We pride ourselves in being Ohio's most technologically advanced plastic surgery practice. We were the first Plastic Surgery practice to employ SmartLipo techniques and Smartlifting in Northern Ohio.  This year we are pleased to introduce the latest in Fractional resurfacing lasers, the Lumenis Ultrapulse Deep Fx and Active Fx fractional laser.



Millions of Americans seek relief from the effects of sun and aging: fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, age spots and uneven skin tone. However for today's more active population, the prolonged healing with conventional laser treatments or surgey prevents many of them from seeking improvement.

The latest advancement in the treatment of aging skin, Bridge Therapy is a family of fractionated procedures delivered by the UltraPulse Encore CO₂ laser.  The most common procedure, ActiveFX, is performed in a single treatment with minimal patient downtime. During fractional treatment, only a portion of the skin’s surface is treated by the laser, leaving small “bridges” of untouched skin. This technique makes the healing process much quicker and enables patients to get back to their normal life styles sooner.

For patients seeking a less invasive and highly effective skin rejuvenation treatment, Dr. Richard Gentile and the Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Laser Center now offer ActiveFx & DeepFX,  unique fractional laser treatments that treats fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and crepey skin in a single, low downtime treatment. "Revolutionary Active Fx & DeepFX fractional technology now allows us to treat acne scars and signs of aging without the prolonged healing times often associated with older, more traditional treatments," says Dr. Gentile who is internationally recognized  for his expertise in Laser Skin Rejuvenation. 

ActiveFx and DeepFx are fractional laser procedures done in a single treatment unlike the Fraxel or Affirm lasers.  During the procedures, a high energy beam of laser light interacts with the skin's surface, causing the upper layer to peel off and regenerate a new layer of healthy skin. The laser also stimulates formation of new underlying collagen, which results in continued improvement in skin texture over time. 

Like ActiveFx which has been a popular fractionated treatment for years, the newer DeepFX treatments provide dramatic and immediate results.  Treatment does more that soften the appearance of imperfections, it can actually eliminate evidence of sun damage and aging, providing a comprehensive and long lasting solution. In fact, improvement continues long after treatment.  In the months following treatment new collagen is generated deep in the skin, continuing the improvement of skin texture.

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