Ellacor is the first medical device that uses micro-coring, also called fractional micro-coring, to rejuvenate the skin. This device features three hollow stainless steel needles that rush in an area of 10mm x 10mm. The needles pierce the skin, and a suction system removes a column of tissue (a “micro-core”) from the hand. The 10x10mm area is treated in less than 3 seconds, and each micro-core has a diameter of approximately 0.5mm. In this way, Ellacor can remove up to 8% of the total treated surface, tightening and firming the skin and stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis. The micro-cores are so small that no scars remain, not only to the naked eye but also when observing the skin with a microscope. Medical Spa Newport Beach is one of the best spot for the ellacor procedure with their fully trained expert.
Removing the micro-cores of tissue with Ellacor
Removing the micro-cores of tissue with Ellacor produces an overall skin tightening and lifting effect once the treated area is completely healed. The fractionated nature of this treatment, which leaves columns of healthy tissue between the micro-cores, allows for a faster healing process than would be achieved by removing large portions. Doctors can change some machine settings to adapt the treatment to each patient, such as the percentage of skin to be removed (up to 8%) and the depth of the micro-cores to adjust it based on the dermal thickness of the treated area and patient characteristics (0 to 5 mm).
The micro-coring treatment
The micro-coring treatment not only removes the skin, effectively treating the phenomena of relaxation and sagging of the tissue but has also proven effective in increasing the thickness of the epidermis and papillary dermis, increasing collagen synthesis, promoting skin remodelling and in expanding the elastin content in the dermis. The controlled injury caused by Ellacor likely allows the release of plasma growth factors, leading to a cascade of effects that promote tissue rejuvenation.
How is the Ellacor treatment performed?
Before starting treatment, your doctor applies an anaesthetic cream or injects local anaesthetics to minimize discomfort. Sometimes, adrenaline is also injected to minimize bleeding with its vasoconstrictor effect. According to clinical study data, patients report pain less than 2 on a scale of 0 to 10 during the procedure. Once the anaesthesia has taken effect, ultherapy Newport Beach will treat the area one square centimetre at a time by moving the instrument in a grid pattern. The treatment takes 15 to 30 minutes, with extra time needed to administer the anaesthesia and wait for it to take effect.
Micro-coring post-treatment care
After treatment, it is recommended to use a petrolatum (Vaseline) ointment or other ointment, as directed by your doctor, for a couple of days to restore the skin’s barrier function and prevent infections. Makeup and other skin care products should be avoided for up to a week after treatment. Post-procedure pain or discomfort is minim.al and can be managed with over-the-counter medications as your doctor recommends.
Conclusion
After just one treatment, it is possible to notice an improvement in the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Multiple treatments may be recommended in patients with more severe skin laxity or to further improve the appearance of wrinkles. Most patients who participated in ultherapy Newport Beach clinical trials underwent 3 treatments 30 days apart. The healing and remodelling process of the skin will continue over time, and the aesthetic changes will take weeks to appreciate fully; most of the results will be visible 90 days after treatment, and the final results will be noticeable after approximately 6 months.
