ThermiSculpt³

ThermiSculpt Overview

What to Expect

How is ThermiSculpt³ Performed?

If you’re a candidate for ThermiSculpt³, the first step is preparing your skin with a ThermiTight® treatment. Your doctor will prep the treatment area by administering a local anesthetic.

After the treatment area is numb, your dermatologist inserts a super-thin probe deep into your skin. The probe delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy into the dermis, which is where your collagen and elastin matrix lies. The RF energy heats the dermis under the skin to contract collagen fibers and stimulate the development of elastic fibers.

Micro-liposuction follows the skin tightening treatment to remove excess fat that frequently accumulates under the chin due to heredity, aging and/or weight fluctuations. Using tiny cannulas that gently vacuum away fat, we can refine and contour your jawline and jowls. Because the cannulas are so small, the tiny incisions under your chin will heal with virtually no scarring and do not require any stitches.

The final step of the ThermiSculpt³ process is to create more definition along the chin and jawline. Soft tissue fillers, such as Juvderm®, Restylane® or Radiesse®, allow for significant improvements to this area. When injected beneath the skin, the filler can add instant volume to reshape and enhance the appearance of the lower face, correcting a weak, small, or recessed chin, as well as other minor imperfections and asymmetries along the jawline.

Tighten Up Skin with ThermiTight

ThermiTight is a powerful yet minimally invasive skin-tightening procedure that utilizes innovative RF energy to heat the deepest skin layers, stimulating the production of collagen – a vital building block of healthy skin. The well-controlled energy provides maximum skin-tightening benefits as it restores skin elasticity around the neck, lower jowls, and lower face in a single treatment. ThermiTight is perfect for those not yet ready for an invasive facial procedure. With its temperature-controlled capabilities and precise energy delivery, ThermiTight is a safe procedure that offers significant results with little downtime. Results improve over time and can last for many years for some patients.

Reduce Submental Fat with Facial Liposuction

The board-certified dermatologists at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego are experts in both body and facial liposuction. The facial area is very delicate and requires a precise, skilled touch in order to achieve the best results. With facial liposuction, your procedure will be performed to contour and remove fat cells in the submental area and possibly along the jowls.

Our skincare specialists use a technique called tumescent liposculpture. This technique is ideal for the facial area, as it uses extremely small cannulas. These tiny cannulas offer a more precise result that can effectively sculpt even the most delicate areas of the face and neck with a beautifully smooth finish. Tumescent liposculpture infuses fluid that contains lidocaine to help numb the treatment area. Local anesthetic is also applied to the skin to ensure a completely comfortable procedure with fewer risks and less recovery time than general anesthesia.

Add Some Contouring with Injectable Dermal Filler

Chin contouring with dermal fillers is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure for chin augmentation. Chin contouring with soft tissue fillers helps restore a more youthful jawline while improving the contours and symmetry of the face. Unlike chin implant procedures, injectables don’t require any incisions or anesthesia, so there is no recovery time or scarring after treatment. Dermal fillers like Juvederm or Resylane are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a substance naturally found in the body. Radiesse is made up of calcium hydroxyapatite and collagen. When placed under the skin through a series of injections, they restore volume and enhance definition in the lower face.

Recovery after a ThermiSculpt³ Treatment from Our Medical Spa

Since ThermiTight, facial liposuction, and dermal filler treatments are all minimally invasive procedures, there is minimal downtime required after ThermiSculpt³. You may return to your regular activities within a day or two in most cases. Occasional bruising and swelling are common but usually resolve fairly quickly. ThermiSculpt³ patients are advised to avoid strenuous activities for six hours following treatment and to sleep in an elevated position for at least one night to minimize post-treatment swelling.