Thermage 600 shots: how are 300 shots and 900 shots different?
Thermage 600 shots is the number commonly used to treat the entire face at once, while 300 shots is used for partial areas or light maintenance, and 900 shots for extending the treatment from the face to the neck or passing over the area more densely. The number of shots refers to how many times radiofrequency energy is delivered to the skin, so even for the same face, the right number varies with the area, degree of sagging, and skin thickness. More important than the number itself is which areas are passed over and how many times.
What does a shot mean in Thermage 600 shots?
Thermage FLX delivers one pulse of radiofrequency energy each time the tip is placed on the skin and pressed, and this one delivery is one shot. The tip is a single-use consumable made to be used for a set number of shots, so a tip with a shot count that matches the treatment area is used.
Treatment is performed by dividing the face into zones and passing over each zone multiple times. Even with the same 600 shots, the direction of results differs depending on whether more shots are allocated to the cheeks and jawline or distributed evenly to the forehead and eye area as well.
How are 300, 600, and 900 shots divided?
| Number of shots | Area commonly covered |
|---|---|
| 300 shots | Partial areas such as the jawline or cheeks, light maintenance |
| 600 shots | Entire face |
| 900 shots | Entire face plus the neck, or the same area more densely |
This breakdown is only a commonly used guideline. If your face is small or sagging is mild, fewer shots may cover the area, and if your skin is thick and sagging is widespread, more shots are allocated to the same area. Increasing the number of shots does not increase changes proportionally, so the energy intensity and number of passes are decided together.
At our Suwon clinic, Thermage FLX is offered in 300-shot, 600-shot, and 1,200-shot options, and the 1,200 shots can be split across two sessions.
Aftercare and precautions after Thermage 600 shots
On the day of treatment, avoid hot saunas, drinking, and strenuous exercise, and apply moisturizer and sunscreen thoroughly. For a week, take a break from irritating care such as peels and scrubs.
Redness and mild swelling commonly occur after treatment, and if redness or swelling continues after several days, please contact the clinic. If you have an electronic device in your body such as a pacemaker, metal implants, or are pregnant, please let us know before treatment.
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FAQ
Q. Can I treat my entire face with just 300 shots of Thermage?
A. It can cover the entire face, but the number of passes over each zone decreases. It is used when sagging is mild or the goal is maintenance, while noticeable sagging of the jawline and cheeks tends to call for 600 shots or more, so the scope is decided during consultation.
Q. Does Thermage produce bigger changes with more shots?
A. More shots allow the same area to be passed over more densely, but changes are not proportional to the number of shots. Skin thickness, degree of sagging, and energy intensity all have an influence, so it is important to set a number of shots that fits the area.
Q. How often should I get Thermage 600 shots?
A. Because collagen changes appear over several months, maintenance treatment about once a year is usually considered. How long results last varies with age and skin condition, so the next timing is decided by looking at the changes after the previous treatment, and in the meantime, the skin is cared for with sun protection and moisturizing.
This content is provided as general treatment information and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a medical professional to decide whether and how to proceed with a treatment.