What is Pelleve?
A friend of mine said there is a new laser called Pelleve, that is now available in the U.S. Just what does this laser do? What is the downtime for it? Is it ideal for a skin with minimal issues? I have a nice skin, (just minor jaw line problems), but I'm wondering, is Pelleve something that would help keep my nice skin smooth? I don't have wrinkles either. Thank you.
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tyluga in NY
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Pelleve is Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Technology for Wrinkle Reduction
I'm a Cosmetic Oculofacial (Speciaizing in Eyelid and Facelift Surgery) Plastic Surgeon practicing for 15 years with offices in Manhattan's Upper Eastside. I resisted for many years in using "non invasive" skin tightening procedures such as Thermage and Titan due to my perception that the results I saw when i looked at work done by my colleagues wer limited and unpredictable. In addition other technologies caused significant discomfort.
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New York Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Pelleve for Facial Rejuvenation
Hi Tyluga,
Pelleve uses radiofrequency energy to evenly heat the subcutaneous tissue to stimulate collagen production. It is not a laser. There is no downtime. The treated area is a little red and slightly swollen (in a good way) for a few hours after the procedure. It then takes 4 to 8 weeks to see results as collagen is stimulated. It is recommended that patients have a series of three treatments for optimal results. A maintenance treatment every one to two years after that will...
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Not a Laser
This is a Radiofrequency device that is just making it ot he marketplace. To date I am not aware of any studies and all information is anectodal. From what I know it is not painful and risks are very minimal but data is scarce so for now it is buyer beware.
Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon