Nothing is quite as beautiful as soft, healthy-looking skin.
However, as we age, the effects of the sun, wind, time and hormones begin to take their toll. Fine lines begin to form around the lips and eyes. As the collagen that supports the skin wears out, deeper lines and grooves form in our brow, next to the nose and down to the corners of our mouths. Surface irregularities such as pigment discolorations and acne scarring may also occur.
Advances in treatment options have continued to improve, from dermabrasion and chemical peels to CO2 and ERBIUM laser skin resurfacing. With dermabrasion, layers of skin are actually sanded away, and in chemical peels, layers of skin are burned away with an acid solution. CO2 and ERBIUM laser skin resurfacing have given the surgeon more control and made skin resurfacing safer and more predictable. However, these lasers still exfoliate the protective outer layer of skin, which requires bandages and a lengthy recovery period. Thermage is another option, but it is known to be very painful and very expensive.
The Cool-Touch can also be used for acne scarring with considerable improvement.
During your series of in-office treatments, you will see an ongoing improvement in how your skin looks and feels. No tissue is removed. There is no oozing or crusting as associated with laser treatments, chemical peels and dermabrasion. Bandages are not required.
You can watch as your skin gradually rebuilds from the inside and restores a more youthful appearance to your face. Over a few months, our CoolTouch facial rejuvenation treatments can restore what nature has diminished.
Over time you will notice skin texture changes. You will notice that fine and deep lines become less visible and gradually begin to fade.
We also see good results with acne and acne scar treatments. Here is a comment about the effects of the Cool Touch on acne scarring:
Dr. Dover noted that, "We also find the CoolTouch to be a stellar therapy for patients with acne scarring and are very encouraged by our early results." In fact, Dr. Dover just completed a clinical study using CoolTouch for acne scars on 60 male and female patients of all skin types, including skin of color. Each patient underwent a series of six CoolTouch treatments at monthly intervals. Patients found treatment to be virtually pain-free, and all but two expressed high satisfaction with their results. No adverse effects were reported.
According to dermatologic laser experts, it makes perfect clinical sense that CoolTouch technology would be a home run for acne scars since the device was the first non-ablative laser system to demonstrate collagen remodeling for wrinkle treatment. "By stimulating fibroblasts to produce collagen in the dermis, we see a tightening of the skin around a scar that gradually smoothes and evens out the atrophic acne scar, similar to the softening we see when wrinkled skin is pulled taut," explains Dr. Dover. "Thus, we can expect CoolTouch to offer safe, rapid clearance of active acne, improve acne scarring and provide cosmetic enhancement all in one treatment regime."
However, as we age, the effects of the sun, wind, time and hormones begin to take their toll. Fine lines begin to form around the lips and eyes. As the collagen that supports the skin wears out, deeper lines and grooves form in our brow, next to the nose and down to the corners of our mouths. Surface irregularities such as pigment discolorations and acne scarring may also occur.
Advances in treatment options have continued to improve, from dermabrasion and chemical peels to CO2 and ERBIUM laser skin resurfacing. With dermabrasion, layers of skin are actually sanded away, and in chemical peels, layers of skin are burned away with an acid solution. CO2 and ERBIUM laser skin resurfacing have given the surgeon more control and made skin resurfacing safer and more predictable. However, these lasers still exfoliate the protective outer layer of skin, which requires bandages and a lengthy recovery period. Thermage is another option, but it is known to be very painful and very expensive.
The Cool-Touch can also be used for acne scarring with considerable improvement.
CoolTouch Facial Rejuvination
CoolTouch facial rejuvenation was designed to combat the effects of aging in a softer, gentler way. It uses a revolutionary process that delivers the laser energy through your skin's surface, to gently stimulate the production of collagen while protecting the outer layer of your skin. The new collagen softens the appearance of aging skin. These precise treatments are made possible by an advanced, computer-controlled CoolTouch handpiece which protects your outer skin and sensitive nerve endings with a unique cooling spray delivered just before the laser energy.Who are the best candidates for Cool Touch facial rejuvenation?
Anyone wishing to reduce or delay the signs of aging, postpone more aggressive treatments or prolong the results of previous treatments can benefit from Cool Touch facial rejuvenation. Even patients with pigmentation that precludes the use of some lasers, or with hypertrophic and/or depressed acne scars will benefit from our Cool Touch facial rejuvenation treatments.What are the benefits of Cool Touch facial rejuvenation?
- CoolTouch treatments are safe and effective and work on all pigmentation and skin types.
- CoolTouch is a non-invasive procedure performed on an out-patient basis.
- Treatments with CoolTouch rarely produce injury to surface tissues.
- CoolTouch softens the appearance of depressed and hypertrophic scars.
- With CoolTouch skin rejuvenation there is no downtime.
How many treatments will I need?
Every patient is different. Many see results after the second or third treatment. Treatments are normally spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart in the beginning, then 8 to 12 weeks in a maintenance program. Your maintenance program will last as long as you would like to retard the effects of aging or the need for a more aggressive treatment such as laser resurfacing or a facelift. You can improve the results by combining the treatment with endermologie facial treatments and mesotherapy.What will my recovery be like?
CoolTouch facial rejuvenation is so gentle that there is no interruption to your normal life.During your series of in-office treatments, you will see an ongoing improvement in how your skin looks and feels. No tissue is removed. There is no oozing or crusting as associated with laser treatments, chemical peels and dermabrasion. Bandages are not required.
You can watch as your skin gradually rebuilds from the inside and restores a more youthful appearance to your face. Over a few months, our CoolTouch facial rejuvenation treatments can restore what nature has diminished.
Over time you will notice skin texture changes. You will notice that fine and deep lines become less visible and gradually begin to fade.
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Dr. Dover noted that, "We also find the CoolTouch to be a stellar therapy for patients with acne scarring and are very encouraged by our early results." In fact, Dr. Dover just completed a clinical study using CoolTouch for acne scars on 60 male and female patients of all skin types, including skin of color. Each patient underwent a series of six CoolTouch treatments at monthly intervals. Patients found treatment to be virtually pain-free, and all but two expressed high satisfaction with their results. No adverse effects were reported.
According to dermatologic laser experts, it makes perfect clinical sense that CoolTouch technology would be a home run for acne scars since the device was the first non-ablative laser system to demonstrate collagen remodeling for wrinkle treatment. "By stimulating fibroblasts to produce collagen in the dermis, we see a tightening of the skin around a scar that gradually smoothes and evens out the atrophic acne scar, similar to the softening we see when wrinkled skin is pulled taut," explains Dr. Dover. "Thus, we can expect CoolTouch to offer safe, rapid clearance of active acne, improve acne scarring and provide cosmetic enhancement all in one treatment regime."
