Mona Spa and Laser Center First Ablative Laser 

What is "social" downtime?
Downtime is the time spent recovering from a procedure. With "social" downtime, you can continue your normal daily activities. However, you may not wish to attend important social events because your face will appear pink/red for 3-4 days.

What is a Pearl treatment like?
The practitioner guides the Pearl laser over the skin, gently removing the top layer of the epidermis and heating a layer of tissue below it. The treatment takes approximately 10-15 minutes for a full face. The treatment feels like a series of brief pinches.

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing pain, most people report the treatment feeling like a 2 or 3.

What can I expect after the treatment?
After treatment, the skin will look like it is sunburned. Your practitioner will apply ointment on the skin to keep it moist. The skin will need to be kept moist for 3-4 days. Since you cannot wear sunscreen during this time, you will need to wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure for a few days following the treatment. You are free to wear make-up starting on day 3.

After 3-4 days, the top layer of skin peels off revealing new, healthy, vibrant skin underneath.

When will I see results?
You will see noticeable results on day 3 or 4, when the superficial tissue has peeled off, leaving fresh, new, healthy skin underneath.

Who is a candidate for a Pearl treatment?
Patients of any age with sun damage, uneven skin texture and fine lines and wrinkles can benefit from Pearl treatments; however, the most common age group seeking treatment is between 25-60.

What areas will respond best to a Pearl treatment?
Pearl will smooth the skin's texture, as well as soften fine lines and wrinkles, on the face, neck, upper chest and hands.

How many treatments are recommended?
Many patients experience excellent results after one treatment. Others may want a second treatment for best results.

How does Pearl compare to other "like" laser treatments?
Pearl offers the most effective treatment to address fine lines & wrinkles, sun damaged skin and uneven texture without wound care and the lengthy downtime required with traditional Erbium and CO2 laser procedures.

Today's fractionated technologies treat only small portions of the face during each treatment. Typically, 4-6 treatments, each with 4-6 days of downtime and spaced a month apart, are required to treat the face.

Does Cutera have an FDA clearance for the Pearl laser?
Yes, Cutera received FDA clearance in March 2007 for Pearl for skin resurfacing and the treatment of wrinkles. Pearl is used primarily on the face but has also been used on the neck, upper chest and hands.

 

The Pearl Laser Treatment

 

Renew your skin's surface and minimize wrinkles, uneven texture and discoloration in only one or two treatments. And, your VISIA** Complexion Photo Analysis, One Pre-Treatment Microdermabrasion, your Pre-and Post Treatment Care Kit of 4 pre-selected products to assist in care and beautifying of your treated skin. The package is valued at $2,045. During this Fall's introduction, because we want you to have the best, it's all yours for $1,200. ( after October 15th, our regular package price will be $1,700).

Today we are pleased to discuss with you our newest laser technology, the Pearl Treatment including your pre-selected home care product use for best results.

We will review photo albums and Cutera provided brochures, your VISIA analysis and discuss all the treatment options that will help us to meet your expectations before we book your appointments.

Thank you. Please let us know how we may serve you best. -Mona