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By Charles A. Messa, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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ith today’s advanced medical technology,
new treatment modalities are introduced every year. Omnilux Medical has developed a new generation of minimally-invasive light technology. This clinically proven system has achieved five FDA clearances, including mild to moderate acne, periorbital wrinkles, wound healing and muscular pain management. This device utilizes a light-emitting diode (LED) as a light source for non-ablative skin rejuvenation. Aging skin presents with unpleasant looking changes, such as wrinkles, dyspigmentation (brown spots), telangiectasias (spider veins), and a loss of elasticity. Most skin rejuvenation treatment modalities work through ablative mechanisms, where the superficial part of the skin, the epidermis, is removed and the underlying dermis is stimulated to produce new collagen. Non-ablative therapy aims to improve photo-aged skin without destroying the epidermis, therefore, there is less down-time and signs of external skin damage. The Omnilux System is based on narrow band light emitting diodes (LED’s). Each treatment with this device delivers pure, optimized, narrow band light through a matrix of LED’s carefully positioned to deliver optimum light doses to the treatment area. This type of phototherapy is a non-thermal and atraumatic treatment which stimulates cell activities and functions through a photobiomodulative effect. Photobiomodulation is the process where the delivered photons are absorbed by chromophores in the skin. These photons act on the cellular level along cellular membranes and mitochondria resulting in modulation of various cell functions. The changes that occur result in new collagen synthesis to exert the effects leading to skin rejuvenation. Controlled studies have been performed to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of LED phototherapy. We are now utilizing this skin rejuvenation treatment technique in our office. The advantages of Omnilux light therapy are that it is non-invasive, non-ablative, and safe for patients. Omnilux stimulates cells without generating or delivering heat to the skin surface. It acts athermally without causing damage to the epidermis or dermal tissue. Therefore, there is no downtime for patients or associated redness, blistering or peeling that often occur with ablative skin rejuvenation modalities. Large surface areas such as the face and chest can be treated. This system is also used in conjunction with Botox and injectable fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane to diminish post-procedure swelling and bruising and accelerate healing. My Aestheticians are currently using the Omnilux light system with a new peel from Neova—the Renaissance 2 peel. The combination of the two treatment modalities is highly effective in diminishing the visible signs of aging, i.e., hyperpigmentation, facial lines and wrinkles, and visibly softens superficial scarring and can help control acne. Controlled studies are being performed to determine the benefits of this LED Phototherapy in accelerating healing after surgery as well. This therapy promotes the body’s natural cellular processes to improve physical appearance and enhance skin rejuvenation techniques. To learn more about this new light treatment, and how it will benefit you, please call our office at 954-659-7760 to schedule an appointment with one of our two aestheticians.
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