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AcuPulse: CO2 Skin Resurfacing
 

What is AcuPulse CO2 Laser?

AcuPulse is a complete ablative and skin resurfacing platform featuring state of the art technology for aesthetic resurfacing and women’s health needs. Developed by Lumenis, pioneer in energy-based technologies, it relieves a wide range of aesthetic and surgical issues as well as renewing the heart of a woman’s being. It can help improve sun damage by minimizing discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles, as well as acne scars and surgical and traumatic scars. AcuPulse restores not just health, but confidence allowing your patients to live life on their own terms, go forward and embrace everything it has to offer.

How Does It Work?

The AcuPulse laser treatment involves delivering focused and microscopic channels of energy to the skin, penetrating and vaporizing the top layer to trigger natural restructuring, renewal and the stimulation of higher levels of collagen production. The AcuPulse “fractionated” feature allows for a fraction of the skin surface area to be treated, leaving untreated bridges of skin to promote and speed the healing process. The result is deep skin regeneration that dramatically improves the texture and appearance of your skin.

Why AcuPulse?

SuperPulse Technology: delivers high peak power in a short pulse duration for deep penetration with ideal ablation and coagulation ratio.

Continuous Wave (CW): delivers low peak power for superficial impact and a wider coagulation zone used for full ablation and fractional treatments.

Short Pulse Duration: enhanced patient comfort while lower chance of side effects

11 Built-in Treatment Modes: maximum versatility with only two scanners

 

What Can Be Treated?

Fractional ablative resurfacing

Ablative skin resurfacing procedures use lasers to reduce the signs of aging, improve skin texture, laxity and tone, and reduce scars and stretch marks. Ablative resurfacing is ideal for patients seeking a dramatic improvement in a single session.

Acne Scar

Lumenis CO2 ablative technologies dramatically decrease scars, even very deep ones, as well as repair damaged skin and improve skin tone.

Deep Wrinkles

The Lumenis™ CO2 ablative technologies enable a high rate of improvement for skin damage and skin tone with minimal downtime. This is due to their unique pulse technologies and tailored treatment modes.

Scar Revision

The AcuPulse allows for advanced treatment of a variety of severely damaged skin lesions which require synergistic coagulation and ablation for advanced resurfacing.

Women’s Health
The women’s health on AcuPulse™ offers a range of minimally invasive solutions for women coping with gynecologic conditions that affect their well-being, confidence and intimacy.
Syringomas
Syringomas are benign tumors, typically found clustered on eyelids, although they may also be found in other body parts. These can be treated by CO2 laser in a safe, and nonscarring method.
Blepharoplasty

Lumenis offers a complete laser blepharoplasty solution that combines an incisional solution with complementary eyelid resurfacing. With laser assisted incisions, bleeding during the procedure as well as post-surgery bruising are reduced.

Rhynopyhma
Rhinophyma is a disorder causing development of a large, bulbous nose associated with granulomatous infiltration, commonly due to untreated rosacea. This can be treated with CO2 laser as a surgical tool.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I begin to see results after a CO2 laser treatment?

After your skin heals, which may take up to 3 weeks, patients will experience a period of their skin appearing slightly pink. During this time, you will see improvements of skin texture and tone. Full results can be seen 3-6 months after the initial treatment, once the skin has completely healed.

Is there any downtime associated with an CO2 laser treatment?

Yes, there is downtime associated with a CO2 laser treatment. Plan for 7-10 days for healing before you can go out in public. Your skin will scab and peel 2-7 days after treatment, and will be pink for 3-4 weeks. The exact healing time varies between person to person.

Who is NOT a candidate for a Co2 laser treatment?

An CO2 laser treatment is not recommended for patients who are currently taking Accutane. Those with a history of difficulty healing or scarring are not candidates, as well as those with bleeding disorders. Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not a candidate for the CO2 laser.

Are there any side effects or possible risks to A co2 laser treatment?

Like any medical procedure, there are risks associated with a co2 laser treatment. During your consultation your provider will make an assessment to ensure that you are the right candidate for the co2 laser treatment. If you experience any worrisome side effects after and IPL treatment, please call the practice immediately.

Like any medical procedure, there are risks associated with a co2 laser treatment. During your consultation your provider will make an assessment to ensure that you are the right candidate for the co2 laser treatment. If you experience any worrisome side effects after and IPL treatment, please call the practice immediately.