Thermage vs. Tune Face: Understanding the Differences in Radiofrequency Lifting
Hello, I am Dr. Jong-jin Lee, head director of Seramic Clinic.
Those who have undergone lifting procedures a few times will know that not all radiofrequency (RF) treatments yield the same results.
Many people are especially confused since Thermage and Tune Face both belong to the RF category.
"They're both radiofrequency, so what's the difference?"
"Which one is more effective?"
I often receive these questions.
In short, both use radiofrequency but differ in their mechanism and target layers.
If you undergo the procedure without knowing these differences, you may not achieve the desired results.
Before deciding on a procedure based solely on its name or word-of-mouth, clarify your skin condition and what concerns you want to address.
1. Tune Face vs. Thermage
The biggest similarity between these two procedures is that they both use radiofrequency (RF) energy to deliver heat to the dermal layer of the skin, inducing collagen regeneration.
However, even though they both use radiofrequency, the way they use energy is completely different.
Let me explain with a simple analogy.
If Thermage focuses intense heat on one point, Tune Face evenly distributes gentle heat over a wide area.
2. Why the Two Procedures Are 'Bound to Be Different'
Thermage delivers high-frequency energy intensely to the deepest layers of the skin (deep dermis), resulting in noticeable skin tightening and lifting effects throughout the entire face.
On the other hand, Tune Face disperses energy and focuses on relatively shallow layers (upper and middle dermis), making it more effective for improving skin texture, reducing fine lines, and enhancing skin elasticity.
As such, although they appear to be similar radiofrequency treatments, the 'direction' of their effects is completely different depending on the energy method.
These differences in energy methods also affect pain and recovery.
The difference in pain between the two procedures ultimately stems from the density and depth of energy delivery.
Thermage concentrates powerful radiofrequency energy on one point and delivers it deep into the skin, directly stimulating collagen and nerves in the deep dermis, past the epidermis.
This strongly activates pain receptors, causing significant heat and pain during the procedure.
In contrast, Tune Face distributes energy evenly over a wide area and targets relatively shallow layers.
The energy is gently delivered throughout the skin, gradually increasing the heat and not strongly stimulating the pain receptors in the deep skin layers.
This is why you can receive the treatment comfortably without anesthesia.
In conclusion, rather than asking 'Which procedure is the most effective?', it is much more important to consider 'Which procedure is right for me?'
Sometimes, people blindly trust online reviews and choose a procedure without knowing what their real concerns are, which can be very dangerous as it can lead to results that differ from what they want.
While it's good to read reviews, online information only talks about the effects of the procedure in a fragmented way and does not cover the core content of 'how that effect works on what skin'.
Today, I explained radiofrequency procedures, but the same applies to ultrasound procedures, which are known to reach deep areas.
Ultrasound procedures also promote a powerful principle of 'reaching the SMAS layer in the skin to contract tissues', but simply reaching deep with energy does not solve all skin concerns.
Ultimately, what matters is not which procedure is 'best', but to objectively understand how the principle of that procedure will work on your face and make a careful decision.
Based on what I've explained today, I hope you carefully decide on the procedure that is most suitable for your skin concerns.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/best_sseul/224017433067
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