Combining the Newest Non-Surgical Procedures Gives Patients Maximum Rejuvenation with Minimum Recovery
Marina Plastic Surgery Combines Fraxel Laser and ThermaCool Radiofrequency Technology to Fight Signs of Aging with Minimally Invasive State-of-the-Art Treatment Package
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2005 -- Two of the most exciting and
groundbreaking procedures to hit the Anti-Aging scene are now being administered
in combination at Marina Plastic Surgery, a Southern California medical center
focusing on rejuvenation and cosmetic enhancement. Fraxel, a nonablative laser
treatment that improves skin texture, tone and coloration and ThermaCool, a
“face-lift” treatment that uses radio frequencies instead of incisions to
tighten skin and revitalize faces, are now being offered together to achieve
synergistic benefits.
On their own, these treatments harness the latest
advancements in light- and radio-energy aided facial rejuvenation. Not only do
the procedures provide excellent results, neither requires traditional surgery.
There are no incisions, no sutures, and no long recovery periods. Both
treatments target mid-level and deep skin layers to stimulate collagen
regeneration, tightening slack skin, smoothing wrinkles, improving skin tone and
minimizing or erasing skin discoloration.
“Combining Fraxel with
ThermaCool offers our patients a more complete option for facial rejuvenation,”
said Dr. Grant Stevens. “Together they lift years off the face and all without
surgery or painful recovery times.” Combined, these two treatments offer
patients excellent rejuvenation treatment previously available only by surgery
or deep skin peels.
Fraxel, FDA-approved in July 2004, is a new
development in laser skin programs. It produces similar results as deep chemical
or laser peels without the trauma of removing layers of skin. Fraxel treats the
mid-layers of skin instead of the skin surface, stimulating collagen
reproduction, minimizing wrinkles and treating skin discoloration. Working
similarly to a computer program, Fraxel treats skin “pixel by pixel” instead of
as a total surface treatment. By only treating “pixels” of skin, Fraxel allows
surrounding cells to remain untreated and able to help treated cells heal
faster. Fraxel is the only laser treatment that is approved for all skin
surfaces. In the past, laser skin treatments were limited to the face. Fraxel
can be used on the face, neck, chest, back of hands and any other skin surface
in need of repair.
ThermaCool operates similarly, as a noninvasive
“face-lift” treatment. Instead of working “pixel by pixel,” ThermaCool treats
the deep layers of skin via radio frequencies. By targeting deep layers of the
skin, new collagen fibers are generated, creating a firmer and tighter structure
under sagging or wrinkled skin. Skin becomes tauter and smoother. Loose skin is
pulled back into place, making it an ideal treatment along jaw lines, on the
forehead and around the eyes.
“I have had both treatments and couldn’t be
happier,” said Charlie Sheridan, Director of Marina Plastic Surgery. “I went
through a series of treatments and the results were excellent. My skin was
smooth and even, and any tell-tale lines were removed. I have had people
compliment me on my beautiful skin without them knowing that I had anything
done.”
Both Fraxel and ThermaCool require a series of treatments. Each
treatment is separated by a couple of weeks, allowing the skin to begin the
healing process. By combining the treatments, patients are able to harness the
strength of each, and build off of their respective strengths. Healing time
periods are much shorter than traditional face lifts and skin peels, allowing
patients to return to their normal lives and activities as soon as possible –
looking great.
Dr. Grant Stevens is a California board-certified plastic
surgeon and the Medical Director of Plastic Surgery Associates in Marina del Rey
and Palos Verdes. He specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery and has recently
been named one of America's Best Physicians in The Guide to Top Doctors. Dr.
Stevens was nominated by his colleagues which makes this recognition especially
prestigious and rewarding. He is an active member at Daniel Freeman Marina
Hospital where he is the past Chairman of the Department of Surgery, the past
Chairman of the Liposuction Committee, and the past co-director of the Breast
Center. He is also on staff at St. John's Medical Center and the Marina
Outpatient Surgery Center.
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates Medical
Corporation and The Institute are dedicated to offering the latest advancements
in cosmetic plastic surgery and skin care. Marina Plastic Surgery is committed
to providing patients with the highest quality of personalized
attention.
More about ThermaCoolTM and FraxelTM Treatments:
All you
want to know is online at http://www.thermacoolfacelift.com
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