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Is Pearl Fusion available at all Skin Renewal Branches?
Pearl Fusion is available in Johannesburg at Morningside as well as Cape Town at Claremont.
What is pearl fusion?
Pearl Fusion is a combination of the Pearl Resurfacing and Pearl Fractional technologies. Pearl Resurfacing provides full epidermal renewal, improving pigment texture, pore size and fine lines. Pearl Fractional provides fractional ablative treatments for deep wrinkles, acne scars and sun damage – plumping and firming the skin to create a more youthful look. Together, these treatments offer a unique solution for deep and full coverage.
How does Pearl Fusion work?
Pearl Fusion is a new combination laser treatment consisting of Pearl Fractional (fractional ablative technology) and Pearl Resurfacing (full-epidermal renewal). No other technology can deliver the same single treatment results and patient experience.
The Pearl Fractional laser uses heat to create tiny holes deep in the skin. The process removes sun damaged tissue and then stimulates growth of healthy, new skin, full of fresh collagen. The skin is plumped up from underneath resulting in a fuller, smoother appearance; at the same time, there is significant improvement in sun damage as well as other skin imperfections such as wrinkles, volume loss and skin laxity. Pearl Resurfacing is then done over the entire face to fully resurface the epidermis, resulting in a overall improvement in the skin. Pearl Resurfacing is then done over the entire face to fully resurface the epidermis, resulting in an overall improvement in the skin.
Who would benefit from treatments with Pearl Fusion?
Most patients benefit from a full-face Pearl Resurfacing treatment for total skin quality and overall appearance of the skin; however, Pearl Fractional targets areas of significant photodamage. Pearl Resurfacing renews the skin’s entire surface and stimulates new collagen. This treatment reduces fine lines, smoothes uneven texture, repairs sun damage, reduces discoloration and gives the skin an overall glow. Pearl Fractional treats deeper into the dermis and is effective on acne scarring, as well as deep wrinkles around difficult-to-treat areas including the lip, eyes and cheeks.
What preparation of the skin is needed prior to Pearl Fusion procedure?
It is essential to prepare for a Pearl Fusion in the following ways:
What results can be expected after Pearl Fusion?
Many patients see improvement after one week. Patients may apply make-up as soon as the peeling after treatment has stopped this could be anything from 5-7 days. Patients continue to notice improvement for three to six months as new collagen continues to grow. Patients will see a fuller, smoother appearance in their skin, a significant improvement in sun damage as well as other skin imperfections such as wrinkles, volume loss and skin laxity.
What are the typical areas that are treated?
Pearl Fusion may be used on the entire face and neck.
Can Pearl fusion be combined with other treatments?
How many sessions are needed?
Typically, only one Pearl Fusion treatment session is required for mild sun damage, followed by approximately five days of social downtime. For severe damage on the skin, more treatments may be required, but rarely more than three. Compared to other treatment options, Pearl Fusion offers the ideal balance of ablation and thermal effect. This leads to collagen stimulation and a more refreshed, younger-looking appearance.
Can all skin types be safely treated with Pearl Fusion?
No, darker skin types 5 to 6 cannot be treated with Pearl ™ Fusion. In addition, if there is a history of sun exposure in the previous 3 weeks, the treatment will have to be rescheduled. The ideal Pearl patient is a Fitzpatrick skin type 1, 2 or 3 with a desire for quick results and has photo-damage, fine lines, wrinkles or acne scars.
What to expect after Pearl Fusion
One can expect three to seven days of down-time depending on the number of passes given during the treatment. Immediately following the procedure you may feel as if you have a bad sunburn (burning sensation).There is little or no post-treatment discomfort. After treatment, the skin may temporarily appear sunburned and slightly swollen. These effects usually disappear within 4 days. It is advised to limit sun exposure and apply ointment to the skin for four to five days after treatment to ensure a rapid recovery.
A natural protective dressing forms on the skin to minimize downtime during the restorative process. During this time you will be asked to apply Vaseline and follow a skin care program to help heal the skin quickly and reduce potential side effects. By the second day, redness will begin to appear more brown. On day 3 or 4, this natural dressing will peel or slough off; leaving new, healthy, vibrant skin underneath and make up can be worn on day 5 (provided all peeling has stopped). In a short time, patients will notice overall skin clarity, smoothness and softness - all from a 40 minute treatment with only 3 - 5 days of "social" downtime Remember to always apply a broad spectrum sunscreen when outdoors to minimize sun damage.
Pearl Fusion is available in Johannesburg at Morningside as well as Cape Town at Claremont.
Pearl Fusion is a combination of the Pearl Resurfacing and Pearl Fractional technologies. Pearl Resurfacing provides full epidermal renewal, improving pigment texture, pore size and fine lines. Pearl Fractional provides fractional ablative treatments for deep wrinkles, acne scars and sun damage – plumping and firming the skin to create a more youthful look. Together, these treatments offer a unique solution for deep and full coverage.
Pearl Fusion is a new combination laser treatment consisting of Pearl Fractional (fractional ablative technology) and Pearl Resurfacing (full-epidermal renewal). No other technology can deliver the same single treatment results and patient experience.
The Pearl Fractional laser uses heat to create tiny holes deep in the skin. The process removes sun damaged tissue and then stimulates growth of healthy, new skin, full of fresh collagen. The skin is plumped up from underneath resulting in a fuller, smoother appearance; at the same time, there is significant improvement in sun damage as well as other skin imperfections such as wrinkles, volume loss and skin laxity. Pearl Resurfacing is then done over the entire face to fully resurface the epidermis, resulting in a overall improvement in the skin. Pearl Resurfacing is then done over the entire face to fully resurface the epidermis, resulting in an overall improvement in the skin.
Most patients benefit from a full-face Pearl Resurfacing treatment for total skin quality and overall appearance of the skin; however, Pearl Fractional targets areas of significant photodamage. Pearl Resurfacing renews the skin’s entire surface and stimulates new collagen. This treatment reduces fine lines, smoothes uneven texture, repairs sun damage, reduces discoloration and gives the skin an overall glow. Pearl Fractional treats deeper into the dermis and is effective on acne scarring, as well as deep wrinkles around difficult-to-treat areas including the lip, eyes and cheeks.
It is essential to prepare for a Pearl Fusion in the following ways:
Many patients see improvement after one week. Patients may apply make-up as soon as the peeling after treatment has stopped this could be anything from 5-7 days. Patients continue to notice improvement for three to six months as new collagen continues to grow. Patients will see a fuller, smoother appearance in their skin, a significant improvement in sun damage as well as other skin imperfections such as wrinkles, volume loss and skin laxity.
Pearl Fusion may be used on the entire face and neck.
Typically, only one Pearl Fusion treatment session is required for mild sun damage, followed by approximately five days of social downtime. For severe damage on the skin, more treatments may be required, but rarely more than three. Compared to other treatment options, Pearl Fusion offers the ideal balance of ablation and thermal effect. This leads to collagen stimulation and a more refreshed, younger-looking appearance.
No, darker skin types 5 to 6 cannot be treated with Pearl ™ Fusion. In addition, if there is a history of sun exposure in the previous 3 weeks, the treatment will have to be rescheduled. The ideal Pearl patient is a Fitzpatrick skin type 1, 2 or 3 with a desire for quick results and has photo-damage, fine lines, wrinkles or acne scars.
One can expect three to seven days of down-time depending on the number of passes given during the treatment. Immediately following the procedure you may feel as if you have a bad sunburn (burning sensation).There is little or no post-treatment discomfort. After treatment, the skin may temporarily appear sunburned and slightly swollen. These effects usually disappear within 4 days. It is advised to limit sun exposure and apply ointment to the skin for four to five days after treatment to ensure a rapid recovery.
A natural protective dressing forms on the skin to minimize downtime during the restorative process. During this time you will be asked to apply Vaseline and follow a skin care program to help heal the skin quickly and reduce potential side effects. By the second day, redness will begin to appear more brown. On day 3 or 4, this natural dressing will peel or slough off; leaving new, healthy, vibrant skin underneath and make up can be worn on day 5 (provided all peeling has stopped). In a short time, patients will notice overall skin clarity, smoothness and softness - all from a 40 minute treatment with only 3 - 5 days of "social" downtime Remember to always apply a broad spectrum sunscreen when outdoors to minimize sun damage.
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