the fatty tissue directly under the skin, lifting, suspending and fixating contour of the brow, mid-face and neck areas.
- The only FDA approved barbed suture for mid-face, brow and neck tightening
- Unique cog design scientifically designed for optimal lifting
- Anchors or fixates to stationary fascia or tissue points
- The only “clear” barbed polypropylene suture - will not be visible in light or thin skinned patients. This can reduce risk of damage if used with complimentary procedures (Laser or Thermage).
A consultation with Dr. Caglia who practices cosmetic dermatology at Derm Aesthetics & Laser Center, and who has been fully trained in this procedure is the first step in moving forward with your facial rejuvenation. To ensure a high level of safety and accuracy, Dr. Caglia has been trained on the surgical technique before using Contour Threads™ by his mentor Stephen Watson, M.D., D.D.S. (Maxillofacial Surgery)
In general, the best candidates for this procedure include both women and men in their thirties through their sixties who want a more youthful appearance, but do not want a conventional full face lift or brow lift procedure.
A procedure with patented Contour Threads™ is a safe, conservative and effective one that offers subtle, natural-looking results. By gently shifting sagging tissues in an upward direction, this technique allows Dr. Caglia to produce a relaxed, fresh appearance while preserving and enhancing the natural contours of your face. This procedure does not replace a conventional face lift; rather it offers patients an innovative, minimally invasive approach.
Click here for frequently asked questions about Contour Threads™
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