What is Micro-coring?
We are all interested in the newest and most effective anti-aging treatment. Skin rejuvenating devices such as lasers, radiofrequency, and ultrasound energy for skin tightening are popular and have shown promising results. There may be a new anti-aging technology on the market that differs from other skin treatments. Micro-coring is the first procedure in treating excess tissue removal without heat, lasers or surgery. You can think of it as transitional treatment for tighter skin.
Dermatologists and aesthetic injectors already understand the benefits of using needles for so many beneficial treatments. Micro-coring done with The Ellacor System uses hollow needles to remove micro-cores of excess skin, resulting in an improved appearance of wrinkles. For those looking to permanently eradicate sagging skin without a visit to the plastic surgeon, this may be the anti-aging treatment for you.
It is the newest technology resulting in an improved appearance of moderate and severe wrinkles in the mid and lower face without the evidence of scarring. It works by triggering the body’s natural healing response, causing the skin to quickly realign and close the cores. Micro-cores heal very quickly since the internal diameter is less than 0.5mm which is below the threshold for scarring.
The treatment itself is quick, typically taking less than an hour to complete. The downtime is also quick. 70% of patients reported they felt comfortable returning to their activities after day 3 post treatment. Depending on the level of treatment decided upon, you may receive a topical anesthetic or injected anesthetic for optimal comfort during the procedure.
Just as you would before any cosmetic treatment, it is important to consult and discuss all risks and benefits with a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon before trying Ellacor. Ensuring you are a candidate is important before treatment as it is indicated for patients with moderate to severe wrinkles in the lower face that are Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Overall, this new FDA approved device is another minimally invasive treatment for those who are looking to tighten their skin. Adding this device to your anti-aging, collagen boosting regimen can offer a solution for the removal of skin associated with aging by addressing the moderate and severe wrinkles in the mid and lower face.