Thermacool 101 part 2

Does thermacool hurt?

Well, try holding a burning cigarette close to your skin and you will quickly find out. All these gimmicks with heat and laser hurt. The only good thing is that the pain only lasts a few seconds but is repeated over and over again. Some of the latest devices also have a cooling tip that minimizes pain (but does not always work). Thermacool can be performed in about 30 minutes.

What is recovery like?

After thermacool, almost everyone develops some degree of redness and swelling. Some even develop bruising if the procedure is extensive. Blisters have also been known to occur (sure, if you apply heat to skin). These side effects are transient and disappear in 1-3 days.

When do I start to look pretty?

The results of thermacool are not instant. The skin starts to improve over the next 2-4 weeks but the maximum cosmetic benefits are seen at 2-3 months. There are some people who see no improvement at all.

Is thermacool a permanent treatment?

The only permanent in life is death. Thermacool is only a temporary cure for fine lines. Within a few months after treatment, you will have the same lines and wrinkles again. To keep the wrinkle free look, you need to have many future treatments every 2-9 months. Even though doctors claim that the results last a few years, this is hogwash.

Are there any patient testimonials?

There are very few patient testimonials but there is not a single scientific study to document that thermacool does what the doctors claim. All the testimonials are by doctors and the vendors who sell this device. Have you ever heard any doctor bad mouth any treatment he/she offers?

Is there any downtime after Thermacool?

Well, this depends on how extensive your skin was rejuvenated. For small skin blemishes, there is little downtime. However, if you have your entire back or chest treated, you will need time to recover. For facial redness, one can use make-up to hide the blemish.