Right. And what is the range in terms of cost of this treatment for Thermage?

It really depends on the body area. To treat a face, it could probably range anywhere between $1,000 and $5,000 to be realistic.

What else can people do in tandem? Do you think Thermage is a one stop shop for patients?

Do I think that people only do Thermage when they’re trying to make themselves have their optimal appearance? Absolutely not. In general, I use so many strategies to make sure our patients look beautiful and natural, and one area of concern is the laxity of the skin. That’s when I recommend to patients to think about Thermage—if they need it. If someone has buoyant, firm skin then they don’t have to think about it, but if you’re addressing laxity, often times Thermage comes into the conversation. Then, if people have discoloration on their skin, they need to use lasers to address those issues. And then if someone has wrinkles and creases around their eyes, they’re going to need to use Botox. If someone has deflated volume on their cheek and chin area, then they’re going to have to use filler. And then, of course, if there is tremendous laxity, they’re going to need surgery. I always tell my patients that when they want to take their best strategy to create their best outcome that there are four main approaches to optimizing cosmetic appearance: surgery when needed, Botox when needed, fillers when needed and energy technology when needed—this is one of the energy technologies. And without all four you won’t optimize, but you may not need all four. It’s just about using them properly. The reason I say that is because a facelift would never replace what Botox can do. And a filler won’t replace what a laser can do and vice versa. They all do different things so well, and when you use all of them when they’re needed you really get a great outcome.