Rejuvenate Your Skin with Pearl Fractional
Pearl Fractional is an advanced laser treatment designed to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin by addressing deeper imperfections such as wrinkles, sun damage, and acne scars. This fractional laser technology precisely targets and treats small areas of the skin, creating tiny micro-columns of treated tissue while leaving the surrounding skin intact. This approach stimulates the body’s natural healing process, leading to the production of new collagen and the regeneration of healthy, youthful skin. Pearl Fractional is particularly effective for improving skin texture and tone, providing dramatic results with minimal downtime. Ideal for those with moderate to severe skin imperfections, this treatment offers a powerful solution for achieving a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Rejuvenate Your Skin with Chemical Peels
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Benefits of Pearl Fractoral Treatment
Reduces Deep Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Effectively smooths deep-set wrinkles and fine lines, revealing a more youthful appearance.
Improves Skin Texture and Tone: Enhances skin texture by reducing the appearance of large pores, rough patches, and uneven skin tone. Diminishes Acne Scars and Sun Damage: Significantly improves the appearance of acne scars, sun spots, and other types of skin damage. Stimulates Collagen Production: Promotes the growth of new collagen, leading to firmer, more resilient skin over time.
Minimal Downtime with Lasting Results: While providing noticeable improvements, Pearl Fractional requires only a short recovery period 5-7 days- compared to more invasive procedures, with results that continue to improve over several months.
Customizable Treatment: Tailored to individual skin concerns
Pearl Fractoral Instructions
Prior to Treatment
● Avoid sun exposure for two weeks.
● Do not exfoliate with any skin care products or use glycolic/salicylic acids or retinol cream 4 days prior to the Procedure.
● Laser therapy can activate the Herpes Simplex Virus (cold sores). Take an antiviral medication prophylactically to inhibit the outbreak of Herpes Simplex 1 (even if you do not have a history of cold sores).
● Discontinue using any other over-the-counter medications that contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as: Aspirin (Bayer, St. Joseph, Bufferin), Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), Naproxen (Aleve), Nabumetone (Relafen), Indomethacin (Indocin), Acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine (Excedrin). Consult your physician before discontinuing any prescribed medications
● Discontinue using unless they are medically necessary, discontinue agents that cause bruising or bleeding such as: Vitamin E, Fish oil, Ginkgo biloba, Cholesterol medications, Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer products, Oil of Evening Primrose. Consult your physician before discontinuing any prescribed medications
● You should use hydroquinone cream on the areas that will be treated to prevent hyperpigmentation. This should be applied twice daily for weeks prior to your procedure.
● If you are having a laser treatment around the mouth, you will be prescribed Valtrex to help prevent a cold sore outbreak. This will be taken starting 2 days prior to the procedure for a total of 5 days.
● You should purchase Cetaphil cleanser and Aquaphor Healing Ointment for after care. Most pharmacies and grocery stores have these products available over-the-counter.
● You should also make sure that you have vinegar, gauze, and over-the-counter pain medications at home ( Benadryl, Tylenol and NSAIDs such as Motrin, Aleve, etc).
● Please remove any makeup on your face prior to your appointment.
During Treatment
● Topical and/or injectable numbing medication will be applied prior to your procedure.
● You will report to the office beforehand to have this medication applied.
● Eye protection is worn during the procedure (this will be provided to you).
● During the procedure you may feel heat.
After Treatment
● The effects of the treatment are based on the aggressiveness of the procedure and your individual healing characteristics.
○ Immediately after the procedure you will experience redness, swelling, oozing, and a warm sensation of the skin. The heat sensation can be intense for a few hours.
○ Over the next few days your redness may worsen. Swelling usually lasts 2-3 days and is most significant around the eyes.
○ From days 4-7 you will experience peeling and sloughing of the skin. You may still have some patchy red areas during this time.
● Skincare
○ It is very important to keep the skin moist during the healing process.
○ Do NOT use any ice after your treatment. You may use a fan to blow air on the treated areas to help with the cooling process.
● DAY 1
○ For the first few hours after your procedure you may use dilute vinegar soaks to soothe the skin (1 cup of water with 1 tablespoon of vinegar) applied on gauze.
○ Once the burning sensation has resolved, you can apply the Aquaphor Healing Ointment. ***This should be applied approximately every 1-2 hours and as needed to keep the skin moist.***
● DAY 2 and Beyound
○ Wash your face gently using your fingertips and the Cetaphil cleanser the day after the treatment. Pat dry with a clean towel. Do this twice a day.
○ Apply the Cicaplast first and then the Aquaphor on top. Apply the ointments every 1-2 hours as needed to keep the skin moist.
○ If you had a laser treatment to the neck, chest, or another area, continue to use the Aquaphor Healing Ointment on these areas. Apply this every 3 hours.
○ The ointments can be used for approximately 3-4 days. You may decrease the frequency of use as needed.
Dos and Don’ts
● Avoid “picking” or aggressively scrubbing the scabs; allow them to gently exfoliate with the washing Process.
● Do not exfoliate your skin or use any skin care product containing glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or
retinoids until at least 4 weeks after procedure or cleared by provider. This includes a Clarisonic brush.
● SHAVING: Ask the provider prior to resuming.
● Do not wax the treated area for at least 4 weeks after the procedure.
● You may resume using your normal cleansers and moisturizers after 2 weeks.
● You may use mineral make-up when the skin has healed, usually 5-6 days after treatment.
● You may take over-the-counter Tylenol and NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, Advil, etc) for pain if needed.
○ You may take up to 4000 mg of Tylenol per day (1000 mg every 6 hours). You may NSAIDs (Motrin, Aleve, etc) with the Tvlenol (take Tylenol, then 3 hours later an NSAID, then 3 hours later Tylenol, etc). You may take up to 600-800 mg of NSAIDs at a time. Do not take NSAIDs if you have a contraindication to taking them (history of bleeding, GIulcers, gastric bypass, etc).
● You may experience formations of milia (tiny white bumps on skin). Do not pick at them; they usually disappear in 24-72 hours.
● Sleeping with your head elevated on pillows (head above heart) the first few nights after treatment can help minimize swelling.
● Itching can be felt as the skin begins to repair itself. An antihistamine like Benadryl can be taken for relief.
● Avoid hot environments (including hot water/steam), excessive exercise, and perspiring until the skin has healed and peeling has finished (usually for the first week after the treatment).
● Avoid any sun exposure for 2 weeks after the procedure. Once the skin has healed, you may apply sunscreen with SPF 30, 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply the sunscreen every few hours. You may also wear a hat and clothing that covers the treated area to protect yourself from the sun.
● If you experience a cold sore outbreak during the healing process contact your provider to discuss treatment. You will need to be placed on a stronger medication to prevent a more widespread infection.