There are a myriad of treatments that are available for improving our facial appearance. The main categories are: Laser treatments, Peels, Fillers (Restylane, Juvederm), Botox, Microdermabrasion, LED light treatments to name a few.

I am going to focus in on a new laser treatment called Pearl. This is a traditional full surface laser peel as opposed to a fractional laser treatment like Fraxel. The wavelength of laser that is used for the Pearl treatment is a new one that is 2790nm and technically is called a YSGG (Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet for those technically interested). Senza Aesthetic Medicine, here in Redlands, had the honor of being one of the initial evaluation sites for this device and we have quite a bit of experience with it. It is a great treatment that freshens up the skin by treating the epidermis(outer layer) of the skin and heats up the dermis(deeper layer) of the skin stimulating collagen production. What patients see with this treatment is a moderate amount of social downtime (more of an inconvenience) but a nice reduction in uneven pigmentation and reduction of fine lines.

We see the best results with 2 Pearl treatments spaced about 1-2 months apart. I think this is a great treatment for anyone that wants to freshen up their complexion with minimal risk and downtime. The only negative responses we have had have been a mild contact dermatitis that is easily treated with a topical steroid cream. We are currently working on protocols for neck and chest treatments and will be starting an IRB consensus study sponsored by Cutera the laser manufacturer. What I think is the best thing about this treatment is that even in one treatment there is a WOW effect. It takes more than 3-4 Fraxel treatments to get the same response and the cost savings is substantial - as always Senza strives to give the most value in the Inland Empire.

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