Thermage FLX: The Miracle Skin Tightening Treatment at 111 Harley St.

The beauty industry boasts a plethora of life changing skin treatments, many promising younger, plumper looking skin but despite an inundated industry - finding a treatment that works is not that easy. So when we heard about Thermage FLX from 111 Harley St., a centre of aesthetic excellence within London’s premiere medical address, we had to investigate. The results? Skin tightening that we thought was only achievable through Instagram and Tik Tok filters.

111 Harley St. is a powerhouse in and of itself. Founded by globally renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides, 111 Harley St. fuses medical expertise, innovative technologies and advanced procedures for lasting, life-changing enhancements. The clinic is home to the international luxury skincare line 111SKIN - the products we know and love at PBL Magazine. Dr Yannis first developed the initial product of the brand within 111 Harley St. to encourage healing within the skin following treatment.

The clinic offers non-surgical treatments such as botox, dermal fillers, lip fillers and is one of a few clinics in the UK to offer Themage FLX, the latest advancement for targeted skin tightening on the face, neck and body.

What is Thermage FLX?

Thermage FLX is the new generation of the FDA-approved skin tightening treatment designed to address age-related skin issues particularly those that are primarily caused through sun damage such as crepiness, loose skin and texture changes.

Using radiofrequency, the newest Thermage FLX generation heats the skin and boosts collagen and elasticity levels to smooth, lift and tighten skin on the upper and lower eyelids, lower face, stomach, knees and other areas of the body. The treatment can also improve jawline definition and reduce wrinkles. The process uses radiofrequency energy, delivering it deep within the dermis to remodel existing collagen and elasticity, simultaneously inducing the production of new collagen which gives a tightening and plumping effect on the treated area.

Before and after effects of Thermage FLX on the jawline

The Process

The Thermage FLX treatment begins with a consultation where it will be determined whether the treatment is suitable for your needs and desired goals. To guide the application, the aesthetician traces a grid onto the skin - they then make several passes over the treatment area with the Thermage FLX hand-piece which emits pulses. The pulses themselves are not painful but may be uncomfortable depending on your pain tolerance and the area treated. The areas which are closer to the bone are more sensitive to heat, however through the treatment the stinging should remain tolerable. Furthermore, the Thermage FLX offers a vibration mode which was used in our treatment, the vibrations help distract the patient from discomfort if it arises.

As the heat penetrates deeply into the skin, delivering a skin tightening effect, instant lifting and results were visible during and immediately after the treatment, however full effects of the treatment are progressive, with optimal improvement at around the six-month mark and improved when combined with other treatments and skincare. As the treatment works by stimulating collagen levels, the results continue to improve over time.

The results can last for one to three years, varying from patient to patient. Avoiding smoking, drinking, sun exposure and poor lifestyle habits will also prevent accelerated depletion of collagen and elasticity levels. While just a single session is required for results, 111 Harley St. recommends yearly treatments to maintain results.

If you’re looking for a wonder treatment of the future to refresh your skin - Thermage FLX at 111 Harley Street is the rare unicorn to invest in.