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1030 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Ste 110 • Kentfield, CA 94904

UltraPulse® Encore™ Laser/ActiveFX™/DeepFX™

UltraPulse® Encore™ Laser for ActiveFX™, DeepFX™ for resurfacing for wrinkles, scars, brown spots due to sun, melasma, and actinic keratoses

 

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The UltraPulse® Encore™ (ActiveFX™/DeepFX™) is a fractional CO2 laser resurfacing system that can give dramatic results in just one treatment. The sterile laser light interacts with the skin’s surface to improve texture and tone, stimulate new collage formation, and tighten the skin, resulting in a more youthful appearance. It can take off 10-15 years off one’s appearance. The immediate skin tightening reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and softens deeper frown lines. Healing time is faster than traditional laser resurfacing because small “bridges” of untouched skin remain, allowing for more rapid healing. This procedure is ideal for the person who has a busy lifestyle or cannot be away from work for a long time; wants noticeable results with minimal downtime; and wants to treat uneven pigment, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity. The ActiveFX™ fractionated treatment precisely targets the upper layers of the skin, but can be used for deeper ablation. The DeepFX™ penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, causing immediate contraction and long term collagen remodeling with very little surface interaction. Because of the fractionated technology, this treatment can be done not only on the face, but also on the neck, chest, and hands.

The ActiveFX™/DeepFX™ is performed under topical and locally injected anesthesia. Oral or injected pain medication is optional; however, patients may not drive for the remainder of the day after receiving systemic medication. The majority of patients rate discomfort associated with the ActiveFX™/DeepFX™ as a “4” of “10” with “0” being no pain and “10” being the worst pain they could imagine.

Immediately after the procedure there is a mild stinging sensation which dissipates rapidly. Once the initial discomfort subsides, there is no pain associated with the healing phase. Redness, swelling, bronzing, crusting and peeling are a normal part of the healing process and usually last 4-5 days. The rate of healing depends on the area being treated, the depth of laser resurfacing, and the patient’s age. Most patients can expect 4-6 days of healing (‘social downtime’).

Aftercare includes keeping skin clean and applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly until the crusts fall off on their own. While healing, it is important to avoid sun exposure and wear a good sunscreen. Total Block® or a sunscreen containing Mexoryl™ or Helioplex™ for UVA protection with a SPF of 15 or higher should be worn.