As we age, our skin loses strength, structure, and elasticity—causing visible signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and jowls. This loose skin around your jawline reduces definition and can keep you from feeling confident. Looking for a subtle, natural-looking lift? It’s time for Thermage for jowls in Philadelphia.
At About Face Aesthetics, our specialists pair medical expertise with patient-centered, attentive care to help patients look rested, confident, and optimized—an elevated version of themselves.
What Is Thermage?
Thermage FLX is an FDA-cleared skin-tightening platform that safely reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, without surgery.
Radiofrequency (RF) waves emitted from the Thermage FLX device penetrate the skin’s middle layers, heating water molecules in the skin’s supportive structures and causing them to separate.
Then, these structures contract, visibly firming skin for a glimpse of the benefits to come. At the same time, excess heat creates controlled damage and irritation to the skin, triggering the body’s natural healing process.
Stimulating the body’s healing response prompts the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that provide the skin with strength, structure, and support. Over time, these proteins also yield smoother, tighter skin, minimizing jowls for improved jawline definition.
Collagen Banking
Thermage is also a method for the beauty secret collagen banking, a term popularized by the aesthetic industry and featured in magazines like Vogue.
As we age, collagen production begins to decline, and existing collagen breaks down at a rate faster than it can be replaced. Collagen banking involves increasing collagen production so the skin stores extra collagen to prepare for this decline, staving off visible signs of aging for as long as possible.
Consider it as an investment in your skin’s future: You create as much collagen wealth as you can during your highest production years, and enjoy that abundance when collagen production declines.
When to Start Thermage
The younger you start Thermage for jowls in Philadelphia, the better. We recommend patients begin collagen-building treatments in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to maintain a more youthful appearance in their 50s and 60s.
However, there is a cut-off point when Thermage FLX ceases to be effective, beginning when clients already have a collagen deficit, often occurring around their 60s or 70s. Thermage relies on the body’s ability to create new collagen, and diminished production may yield minimal or no visible results.
Real Clients. Real Results.
Reading about the benefits of Thermage FLX is one thing; seeing them is another. Browse our before-and-after gallery and discover the restorative benefits of Thermage.
Rediscover Subtle Jawline Definition
When you’re ready to begin the next step of your aesthetic journey and start collagen banking, our specialists are here to help you achieve elevated results. At About Face Aesthetics, we understand that aesthetic care is not indulgence. It’s part of a well-considered life.
We recommend scheduling an in-person consultation, as our team cannot accurately assess your skin’s condition via a virtual consultation.
Not sure if Thermage is the right fit for your treatment plan? Use our online treatment builder to discover our other collagen-boosting treatments, such as the Helix CO2 laser or Morpheus8, and receive personalized treatment recommendations based on your goals.