Michael Stampar, MD (Punta Gorda, FL) and Edgar Fincher, MD (Los Angeles, CA) presented their experience with Pelleve`(Ellman International), a new radiofrequency procedure for the treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles and skin laxity, this past weekend in Beverly Hills.

Dr. Stampar shared his extensive and impressive experience with the technology. Patient satisfaction rates have been very high for both physicians. Radiofrequency (RF) energy is applied to the patient's facial skin resulting in gentle heating of the skin and underlying deeper tissues that results in collagen stimulation over time. Patients experience an immediate improvement in skin tone with elevation of brows, cheeks, and jowls as well as reduction of the depth of wrinkles during the 45 to 60 minute non-invasive procedure.

As with other RF technologies, additional improvement occurs over a 6 month period as more collagen is produced. Usually a series of 3 treatments separated by a minimum of 4 weeks are recommended for optimal, long lasting results. A maintenance treatment one to two years after the initial series helps to keep patients looking their best. Dr. Stampar prefers Pelleve` over Thermage because of consistant results with Pelleve`.

He stated that Accent XL can give similar results to Pelleve`, but Alma's Accent XL machine costs 3 to 4 times as much as Ellman's Pelleve`. Ellman International has a winner with it's new Pelleve`. Our office has offered the Accent XL technology over the past two years with excellent results, and will continue to use the non-invasive, effective treatment.