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w w w. d i s t i n c t ly m o n ta n a . c o m 67 of the other non-ablative lasers on the market. It is effective for skin tightening, acne scars, and mild wrinkles. Our ablative laser is the CO2RE. This laser is a carbon dioxide laser, the gold standard for all ablative lasers. This machine can be adjusted to treat a wide variety of problems from fine lines and wrinkles to deeper wrinkles and acne scars. Other modalities in our office used to increase collagen production are the Rejuvapen, a microneedling de- vice that in a virtually painless manner makes tiny holes in the skin surface into which healing factors can be infused. Just like an inflated balloon versus a deflated one, skin that is filled in subtle ways can look more smooth. hEthErIngton: Two of our favorite treatments for improving skin texture and firmness are the Plasma Skin Regeneration (Portrait) or the DermaPen. Both treatments are great options for stimulating collagen production and creating tighter, smoother skin. Portrait® is not a laser, light treatment, or variation of anything else. It's a new technology with unique capabilities. It is the only treatment actually proven to generate new collagen, not just at the surface, but below the surface for as long as a year after treatments. DermaPen is another exciting treatment op- tion for rejuvenating the skin. The Dermapen uses eleven, 33-gauge micro needles to stimulate the dermis. Dermapen fractional dermal-needling provides unparalleled response via a fractional delivery of needles creating micro-injuries into the epidermis and dermis at a rate of 1000/sec- ond. These needles vertically pierce the skin and enhance rejuvenation results. These micro-injuries to the skin encourage and harness the power of the body's innate ability to repair the skin through the normal physiology of skin. The result is smoother, tighter skin. Dermapen is also an excellent choice for scars, including those caused by severe acne. rauSCh: Long-term exposure to UV radiation results in photodamage of human skin that is character- ized by reduced epidermal and dermal thickness, wrinkles, dyspigmentation, coarse skin texture, and telangiectasias. Although they can be effective, ablative treatments require longer recovery periods, may result in scarring, and are not always a desirable option for patients. Broadband light offers a more gentle approach to treat skin aging and can provide impressive results. Regular maintenance treatments using Forever Young BBLTM functionally rejuvenates skin and delays skin aging. A recent groundbreaking study on BBL from Stanford University demonstrated that Forever Young BBLTM can restore gene expres- sion of aged human skin to resemble much younger skin resulting in decreased skin elastosis and more uniform collagen deposition, leading to improvements in fine wrinkles and pigmentation. Patients who maintain a regular regimen of BBL treatments annually can reduce and delay the long-term signs of skin aging in a way that looks very natural. BBL delivers a pulse to tissue with precise on and off timing with controlled irradiance. Its broad range of wavelengths allows targeted treatment for many skin conditions. Since each pulse is cooled to the selected temperature, patients enjoy a comfortable treatment. Sun ExPoSurE Can lEavE SKIn wIth wrInKlES. what trEat- MEnt havE you found to BE EffECtIvE In trEatIng ExIStIng wrInKlES and wrInKlE forMatIon? wolPoE: There are two types of aging — intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging refers to the natural aging process combined with our genet- ics where collagen and subcutaneous fat decrease over time. Botox reduces the appearance and production of dynamic wrinkles. For wrinkles that have already formed we usually treat skin tightening and wrinkles with IPL, peels, microneedling, laser resurfac- ing as well as fillers to ad- dress specific wrinkles and to improve volume to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Just like an inflated balloon versus a deflated one, skin that is filled in subtle ways can look more smooth. CONTINUED

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