The Harmony Multi Application System
for restoring and rejuvenating skin. Pixel, Photo Facial and Skin
Tightening at LiteTouch MedSpa in NYC.
Why does your skin need resurfacing?
Aging, sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle factors
including nutrition, alcohol consumption and smoking all may contribute
to facial wrinkling. Pigmentary changes of the skin, such as blotchiness
or brown spots, may also occur with age or as a result of birth control
pills, pregnancy or genetic factors. Prior acne may have made the
surface of your skin uneven. These problems, as well as certain
other skin conditions, may be improved by skin resurfacing. In laser
skin resurfacing a laser is used to remove areas of damaged or wrinkled
skin, layer by layer.
The procedure is most commonly used to minimize
the appearance of fine lines, especially around the mouth and the
eyes. However, it is also effective in treating facial scars or
areas of uneven pigmentation. Laser resurfacing may be performed
on the whole face or in specific regions. Often, the procedure is
done in conjunction with another cosmetic operation, such as a facelift
or eyelid surgery. Laser skin resurfacing is a rejuvenating cosmetic
procedure that can help ease the harmful effects of the sun, aging,
and acne on facial skin. Laser resurfacing removes the damaged outer
layers of skin and stimulates the production of collagen and new
skin cells in the underlying layers. Laser skin rejuvenation is
popular because it is relatively safe and effective and is often
done as an outpatient procedure. Laser resurfacing usually results
in smoother, younger, healthier looking skin.
Laser skin resurfacing is appropriate for patients
who want to diminish discoloration, wrinkles, sun damage, acne marks,
or other types of scarring. Laser resurfacing can often effectively
treat skin that is uneven in color or texture. Still, those with
severe scarring may need to use additional scar revision techniques
in order to achieve the best results possible. Also, if skin is
loose, a face lift may be needed to fully improve its appearance.
The best candidates for laser skin rejuvenation are those who have
realistic expectations and who discuss their questions and concerns
with the Skincare Specialist beforehand who will help ensure optimal
laser resurfacing results are achieved.
A topical anesthetic cream may be
applied one hour prior to treatment for sensitive patients. Using
a precise and controlled beam of light, the outer layers of skin
are vaporized, revealing the smooth, unblemished skin beneath. While
the old layers of skin are removed, the growth of new skin cells
is stimulated. Brown spots, broken capillaries and other fallout
from photoaging are easy targets for systems that use broadband light
to repair these defects through a process called photorejuvenation.
Additionally, facial wrinkles can now be treated non-ablatively,
contributing to a more youthful appearance.
Using relatively low-energy, short-pulse
broadband light, imperfections such as erythema of rosacea, superficial
telangiectasia, dyschromia, age spots and other discolored signs
of photoaging can be gently heated and eliminated, replaced by newer,
younger looking skin. Using Harmony’s 1064-nm, infrared laser energy
to heat the skin's microvasculature and provide dermal heating that
stimulates the growth of new collagen; facial wrinkles can be eliminated
easily and non-ablatively. The results are immediate and improve
with successive treatments. Each treatment is gentle and allows them
to continue all routine activities. Treatments can be done during
a lunch hour and no one will notice any sign of treatment, just
a gradual improvement in the skin's appearance!
Physicians prefer Harmony™ treatments because: Harmony's
AFT is a breakthrough design that converts unused UV light into the
optimal spectrum used in photorejuvenation treatments. This design
provides better spectral selectivity compared to competitive systems,
providing excellent results with less risk of injury.
Who is a good
candidate for the tissue tightening procedure?
Tissue tightening is a treatment for loose and sagging skin due to
aging. Post partum patients and post liposuction patients may
also benefit from these treatments. The Harmony treatment is safe
for all skin types and is used for various sites on the body.
The most common sites treated are the face, neck, arms, and abdomen.
Besides a tighter appearance, patients often report that the skin
becomes less oily and freer of acne over time.
How can I learn more about Tissue Tightening with Harmony?
Come in for a free consultation. You will speak to the Skincare Specialist,
review before and after pictures, experience the feel of a test spot
if you so desire, and design a treatment plan.
