Density, Thermage, Oligio
How are they different? So what should you choose?
With so many options, knowing how each technology works is what helps you make the right decision.
Understand before deciding
Thermage, Oligio, and Density are all non-surgical face-lifting programs. But they work with different mechanisms. Send energy to different layers of the skin. and give different results
This article will help you clearly understand the technical differences. So you can choose the program that best suits your problem.
deep into the deep layers of the skin stimulate collagen
Deep to the SMAS layer, lifting the structure
Covers 2 grade levels at once
Overall comparison table
| Topic | Density program | Thermage | Oligio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Monopolar + Bipolar RF 2 frequencies simultaneously | Monopolar RF single frequency | HIFU high frequency sound waves |
| Healing depth | Fascia layer + middle skin 2 levels simultaneously | deep skin 1 level | SMAS layer (deepest) 1 level |
| Reduce adipose tissue (cheeks, chin) | ✓ You can do it. | some | Didn’t emphasize |
| Improves the middle layer of the skin (texture) | ✓ Bipolar RF | some | limited |
| Pain level | It hurts a little. | medium–high | Medium |
| recovery period | It takes a little time to recover. | 1–3 days (red) | 1–2 days |
| Results are starting to be seen. | Improves gradually over 4–12 weeks | 2–6 months | 2–6 months |
| suitable for | Slack + V-Shape + Texture | deep sagging, wrinkles | lifting structure, pulling height |
Understand the mechanism of each technology
Know how the machine works is the key to choosing the correct problem
Thermage delivers monopolar radiofrequency energy that operates at a single frequency. Stimulates collagen in the deep skin layers It is a technology that has been used for a long time and has research data to support it. Suitable for those who have problems with sagging and wrinkles in the deeper skin layers.
Limitations you should know: Works at a single depth Does not cover the middle layer of skin And there is often a moderate to severe feeling of pain during the procedure. Depends on the energy used.
Oligio uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology, which can deliver energy deep into the SMAS (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System) layer, the same layer that the surgeon lifts in a non-surgical Face Lift. Suitable for those who want to lift up the facial structure.
Limitations you should know: HIFU delivers energy at specific points in the SMAS area to lift the structure. But it doesn’t improve the quality of the middle layer of skin or help with fatty tissue on the cheeks or chin.
The Density program uses High-Frequency RF technology that combines Monopolar RF (working on the deep layers to the fascia layer) and Bipolar RF (working on the middle skin layers) in the same treatment. Thermal energy from both frequencies stimulates new collagen, tightens the fascia layer, and helps reduce fat tissue around the cheeks and chin, making the face look more V-Shape.
Highlights of the Density program that are different
Who is each program suitable for?
- The face is slack, the cheeks protrude.
- The V-Shape starts to disappear, the chin becomes less defined.
- The skin lacks firmness and the texture is not smooth.
- Want to cover multiple issues at once?
- People who get hurt easily need little downtime.
- sagging deep layers Clear wrinkles
- Want results from deep collagen layers mainly.
- Skin around the eyes, forehead
- I want to do it once and stay for a long time.
- Want to lift the facial structure (SMAS lift)
- Eyebrows drooping, corners of eyes drooping
- Focus on non-surgical facelift
- Mainly structural problems.
🤔 Problems like this — which program to choose?
Not sure which program meets your problem?
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