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Cutera Laser with Pearl® - Titan™ - Laser Genesis™ - SmartLipo™

Cutera Laser with Pearl®

What is the Pearl procedure?

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. Pearl reduces wrinkles, uneven texture and solar damage with fewer treatments and less overall recovery than other technology to provide a healthy, pearl-like glow.

How does the Pearl treatment work?

During the procedure, the top layer of skin is treated with pulses of light in a pre-selected pattern. The laser simultaneously sends heat to the deeper layers of skin to provide longer-term benefits. A natural protective dressing forms on the skin to minimize downtime during the restorative process. On day 3 or 4, this natural dressing will peel or slough off, revealing new, healthy, vibrant skin underneath.

In a short time, patients will notice overall skin clarity, smoothness and softness - all from a 15 minute treatment with only 3 - 4 days of “social” downtime.

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What is “social” downtime?

Downtime is the time spent recovering from a procedure. With “social” downtime, you can continue your normal daily activities. However, you may not wish to attend important social events because your face will appear pink/red for 3 - 4 days.

How does a Pearl treatment feel?

The Pearl treatment feels like a series of brief pinches. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 representing pain, most patients report the treatment feeling like a 2 or 3.

When will I see results? How soon can I wear make-up after a Pearl treatment?

Results are noticeable by day 3 or 4 when the superficial tissue has peeled off, revealing fresh, bright, healthy skin underneath. Make-up may be applied at this time.

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Titan™

Skin Tight in a New Light

The Cutera Titan™ gives you an all-natural option to enhance skin tone. Titan uses light energy to heat the dermis deep beneath your skin's surface. Without surgery, recovery time, or injections, Titan is an ideal solution for your face, abdomen, arms and more.

How does the Cutera Titan work?

Titan uses a safe infrared light to heat the dermis well below the skin's surface. During the procedure, the skin's surface (epidermis) is protected through continuous cooling with the Titan handpiece.

The Titan Difference

Titan's light-based platform provides a more uniform distribution of energy for heating the deep dermis than other energy sources, such as RF (radio-frequency).

Who can be treated?

Since the Titan procedure heats tissue under the skin's surface, patients of any skin type or age can be treated. Your practitioner can advise you if the Titan is right for you.

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Laser Genesis™

Laser Genesis skin therapy for men and women offers a new and advanced way to treat fine lines and wrinkles, redness, large pores, uneven texture and other signs of premature aging and sun damage. With just a few treatments involving no downtime, Laser Genesis can leave you looking younger and more refreshed.

Cutera BirminghamDeveloped by Cutera®, the manufacturers of the CoolGlide and Titan lasers, the Laser Genesis treatment works by gently heating the skin. This has the dual benefit of stimulating collagen production and shrinking the swollen capillaries that produce facial redness. Subtle improvements are usually visible immediately, although four to six treatments are recommended for the best outcome.

The Laser Genesis procedure does not cause bruising or irritation. Most patients report few or no side effects; the most common is a slight redness that fades within a few hours. 

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SmartLipo™

SmartLipo™ is a new laser-assisted liposuction technique that simultaneously destroys fat cells and tightens skin. FDA-approved SmartLipo offers a faster, safer and less invasive alternative to other liposuction methods, with fewer side effects and a shorter recovery time.

SmartLipo achieves dramatic results by delivering Nd:YAG laser energy through a small incision to localized fat deposits on the face and body. The laser not only ruptures fat cells, which then drain away harmlessly, it also coagulates tissue on contact, stimulating collagen production for tighter skin and resulting in less bleeding. Fat removal can usually be done in a single 45- to 60-minute treatment with local anesthesia. 

SmartLipo BirminghamFor information please visit, www.smartlipo.com

 

If you are interested in learning more about any of our laser procedures,
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