Today show when renowned dermatologist, Dr. Jill Waibel, spoke about the new advancement in scar treatment with something called fractional CO2 technology. The technology was the Lumenis UltraPulse, the only laser that can reach the depths of the skin required to treat deep scars. This segment contributed to the birth of a new treatment that we refer to today as Synergistic Coagulation and Ablation for Advanced Resurfacing, or SCAAR FX. Cartelli was amazed by the results of this laser after watching Dr. Waibel treat 20-yearold triplet girls with severe burns that had been with them since 17 months of age. She thought to herself – Is this really possible? Dr. Waibel removed all doubt when she became Cartelli’s physician. That first day in Dr. Waibel’s Miami offices, Cartelli’s skin was not the only thing that changed. Years of skin grafting and painful surgery had still left her with raised skin and restricted flexibility. After one SCAAR FX treatment, Cartelli saw a noticeable difference in the look and feel of her skin. “With a laser, it’s unbelievable. No hospital time. Minimal recovery. She did my entire face. Nine days later, I did an interview on Lifetime,” says Cartelli. Beyond the scientific benefits, the social benefits are priceless. She can now be in public makeup-free without having to endure
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stares. The pressure to put on a big smile to combat public perception has significantly subsided. Even her loved ones, blind to her scars, are in awe of her changes.
Cartelli receives a $3500 check from the Lumenis offices
For Cartelli, who has long learned to live as someone who experienced a burn injury rather than live as a burn victim, these aesthetic changes were an unexpected gift. But for the thousands of young women who still have a long way to go; these lasers are a game-changer. “I will beat the drum for Lumenis as long as the sun shines. There is so much collaboration that I foresee with Angel Faces and Lumenis. We are just getting our feelers out to see what that picture looks like,” says Cartelli. Last retreat, 19 year old Haley offered her experience with laser treatment to the group. She spoke about her tissue expanders, what the laser looks like, her before and after pictures and the short recovery process. It