The pearl fractional laser is proving to be a great device and is generating a lot of interest. We have provided a great video where Dr. David Goldberg is a world renown Cosmetic Dermatologist and here he discusses the benefits and details of this new fractional laser device. Dr. David Goldberg has written numerous publications on Cosmetic Lasers and is regarded as an expert in the dermatology community.
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SmartXide Dot Therapy
There are many users of the smartxide dot fractional CO2 laser resurfacing device and many doctors love the device. Doctors want the best results for their patients and they are unwilling to buy something before they have the opportunity to test it. The Fraxel Re:pair is a great example. Fraxel has been unwilling to allow most physicians with an opportunity to try before you buy and with their price tag a lot of physicians are looking at other options. The smartxide is a great laser but in no way is the only great laser out there. Other companies offering similar equipment for a similar price are:
Ellipse Juvia-Fractional CO2 Laser
Cresent Laser- Matrix Fractional CO2 Laser
Active FX and Deep FX- Fractional CO2 Laser
Here is a great result from a patient who had Fractional CO2 with Smartxide Dot Laser Resurfacing.
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American Laser Center is offering three thousand dollars towards laser hair removal treatments. They have numerous clinics across the country and are fighting back the recession by offering this free procedure. Laser Hair Removal Costs range from 50-X000 per treatment depending on the area and number of treatments needed.
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Rachel Garcia, PA-C recently joined Dr. James Hardy-Plastic Surgeon to give his patients the opportunity to receive the latest advancements in laser technology. Rachel Garcia is a laser specialist with over 10 years experience and adds great value to Dr. Hardy’s practice. Rachel has done numerous studies on the efficacy of the different laser products out there and will only bring the most advanced laser treatments to Dr. Hardy’s office. She is also well versed in the latest skin products out their and is the co founder of Skin Solutions MD, a skin store located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Rachel’s before and after pics were recognized by Fraxel and have been posted on their website for many years. You can trust in the results that Rachel and Dr. Hardy will deliver.
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Monday,
January
5th,
2009
Top 6 Antiaging Breakthroughs
Dozens of beauty products have hit the market, but do any of them truly deliver? WebMD asks the experts to separate the science from the hype.
By Colette Bouchez
WebMD the Magazine – Feature
Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD
Wanting to look young is not exactly a new idea — the search for the fountain of youth has been going on for centuries. And while this past year didn’t deliver the perfect elixir, the year did introduce some scientifically solid, significant advances in anti-aging skin care. To home in on what can truly make a difference in your skin, WebMD asked medical experts to evaluate the cream of the crop.
Antiaging Breakthrough No. 1: Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
The antiaging breakthrough of the decade, according to many doctors, is a skin-resurfacing treatment known as CO2 fractional laser therapy. Combining the effectiveness of traditional carbon dioxide lasers — long thought to be the gold standard in wrinkle removal –with a new application technique, it delivers powerful results without the traditionally harsh side effects.
“Essentially, you are getting all the benefits of laser resurfacing, still the best way to remove wrinkles, but you’re getting it without the downtime and without the horrendous complication rate,” says David Goldberg, MD, director of Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey and clinical professor of dermatology at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
How does it work? The natural aging process, combined with exposure to sun and pollution, destroys collagen — the main protein of connective tissue that keeps skin plump and line-free. Laser resurfacing uses beamlets of energy light to bore tiny holes in the skin, which works to put the body’s natural collagen production on fast-forward. Here’s what’s new: Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing does this in a way that prevents damage to the top layer of skin, offering maximum results with minimal recovery time.
While laser resurfacing doesn’t come cheap — the procedure will cost you about $5,000 — it is quick, accomplished in one or two sessions, with about four days downtime. Goldberg says effects are thought to last eight to 10 years.
According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, patients with darker complexions may be at risk for pigmentation loss with any laser surgery. Common minor side effects for fractional laser resurfacing include redness and swelling that lasts about two days.
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December 9, 2008 – Long-lasting cosmetic results in the span of a long weekend: That’s the promise of Pixel CO2 OMNIFIT skin rejuvenation treatment. Leading New York cosmetic center, Juva Skin and Laser Center, is now offering patients the benefit of the Pixel device, used for the treatment of acne scarring, sun damage and for laser wrinkle removal.
Patients who have experienced Pixel CO2 report considerable improvement in scarring, sun damage, acne scars and other skin conditions. Because the laser produces little redness and irritation, patients spend significantly less time in recovery, explains Bruce E. Katz, M.D., director of Juva Skin and Laser Center.
“This device shortens our patients’ downtime ten-fold,” says Juva Skin director Dr. Bruce Katz. “The 30-day recuperation period they might have anticipated with traditional ablative laser treatment is whittled down to just three. This is something a patient can do on a long weekend without anyone knowing they had the procedure.”
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The New Ellipse Juvia Fractional C02 is turning some heads in the Fractional World. Patients are looking for the best solution to their skin care needs and Juvia is answering the call. With the new ellipse juvia many patients are able to see incredible results without the downtime associated with the traditional or other fractional C02 devices. Typical cost for a treatment varies by geographical area but will range from 1500-3000 dollars with one to two treatments required. There are many dermatologists that can do this procedure but it is important that they have the experience necessary to give you the results you are looking for. We always recommend that you review before and after photos and make sure that they are the one who actually did the procedure. We also recommend checking out Cosmetic Dermatologist Directory at Http://CosmeticDermatology.net. You can find a dermatologist in your area that does the procedure that you are looking for. You can also review before and after photos.
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I am a Cosmetic Dermatologist in Jacksonville, Florida and I love all of the new technology, especially the latest advancements in Fractional Laser devices. We have rented the Smart Xide fractional C02 laser in our office and I have probably used the laser on 4-5 patients. One of the great things about this laser is the downtime or the lack thereof. The only problem that I have seen recently with this device is that the results, at least in my opinion are not measuring up to my expectations. My patients have been very happy with the treatment but in my eyes I do not see anything more than what could have been accomplished by doing 2-3 fraxel laser treatments. Maybe my expectations are too high, I have seen before and after pics associated with this laser, the active FX, the Fraxel Re:pair and also the new ellipse Juvia device, I just do not see the results that the companies are claiming. I have went very high on the density and done anywhere from 2-4 passes, does anyone have settings for the smart xide that you would recommend? Also, has anyone seen better results from some of the other laser fractional devices? I am interested to learn more about the variety of devices out there and would love any suggestions.
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Wednesday,
October
1st,
2008
On the surface: fractionalised carbon dioxide (CO2) laser skin resurfacing
01 May 2008
As patients continue the trend of seeking less invasive procedures with lower downtime and associated risks, fractionalised carbon dioxide (CO2) laser skin resurfacing with newer generation lasers such as the Lumenis ActiveFx or the Deka SmartXide DOT has become an important component of facial rejuvenation surgery.
This recent behavioural change in patient attitude has largely been prompted by a realisation, by both doctors and patients, that the much hyped radiofrequency type non-ablative methods are not comparable with ablative skin resurfacing and are often subject to extravagant claims in terms of efficacy.
For the past 10 years, CO2 laser resurfacing was considered the ‘gold standard’ for the treatment of wrinkles and photo-damaged facial skin. The first system CO2 laser developed for cutaneous laser resurfacing was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996. The earliest systems were continuous-wave CO2 lasers, which were effective for gross lesional destruction. However, these systems could not reliably ablate fine layers of tissue because of their prolonged tissue-dwell times, and they produced unacceptably high rates of scarring and dyspigmentation. Subsequent development of high-energy pulsed lasers made it possible to safely apply higher energy densities with exposure times that were shorter than the thermal relaxation time of water-containing tissue, which lowered the risk of thermal injury to surrounding non-targeted tissue. Two of the first of these devices were the UltraPulse 5000 and Silk-Touch lasers (Lumenis Corp). The UltraPulse emitted individual CO2 pulses with variable dwell time and a peak energy density 500mJ, whereas the SilkTouch was a continuous-wave CO2 system with a microprocessor scanner that continuously moved the laser beam so that light does not dwell on any one area for more than one millisecond. Many proceduralists of this period stated the ultrapulsed CO2 laser was the most effective modality for repairing years of skin exposure to harmful ultraviolet light and photo-damaged skin.
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There are many choices out there for your laser resurfacing needs so it is important to do your research before having your procedure. Fraxel laser as many people are now familiar with, is a great procedure still but the fractional laser resurfacing devices are the way of the future. Fractional C02 laser devices offer a great alternative to the traditional C02 resurfacing devices. The down time experienced with the new fractional devices are 1/3 of what the traditional devices provide. This along with the incredible results provide every patient a great return on their investment. Now with that being said, that are numerous lasers now on the market claiming to do the same thing. On the laser device page there is a brief overview of the new fractional C02 devices. There are things to consider that are not included on this overview including the real downtime that you can expect to experience with each procedure.
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