Non-surgical treatments for significant skin tightening |
Genius RF |
Ultherapy/Ulthera |
Thermage |
What it is and how it works |
Microneedles pierce the skin then deliver RF energy resulting in collagen formation at the dermal level.
(deepest reach) |
Ultrasound waves penetrate deeply deeply to the dermal level; up to the fat and Superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) |
Radiofrequency waves (RF) heat up skin superficially; cooling spray |
Collagen induction |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
FDA cleared |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Best Areas Treated |
- Brow
- Upper face including the corners of the eyes
- Eyelids
- Lower face & jowls
- Under the chin
- Neck
- Decolletage
- Nasolabial & marionette lines
- Upper lip
- Body
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- Brow
- Upper face including the corners of the eyes
- Lower face & jowls
- Under the chin
- Neck
- Decolletage
- Body
The best candidates are those in their 30s with mild-moderate skin laxity. |
- Facial wrinkles
- Undereye wrinkles
- Body
Not recommended for those with a lot of fat or slack muscles. It is not advisable for those over 50 years old. |
Expected results |
- Dramatic results
- Extensive skin tightening
- Long-term
- Deepest penetration
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- Affects many layers; more focused
- Significant skin tightening
- Long-term results
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Comfort level |
Some discomfort; May require topical anesthetic creams, nerve block etc. |
Less pain and discomfort; may use mild pain killers |
Some discomfort;May require topical anesthetic creams, nerve block etc. |
Target & depth |
Precise targeting |
Targeted; not as deep as Genius RF |
Less targeted and more widespread; not guided; not as deep as Ultherapy |
Safety monitoring |
Yes; with display monitor to show the depth being reached, the treatment area, the amount of energy delivered etc. |
Yes, with display monitor |
No monitor |
Downtime and adverse effects |
There may be redness and some swelling until 48 hours after the procedure. May go back to work on the same day. |
Tight feeling,tingling, redness, swelling, and discomfort lasting for a few hours upto 2 days. May go back to work immediately. |
Redness, swelling, blistering which goes away after 2-3 days. May go back to work on the same day. |
Onset of visible results |
Depending on the condition of the skin, results may be seen shortly after the first treatment or after 3 months onwards. |
2-6 months |
2-6 months |
Recommended number of sessions |
This would depend on your condition. It usually takes 1-5 sessions at least one month apart. |
1 or more treatments; maintenance |
1 or more treatments; maintenance |
Duration of effects |
Longest-lasting; may be longer than 4 years |
Long-lasting; 4 years |
Shorter; 4 months-2 years |
Non-invasive/Minimally invasive |
Minimally invasive |
Non-invasive |
Non-invasive |