Thermage vs. Volnewmer: how they work and what to ask in your consultation
1. I want firmer skin, but I'm worried about the heat and pain
Hello, this is Datena Clinic.
As you look into Thermage and Volnewmer, you may be hoping for firmer skin while also feeling uneasy about the heat during treatment.
You're probably wondering how much it will hurt and which device is right for your skin.
And when tips and shot counts come up, it can get confusing to figure out what you'll actually be getting.
Here, we'll explain how the two devices work and what you should know before treatment.
2. Thermage FLX has cooling and vibration features
Thermage FLX uses monopolar radiofrequency and lists cooling and vibration among its features.[1]
Cooling and vibration are used to protect the skin surface and ease discomfort during treatment.
The tip used may differ depending on the area treated, such as the face or around the eyes.
Even under the same Thermage name, it's worth knowing which model and tip will be used and how large the treatment area is.
3. Volnewmer lists water cooling and resistance-checking features
Volnewmer is also a monopolar radiofrequency device, and it lists continuous water cooling and impedance checking among its features.[2]
The tip that touches the skin may vary in size depending on the area treated.
The tip's surface area and the actual area covered are useful to know when you're trying to understand your treatment.
Having a cooling feature doesn't mean there's no chance of pain or skin damage.
4. The same shot count doesn't allow a direct comparison of results
With a different device and tip, the area covered by each pulse and the way energy is delivered can also differ.
When choosing a treatment, it helps to look at the following points together.
Good to Know | What we'll explain before your treatment |
|---|---|
Device and tip | Which model and tip will be used, and on which areas |
Treatment area | Whether it covers the full face or specific areas |
Shot count | How the shots are used within the agreed area |
Cost and recovery | What's included and the skin reactions to expect |
We don't assume two treatments are the same in content or results just because the shot counts match.
5. Tell us right away if the heat feels uncomfortable
During treatment, some people may feel heat or pain; it varies from person to person.
If a particular spot feels unusually painful, or the heat seems to linger, please tell us right away.
How you feel during treatment is something our medical team needs to keep an eye on with you.
Before treatment, you must also tell us if you have a pacemaker or any other implanted electronic device.
Thermage lists such electronic devices as a contraindication, and the conditions of use for each device need to be checked separately.
6. For those who've been weighing Thermage vs. Volnewmer
Thermage and Volnewmer both use monopolar radiofrequency, but they differ in details such as cooling method and tips.
It's important to understand the actual device and tip you'll receive, the treatment area, the cost, and the expected reactions together.
Because skin conditions and treatment details vary from person to person, it's hard to compare results directly by shot count alone.
We hope this comparison has answered your questions about the two treatments and helps you make sense of what you're told during your consultation.