ThermiTight is so powerful because it delivers its energy directly where it’s needed – to the innermost structures of the skin. This is done with a thin treatment wand, inserted though a tiny opening in the skin so small it only requires a Band-Aid after treatment. The wand is passed back and forth under the skin in a fanning pattern, delivering radiofrequency energy that creates a precise amount of heating.
This heating promotes the formation of collagen (the building block of youthful skin) directly in the layer of skin where sagging issues form. ThermiTight allows us to deliver the right amount of energy to the right spot in the skin, resulting in better, more predictable results from the inside out.
ThermiTight For Body Quick Facts
- No general anesthesia
- 1 to 2 days of downtime (shortened recovery)
- Natural results from the formation of new collagen
Because ThermiTight’s energy isn’t being delivered through the sensitive outer layers of the skin, the amount of restorative energy can be increased to optimal therapeutic levels without having to worry about damaging the skin’s tender surface or passing through nerve cells and causing discomfort. Other well-known devices that deliver their energy through the skin are limited by this – ThermiTight is not.
And, because ThermiTight doesn’t require the general anesthesia or the long downtime you’d have with surgery, it’s a great option for those who aren’t ready or willing to take on the risks and inconveniences that come with a visit to the surgeon.
ThermiTight sits in the sweet spot between traditional energy-based devices and cosmetic surgery, offering meaningful cosmetic results in a minimally invasive procedure.
What Areas & Concerns Does ThermiTight Work Best for?
Every technology gets marketed by the manufacturer for every possible application, but the truth comes out in practice – each technology is only great at a few things, for a select set of patients. That’s why we have so many different technologies. Here are the ones that ThermiTight is a top tier choice for:
Sagging Jowls
Before ThermiTight, there wasn’t a non-surgical solution for sagging jowls that produced reliable results for many different types of patients. While many people respond well to non-invasive treatments like Ulthera or Thermage, others need a more profound solution to tighten the sagging skin along their jawline, but they still don’t want the risk or downtime associated with surgery. ThermiTight provides excellent non-surgical results with minimal downtime.
Drooping Skin on the Neck
Many women have loose, crepey skin that droops on the neck, creating unflattering lines and contours. ThermiTight can be used to tighten loose skin on the neck and under the chin, which in turn diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles and creates a more pleasing profile. Imagine no more hiding your neck with scarves or high collars after a single ThermiTight treatment!
Double Chin
Developing excess fat along the jawline and under the chin is a common thing as we age, and for some people, no amount of diet or exercise seems to help. Thankfully, this area can be expertly resculpted in a single ThermiTight and liposuction combination treatment, removing excess fat, and tightening and lifting the skin to give your lower face a more defined and trim appearance.
Loose Belly Skin
Loose skin on the abdomen is frequently mistaken for excess fat. But if no amount of gym time or strict dieting is helping, you may be struggling with skin, not fat. Childbirth and weight loss are the most common sources of damage to the belly skin. Many patients work so hard to get their body back after having children or to finally lose that extra weight, only to be saddled with a bit of loose, crepey skin on the lower belly. While some people really need a tummy tuck to get their desired results, others can benefit from a non-surgical solution like ThermiTight. And unlike lotions or over-the-skin technologies, ThermiTight delivers its energy precisely where it’s needed to restore the skin’s natural elasticity and tighten sagging skin on the belly.
Drooping Bat-Wing Arms
Loose skin in the upper arm can develop from age-related changes or weight fluctuations. Some women avoid tank tops all summer long because they don’t like the way the loose skin on the back of their arms droops and sways. While surgery is an option for some, many wish to avoid the anesthesia, the bruising, and the downtime associated with surgery – no mention the noticeable scars left by arm lift surgeries. ThermiTight can help to tighten loose skin on the back of the arms in a single minimally-invasive treatment, improving their appearance and opening up a whole host of summer wardrobe options, all without the need for skin tightening surgery.
Wrinkled Knee Skin
The excess skin above the knee bothers many women as they advance in age. ThermiTight offers a unique solution for sagging knee skin, allowing us to lift and tighten the area, minimizing the appearance of those folds and wrinkles that make you say “no” to skirts.
What Is ThermiTight Treatment Like?
ThermiTight Treatment For Skin Tightening
Our ThermiTight procedures are performed in our private ensuite procedure rooms or surgical suite, depending upon the areas being treated. Both types of treatment rooms feature cozy patient beds and the ability to listen to music or watch TV (your choice) throughout the procedure.
Your ThermiTight treatment will start with localized numbing, very similar to the Novocaine injections used by dentists to fill cavities. You can read more about the numbing process in the anesthesia section below.
Once numb, the doctor will use a very small probe to deliver radiofrequency energy beneath the skin. A specialized heat-mapping camera is built into the ThermiRF platform, in addition to a thermo-regulating tip. Both of these ensure a safe and effective treatment. The tip of the probe measures the temperature of the surrounding tissue several times a second and adjusts the radio-frequency levels to provide optimal heating. The heat-mapping camera allows the physician to monitor skin surface temperatures. The entire process relies on generating just the right amounts of heat in certain layers of the skin and fatty tissues. A warmer temperature melts fat, a slightly cooler temperature helps remodel collagen, and each of these optimal temperature settings can vary amongst the treatment areas.
The actual procedure can last from 30 minutes up to 2-3 hours, depending upon the size of the area(s) treated. ThermiTight body procedures typically take 1-2 hours to complete. Afterward, you will be wrapped in a healing compression garment and ready to head home. You can read more about the compression garment and aftercare process in the recovery section below.
- Recovery & Downtime: 2-3 weeks total (1-3 days downtime)
- Numbing: Local anesthesia
- Cost: Discuss at your free consultation.
- Candidacy: Patients with loose, sagging skin.
- Duration: 2-5 years
- Why We Love It: Long-lasting results with minimal recovery
See All of Our ThermiTight Before & Afters in the Gallery!
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Why Choose Reflections for
ThermiTight for Body
ThermiTight is performed by specially trained cosmetic physicians at Reflections. The New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners has some strict rules about who can perform radiofrequency treatments like ThermiTight and we have to agree that they are right in their limitations. Only a physician should perform this procedure. ThermiTight is a very safe procedure when performed by a physician who has a deep understanding of anatomy and the experience to provide a precise treatment.
At Reflections, this is procedure is limited to a select group of our team of physicians who have received additional training and have extensive experience with ThermiTight. This allows us to ensure patient safety and provides the best results possible.
Schedule a Free Consultation
ThermiTight is just one of several non-invasive skin tightening treatments we offer. At your free consultation, we will discuss your concerns, goals, and lifestyle to determine the best treatment plan for you. Our goal is to provide safe and effective care with a treatment plan you are comfortable with. You can schedule your free consultation by submitting a form online. If you’re an existing patient, call the practice to access your information the fastest.
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Dr. Mitchell Chasin
Dr. Mitchell Chasin is a Cosmetic & Laser Physician at Reflections Center. Dr. Chasin believes strongly that the best cosmetic physicians are those who are dedicated to mastering their craft through continuing education and collaboration with the industry’s top doctors.
