Ultra Pulse CO2 Fractional laser treatments for ageing skin
UltraPulse technology was introduced more than 18 years ago, and has proven itself with over 34 FDA cleared indications.
Considered the gold standard of CO2 lasers, UltraPulse has been referenced in over 90 peer-reviewed publications. With its long history of fractional capabilities, UltraPulse has led the way in factional resurfacing.
Ultra Pulse High-Energy Short Pulse
Ablates tissue quickly and provides haemostasis.
Delivers four times more energy per pulse than the super-pulse laser.
Results in more new collagen formation than the super-pulse laser
UltraPulse fractional laser treatments were introduced to optimise outcomes and minimise downtime. The introduction of ActiveFX and DeepFX, the fi rst fractional CO2 treatments available, reduces downtime and provides dramatic results. Both procedures require only one system, one pass and one treatment.
The UltraPulse is the most versatile CO2 laser system available. It is capable of offering the full range of fractional resurfacing. DeepFX offers a small, deep spot micro-ablative treatment for deep wrinkles and scars and ActiveFX offers a large, superficial spot treatment for fine lines, texture and dyschromia. DeepFX and ActiveFX can be combined to form TotalFX, for total outcomes in the treatment of scars, fine lines, texture, dyschromia and deep wrinkles.
Overview
Our skin changes over time, losing its youthful look and giving way to brown spots, wrinkles and laxity. In recent years there have been a growing number of aesthetic procedures available to treat the skin.
ActiveFX/DeepFX the result of the latest advances in laser technology is a new procedure that yields remarkable, long-lasting results with just one treatment. A fast, office-based procedure with minimal patient downtime, this is your patient’s single treatment solution for beautiful, younger looking skin.
Active FX/DeepFX is a revolutionary fractional laser technology for aged, sun-damaged or scarred skin. The low-downtime procedure uses fractional C02 laser micro beams to precisely target the deep dermal layers of the skin. This stimulates a cascade of healing responses that leads to tissue regeneration and new collagen formation throughout the entire treatment area. Because only a fraction of the skin is actually touched by the laser, healing time can be limited to just a few days.
ActiveFX/DeepFX procedures involve treating only a fraction of the skin’s surface, leaving bridges of untouched skin to aid in the regeneration process. Each laser pulse removes a narrow column of tissue while simultaneously treating surrounding skin. The deep heating causes immediate collagen contraction and long term collagen remodelling. The result is softening and smoothing of wrinkles and scars, and improved skin texture.
DeepFX/ActiveFX is typically performed in a physician’s office and lasts for about 20 minutes. I make use of an application of Emla cream with occlusion prior to treatment to aid in comfort.
As the micro beams are applied, the patient will experience a very warm sensation and the appearance of the skin will be similar to deep sunburn.
During the 5 days post treatment the patient will follow a gentle washing and moisturizing regime, and avoid direct exposure to sunlight. It has become evident with all or my patients that as the skin heals, it will begin to flake and the patient will notice improvement in texture, wrinkles, fine lines and scars.
In addition, the skin responds by stimulating organic growth of new collagen that continues for up to 12 months. Results of the treatment are long lasting and with proper skin care and sun protection, can last for many years.
I have successfully treated and recommend the use of ActiveFX/DeepFX for areas such as the full face, around the mouth, crows feet, the neck, upper chest, hands and arms as well as scarring.
Due to the ability of the “feathing” technique of this device, the practitioner is able to treat isolated areas without any distinct demarcation. This I believe is a very convenient advantage over the conventional CO2 ablative lasers previously used. This benefit results in patient’s being able to select this treatment as a cost effective option.
DeepFX is safe for most patients, however, it should not be used in patients undergoing treatment with Accutane in the past 12 months, have a history of keloid formation, have a history of poor wound healing, or demonstrate excessive or unusually prolonged erythema, hyper pigmentation or hypo pigmentation upon laser test patching.
From experience the combination of ActiveFX for resurfacing combined with DeepFX (for deep lines and wrinkles) delivers optimal results.
Conclusion Having treated patients with ActiveFX for the past 2 years and now combining ActiveFX with DeepFX, resulting in TotalFX the results of these fractional laser treatments are long term and with proper sun protection, can persist for many years.
The reduction of rhytides and pigmentation with significant skin tightening gives the ultimate result with a limited downtime and superior remodelling of skin for up to 12 months.
Therefore the result with one system, one treatment and one pass with practically no side effects and minimal downtime is presently the most profitable treatment available.
By Dr Albert Niemann MBChB, MPraxMed, MPharmMed, FCFP(SA),
Senior AME, Director of AAMSSA. Owner of Renew Time Restoration™
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