Thermage® System Indications and Important Safety Information
INDICATION
- The radiofrequency energy only delivery components of the Thermage® FLX system and accessories are
indicated for use in:
- Dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis;
- Non-invasive treatment of wrinkles around the eyes, including upper and lower eyelids
- Non-invasive treatment of wrinkles
- The simultaneous application of radiofrequency energy and skin vibration by the Thermage® FLX system and
accessories are indicated for use in:
- Dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis;
- Non-invasive treatment of wrinkles around the eye
- Non-invasive treatment of wrinkles
- Temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite
- Relief of minor muscle aches and pain
- Relief of muscle spasms
- Temporary improvement of local circulation (blood circulation)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not undergo Thermage® treatment if you have a cardiac pacemaker, a cardioverter, a defibrillator, or any other electrical implant. Let your doctor know if you have an electrical implant or
if you have any questions about whether you should undergo a Thermage® treatment.
- Solta Medical has not studied the use of the Thermage® system:
- Over skin fillers (lips, cheeks, facial wrinkles and skin folds)
- In people who are pregnant and/or breast feeding, diabetic, have an auto-immune disease such as lupus, have cold sores, have genital herpes, or have epilepsy
- In people who have permanent make-up and/or tattoos
- In children
- The most commonly reported adverse effect during treatment is mild to moderate pain in the area being treated.
- The most commonly reported adverse effects after treatment include the following:
- Mild redness may occur and typically resolves within 24 hours.
- Swelling may occur and typically resolves within 5 days, but can remain up to several weeks.
- The following adverse effects occur infrequently:
- The procedure may produce heating in the upper layers of the skin, causing burns and subsequent blister and scab formation. There is a possibility of scar formation.
- Skin surface irregularities may appear up to 1 or more months post-treatment.
- Numbness, tingling” or temporary paralysis may occur; typically resolves in a short period of time but may persist up to several weeks.
- Lumps or nodules may occur under the skin primarily in the neck area, and usually resolve within 1 or 2 weeks without chronic or long-term complications.
- Skin may darken, but normally resolves within several months.
Talk to your doctor for more information about Thermage.