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'

I would say no, no, no.

Why bother with this when you could have IPL/laser which has some photorejunvination
effects as well as hopefully treating the redness and flushing of rosacea. Since both laser
and IPL I have much better skin.

They seem to be using laser and applying a cream. I think just too harsh. Just my opinion
though.

Sarah

--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mike_goodell2004@...> wrote:
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> Arctic Peel
> What is the Arctic Peel™?
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> 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™.
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> Who should consider the Arctic Peel™?
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> 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
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> How is the Arctic Peel™ different from microdermabrasion?
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> 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.
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> How often does an Arctic Peel™ need to be done?
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> 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.
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> What can you expect from the Arctic Peel™?
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> 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.
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> What type anesthesia is used?
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> No anesthesia is required for the Arctic Peel™. The Zimmer Cooler
> provides good relief from the minimal discomfort associated with the
> procedure.
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> Do you have to wear any type dressing or bandage after the procedure?
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> 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.
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> Why should you choose California Skin Laser Center to have the
> Arctic Peel™?
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> 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.
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> --- 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:
> > >
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> > > 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
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