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The ideal device for skin tightening would be able to accomplish a nonsurgical facelift with minimal downtime, risk and discomfort. Various devices have been introduced with the promise of delivering this miracle, but perhaps none has so captivated the attention of consumers (and physicians driven by their patients) as ThermaCool TC™ by Thermage®. This device employs a radiofrequency energy source to heat and subsequently tighten dermal connective tissue.
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Narins, R., Beer, K., Narins, D. (2008). Thermage Radiofrequency. In: Shiffman, M., Mirrafati, S., Lam, S., Cueteaux, C. (eds) Simplified Facial Rejuvenation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-71097-4_18
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