1.) What are the advantages to using CE Ferulic with the treatment versus without it?
The Clear + Brilliant Perméa laser treatment is technically engineered to focus optimal energy concentration on the top layers of the skin.
Used on its own, Perméa creates millions of microscopic treatment zones (MTZs) on the surface of the skin that become microscopic epidermal necrotic debris (MENDs) and slough off within 5-7 days revealing healthier, younger-looking skin. The Perméa laser treatment incites increased outward shuttling of damaged cells into the MENDs, which are eventually shed by the skin’s natural healing process. Undesired epidermal content is replaced with new, healthy cells and this leads to visibly illuminated skin and more even skin tone.
The Clear + Brilliant Perméa treatment also causes greater disruption at the skin’s surface. In this way, it enhances the skin’s permeability by creating micropores in the stratum corneum and pushing the epidermis aside to create microscopic, tortuous paths into the dermis. It is this mechanism of action that makes Perméa ideal for combination skincare programs using topicals such as C E Ferulic.
When C E Ferulic is applied immediately post-treatment and used as part of an at home skincare regimen, patients report earlier resolution of post-laser skin responses such as redness and swelling. Histological evaluation reveals that applying C E Ferulic after a Perméa treatment significantly increases the outward shuttling of unwantedepidermal content into the MENDs, enhancing the skin’s radiance and overall appearance.
2.) How many facilities will be offering this nationwide?
We’ve placed over 400 Clear + Brilliant systems worldwide in the first year. All existing customers will be eligible to purchase the Perméa handpiece and all new customers will have the option to offer Perméa treatments as well.
3.) Do you get the same effects if you apply the treatment at home before and/or after the fractional laser?
In order to maximize the benefits of the Perméa plus topicals skincare regimen, the serum should be applied immediately post-treatment. Immediate post-treatment topical application takes maximum advantage of the newly created micropores before the skin starts to heal. There is a 1-2 hour window during which permeability is at its peak before the skin’s natural healing process takes over.
4.) How long of a time period do you have to get these effects?
In order to achieve maximum clinical benefits, six Perméa laser treatments are recommended at two-week intervals.
5.) What was the idea behind the partnership?
The idea is for the pioneer in fractional skin resurfacing, Solta Medical, to join forces with the global leader in antioxidant technology, SkinCeuticals, in order to bring clinicians and patients a synergistic and novel fractional laser plus topical skincare regimen. The partnership is an opportunity to integrate the skincare continuum of care and provide a new way of approaching complimentary skincare for improved, efficacious results.