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Many people give up on high-frequency lifting itself because the cost of Thermage is burdensome.

Thermage is a device known as the epitome of high-frequency (RF) lifting. However, the cost of a single treatment is high, so many people are reluctant to start despite knowing its effectiveness.

In this article, we will first review the principles and effects of Thermage, and then explain why Ten:therma can be chosen as a realistic alternative to the burden of Thermage cost, based on data.

How Thermage Works — Monopolar RF Heating

Thermage works by uniformly heating the dermal and subcutaneous fat layers using monopolar RF (radiofrequency) energy.

Instead of cutting or abrading the skin surface, the principle is that an electric field of a specific frequency passes through the skin tissue, generating heat internally. This heat contracts collagen fibers, and subsequently, new collagen regenerates, leading to improved elasticity and lifting effects.

The core of Thermage is 'uniform heat delivery'. To achieve consistent results, the area must be heated evenly from the surface to the subcutaneous layer. To do this, dividing the treatment area into a grid pattern and systematically distributing heat is fundamental to the protocol.

Thermage and Ten:therma — The Core Principle is the Same

Ten:therma is a monopolar RF-based high-frequency lifting device, just like Thermage. Its treatment principle, target tissues (dermis and subcutaneous layers), and collagen stimulation mechanism belong to the same category as Thermage.

The difference between Thermage and Ten:therma lies in brand recognition and price range. Thermage is an original device from Solta Medical in the USA, and its long clinical data and brand premium are reflected in its price. Ten:therma is a device developed based on the same monopolar RF principle, and its advantage is that you can receive a treatment with the same principle at a significantly more reasonable price compared to Thermage cost.

The key to treatment effectiveness depends more on how much heat was sufficiently delivered with the correct protocol than on the device brand. In this regard, Ten:therma is a perfectly viable alternative.

3 Criteria to Consider if Thermage Cost is a Burden

Whichever you choose, Thermage or Ten:therma, there are three key variables that determine the treatment outcome.

First, pre-treatment design. With high-frequency lifting, facial volume distribution differs between standing and sitting positions. It is essential to perform the tip grid design while sitting to ensure even heat distribution and prevent side effects such as cheek hollowing.

Second, the cumulative heat delivery method. The Super Pass technique is designed to accumulate the heat delivered in each pass by repeatedly overlapping the same area. This method is effective in safely delivering heat to deep tissues that are difficult to reach with just one pass.

Third, treatment history management. High-frequency lifting is a treatment where cumulative effects are important. To maintain balanced results, it is necessary to record how much energy was delivered to which areas in previous sessions and apply it to subsequent sessions.

If a clinic meets these three criteria, then Ten:therma is a perfectly reasonable choice when Thermage cost is a concern.

In terms of indications, Thermage and Ten:therma are almost identical. The main indications are reduced skin elasticity, facial sagging, contour improvement, and fine wrinkle reduction. There is an immediate tightening effect after one treatment, and the effects gradually complete over 2 to 6 months as new collagen is produced.

The treatment cycle is generally based on once every 6 months to 1 year, adjusted according to skin condition and age. Downtime is virtually non-existent, and while there may be slight redness or warmth immediately after the treatment, it subsides within a few hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. The cost of Thermage is high, can I expect the same effects with Ten:therma?

A. Ten:therma is based on the same monopolar RF principle as Thermage. You can receive high-frequency lifting based on the same principle at a reasonable price compared to Thermage cost, and if performed with the correct protocol, it is a sufficient alternative in terms of effectiveness.

Q. Why is pre-treatment design important for Ten:therma?

A. The fat distribution and direction of sagging on the face differ when standing versus sitting. Even if you pay the Thermage cost or receive Ten:therma, designing while lying down can lead to side effects like cheek hollowing. It is essential to perform the grid design while sitting to ensure accurate targeting.

Q. How does the Super Pass technique differ from standard treatment?

A. Unlike a single-pass method, Super Pass repeatedly overlaps the same area to deliver and accumulate heat. This allows for 'sufficient heat delivery to deep tissues,' which is one reason for the high cost of Thermage, to be implemented in Ten:therma treatments as well.

Q. Are there any precautions for post-treatment care?

A. On the day of the treatment, it is generally advised to avoid activities that drastically raise body temperature, such as saunas, strenuous exercise, or alcohol consumption. Maintain thorough UV protection more diligently than usual, and adequate moisturizing care helps create an optimal environment for collagen regeneration.

The Sincerity of Kkeut Clinic

Kkeut Clinic mandates performing the tip grid design while the patient is seated before all high-frequency lifting treatments. Preventing cheek hollowing side effects and ensuring even heat distribution is a fundamental principle of Kkeut Clinic.

Kkeut Clinic maintains high cumulative energy heat delivery through the Super Pass technique. Even with the same equipment, results vary depending on the treatment method. Kkeut Clinic goes beyond a single pass, using sufficient passes to induce deep collagen stimulation.

Kkeut Clinic creates a lifting card after each treatment and shares it with the patient. The treatment area, energy settings, and progress history are recorded and precisely carried over to the next session. Even if Ten:therma is chosen due to Thermage cost concerns, Kkeut Clinic's history management system ensures seamless and accurate follow-up treatments regardless of which branch is visited.

A subtle difference, a distinct result — Experience it at Kkeut Clinic.