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1. How can photo-rejuvenation improve aged skin?2.
How
does Plasmalite ® work?
3.
What
are the conditions that Plasmalite could treat?
4. How many treatments are needed?5. Who could be treated?6. Are there any contraindications?7. Are there any side effects?8. How long does a typical session take?9.
What
about skin color and different treatments?
10. What does the treatment involve?11. Is there something the patient should be aware of?12. What are the success criteria?13.
Is
it effective in treatment of different scars?
1.
How can photo-rejuvenation improve aged skin?
Sun
damaged and/or aged skin is characterized not only by wrinkles, but also by
epidermal and dermal atrophy, rough skin texture, irregular pigmentation “dyschromia”,
telangiectasias, superficial pigmented lesions, laxity, enlarged pores and
increased hair growth. Attempts
to treat damaged and/or aged skin have been made through a variety of methods
including; dermabrasion, chemical peeling, injection of collagen and/or
hyaluronic acid or injection of fat, as well as ablative CO2 and Erbium:YAG
laser skin resurfacing. However, there is a fast growing interest in the
development of non-invasive and non-ablative methods to treat aged or damaged
skin. A
non-coherent broad band pulsed light source, Plasmalite, is the latest and most
effective choice for improvement of
the overall skin appearance. The treatment improve lesions such as vascular and
pigmented disorders, fine lines, enlarged pores, laxity of the skin as well as
permanent hair reduction. The
basic principle of photo-rejuvenation and hair removal is the selective photo-thermolysis,
i.e. selective heating of the unwanted skin lesions to various temperatures
depending on the type of the lesion - without any damage to the surrounding
skin.
2.
How does Plasmalite ® work?
Plasmalite
uses filtered light to selectively target the melanin, haemoglobin and collagen
by selective photo-thermolysis. A sapphire crystal wave-guide conducts the
filtered light to the target chromophores in the tissues. The excessive
potentially harmful heat that is generated in the epidermis is efficiently
removed into the sapphire crystal due to its direct contact with the skin and
high speed of heat removal (30 times compared to water or gel). Clinical
studies have shown that selective heating of the dermal collagen layer to a
temperature of about 60°C stimulates the fibroblasts to produce new collagen.
The increase in collagen production takes place during a period of 8-10 weeks
and lasts for 6–12 months after the last treatment. The biological mechanism
of photo-thermal collagen stimulation is not yet fully explained, but it is
believed to be similar to the mechanism of wound healing after selective
activation of the fibroblasts. A large number of clinical trials have proven
that the method efficiently flattens wrinkles by increasing the thickness of the
collagen layer. Vascular
lesions can be treated through selective absorption of the light by the
haemoglobin at a wavelength band starting from selected 535
- 615 nm and from that cut on wavelength up to about 1000 nm. When the
temperature reaches about 60-65°C the blood coagulates and the inner cells of
the intermediate sized blood vessel denature causing the vessel to coagulate and
collapse. In contrary to many short-pulsed laser, Plasmalite with its Long
Pulsed Light does not cause purpura in
the treated area. Purpra arises after rupture of the micro vessels due to rapid
heating. This is a typical side effect experienced with short pulsed laser. The
broadband spectrum of Plasmalite generates a homogenous heating throughout the
lesions, while the single wavelength lasers produce inhomogeneous heating, since
the monochromatic light has a fixed absorption depth for a specific chromophore.
3.
What are the conditions that Plasmalite could treat?
Plasmalite ® has successfully been used for treatment of the following conditions:
Plasmalite
® machine can easily be adapted for each type of treatment by just choosing an
appropriate combination of lamp and filter. Lamp and filter exchange is user
friendly and takes only 1-2 minutes. Note:
Plasmalite ® has NOT been tested on any of the following conditions. Therefore,
these conditions should not be considered for treatment. -Over
dark moles
- Psoriasis
-Diabetes
- Eczema or Dermatitis
-Skin cancer
- Porphyria (Photo-sensitivity)
4.
How many treatments are needed?
The
number of treatments required varies depending on the indication. Aged or
sun-damage skin requires 2-5 subsequent treatments depending on the type of the
lesion. Treatment schedule is typically an initial treatment followed by 2 - 4
treatment sessions each minimum 3 weeks apart. Tattoo, acne, scars, vascular and
pigmented lesions normally requires between 1-6 treatments, depending on which
affliction and its severity.
5.
Who could be treated?
Subjects
with any skin type, either gender, any age, who have aged or sun damaged skin of
grades I – IV and/or unwanted hair. Also vascular and pigmented lesions, acne
and tattoos can be successfully treated.
6.
Are there any contraindications?
Subjects
with disorders like active localized or systemic infections, compromised immune
system, coagulation disorders and/or use of aspirin, cortisone, heparin, and
elevated photosensitivity as well as pregnant patients should not be treated.
7.
Are there any side effects?
Most
people experience moderate discomfort. In most cases there is no need for a
topical anesthesia, but it could be used. Reddening and swelling of the skin
are ordinary but harmless side effects that disappear in 15-30 hours. The skin
can be felt tightened for 1-2 days. In extreme cases slight blistering may
occur, which heals normally within a few days.
8.
How long does a typical session take?
The
wave-guide covers an area of skin measuring approximately 10 mm x 20 mm. Each
pulse occurs every 2-3 seconds. A full-face treatment takes less than 20-25
minutes.
9.
What about skin color and different treatments?
Most
types of skin (Fitzpatrick type I - V) could be treated using different filters
with different wavelength selection. Trials showed that people of Hispanic,
Middle East or Pakistan/Indian origin usually need yellow-orange filters (cut on
565 or 580 nm), while Caucasians yellow filter (cut on 535 or 550 nm) for skin
rejuvenation. A filter with cut on at 615 nm can be used for removal of brown to
dark hair in all skin types. Blond
hair is difficult to treat but some individuals respond pretty well utilizing a
filter with cut on wavelength of 580 nm. The various light spectrum shapes for
different afflictions continues from the cut on wavelength up to about 1000 nm.
10.
What does the treatment involve?
When
the client comes for a skin rejunevation (SR) treatment it is preferred to treat
the whole face and not only some selected lesions, because the overall treatment
provides a better result for all individual lesions. A trained therapist under
supervision of a specialized doctor will discuss how Plasmalite works and
evaluate if it is suitable for the client. A test patch will be performed to
observe its effect on the client. A
thin layer of optical contact gel is spread over the area to be treated. The
wave-guide is then applied over the area and a series of short light flashes are
passed over each 10x20 mm spot. The patient does not often, but might not always
see an immediate difference. However within 2-3 weeks after each treatment most
subjects see a drastic improvement. Pigmented and vascular lesions as well as
tattoos respond very fast to the treatment. That is also the case with “non
invasive facelift” utilizing collagen shrinking as a result of selective
heating. The impressive effect for collagen stimulation will be seen 2-3 months
after last session.
11.
Is there something the patient should be aware of?
Some people are more sensitive to light than others. Therefore, it is important that the client is completely honest when filling out the assessment form. Test patching is necessary to check the clients suitability for treatment. Please note, however, that the test patch result will not necessarily be the same as the result after the completion of the treatment. The client should avoid exposure to the sun and sun beds for 4 weeks before and after treatment.
12.
What are the success criteria?
a)
Overall cosmetic improvement as determined by the investigator (fair, good or
excellent) at 3 months or last follow-up. b)
Overall cosmetic improvement as determined by the patient at 3 months or last
follow-up. c)
Improvement of skin texture as expected/predicted by the investigator at 3
months or last follow-up. d)
Disappearance or bleaching of the vascular and /or pigmented lesions. e)
Permanent removal/reduction of the unwanted hair f)
Disappearance of acne and scarring. h)
Disappearance of tattoos.
13.
Is it effective in treatment of different scars?
Plasmalite is effectively used to improve the operation scars, stretch marks, tattoo, burnt scars and marks (see the photos). |
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