The Cutera Pearl™ laser will renew your skin’s surface with quick,
visible results. Pearl treats fine lines on the face and neck, uneven skin
texture and light & dark spots caused by sun damage.
What is the Pearl Procedure? The Pearl procedure is a "Thermal Peel" laser treatment. The Thermal Peel
reduces wrinkles, uneven texture and solar damage with fewer treatments and less
overall downtime than other technologies.
How does the Pearl treatment work? During treatment, a portion of the epidermis is removed. There is a simultaneous
thermal effect to all or part of the remaining epidermis at a controlled depth.
This creates a natural protective dressing on the skin to minimize "social"
downtime during the restorative process.
What is a Pearl treatment like? First, the area to be treated is cleansed. A topical anesthetic is applied to
the skin for a prescribed amount of time. The anesthetic is cleaned off and
protective eye goggles are placed on the patient. The practitioner guides the
Pearl laser over the skin, gently removing the top layer of the epidermis and
heating a layer of tissue below. The treatment takes approximately 15 minutes
for a full face. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing pain, most people
report the treatment feeling like a 2 or 3.
What can I expect after the treatment? After treatment, the skin will look and feel like it is sunburned. The
practitioner will apply ointment on the skin to keep it moist. The skin will
need to be kept moist for 3 - 4 days. Around day 3 or 4, thermally damaged
epidermal tissue will peel or slough off, leaving fresh, new, healthy skin
underneath. Additional minimal peeling may occur for another 2 - 3 days.
When will I see results? Results are noticeable around day 3 or 4, when the damaged tissue has peeled
off, leaving fresh, new, healthy skin underneath.
Why should I have a Pearl treatment? Most patients will choose a Pearl treatment because it significantly improves
the skin's texture and pigmentation and minimizes wrinkles, without clinical
downtime and only 3 - 4 days of "social" downtime. Patients may also choose to
have a Pearl treatment followed by a separate visit for non-ablative skin
rejuvenation procedures, such as Cutera's Titan or 3D Approach to Skin
Rejuvenation.
Who is a candidate for a Pearl treatment? Patients with skin types I - III who are looking for an aggressive treatment for
facial lines and texture without the lengthy downtime associated with
traditional ablative procedures.
What areas will respond best to a Pearl treatment? Pearl will smooth the skin's texture, as well as soften fine lines and wrinkles,
on the face.
How many treatments will I need? Most patients will experience the best results after two treatments, spaced one
month apart. However, some patients may only require one treatment.
How do I prevent a reoccurrence of my previous skin
conditions? The best way to prevent a reoccurrence of the conditions just treated: - Limit
your time in direct sun - Always use sun screens - Avoid smoking
Does Cutera have an FDA clearance for the Pearl laser? Yes, Cutera received FDA clearance in March 2007 for the treatment of wrinkles.
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Lone Tree, CO 80124 (next to Panera)
303.468.9688
