The Accent/Pixel when used in combination will help to smooth and soften fine lines and wrinkles as well as acne scars.
What is Accent and Pixel?
Accent uses the most modern technology which is a combination of radio frequency and electrical energies in the deep level and surface levels of fat and collagen. During this treatment the skin is warmed up enough to cause collagen contraction. It has a unipolar probe, which emits a field of radio frequency that can reach the deepest depths of subcutaneous fats. The heat generated in the fat layer bounces back upwards to the skin’s collagen layer to bring about contraction and then subsequent replacement by fibroblasts.
The Accent is therefore able to sculpt fat as well as tighten skin. It also has a bipolar treatment hand-piece that provides more skin tightening.
The Pixel Laser is a fractional ablative laser that represents the best of both worlds for skin resurfacing: it combines the proven effectiveness of an ablative approach with the patient comfort level and convenience of a non-ablative approach.
The Pixel Laser creates an ablative and thermal effect deep in the skin – a micro-injury – without disturbing the surrounding tissue. Those micro-injured areas start the process of healing as collagen shrinks and remodels, skin tightens and the skin texture improves.
When used in combination the treatments will help to smooth and soften fine lines and wrinkles as well as acne scars.
How do I prepare for my Treatments?
A facial skin care program will be outlined for you that can be started before you commence your treatments and used as a maintenance program. The face must be clean and free of all make up and creams when you come in for your treatments.
What should I expect after my Treatments?
Following your Accent/Pixel Combination Treatment you will experience a mild to moderate sunburn sensation for about an hour and then only a mild discomfort. The skin will have a pinkish to red tone for five to seven days. This is a normal sign that skin is healing deeply. Swelling is mild and generally resolves in two to three days although eyelids tend to swell more. You may apply make-up or shave 3-5 days after treatment. Typically patients can return to work two to three days after treatment. You must stop using any Retinol products for 10 days following your Accent/Pixel combination treatments.
Your skin will have a bronze appearance that lasts anywhere from three to fourteen days, depending on the treatment level. Your skin will naturally and vigorously exfoliate (flaking) as the reorganized epidermal skin replaces dead tissue. Flaking, is similar to that of minor sunburn, but without the associated pain. Use of a moisturizer will mask the appearance of flaking.
Following all treatments you are required to use sunscreen to protect the skin from sun exposure during the healing phase. Applying a moisturizing sun block with an SPF of at least 45 is recommended.