Acne Rosacea: [rosacea] Re: Has any one heard of an "Artic Peel'

Saturday, November 25, 2006

[rosacea] Re: Has any one heard of an "Artic Peel'

Arctic Peel
What is the Arctic Peel™?

The Arctic Peel™ is a minimally invasive peel. It is painless and
performed in a 30-minute appointment. There is no anesthesia used,
but you will control the stream of air from the Zimmer Cooler, hence
the name Arctic Peel™.

Who should consider the Arctic Peel™?

The Arctic Peel™ is for someone, of any skin type, who wants the
benefits of a microdermabrasion, but more. Results are similar to
those obtained with microdermabrasion. However, just one Arctic Peel
has the same positive effect on skin enhancement as 3 to 5
microdermabrasion treatments. A series of 5 Arctic Peels™ has a
cumulative effect that is frequently significantly greater than that
can be obtained with a large number of microdermabrasions

How is the Arctic Peel™ different from microdermabrasion?

The Arctic Peel™ is similar in depth to a more aggressive
microdermabrasion. However, because of the precise computer control
of the Arctic Peel™, it is possible to get partial overlapping of
the laser pulses, as well as to assure that the entire area to be
treated is uniformly treated. This results in a more uniform, longer
lasting result and, with a series of treatments, results that are
frequently superior to those producible my microdermabrasion.

How often does an Arctic Peel™ need to be done?

While you should notice distinct improvement after your first Arctic
Peel™, for the best, and longest lasting results, we recommend a
series of 5 treatments, at monthly intervals.

What can you expect from the Arctic Peel™?

Any visible damage to the skin surface is minimal. Patients will be
slightly red for 24 to 48 hours and a slight peeling of the very
surface of the skin similar to that seen from a mild sunburn.
However, you can go back into public immediately without any
downtime. The Arctic Peel™ is a minimally invasive peel. Some
decrease in sun damage may occur and the skin will take on a more
polished appearance. The procedure is not effective for deep lines
and wrinkles or scarring. However some fine lines may soften
considerably after a series of treatments. Again, this is a
minimally invasive - no downtime - procedure that is tolerated well
and associated with no severe side effects or complications. The
only significant exception is a flare up of herpes simplex in
someone who carries the virus. It is important that you notify us if
you have ever had a herpes infection anywhere on your face. If so,
we will start you on oral antiviral medication.

What type anesthesia is used?

No anesthesia is required for the Arctic Peel™. The Zimmer Cooler
provides good relief from the minimal discomfort associated with the
procedure.

Do you have to wear any type dressing or bandage after the procedure?

No dressing or bandage is needed after the Arctic Peel™. We carry an
extremely mild and excellent moisturizer that you ma get, and use,
if you wish.

Why should you choose California Skin Laser Center to have the
Arctic Peel™?

First, to the best of our knowledge, we are the only facility south
of Sacramento to offer this procedure. At this time, there is no
other laser out there that is able to perform comparably. Second,
and equally important, at California Skin Laser Center, our major
concerns are your satisfaction, your comfort, your privacy, and your
safety. All treatments are supervised or performed by a board-
certified dermatologist with many years of successful experience in
a large variety of cosmetic procedures. We have many treatment
modalities available and can recommend the one or two that are most
likely to meet your needs. In many ways, it is important for us to
continue to have happy, satisfied patients. We are here to meet your
needs and to try to help you realize your aspirations.

--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah Arnold"
<phlika29@...> wrote:
>
> No can you tell us any more about it, what do they use?
>
> Personally I don't think having smoother skin is a good enough
trade off to the potential risk
> of upsetting the skin and worsening the redness and flushing
aspects of the disease. The
> more you flush the more you are likely to get the papules anyway.
>
> Sarah
>
> --- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "gandy002"
<jonathangandy@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Has anyone heard of or had an artic peel, for a lumpy or bumpy
skin.I
> > understand your red for only 2 or 3 days,and that it is safer
than
> > micro derm .
> > Any comments would be appeciated
> > Jonathan
> >
>