The Cartessa HELIX laser skin resurfacing system, available at our Albany County practice in Latham, New York, makes it easy to restore smoother, firmer skin. HELIX can provide specialized treatments such as Fusion and CoolPeel® to easily correct fine lines, lax skin, and sun damage.
HELIX Laser Skin Resurfacing in Latham, NY
At Rockmore Plastic Surgery, we combine cutting-edge technology with a personalized approach to deliver exceptional, natural-looking results. Our experienced team is committed to helping you feel confident, offering customized treatment plans tailored to your unique goals.
What Is HELIX?
HELIX is an advanced fractional CO2 laser platform with both ablative and non-ablative options that can be used individually or together. Fractional CO2 lasers deliver precise laser energy in tiny, targeted columns, allowing for effective skin resurfacing and rejuvenation while minimizing downtime. With HELIX, you get the powerful benefits of CO2 resurfacing to treat laxity, etched-in wrinkles, acne scars, and deeper concerns combined with non-ablative options to address signs of aging and sun damage on the surface. The system’s versatility ensures that treatments are tailored to your individual skin concerns and recovery preferences.
What Is CoolPeel?
CoolPeel is an advanced laser skin resurfacing treatment performed with the HELIX laser at our Albany practice. This fractional ablative CO2 laser treatment delivers many of the benefits of a traditional CO2 laser peel to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion without downtime and recovery. Because it treats tiny pinpoint areas of the skin, CoolPeel involves minimal discomfort and recovery time instead of the 1 to 2 weeks of healing time that traditional laser peels can require.
What It Treats
We use CoolPeel to help clients address a variety of skin conditions, often on the face, décolletage, and backs of hands, including:
- Wrinkles
- Age spots, freckles, and excess pigment
- Acne scars
- Laxity
- Uneven texture and tone
- Enlarged pores
How It Works
CoolPeel delivers high-intensity laser energy in extremely short pulses to the upper, superficial layers of the skin. This process stimulates collagen production and promotes the shedding of damaged skin cells, leading to a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance. By focusing on the outer layer of skin, CoolPeel improves fine lines, sun damage, and overall texture while minimizing post-treatment redness and downtime.
Candidates
CoolPeel is ideal for individuals who want to address early signs of aging and sun damage while avoiding a lengthy recovery period. It is a great option for those with mild to moderate skin concerns and those of varying skin tones. A consultation at Rockmore Plastic Surgery will help determine if treatment with the CoolPeel CO2 laser in Latham is the right option for you.
Your Treatment
A CoolPeel session typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how many areas we treat. While typically not needed, we can prepare the skin with a topical numbing cream if desired. Most patients describe the procedure as comfortable, with only a slight tingling sensation. Once the skin is fully treated, we apply ExoCR topical exosomes (for an additional fee), which penetrate easily into the skin, to enhance results and speed recovery.
Treatment protocol: 3 treatments, each spaced 4 weeks apart.
Recovery
One of CoolPeel’s biggest advantages is the lack of downtime. You may experience some redness similar to a mild sunburn for a day or two, but it subsides quickly. Most patients can resume normal activities immediately, making CoolPeel a convenient treatment for those with busy schedules.
See Results
You’ll notice improvements in your skin within a few days, with continued enhancement as new collagen forms. The full results of your treatment will develop over the course of a few weeks after your final treatment, revealing a smoother, more youthful complexion.
CoolPeel Before & Afters
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What Is Fusion?
Fusion is a fractional laser skin treatment that combines fractional ablative laser and non-ablative laser technologies to address a variety of concerns. It targets both the skin’s surface and deeper layers for comprehensive improvements to skin tone, texture, and elasticity at the same time.
What It Treats
We can treat surface-level and deeper concerns with a single Fusion treatment. Clients often address one or more of the following concerns on the face, chest, hands, and other exposed areas:
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Freckles, sun spots, and other excess pigmentation
- Uneven skin tone and texture
- Laxity
- Acne scars
- Scars from surgery and trauma
- Enlarged pores
How It Works
Fusion combines the ablative CoolPeel treatment to improve the skin’s surface with the deeper-penetrating, non-ablative 1570 wavelength to increase collagen production and tighten the skin from within.
Candidates
Fusion is suitable for individuals with dark and light skin types who want more dramatic results than surface-level treatments but are not ready for more invasive procedures. It is especially effective for people experiencing moderate signs of aging and sun damage. A consultation will help determine if Fusion is the right treatment for your skin type and goals.
Your Treatment
Fusion treatments are typically quick, lasting about 30 minutes. You’ll feel warmth and a mild tingling sensation during the procedure, but discomfort should be minimal. The treatment is customizable, ensuring it is tailored to your skin’s needs. Once the treatment is complete, we apply ExoCR topical exosomes to the treated skin. This regenerative serum enhances results and speeds recovery.
Treatment protocol: 2 to 3 treatments
Aggressive treatment protocol: 1 to 3 treatments, each spaced 8 weeks apart
Recovery
The recovery from Fusion treatments takes about 7 to 10 days. Expect treated skin to be red and mildly swollen, like a sunburn, for about a week, and feel a bit like sandpaper 3 to 7 days after treatment. You may notice tiny red and brown dots that will gradually slough off. For optimal results, follow your post-treatment instructions closely. You can choose a more aggressive, high-intensity treatment for noticeable results with fewer treatments. Ask your practitioner for details.
See Results
Results from Fusion treatments develop gradually over several weeks as collagen production increases. You’ll notice improvements in skin tone and firmness, with full results appearing within 2 to 3 months.
Fusion Before & Afters
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What Is the Ultimate Duo?
The Ultimate Duo is a combination treatment that pairs superficial skin resurfacing with CoolPeel and VirtueRF microneedling to increase collagen production and tighten and lift the skin. Together, these treatments provide impressive, long-lasting rejuvenation from the skin’s surface to its deeper structures.
What It Treats
The Ultimate Duo corrects a variety of concerns, which include:
- Excess pigment
- Redness
- Fine lines and deeper wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Uneven tone and texture
Your Treatment
We perform VirtueRF and CoolPeel one after the other in a single visit. You’ll feel warmth and a mild tingling sensation during the procedure, but discomfort should be minimal. The intensity of the treatment is customizable, ensuring it is tailored to your unique needs and cosmetic goals. Once the treatment is complete, we apply ExoCR topical exosomes (for an additional fee) to the treated skin. This regenerative serum enhances results and speeds recovery.
Treatment protocol: 3 treatments, each spaced 4 weeks apart
Recovery
The Ultimate Duo involves minimal downtime. You may have some initial redness for a day or two, but you can resume your daily activities immediately.
See Results
You’ll notice increased radiance in your skin right away, with continued enhancement as new collagen forms. The full results of your treatment will develop over the course of a few weeks after your final treatment, revealing a smoother, more youthful complexion.
Our patients visit Dr. Rockmore for HELIX laser skin resurfacing treatments from Troy, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, and across New York to enjoy the benefits of nonsurgical skin rejuvenation. If you want to discover what these treatments can do for you, please request a consultation or call (518) 328-3330 to schedule your appointment.
Ultimate Duo Before & Afters
