Semi Ablative Laser Resurfacing
Pearl (Erbium:YSGG) Laser
The Pearl procedure combines the impact of resurfacing lasers with the gentleness and safety of non-invasive procedures to treat aging and sun damaged skin. The pearl is particularly effective at evening out brown discoloration in the skin caused by solar damage as well as reducing wrinkles and evening out texture. During the procedure, the top layer of the skin is treated with pulses of light in a pre-selected pattern. The laser simultaneously sends heat to the deeper layers of the skin to provide longer term benefits. The semi-ablative treatment provides a natural protective dressing over the skin to minimize downtime during the restorative process. Four to five days after the treatment the natural dressing will slough off leaving new, healthy, vibrant skin underneath.
Quick Facts: Pearl
| Description | Laser light is used to remove pigment and restructure layers of skin, improving solar damage. Often combined with Pearl Fractional (Pearl Fusion) to obtain synergistic results. |
| Average cost | $2000.00 full face first treatment; $1000.00 full face second treatment |
| Length of Procedure | One hour |
| In/outpatient | Outpatient |
| Anesthesia | Topical |
| Recovery Time | Social down time of four to five days |
| Risks | Pigment changes, scarring, bleeding, blisters, scabbing, infection, activation of herpes virus infections (cold sores) around the mouth. |
| Duration of results | Results and duration of improvement vary. Aging and sun exposure will affect results. |
Pearl Fractional (Erbium:YSGG) Laser
The Pearl Fractional is a recent advancement in the resurfacing treatments available for the treatment of wrinkles and texture changes in the skin. Laser pulses place tiny holes deep in the skin selectively removing columns of damaged tissue leaving the surrounding skin intact. Patients see an improvement in photo damage, tone and texture as well as a noticeably smoother brighter complexion. The Pearl Fractional is often combined with the Pearl to achieve maximum benefit (Pearl Fusion).
Quick Facts: Pearl Fractional
| Description | Laser light is used to restructure layers of skin, improving fine wrinkles and scars. Often combined with Pearl to address uneven pigmentation. |
| Average cost | $3500.00 full face |
| Length of Procedure | One hour |
| In/outpatient | Outpatient |
| Anesthesia | General |
| Recovery Time | Return to work in five days. |
| Risks | Burns, scarring, pigmentationchanges, infection, persistent redness, activation of herpes virus infections (cold sores) around the mouth. |
| Duration of results | Results and duration of improvement vary. Aging and sun exposure will affect results. |
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