The Cutera Pearl is a resurfacing laser that gently and safely treats signs of aging and damaged skin. The Cutera Pearl procedure reduces fine wrinkles with fewer treatments and less overall recovery than other technologies.

A pattern of light pulses treats both the top layer and deeper layers of skin, providing long-term benefits with minimal downtime. As you heal, your skin will form a thin protective barrier that will slough around day 3 or 4 after the procedure.

In a short time, patients will notice overall skin.

Key Benefits:

• Skin Resurfacing: It creates a smoother, more even, and revitalised "pearl-like" skin texture.

• Collagen Stimulation: The heat generated in the dermis stimulates the production of new collagen, which improves skin firmness, elasticity, and structure.

• Correction of Imperfections: It effectively treats fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, sun spots, and acne scars.

• Improved Skin Tone & Texture: The removal of damaged outer skin layers and stimulation of new tissue lead to improved complexion.

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 up to 5 days.

The Pearl treatment feels like a series of brief pinches. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 representing highest level of pain, most patients report the treatment feeling like a 2 or 3. We use strong topical numbing cream during these procedures to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the treatment.

Results are noticeable by day 5 or 7 when the superficial tissue has peeled off, revealing healthy skin

improvements. Make-up may be applied at this time.

After treatment, the skin will look and feel mildly sunburned. We recommend avoiding exercising during the healing phase, avoid sun exposure and only follow the recommended aftercare which will be discussed at length at your appointment.

Many patients may need only one treatment. However, patients may require two treatments

spaced approximately one month apart to achieve the desired results.

Many patients have a Cutera Pearl treatment in combination with other existing cosmetic therapies. These include other Cutera laser and light procedures, such as Laser Genesis and LimeLight. Discuss combination treatment options with your practitioner.

Cutera Pearl offers an effective treatment without wound care and lengthy downtime seen with certain Erbium and CO2 laser procedures.

Patients with light to medium skin tones and mild to moderate sun damage are ideal candidates.

The Pearl fractional laser is an ablative laser that creates fractionated micro-columns of injury in the skin to stimulate new collagen and elastin production, promoting skin renewal and improving texture. It targets deeper skin layers to effectively treat issues like moderate to deep wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, acne scarring, and uneven skin tone, resulting in smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.

Fractional therapy describes a treatment that exposes only a fraction of the skin to the laser beam in a pattern of tiny dots. With Pearl Fractional, laser pulses place tiny holes in the skin. Columns of damaged tissue are selectively removed, leaving surrounding skin intact. After a treatment, the body's own natural process creates new collagen improving the appearance of fine lines and aging skin.

• Improves Skin Tone & Texture: The laser removes damaged skin cells and promotes the growth of new ones, leading to smoother, more even-toned skin.

• Reduces Signs of Aging: It targets and diminishes fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity by stimulating the body's natural collagen production.

• Treats Sun Damage: The treatment effectively addresses photoaging, age spots, sun spots, and other forms of sun-induced pigmentation.

• Minimises Acne Scars: By breaking down scar tissue and stimulating healthy cell growth, it helps improve the appearance of acne scars.

• Minimal Downtime: The fractional nature of the treatment leaves areas of healthy skin between the micro-channels, resulting in a more comfortable recovery compared to traditional ablative lasers.

• Stimulates Collagen Production: The laser's heat stimulates the production of new collagen proteins, leading to firmer, more youthful-looking skin over time.

Downtime for a Cutera Pearl Fractional laser treatment typically ranges from 1 to 2 weeks, as it is an ablative procedure that targets the dermis and results in microscopic holes in the skin, requiring a period for the tissue to heal and rejuvenate. During this time, you can expect the treated area to appear red and swollen, with skin peeling and sloughing off around day 3 or 4. Sun avoidance and strict sun protection are necessary, and it's crucial to follow your clinician's aftercare instructions for optimal results and to minimise side effects

Most patients see significant improvement after just one treatment.

Patients with light-to-medium skin tones and skin imperfections due to aging and sun damage will benefit from a Pearl Fractional treatment.

Pearl Fractional can be used on the entire face and is uniquely effective in treating the delicate periorbital (around the eyes) and perioral (around the mouth) areas. These areas often show the first signs of aging and can be the most challenging to treat.

Most patients describe the treatment as a series of fast, hot pinches. A topical numbing cream is applied to the skin prior to treatment to alleviate discomfort. Your treating nurse may also incorporate a nerve block based on patient need.

Many patients see improvement one week after treatment. Maximum results are visible in one to three months.

After treatment, the skin looks sunburned and may experience swelling depending on the intensity of the treatment. Patients report little or no discomfort post-treatment. During post-care, patients carry out vinegar washes and apply Aquaphor ointment to the skin for four to five days and should limit sun exposure and wear protective clothing. We also recommend limiting physical activity that may increase swelling and redness to the treatment area.

Many patients have a Pearl Fractional treatment in combination with other existing cosmetic therapies. These include other Cutera laser and light procedures, such as Pearl®, Laser Genesis and LimeLight®. Discuss combination treatment options with your practitioner.

The Pearl Fractional unique laser wavelength and its ability to deeply penetrate the skin, is perfectly balanced to dramatically improve the appearance of aging skin in a single treatment.