Is Pelleve good for skin with minimal issues? What is the downtime?

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 help the battle against aging. It would likely help to keep your nice skin smooth. Another technology that gives similar results is Accent XL.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

Pelleve is not designed to help wrinkles, but to help tighten the skin from below. So if you have no wrinkles, but want a tighter jawline  or some improvement in facial sagging including eyebrows or lower eyelids, Pelleve radiofrequency treatment may help. In my practice I evaluate all interested patients in a consulation to determine if they are a candidate.Younger patients who just start to notice sagging (mid to late thirties to forties) have a better chance of seeing improvement with this non-invasive treatment than an elderly person with bad skin texture from severe sun damage.]The information provided in Dr. Shelton's
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If you're considering how to refresh your appearance without surgery, the Pelleve Wrinkle Reduction System might be right for you. Pelleve effectively treats facial wrinkles with virtually no pain, no anesthesia and no downtime. With just a single one hour treatment, you could be on your way to firmer, tighter skin - with results that can last up to six months. It is recommended that you do a series of three Pelleve treatments to achieve optimal results.

Pelleve is a laser that delivers radio frequency energy to the skin, without damaging the top layer of your skin. With the proper number of treatments, you will notice a decreased appearance of wrinkles, increased production of collagen, as well as firmer and tighter skin. This is an excellent treatment for smoothing and tightening the skin, with no downtime and no surgical risks associated. For best results it is important to consult with a  board certified dermatologist. Thank you for your question, best of luck!

Pelleve uses radio frequency and is effective around the eyes to lift and tighten the skin. 

This treatment rejuvenates the skin with Radio frequency.  Because this technology is colur blind it can be used on all different skin pigments from Caucasian to dark skin.

There is no down time.  It is a Comfortable procedure with no pain.  Dr. Ebrahim describes it as a warm massage. 

Pelleve is a painless, simple and safe way of tightening skin and reducing wrinkles. The Pelleve technician uses a hand piece to gently heat up the skin using radio frequency and stimulates collagen production.  Collagen is the main structural protein in the skin, giving it firmness.  As this is a non-invasive procedure, there is no down time.  There maybe mild swelling or edema, but this goes away within a day or two.  Clients with mild to moderate skin wrinkles and laxity would benefit from a series of these treatments.  This, therefore, would be ideal for someone like yourself, who wants to maintain the tightness of their skin.

Pelleve is a non-invasive, radio-frequency device FDA approved for the reduced appearance of wrinkles.  It also provides some skin tightening.  Pelleve stimulates collagen production.  The device is needle free, relatively painless and requires no downtime.  Expectations management and selection of the right patient for Pelleve treatment is key.  If you need a face lift, Pelleve is not for you.  If you would like to address some skin laxity without having to have surgery, Pelleve may be the solution.  

I hve been using my Pelleve machine for 2 years. It is actualy radiofrequency waves and not a laser. It uses gentle heat that stimulates collagen and skin tightening. I have been very pleased with the results. It tightens, smoothes and helps get rid of some wrinkling.There is no down time for the patient and it is not painful.

You might be a little pink for a few minutes after the procedure.

We do 3 treatments 1 month apart.I tell patients we can  do a maintenance treatment every 8 months to one year.

 

Thank you for your question. I would suggest Ultherapy for facial skin tightening. Ultherapy deposits focused ultrasound energy below the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s creation of new collagen. As a result, skin will actually begin to lift and tone over time. Collagen is a natural protein that gives skin its youthfulness by keeping it firmed, toned and elastic. Plus, the treatment is completely non-invasive and does not require downtime. I have seen excellent results with the treatment.

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.