Better Than Lasers! Introducing a Revolutionary New Medical Skin Rejuvenation Treatment

Better Than Lasers! Introducing a Revolutionary New Medical Skin Rejuvenation Treatment

From Alternatives Aesthetic Newsletter Spring 2009

What do peri-oral lip lines, (around mouth), stretch marks, acne scarring, sun damage, skin laxity, spider veins, and hyper pigmentation all have in common?  These conditions have been frustrating physicians and patients in their inability to be effectively treated with lasting results.  Now, at last, a new, non-ablative and highly effective treatment will be available to you right here at Alternatives. No, we are not referring to the myriad of lasers on the market, or the extremely  deep peeling options.  At last, another option is now available to physicians and their patients.  Micro-Needling or, as it is officially called, Collagen Induction Therapy.  Pioneered by the internationally renowned South African Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Desmond Fernandes, Micro-Needling is a simple procedure that has been clinically proven to provide better, safer, and longer lasting results than ablative laser  resurfacing at a fraction of the price with very little down time for patients.

Collagen Induction Therapy- How It Works

The principle behind Collagen Induction Therapy is simple:  to stimulate the body's own production of collagen.  This is accomplished by causing minute injury to the dermis, which results in the start of the wound healing cascade.  The skin is prepared with a topical anesthetic so there is very little or no pain involved.  The area  is then treated with a sterile roller comprised of a series of fine needles which penetrate directly into the dermis.   Each of these micro injuries stimulate the  surrounding tissue to produce new collagen and elastin with minimal harm to the  skin's protective barrier.  This treatment can also be used to place powerful antioxidants and other topicals directly into the cells that utilize them.  As the body is producing its own natural collagen, there is no rejection.  Results last as long as the body's own collagen,  5 to 10 years or more!

Results can take three to nine months to fully appear as the body takes time to  generate new collagen.  The patient, however, sees continual improvement.  Experience has shown that Collagen Induction Therapy works optimally when combined with a scientific skin-care program to restore a youthful appearance.  In addition, the same technique has proven to be very effective in minimizing acne scars and other scars by breaking up scar tissue and replacing it with new collagen. This procedure offers a modality with which to rejuvenate and improve skin appearance and quality without the pain, downtime, risks, and costs of ablative laser treatments. It is suitable for almost all patients and has been successfully used to treat:  * Peri-oral lip wrinkles  * Stretch marks  * Abdominal laxity  * Facial and acne scarring  * Sun damage for face and chest  * Cellulite  * Hyperpigmention and Melasma  * Thin skin  * Stimulation of hair growth (premature hair loss)

For more information about CIT or to schedule a free consultation please contact Alternatives: A Center for Conscious Health at 402-827-9450.