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Some of technologies used for Anti-aging and non-surgical face lift
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Elos ReFirme |
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| Description: | It Use RF, Infra Red and 900-nm Diode. This treatment tightens skin, including jowl and neck laxity, sagginess under the eyes, saggy brow lines without surgery. |
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| How it's done: | ReFirme treatments generate results at both the epidermal and deep dermal levels. The applicator combines pulses of infrared light simultaneously with bipolar radio frequency (RF). The intersection RF currents and diode fluencies create a controlled, focused thermal energy. Contact cooling protects the epidermis and directs the RF energy into the dermis treatment zone. | |
| Recovery: | Minimal downtime after the procedure | |
| Complications: | Some patients exhibit some short term local redness. | |
| Cost: | $200 - $500 | |
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LumiLift - Soli Tone |
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| Description: | It uses LED light, Ultra Sound and Micro Current. The LumiLift procedure is a new way of rejuvenating the skin and lifting sagging muscles. It combine two proven technologies: Light energy and Microionized currents to treat conditions in the epidermis, dermis, and muscular levels of the face, décolleté and hands. |
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| How it's done: | A pulsating non-invasive light is directed at the skin surface which pass through the layers of the skin and penetrates into the dermis. This powerful light stimulates the fibroblast cell to produce more collagen. The increased production of collagen smoothes and softens the appearance of wrinkles, reduce the size of pores, and improves skin texture with increased skin elasticity. At the same time, the electrodes emit Microionized current to tone and lift sagging muscles. At the end of the treatment, an antioxidant product is infused into your skin using 2 special electrodes to smooth away facial creases. | |
| Recovery: | No downtime. | |
| Complications: | Minimal discomfort, mostly due to blinking lights. | |
| Cost: | 200 and up per treatment | |
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Laser Resurfacing |
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| Description: | The procedure works well on skin that is sun damaged or impacted by the natural aging process. It helps minimize wrinkles around the mouth, hyperpigmentation, spider veins, birthmarks and acne scars, giving your skin a more youthful appearance. |
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| How it's done: | A laser is used for this procedure, while you are under general anesthetic. | |
| Recovery: | Ten to 14 days | |
| Complications: | Swelling and redness may last for weeks; skin discoloration may occur. | |
| Cost: | Partially: $1,500 to $3, 000; Full Face: $3000 to $6,000 | |
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Fraxel |
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| Description: |
The Fraxel laser offers the results of ablative lasers without downtime. |
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| How it's done: | First, a blue tint is applied to the skin, and then a topical atheistic ointment is applied to the treatment area. The blue tint darkens the tiny folds of the skins surface to increase the contrast and allow the hand held device to read the contours of the face, the laser produces microscopic sites for thermal impact to the skin. The healthy tissue between treatment zones contains cells that promote rapid renewal of the outer skin layers. Meanwhile, the microthermals wounds penetrate a week apart are recommended. Each treatments lasts 30 min. | |
| Recovery: |
Mild swelling that subsides within a day or two, and redness fades over several days. |
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| Complications: |
Possible scarring. |
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| Cost: | $600 and up/treatment. | |
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Cuter Titan Face Lift |
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| Description: |
This non- invasive face lift uses infrared light to heat up the skin, stimulating collagen building and tightening skin. |
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| How it's done: |
The titan can be preformed on the face, as well as the thighs, abdomen and arms. A typical client needs two treatments, about four weeks apart; with each treatment taking 909 to 120 min. Results are subtle so this treatment is better suited for younger clients. |
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| Recovery: | Since no anesthesia is required and no incisions are made there is no down time or recovery time needed | |
| Complications: |
Rare, but may include full thickness burns of the skin, Titan is not as effective on patients with an excess of skin or more smokers, since they lack oxygen in their connective tissue layers. |
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| Cost: | $1,200 and up/ treatment. | |
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Thermage |
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| Description: |
This non-surgical face lift uses radio frequency energy to rejuvenate your face. |
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| How it's done: |
You will be given local anesthetic and pain medication. Then, an ink grid is transferred to your skin so the doctor knows which areas to target. Next, a gel is applied to the skin and radio frequency hand held device is used to transfer energy to your skin. The energy heats the collagen under your skin and the loose, weakened collagen gets tight, resulting in firm, younger- appearing skin, The procedure takes one and a half to two hours, and the results many be evi9dent in several weeks to several months. Some patients (people with loose, saggy skin) may not see any improvement in their skin. |
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| Recovery: | Redness and swelling may last a few hours to a few days. | |
| Complications: | Small risk of burning, blistering and scarring, some discoloration, dimpling of the skin, pain, tingling and soreness exists, and could last for few days or weeks. | |
| Cost: | $1,500 for partial treatment up to $4,000 for a full face. | |
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Affirm |
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| Description: |
The non-invasive Affirm cosmetic laser treatment effectively eradicates signs of wrinkles, photo aging and skin discoloration that time and sun have wrought, The Affirm also treats acne scars and mature wound scats resulting in improved skin \texture and tone. |
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| How it's done: |
The Affirm laser tip is placed directly on the skin and uses combined heat intensities to stimulate and remodel collagen production, while promoting a tightening effect through tissue coagulation from sessions that last 15-30 min. Patients may require anywhere from three to six treatments to achieve desired results. |
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| Recovery: | Any redness, swelling or puffiness should be gone with in a few hours to a few days, Complications: Minimal discomfort. | |
| Complications: | Minimal discomfort. | |
| Cost: | $400- 600 per treatment | |
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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) |
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| Description: |
Photo facials therapy .These variations on the same type of non-ablative laser send light through the skin to stimulate new collagen production, even out the skin tone, lighten sun spots and reduce the number and size of visible pores. |
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| How it's done: |
Your face is covered in cold ultrasound gel, and then a laser "zaps" skin to pick up pigment or dark spots |
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| Recovery: |
Temporary redness and sun sensitivity may occur for a few hours after treatment. |
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| Complications: |
Possible swelling and scarring can occur if the treatment is preformed improperly. |
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| Cost: | $250 and up/sessions | |
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Microdermabrasion |
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| Description: |
Like a mild sand blast, microdermabrasion sloughs off dead skin, leaving your skin glowing. |
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| How it's done: | A machine with a tube sends tiny sand-like particles over your skin that exfoliates dead skin cells. | |
| Recovery: | One day for any redness to diminish. | |
| Complications: |
Redness |
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| Cost: | $100 and up | |
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Chemical Peel s |
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| Description: |
Often a good choice if your skin has fine lines or scarring from acne, a chemical peel can also improve skin that is discolored or affected by pre- cancerous changes. Although usually preformed on the face, peels can be done on the arms, legs and chest. |
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| How it's done: |
A chemical solution is painted onto your skin the removed. The effect is similar to sunburn. When the crusts that form over the peeled area fall off, fresher skin is revealed below. (You can also try a "Lunch time peel: an less expensive procedure the uses glycolic acid.) |
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| Recovery: | Depends of concentration applied, One to 14 days. | |
| Complications: | Rare; these may include scarring, discoloration and infection. | |
| Cost: | Partial: $1 50 to $300; Full face: $250 to $600. | |
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Palomar - LuxIR, StarLux |
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| Description: | This is Infra Red fraction procedure. A series of treatments at 4-6 week intervals may be required |
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| How it's done: | Skin Tightening through Soft Tissue Coagulation uses columns of infrared light, extending up to 6mm into the skin, to create islands of deep heating. These heated columns coagulate tissue in the dermis and hypodermis. | |
| Recovery: | No downtime. | |
| Complications: | Some patients may experience a brief reddening or swelling of the skin, similar to sunburn. | |
| Cost: | $250 and up | |
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Aloma Accent |
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| Description: | This is RF and suction machine that use unipolar and bipolar handpiece for deep dermal heat up to 15 mm and for the treatment of cellulites and other body-reshaping therapies. |
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| How it's done: | The mechanism of the ACCENT is the periodic rotation of water molecules in the area to be treated. The rotating water molecules produce a mechanical effect (friction) which is converted into specific heat. It reaches adipose tissue and reduces cellulites. | |
| Recovery: | Minimal | |
| Complications: | Accent in not suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, people fitted with pacemakers, diabetic, or on photosensitizing drugs. | |
| Cost: | $150 -$500 | |
Non-surgical Facelift procedures chart - cost, pain, results and safety.
| Non-surgical Facelift | Treatment/Condition |
cost |
speed |
pain |
results |
safety |
| Accent |
Skin Tightening |
C |
-B |
C |
C |
+C |
| LumiLift |
Skin Tightening |
B |
-B |
A |
B+ |
A |
| Thermage |
Skin Tightening |
B |
B |
C |
-B |
-C |
| Titan |
Skin Tightening |
B |
B |
-B |
B |
-B |
| ReFirme |
Skin Tightening |
C |
C |
C |
B |
-C |
| IPL |
Age Spots |
B |
B+ |
C+ |
+C |
C |
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