Sublative Skin Resurfacing™ method fibroblasts the skin demarcations from within and plumps up the skin using radiofrequency technology that helps replace unhealthy cells with fresh ones without the need for invasive surgeries or extensive downtime.
The focused energy bypasses the upper layers of the dermis to reinitialize collagen at its source. Refining the skins surface and treating skin laxity, acne scars, textural irregularities, moderate wrinkles and loss of elasticity.
Sublative uses fractional delivery of bi-polar radio frequency energy. The applicator creates controlled micro-injuries to the dermal layer. This initiates a strong wound healing response deep in the dermis. The surrounding area is stimulated by heat, which helps accelerate the healing process, leading to a smoother, rejuvenated appearance of the skin. In simple terms the tiny wounds allow the flow of energy to be transmitted to the middle part of the skin, exciting the cells that make collagen. This treatment is very good for texture irregularities, scars and wrinkles. Another benefit of sublative radiofrequency is that it is not absorbed differently by different skin colors so it is safe and effective in darker skinned individuals.
During your visit, your skin is cleansed first and a topical numbing is applied to minimize any discomfort. The laser handpiece is applied directly to the skin and you will feel a warm prickly sensation. After treatment, cold ice packs will be applied to your skin. You can expect your skin to feel hot and tight immediately after the treatment. Treatments can typically be performed in less than one hour. Treatments can also be combined the same day with IPL or skin contouring for added benefit.
For optimal results, we recommend a minimum of 3 treatments, although more treatments might be required for deeper symptoms. Treatments should be spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Immediately after the treatment, a pink or red “sunburn” appearing and feeling is common. In the first two days post-treatment, most people report mild redness. During the first two to five days post-treatment, many also report mild dryness and flaking as the older layers of skin exfoliate. We recommend using a gentle facial cleanser and moisturizer sun protection at all times throughout the treatment course. You will begin to see results after the first treatment and will continue to see improvement up to one-year post-treatment.