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By William Ehrlich, MD, FAACS Oculofacial & Cosmetic Surgeon
The Frantz Cosmetic Center at Frantz EyeCare offers two of the most advanced treatments for skin rejuvenation: the MiXto SX MicroFractional CO2 Laser, and the Lumenis® IPL Photorejuvenation treatment.
CO2 laser resurfacing makes it possible for patients to have healthy, younger looking skin with minimal post-treatment down time. The laser delivers a therapeutic matrix of tiny beams of light energy to the top and mid layers of the skin with minimal discomfort resulting in:
– immediate shrinkage of damaged skin,
– softening of fine lines and wrinkles,
– removal of age and sun spots, and
– amazing results on acne scars.
Fractional means that only a fraction of the skin surface is exposed to the laser beam, leaving untreated skin around each treated micro spot. The beneficial effects of the laser beam expands under the skin surface to stimulate new collagen production across the entire area. This procedure is performed with a topical anesthetic crème and patients will have only 4 to 5 days of downtime. Patients will see continued reduction of fine lines and wrinkles over the next six months as new collagen is formed.
The Lumenis® IPL Photorejuvenation treatment enables us to offer you remarkable results on a range of skin concerns such as age and sun spots, freckles, birthmarks, rosacea and broken capillaries. IPL is not the same as laser treatments because unlike laser, IPL uses a very bright burst of broad-spectrum light through a wide treatment head, placed on the surface of the skin. The wavelength of the IPL is selected according to your skin sype and your skin concerns. Our unique IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology gently and effectively eliminates spots, discolorations, and unwanted blood vessels.
The IPL Photorejuvenation treatment works with your skin to remove your imperfections and stimulate collagen and elastic fiber production over a sequence of treatments. Some skin concerns such as shallow pigmentation and age/sun spots can be cleared with as few as 1-2 treatments. Typically 2-6 sessions with 2-4 weeks in between are needed to achieve optimal results for most skin concerns. Immediately following treatment, you may experience some redness, depending on your customized treatment settings.
The redness will usually disappear within a few hours. In most cases, makeup may be immediately applied, and daily activities can be resumed the very same day. Typically you should stay out of direct sun for a few days following the treatment and apply sun screen.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Ehrlich and to learn more about these skin rejuvenation procedures, contact Frantz EyeCare’s Naples office at 239.430.3939 or visit the practice’s cosmetic website at www.FrantzCosmeticCenter.com.
William W. Ehrlich, MD, FAACS, practices Oculoplastic & Cosmetic Surgery at Frantz Cosmetic Center, a subsidiary of Frantz EyeCare, under the medical direction of Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS. In addition to facial and body rejuvenation, the team of doctors at Frantz EyeCare offers a broad spectrum of patient-focused comprehensive care from eye exams and eyewear to bladeless laser cataract removal, treatment of eye diseases, bladeless WaveLight LASIK, and treatment of dry eye with office locations in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Lehigh Acres, and Naples.
