The new generation Thermage FLX has incorporated significant technological upgrades.   Firstly each pulse is able to measure the “impendence” i.e. tissue resistance towards heat, delivering a more accurate dose per pulse for better result/safety.  Secondly, the treatment protocol has been modified to allow for better targeting so the firming/lifting effect is performed more on treatment areas of concern.  Finally, the improved cooling, vibration and multi-pass treatment protocol has managed to reduce the pain level down significantly.

Thermage is a non‑invasive, radio frequency (RF) based skin tightening treatment. It heats the deeper layers of the skin, the dermis, to stimulate collagen contraction and production. This results in immediate tightening and gradual rejuvenation over several months.

Yes, Thermage can be used to tighten upper and lower eyelids, address eyelid hooding and reduce fine wrinkling.  We would assess the suitability of the eye concern, as some severe eye hooding or eyebags are still better treated with surgery.

Skin tightening and firming results develop in two key phases.

Immediately after the treatment, you’ll notice a subtle but visible tightening effect in the treated areas. This instant firming is due to the radio frequency heat causing existing collagen fibers to contract.

Over the next 3 to 6 months, the deeper thermal stimulation activates fibroblast cells, which begin producing new, stronger collagen. This leads to gradual improvements in skin texture, firmness, and contouring, resulting in a natural looking lift and rejuvenation over time.

As Thermage has been used for years, there are many clinical benefits that treating clinicians have noted.

These include pores size reduction, pigmentation moderation, rosacea vascular stabilisation, and acne improvement.

There are still more established treatments that our practice can offer for the above concern, however, this may be seen as an additional benefit to Thermage treatment.

Most of the time you can return to normal life straight after your Thermage treatment. Side effects are uncommon, but can still occur

• Skin may appear red for a few hours following the treatment.
• You may experience slight swelling, tingling or tenderness for a few days following the treatment.
• As with any heat-based device there is a slight risk of burning the skin.  This risk is reduced with the new more careful and cautious Thermage FLX protocol.
• Temporary nerve inflammation may occur which resolves within a few weeks.

Thermage treatments take between 45 minutes (for a 300 shot treatment for face), around 1-1 and half hours for full face/ neck or full eye treatment.  A significant part of the treatment time is spent on planning, cleaning the skin thoroughly, and safety procedure (for example, protective eye shield).

The older generation Thermage CPT is widely known to cause significant pain.  The FLX generation has improved on this significantly.

A conductive gel is applied to your skin during the treatment. As the handpiece touches your skin, you will feel vibration and slight heating. Slight pain can be experienced around the jawline region, this is temporary.  We will treat and limit the pain to an average of 3-5 out of 10.  It would be a rare occasion when patients cannot get through the full treatment as this is customisable.

Topical anaesthesia is not required for this treatment.

Unlike many cosmetic procedures requiring multiple sessions, Thermage FLX aims to deliver results after a single treatment, and the tightening effect continues to build up over a few months.

It is important to note that this produces a sustained but subtle result.

It is common to repeat the treatment every 12 months for ongoing benefit.

The cost of the treatment is dependant on the area being treated and the combination of cartridges required to obtain the best aesthetic outcome.

We do not publish the cost of treatment online.  Please leave a query below, or ring 9878 6813 to arrange a time convenient for you to discuss with our cosmetic liaison officer.

While we are a specialist practice, the costing of our laser is in line with the expertise of our doctors / nursing staff and the technology we utilise.

MEDerm is the only specialist dermatologist in Melbourne (and of the very few in Australia) that provides Thermage skin tightening technology – accurate as of 2026.

Our principal dermatologist Dr Desmond Gan is the KOL (key opinion leader) for Solta Medical in this technology in Australia.  You have the choice of having this treatment performed by our specialist dermatologist or our cosmetic nursing / dermal clinican staff members.

Our team use the most updated treatment protocol to comply with the safety standards while ensuring result is optimised.

We are an official Solta™ recognised specialist practice use of Thermage. We Thermage ™ in our practice in Blackburn South.  You can ask for a consultation with us in our Blackburn South rooms or Croydon rooms.

We are within the vicinity of Knox, Wantirna, Mitcham, Ringwood, Burwood, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Kew, Camberwell, Balwyn, Doncaster, Donvale, Templestowe, Box Hill, Mont Albert and Surrey Hills, and we serve a large referral base up to Croydon, Mooroolbark, Lilydale, Boronia and Yarra Valley / Yarra Ranges wineries.