Dermatologist in NYC answers, what is Pelleve?

The signs of aging are troublesome for men and women who do not want to "look their age" or give away the fact that they are older than they feel. Fine lines and wrinkles are common signs of aging, and are often the most difficult to combat. Skin laxity is the primary cause for the development of these furrows. After the age of 30, men and women begin to lose collagen, a protein in the skin that maintains volume and firmness. As collagen begins to decrease, so does tightened skin. The resulting loose skin can give the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face, neck, and other parts of the body.

There is a way to combat sagging skin without having to go under the knife with plastic surgery. Dr. Shelton and his team at The New York Aesthetic Consultants offer a revolutionary treatment called Pellevè in NYC. Pellevè is a laser therapy that can tighten the skin and reduce the signs of aging with non-surgical technology. The device was cleared by the FDA in 2009 for cosmetic enhancement and tightening of the skin. It can help with moderate to severe wrinkles around the nose, mouth, and eyelids (also known as crow's feet).

The treatment works by using laser energy to target deep layers of the skin's dermal tissue. This helps to stimulate collagen production, tightening up the underlying layers of skin and fat to smooth the upper surface. This laser treatment does not damage the upper stratum of the skin as other treatments (such as chemical peels) can. Pellevè provides a comfortable, non-invasive way to target loose skin and firm the area. Treatment is done within approximately one hour, and topical anesthetics may be used to improve patient comfort.

Pellevè is ideal for patients who want to achieve a more youthful appearance by tightening the skin and reducing wrinkles, and enjoy the benefits for several months without retreatment. There are minimal to no side effects to Pellevè, and patients experience minimal downtime compared to surgical interventions.

The team of The New York Aesthetics Consultants in NYC is excited to provide Pellevè along with other cosmetic services such as laser therapy, Thermage radiofrequency and Ultherapy ultrasound technology, and injectables to allow patients to restore their youthfulness. Contact their practice today at to learn about the many methods available for addressing the signs of aging.

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