Thermage uses what kind of energy?

The question is a narrow one: what kind of energy does Thermage use? Settling it makes the rest of a skin tightening comparison easier to follow.

The energy behind the name

North Biomedical states that Thermage belongs to a family of devices called monopolar radiofrequency. That places the energy source in the radiofrequency group, and it is the first thing to confirm with any Jacksonville provider who offers it.

Where the heat is meant to go

North Biomedical describes the working step this way: "That resistance generates heat deep in the dermis — the layer where your collagen lives — while a cooling tip protects the surface of your skin." Two details sit in that sentence, heat at depth and a cooled surface.

Radiofrequency and ultrasound papers

A wider look at the category is available in an article on cutaneous remodeling and photorejuvenation using radiofrequency devices, hosted by NCBI PubMed Central (NIH). A different technology is the subject of a retrospective cross-sectional study of patient satisfaction following micro-focused ultrasound with visualization. UCLA Health's page on non-invasive treatments lists several options in one place.

What the answer does to the real cost

Knowing the energy type does not tell you how long a result holds or what upkeep follows. Ask for a written follow-up plan and a price for each visit, then add those to the first quote. The honest total for skin tightening includes the maintenance, not only the opening session.