Thermacool 101 part 3

After thermacool, what should I do?

Start saving money for the next treatment. Also keep away from sun for the next 4-6 weeks and wear sunscreen. Apply skin moisturizer and maintain general care of the skin

Are there any risks or complications with thermacool?

Sure, anytime you muck around with heat and skin, bad things can happen. There have been reports of burns, blisters, skin discoloration and scars. Some of these are permanent.

Does thermacool work in everyone?

Definitely not. The cosmetic physicians have hyped up this treatment but there are reports that it does diddlysquat in many patients. There are many anecdotal reports from patients that the treatment does nothing. there is no way of way of telling ahead of time who will respond and who won't. But you still have to pay the full amount for the treatment. Sorry, there are no refunds.

Is thermacool covered by insurance?

No, thermacool is a cosmetic procedure and neither Medicare nor any health insurance company covers the cost.

What is cost of thermacool?

Thermacool is not cheap. A single session may cost anywhere from $700-$4,000. Do not worry, doctors are great at arranging financial payment plans for you (Some of them even have their own banks!)

Final point

Thermacool is just another fancy cosmetic skin care treatment with a lot of hype. For the consumer who desperately wants to get rid of their wrinkles, try Botox because it definitely works. Thermacool is expensive, painful and often fails to work.

All consumers should be realistic and start to read about cosmetic procedures. All of cosmetic surgery is about money- your money. So be informed, ask questions, and talk to people. Thermacool can cost upwards of $2,000 and more and you will not get your money back if it does not work.

Since you are paying for the treatment, take your time in selecting the best treatment. A few months of having wrinkles will not kill you- so be informed and get to know what works and what does not. At the present, it is hard to recommend thermacool, not because it is very expensive but because it lacks frank patient testimonials and does not always work.

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.

Thermacool 101

What is thermacool?

Thermacool is a new device developed to help rejuvenate the skin and erase some signs of aging. Thermacool is a small hand held device that generates radiofrequency waves. As the waves enter the skin, they generate heat. This heat then induces the collagen molecules to tighten and remodel. This is then supposed to create skin, which appears, firmer, younger and wrinkle free. At least this is the game plan.

What part of the body can be treated with thermacool?

Initially the treatment was only for the face and neck. Now almost every part of your body can be burnt with thermacool. The upper arms, inner thigh, neck, waist, chest, buttocks, breasts, elbows, knees – You name it; thermacool can treat it- of course you will be paying for it.

Can thermacool be used on all types of skin?

Yes, that is what the cosmetic doctors claim. As long as you have the money, thermacool works great. It can erase all your fine lines, wrinkles, skin pigmentations, and acne scars.

Where is thermacool performed?

Thermacool is an outpatient procedure done at a spa or a clinic. There are no extensive preparations required before the procedure. You come to the clinic, bring a lot of CASH and in 30 minutes it is all over

Can Thermacool be used in all individuals?

Well, not really. Individuals with very sensitive skin, diabetic, those with an active skin infection, recent out break of herpes, or those with disorders like lupus better not get treated with thermacool. It can make things a lot of worse.

What is the procedure like?

You sit down; the face is rinsed and dried. An ice pack or a local anesthetic is applied for 20 minutes prior to the procedure. The device is then held close to the skin and activated. The radiofrequency waves penetrate the skin and then do magic (hope no one believes that holding a heat source close to the skin will somehow cause the collagen to remodel and tighten the skin!)