{"procedure":{"id":"thermage_body","name":"Thermage (Body)","type":"individual","family":"Body contouring energy devices","category":"Body contouring energy devices","price":"high","pain":3,"downtime":1,"visible_in":2,"lasts":4,"summary":"Premium monopolar RF body tightening","explanation":"Thermage Body uses monopolar radiofrequency with a larger body tip to tighten loose or crepey skin on areas such as the abdomen, arms, thighs, and buttocks. Best suited for mild-to-moderate skin laxity, including after weight change or childbirth. It firms skin; it is not a fat-loss treatment.","target":"abdomen, arms, thighs, buttocks","description":"Thermage Body uses monopolar radiofrequency with a larger body tip to tighten loose or crepey skin on areas such as the abdomen, arms, thighs, and buttocks. Best suited for mild-to-moderate skin laxity, including after weight change or childbirth. It firms skin; it is not a fat-loss treatment.","detail":{"id":"thermage_body","name":"Thermage (Body)","price":{"basis":"500 shots body tip (16 cm²), one large area","krw_max":5000000,"krw_min":3000000,"varies_by":"shots"},"dosage":{"unit":"shots","options":[{"tag":"Focused","note":"e.g. both upper arms","amount":"300 shots","coverage":"Medium area","description":"A smaller body area or lighter coverage.","krw_typical":null},{"tag":"Standard","note":"e.g. full abdomen","amount":"500 shots","coverage":"Large area","description":"Partner-listed amount for one large area.","krw_typical":4990000}],"unit_explainer":"Each 'shot' is one RF pulse with the body tip. The body tip is ~4x the face tip, so 500 body shots cover a large area like the abdomen."},"header":{"one_liner":"Thermage radiofrequency treatment adapted to appropriately selected body sites.","target_tags":["Abdomen","Postpartum skin","Arms","Thighs","Crepey skin"],"category_label":"LIFTING","technology_label":"Monopolar RF"},"details":{"sessions":"Usually 1 session","aftercare":"Often little immediate downtime, with possible heat, redness, swelling or tenderness. Avoid heat/friction and vigorous activity for the interval given by the treating clinician.","anesthesia":"Usually none or topical","regulatory":"Thermage patient information says the product is used on several body regions, but the exact body area, applicator, and country-specific clearance should be checked rather than assuming the facial label applies.","technology":"Monopolar radiofrequency (Thermage FLX, body tip 16.0 cm²)","measurement":"Shots","manufacturer":"Solta Medical (Bausch Health, USA)","repeat_interval":"12-24 months","technical_specs":"Body tip 16.0 cm²; cryogen cooling + vibration; 30-60 min depending on area (Thermage.com).","before_treatment":"Remove metal; disclose implants; avoid tanning.","safety_suitability":"Not studied in pregnancy/breastfeeding, diabetes, autoimmune disease, epilepsy, pacemakers or other electrical implants. Best for mild-moderate laxity; not fat loss."},"recovery":{"flying":"Usually possible","makeup":"Not applicable (body)","alcohol":"Moderation on the day","exercise":"Next day","sauna_heat":"Avoid 1-3 days","back_to_daily":"Immediately","common_side_effects":["Redness (usually <24 h)","Swelling (usually <5 days)","Tenderness","Rare: burns, blisters, surface irregularities"]},"references":[{"url":"https://www.thermage.com/","title":"Thermage patient information"}],"quick_facts":{"pain":"Moderate-strong heat pulses","downtime":"Minimal","results_last":"1-2 years","treatment_time":"30-60 min","results_visible":"Some immediately; improves over 2-6 months"},"alternatives":[{"name":"Ultherapy (Body)","catalog_id":"ultherapy_body","consider_when":"You want a lower price per area for arms/abdomen laxity."},{"name":"Sofwave (Body)","catalog_id":"sofwave_body","consider_when":"Mild laxity or cellulite on arms or thighs."},{"name":"Thermage FLX (Face)","catalog_id":"thermage","consider_when":"Your concern is face or eyes."}],"before_after":[],"good_to_know":["Thermage uses different tips and settings for different body areas, and body cellulite treatment is not the same as facial wrinkle treatment.","The clinic should use an authorized RF tip for the specific treatment area, and heat-related risks should be carefully considered.","Whether Thermage is suitable for your body area and treatment goal should be decided by the treating doctor."],"how_it_works":{"steps":[{"body":"A temporary grid is placed on the area so energy is spread evenly.","title":"Grid the skin"},{"body":"The body tip sprays cooling, delivers monopolar RF heat deep in the dermis, then cools again.","title":"Cool-heat-cool"},{"body":"FLX handpiece vibration helps reduce the heat sensation.","title":"Vibration comfort"},{"body":"Collagen contracts immediately and new collagen builds over months.","title":"Collagen remodeling"}],"how_delivered":"Monopolar radiofrequency via a large body treatment tip with cryogen cooling","illustration_idea":"Broad RF heat spreading through the dermis under a large square tip, collagen fibers tightening.","what_touches_skin":"Body tip (16 cm²) + coupling fluid","what_it_feels_like":"Brief deep heat bursts with cooling and vibration; can be intense"}}}}