Thermage

Thermage is a company based in Hayward, California that released a product that was hailed for its innovation at the time.  The ThermaCool Treatment Tip had the potential to serve as an alternative to those consumers who felt that they were in need of a facelift.  However, the product encountered problems after it was released into the marketplace.

ThermaCool Product, how it works:

The product worked by releasing radio waves that heated the layer of tissue located just beneath the surface of the skin.  These waves stimulated the production of collagen that toned and tightened the skin it affected as the patient healed.  It was seen as an affordable and efficient alternative to facial surgery, and it drew rave reviews for a time.

Problems with Thermage Arise - Recall

On December 8, 2002, Thermage initiated a recall of this product because the tip of the product showed a tendency to leak liquid into the internal circuitry of the main component.  This led to a major malfunction, and many consumers and patients suffered as a result.

Skin injuries caused by use.

Given that this product was used directly on the skin tissue located on people’s faces, the injuries that could have been caused, and in some cases were caused, were quite significant.  Specifically, injuries suffered by users included general tissue damage to the face, skin dimples and divots and sometimes even lengthy surgery in order to correct the problems that were caused.

Thermage Models Numbers Recalled:

The following Thermage models were specifically affected by the recall:

M00023
M00024
M00029
M00031
M00033R
M00034
M00035

Your Next Steps

If you have suffered from facial injuries as a result of using this product, you need to contact an experienced recall attorney immediately.  He or she will be able to help you analyze your situation and to work with you in determining your next advisable step.  However, you need to act now, as the law only allows a certain amount of time to bring a claim.  Contact an attorney today.