Radiofrequency Contouring
Thermage FLX
Tighter, Lifted, and More Youthful Skin
Monopolar radiofrequency designed to address skin laxity and wrinkles. A single treatment is the standard plan, with gradual collagen remodelling over the following months.

Introduction
Thermage FLX treatment in Sydney
Thermage FLX uses monopolar radiofrequency to heat targeted tissue precisely. It is designed to address wrinkles and skin laxity without surgery, including concerns on the face, neck and selected body areas.
At 99 Medispa, we use a genuine Thermage FLX system. Your practitioner assesses the area and degree of laxity before recommending a tip and treatment coverage. The plan starts with your skin and expectations, rather than a preset shot count.
A complimentary consultation gives you time to discuss suitability, the proposed treatment and its limitations before deciding. No deposit is required.

The system
Thermage FLX and the earlier CPT generation
FLX and CPT both use monopolar radiofrequency. FLX offers a larger 4 cm² Total Tip compared with the 3 cm² tip, plus AccuREP automatic tuning designed to calibrate energy delivery. Tip choice still depends on the treatment area; a larger tip is not the eye tip.
FLX pairs cooling with vibration for comfort. The practical differences from CPT are tip size and AccuREP automatic tuning. These are design differences, not a promise of a better result.

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Standard treatment plan
Minimal
Typical downtime
RF
Monopolar energy
1-2yr
Typical maintenance interval
The mechanism
How Thermage FLX works
The treatment delivers radiofrequency energy into the dermis to initiate collagen renewal. Your practitioner plans coverage across the chosen area and adjusts settings to your skin and tolerance. A temporary grid helps guide placement and is removed afterwards.
Thermage is designed for gradual collagen remodelling over 2–6 months. Allow time to assess the change rather than judging the treatment immediately afterwards. The existing skin condition and individual response affect what you see.
A single treatment is the standard plan. Results are typically maintained for one to two years, with maintenance considered according to skin condition and goals. Ageing continues, and neither the timing nor the degree of change is the same for everyone.
Thermage uses radiofrequency heating in the dermis, while Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound designed to target selected depths, including the SMAS support layer. Thermage planning focuses on texture and laxity, while Ultherapy planning focuses on lift. Read our Thermage and Ultherapy comparison to discuss which approach fits your concerns.


Treatment planning
Tips, shots and treatment size
A tip is the applicator that contacts the skin; a shot is one delivery of radiofrequency energy through it. Descriptions such as 400, 600 or 900 shots refer to pulse counts, not hundreds of separate tips. A tip has a treatment surface size as well as a pulse allocation, so the terms describe different parts of the plan.
A 400-shot treatment is not a universal full-face prescription. The area, tip size and planned passes determine how shots are distributed. A larger count can allow more coverage or passes. Ask which areas are included and how the proposed count fits them.
Cost depends on whether the plan covers eyes, face, face and neck, or a body area, as well as tip size and shot count. Whether a follow-up is planned also affects the quote. At consultation, we confirm the coverage, whether the quote is for a single treatment, what any follow-up includes and the exact fee before you decide.
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Candidacy
Who Thermage FLX suits
Thermage FLX may suit mild-to-moderate skin laxity. At consultation, we assess whether it is appropriate for concerns such as:
- Loose skin on the face, neck or around the eyes
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Uneven skin texture
- Reduced jawline definition
Thermage does not replicate surgery. It is contraindicated for people with a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or another implanted electrical device. Tell us about pregnancy, breastfeeding, active skin infection and autoimmune conditions so we can review suitability. If Thermage is unsuitable or unlikely to meet your expectations, we will explain why and discuss whether another approach is worth considering.
What we assess at consultation
- 01Discuss the change you hope to see and whether it is realistic
- 02Assess skin laxity and map the proposed treatment area
- 03Review medical history and previous treatments
- 04Explain the tip, shot count and any planned follow-up
- 05Confirm the exact fee and answer questions before you decide
Your consultation
Book your Thermage FLX consultation
Meet with a practitioner to assess your skin and understand the proposed plan. Your consultation is complimentary, with no deposit required.
- Review your goals, skin laxity and medical history
- Confirm treatment areas, tip choice and shot count
- Discuss likely changes, limitations and follow-up
- Receive an exact quote and time to decide
In print
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Your Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Discuss your skin,
understand your options
Technology
Thermage FLX delivers monopolar radiofrequency energy with precise heating for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and selected skin-tightening concerns.
Limitations
Thermage is contraindicated for people with a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or another implantable electrical device; individual suitability must be assessed.
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