Woodlands Wellness and Cosmetic Center Adds New Technology

"Taking Skin Care to the Next Level"

The Woodlands, TX -- The Woodlands Wellness and Cosmetic Center has added two new treatments to their service offerings that are the latest technology. “We spend a lot of time researching new treatments to bring our guests the best treatments available to counteract aging”, said Dr. George Davis, Medical Director of the Cosmetic Center. “These two new procedures, Pearl and Thermage are the best treatments available for non-surgical cosmetic procedures and yield incredible results”.

Pearl is the “one laser to choose” to renew your skin’s surface with quick, visible results. Pearl treats fine lines on the face and neck, uneven skin texture and light & dark spots caused by sun damage.

During a Pearl treatment, the top layer of the skin is treated with pulses of light. A portion of the epidermis (skin surface) is gently removed and a natural protective dressing is formed on the skin’s surface. Most patients feel a series of brief pinches during the treatments. After 3-4 days, the protective dressing peels off revealing new, healthy, vibrant skin underneath.

The Pearl laser replaces the entire top sun-damaged layer of skin with new healthy skin. Simultaneously, it sends heat to deeper layers of the skin stimulating new collagen growth, filling out and decreasing fine lines and wrinkles. New collagen growth continues for 4 to 6 weeks post-treatment. The combination of new skin and decreased wrinkles results in a healthier, more youthful appearance.

Unlike “fractional” treatments, Pearl treats the entire face, minimizing the number of required treatments. Typically, only 1-2 treatments are necessary to renew your skin.

The Thermage procedure is the only non-invasive, no-downtime treatment that delivers tighter skin, renewed facial contours and healthier collagen. This procedure is available only in the offices of qualified physicians who specialize in cosmetic procedures.

Skin is made up of two layers, the visible outer layer called the epidermis, and the deeper layer called the dermis. The main structural component of the dermis is a protein called collagen, which provides the skin its strength. As we age, the body produces less collagen resulting in wrinkles and laxity. The Thermage procedure causes the collagen in the dermal layers of the skin and its underlying tissue to tighten, thereby reducing skin laxity and wrinkles and renewing facial contours.

The Thermage procedure for Skin Tightening uses patented radiofrequency technology to create a precisely controlled zone of heating in the dermis and the underlying tissue. At the same time the epidermis is protected with continual cooling. Heating of the collagen to critical temperatures, initiates a natural biological reaction that causes the collagen to contract and thicken. This process, called denaturation, provides the initial results of tighter, smoother looking skin.

In addition, the body also initiates a second response to heating within the dermis and underlying tissue. This response is part of the body's natural wound-healing response and initiates new collagen creation providing long-term tightening of the skin. The combination of these two processes, provide immediate skin tightening and long-term tightening effects.

While there are a number of procedures available that affect collagen, only the Thermage procedure offers a completely non-invasive, no-downtime method to tighten loose skin. In addition to using Thermage for the face, it can be used to deep contour patients’ abdomens, arms, thighs and buttocks. “You can expect to see a decrease in abdominal girth, improvement in skin texture and skin tightening following the procedure in the stomach area”, explains Dr. George Davis.

For more information on Pearl or Thermage, visit the Woodlands Wellness and Cosmetic Center Web site or call them at 281-362-0014.