Skin Rejuvenation:
Our technologically advanced Skin Rejuvenation treatments are utilized to improve the overall appearance and quality of the skin. Facial Rejuvenation treatments normally address the dermal and epidermal layers as a whole without targeting specific cells. Skin Rejuvenation treatments can be performed in several modalities which include microdermabrasion (mechanical exfoliation), chemical peels, laser resurfacing and IPL. For the purposes of this article, we want to inform you about the difference between IPL and RF options.
IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatments
The target cells for IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatments are the skin cells in the dermis. The purpose of the IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatment is to increase the temperature in the dermal layer of your skin in order to create a controlled tissue “trauma” which, in turn, encourages the body’s healing process by producing new skin cells.
Research has shown that exposing the skin cells to a temperature of 580C and above for one second leads to thermal damage, resulting in replacement of the cells with newer ones.
As during the IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatment we are replacing skin cells, the amount and quality of elastic fibers or collagen are not increased or improved. The skin’s general appearance is improved but this outcome should be maintained frequently to continue replacing the dermal cells.
Skin Tightening with RF-based treatments:
Skin Tightening treatments differ from Skin Rejuvenation treatments in both the outcome the provide and the cells which they target. The purpose of Skin Tightening treatments is to encourage the production of elastic fibers and connective tissue to improve skin elasticity.
Radio Frequency based Skin Tightening Treatments
The targeted cells for the Skin Tightening treatments are fibroblast cells located in the dermis. According to the stress model; to encourage fibroblast activity and gene expression of Collagen Type I and Type III, fibroblast cells must be heated to a temperature of 42°C for 4 minutes consecutively. The result of this process is popularly known as Collagen remodeling.
At Apex Medspa in Orlando, we’re proud to use Viora’s Body Contouring and Skin Tightening applicator which allows us to employ electromagnetic energy to produce a heat effect in the dermis where fibroblast cells are located. With multiple passes over the treatment area we can assure the cells remain at the effective temperature for 4 minutes. As a result, fibroblast cells experience an increase in activity both to produce new connective tissue and replace existing or damaged tissue. The total amount of collagen in the skin is therefore increased and collagen quality is improved.
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If you’re interested in skin rejuvenation, body contouring, or skin tightening, contact the medical aesthetics experts at Apex Medspa for your free in-person or on-line consultation today.
