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” For patients who have longed for a solution to sagging facial skin and wrinkles without going under the knife, micro-coring is the new sparkly toy on the shelf. “
” Microneedling, microdermabrasion, microblading… That’s a lot of micros to keep straight, but some experts say micro-coring is unlike anything else in the category. “
” This definitely sounds like a dream come true for those who are too tired of injectable touch-ups or take exception to the risks that come with surgeries. “
” Micro-coring can help rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the production of collagen, which a surgical facelift cannot. “
” Micro-coring has the added benefit of removing dermal tissue, rather than displacing it. “
” Those tiny chunks force the skin to go into overdrive producing more collagen and elastin to heal them (don’t worry, they’re microscopic so they don’t cause scars). Think of it as sitting somewhere between microneedling and a face lift. “
” Fort Lauderdale, FL dermatologist Dr. Matthew Elias agrees and says it is probably the only thing that really works nonsurgically for all patients. “
The ellacor® System with Micro-Coring® technology is indicated for use by medical professionals for the treatment of moderate and severe wrinkles in the mid and lower face in adults aged 22 years or older with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Your medical professional will discuss the following side effects with you prior to treatment. Proper pre- and post-treatment care reduces the risk of these side effects; however, some conditions may or may not resolve over time. Side effects associated with this procedure may include: redness, swelling, bruising, burning, dryness, roughness, tightness/pulling of skin, crusting, pain/discomfort, tenderness, tingling, bleeding, numbness, skin peeling, or circular marks on skin.
Other side effects not commonly observed with this procedure may include: itching, hyper/hypo pigmentation, hematoma, infection, scarring, skin irregularities, skin necrosis, uneven appearance of the treated regions (left and right sides of face), or anesthesia toxicity (anesthesia-related complications may include allergic reaction and possibly death).
The ellacor® procedure should not be used for the treatment of areas of skin with dermatosis (e.g. skin tumors, keloids or in case of predisposition to keloids, solar keratosis, warts, or birthmarks), area within the bony orbital rim; mucous membranes; areas where silicone or synthetic material is implanted.
The ellacor® procedure should not be used on patients that are pregnant or nursing mothers, suffering from open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area, have an allergy to stainless steel or allergy to topical, oral, or injected medications or preparations that may be used during the procedure, such as petrolatum, lidocaine, bupivacaine, chlorhexidine, or povidone-iodine. Patients that have a history or presence of any clinically significant bleeding disorder, have dermatological or autoimmune conditions that may affect the treatment outcome; these may include, but are not limited to: actinic keratosis, raised nevi, rosacea, melasma, active acne, cutaneous papules/nodules, active inflammatory lesions, dermatitis, psoriasis, cellulitis, urticarial folliculitis, acute inflammatory phase of scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, collagen disorders, or lupus should not be treated with the ellacor® procedure. Additionally, patients that have systemic infections or acute local skin infections such as Hepatitis disorders type A, B, C, D, E or F or HIV infection, take a high dose of anti-coagulants or blood-thinning substances (e.g. aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs, warfarin, heparin, acetylsalicylic acid during the previous fourteen (14) days), are on courses of chemotherapy, high-dose corticosteroid use, or radiation in the treatment area, have undergone plastic surgery of the face within the last twelve (12) months or have any facial surgical scars less than twelve (12) months old, have undergone injections of dermal fillers, fat, or botulinum toxin, as well as any minimally invasive/invasive skin treatment in the treatment area during the previous six (6) months, or have scars less than six (6) months old in the treatment area should not be treated with the ellacor® procedure.
Appropriateness for treatment is based on the clinical assessment of the patient by the treating physician. Use caution when treating patients with the following conditions or taking the following medications:
