Alma Lasers Unveils Minimally Invasive Solution for Stretch Marks, Scars, and Skin Whitening, "TED with Impact Technology"

Caesarea, Israel (PRWEB) August 31, 2011

The first minimally invasive solution for treating stretch marks, deep acne scars, skin whitening, melasma and skin rejuvenation has been unveiled by Alma Lasers Ltd., (http://www.almalasers.com), a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative aesthetic technologies for dermatologists, plastic surgeons and beauty spas.

TED with Impact technology is a trans-epidermal delivery solution that breaks through the skin barrier and overcomes the build up of intercellular fluid to deliver specially formulated active agents directly to sub-epidermal layers of the skin.

Dr. Michael Gold, an internationally recognized expert on new technologies in medical aesthetics, states that Alma Lasers new Impact technology successfully overcomes the problem that until now has limited the success of trans-epidermal delivery.

?Trans epidermal delivery is among the most important innovations in medical aesthetics in recent years, as the delivery of active agents directly to the sub-epidermal tissue offers significant advantages in treating difficult skin conditions. Trans epidermal delivery starts with perforating the epidermis to create microchannels, and then spreading topical active agents over the area. The same perforation of the skin releases intercellular fluid which rises up within the microchannels, preventing passage of the active agents. Impact technology solves this problem by applying reverse pressure within the microchannels, overcoming the blockage of intercellular fluid and forcing the active agents to the sub-epidermal layers," said Dr. Gold.

Dr. Gold will join Alma Lasers CEO Dr. Ziv Karni to speak on the potential of TED with Impact technology for advancing medical and aesthetic skin treatments at the 5CC Conference for Laser and Aesthetic Medicine in Cannes, France, September 1-3, and during the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, October 20-24.

TED employs ProfoundPixel active agents, which are specially formulated according to the skin condition being treated with the correct viscosity and concentration of relevant active agents.

Multi-site clinical studies conducted across the globe have proven the clinical benefits of the TED concept using Impact technology and ProfoundPixel, while histological research has confirmed the effectiveness of Impact in pushing active agents to sub-epidermal layers of the skin.

TED with Impact technology is safe for all skin types anytime throughout the year. Treatment has virtually no pain or downtime, and can be performed with all Alma Lasers fractional technologies including Erbium, Plasma and CO2.

About Alma Lasers, Ltd.

Alma Lasers is a global developer and manufacturer of laser, light-based, radiofrequency and ultrasound devices for aesthetic and medical applications. Alma Lasers has been at the forefront of delivering innovative systems designed to meet the needs of practitioners. Alma's modular, cost-effective and high-performance systems enable practitioners to confidently offer safe, effective and profitable aesthetic treatments to their patients. Medical practitioners use Alma Lasers products for noninvasive and minimally-invasive aesthetic procedures such as hair removal, acne treatment, skin rejuvenation, fractional ablative skin resurfacing, pigmented lesions, vascular lesions and leg vein treatments.

TED, Impact, and ProfoundPixel are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alma Lasers Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries.

For more information visit http://www.almalasers.com

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La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic Shows What's Behind the Magic of Lasers and Fillers at Monthly Open Houses

La Jolla, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 19, 2010

Dr. Nasrin Mani, progressive Anti-Aging Board Certified Physician, establishes an ?open door? policy for the public. Believing education is vital to the right choices, a monthly Open House offers a glimpse inside today?s cosmetic medical practice.

It?s ?Open House? on a select day every month at one of San Diego?s busiest laser clinics. Dr. Nasrin Mani, an elegant female physician who is also one of San Diego?s Top Doctors for 2010, makes it easy for those who wish to learn more about today?s cosmetic technology and offerings. By inviting the public to stop in and freely chat with staff, she finds that most people simply want clarification of what, exactly, these technologies can offer for them on a personal basis.

Since there?s no formal appointment, there?s no pressure and potential clients love the low key atmosphere.

In response to questions such as ?Does it hurt?? ?Will it work for me?? ?What does it cost?? ?How long does it last??, visitors receive a mini-education on fillers, lasers, lights, topical pigmentation busters and prevention techniques.

?It?s been my pleasure to unwrap the mystery that comes with much of today?s more complicated medical procedures for looking better. Surgery is not an option for many patients; actually most of the procedures we perform here have no surgical equivalent anyway. I firmly believe that when one understands the options out there, the decisions are much easier to make,? states Dr. Mani.

The La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic houses a wide selection of FDA approved lasers which can tighten skin, remove or at least considerably lighten pigmentation and brown spots, diminish wrinkles, smooth acne scarring and reduce the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite.

Dr. Mani is a prolific user of Sculptra, the single biggest innovation in volume restoration available. Sculptra creates a self-production of natural collagen to replace lost facial fat, the biggest element in facial aging. ?I love it!? exclaims Dr. Mani. ?With so many women (and men) trying to stay in shape by keeping strict tabs on weight, they sacrifice the natural more youthful plumpness that fat provides in the face. Having a thin and trim physique is great; but a gaunt and hollow face can make you look much older and certainly tireder than you are. Sculptra produces the most natural overall facial volume replenishment I?ve seen. It truly is my favorite injectable. And it LASTS!?

Visitors are free to become patients during Open House days if there is time. With special price offerings in place for the day, many visitors choose to try a filler or wrinkle relaxer - or even sign up for a face-saving laser treatment.

Notifications of Open House schedules are posted on the practice website http://www.LaJollaLaser.com and email notifications are sent to those who join the VIP Program.

Dr. Nasrin Mani has over 20 years? surgical and laser experience. She is a trainer for Radiesse under the Medical Education Faculty program for Merz Pharmaceutical (previously Bioform). Her practice is a 5 time Diamond/Pinnacle Award Winner for Thermage and a Diamond Award Winner for Fraxel Laser. In addition to Dr. Mani, the medical staff includes a Certified Physician Assistant and 2 Registered Nurses as well as a full staff of Certified Medical Assistants.

La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic is located at 1111 Torrey Pines Road, Suite 102, in La Jolla, Ca. Practice contact information: Wendy(at)LaJollaLaser(dot)com (800)-515-7753.

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Announcing The Best Lasers and Other Approaches for Treating Large Facial Pores

Roslyn, NY (PRWEB) October 06, 2011

Large pores on the face are the bane of many a woman?s beauty routine. They?re tough to cover with makeup, look unsightly, and can attract debris that turns into blackheads or pimples. To the rescue: Lasers and other treatments now offered by dermatologists specializing in laser. According to Dr. Joshua Fox, founder and director of New York-based Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery, lasers are the only way to actually change pore size on your face. Traditional cleansers and creams do little in this regard.

You also can?t ?open? your pores like a window, despite products that claim to do so. ?Pores are the openings to oil glands, called the sebaceous glands, so they can?t be opened and closed. But they can get clogged with oil and bacteria, enhancing their size and making them more noticeable,? he explains. The oilier your skin, the more oil these glands produce, and the bigger pores appear. Large pores are most commonly seen on the T-zone?the nose, forehead and chin?where the face has the greatest concentration of oil glands.

Large pores can also be the result of aging, Dr. Fox notes. ?Collagen, a protein that is the main component of connective tissue, supports the oil glands and pores of the face. As you age, your collagen production naturally breaks down, and there?s less collagen to support pores and glands and the pores slump and enlarge.? Age-related pore enlargement can occur in both the T-zone and on the cheeks, he adds.

Excessive sun also causes collagen breakdown leading to enlarged pores. Strong rubbing is also thought to contribute to oversized pores through collagen defination.

Lasers?

While it?s true that lasers are mostly thought of as wrinkle-reducers, two lasers do an excellent job of reducing pore size and promoting collagen production:

Pixel Laser. Pixel laser produces a beam of concentrated light that is absorbed by water molecules in the superficial layers of the skin forcing them to gently peel off giving way to silky smooth skin. The heat produced by the laser light tightens the skin by removing wrinkles, smoothing out scars and reducing the size of large pores. Pixel laser resurfacing also stimulates skin?s natural collagen remodeling resulting in skin textural improvement during the months following the treatment.

Fraxel Laser. This procedure is usually with no down time. Your skin might be red or puffy for a day or two afterwards, however. This laser can be painful because it penetrates into the skin, prompting the formation of fresh, healthy skin cells. The Fraxel laser causes tiny injuries deep in the skin, treating a small area at a time, which is referred to as the microthermal treatment zone (MTZ). This is as opposed to traditional Erbium lasers, which injure larger areas and require several days of healing, during which time you can?t cover the damage and need to stay at home. Only about 20% of the skin is targeted at each visit with the Fraxel laser, and we recommend three to five treatments spaced a month apart, and then occasional maintance treatments if needed.

The Fraxel laser does a great job of shrinking pore size, as well as smoothing out wrinkles and crow?s feet around the eyes, rehabilitating sun-damaged skin, lightening up and removing age spots and sun sports melasma, and reducing the appearance of acne and surgical scars. We apply an anesthetic cream just as we do with the IPL laser to reduce your discomfort; some clinicians also offer light sedation. The treatment takes one to two hours to perform depending on how large an area is treated. Skin improvements typically start to emerge within 24 hours of the treatment and the skin continues to look better and better over the course of two to three months. Results can be dramatic!

And Other Treatments

Microdermabrasion. This is a nonpenetrating treatment that feels like a cat licking your face with its little sandpaper-like tongue. Tiny crystals gently scrub away (exfoliate) the top layer of skin and then a vacuum tool sucks up the dead cells. Microdermabrasion does a great job of declogging pores so they appear smaller in size?plus it leaves your face dewy, smooth and soft. Monthly or bi-monthly treatments can keep pores clear.

Chemical peels. Glycolic, alpha, salicylic and other types of peels work like microdermabrasion to remove the outer layer of skin, clean out pores, and reveal fresh skin. The peels don?t hurt, and like microdermabrasion can be repeated frequently.

Fillers: These injectables are ?volumizers.? For example, Sculptra spurs collagen production and plumps out your skin so pores look smaller?while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The effects aren?t immediate; they appear over time as your body replenishes its collagen supply. Results can last for up to two years!

All of these treatments, including laser therapies, can be performed in various combinations with one another to enhance your results. Ask your dermatologist or cosmetic laser surgeon for the best options for your skin.

About Dr. Fox: Joshua L. Fox, M.D., F.A.A.D., earned his medical degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed an internship at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, followed by a three-year dermatology residency at the New York University School of Medicine. A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Fox is a leading authority in the field of dermatology, with an expertise in skin cancer, acne, cosmetic surgery and laser procedures and is the author of many dermatologic publications. He is the founder and director of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. of New York and New Jersey and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery and is a spokesman for both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He is the director of a fellowship program in Laser & Cosmetic Surgery. http://www.advanceddermatologypc.com/index.html. Dr. Fox is also the founder and President of The New Age Research Foundation, a national, non-profit [501 (C) (3)] health organization committed to improving the quality of life of those with skin conditions through research and education.

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