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photopneumatic™ Therapy

As we age and our skin is exposed to the sun, smoke and other pollutants, it undergoes fundamental changes that result in uneven and blotchy pigmentation, redness, brown spots and unsightly veins. These very visible signs of aging can now be addressed with a breakthrough new treatment. Photopneumatic™ Therapy (PPx™) is an innovative new therapy to correct the appearance of damaged skin, leaving skin looking healthy and youthful.

What is PPx Therapy?
Photopneumatic Therapy is an FDA cleared therapy and is the first no pain cosmetic procedure for the treatment of sun damaged and aging skin, including brown spots, redness and broken capillaries, as well as unsightly veins.

How is PPx Therapy different from other laser and light based treatments for skin rejuvenation?
There are several key differences between PPx and other laser and light based skin rejuvenation treatments.
1. PPx Therapy offers superior results with the most advanced treatment technology.
2. Treatments are gentle and painless.
3. Treatments are faster. Facial rejuvenation may take between 3-5 minute, while treating a large area such as both your arms for sun damage might take up to 10 minutes.
4. PPx does not require pre-treatment with anesthetics or numbing creams.
5. Treatments are more hygienic with no risk of infection.

Have patients been happy with their results?
PPx is safe and patients have been extremely happy with their results from PPx Therapy. According to a recent clinical study, 100% of patents surveyed noted that they would choose PPx over previously experienced laser and light based treatments for skin rejuvenation.*

How does PPx Skin Rejuvenation feel?
PPx Skin Rejuvenation is very comfortable. You will feel a gentle and warm sensation as your skin is drawn into the treatment tip. A very gentle light energy will be applied to the treatment area, immediately after which you will feel your skin being gently released back into normal position. Patients describe the sensation as being similar to that of a warm message.

Do I need to take time off from work to recuperate?
PPx is a fast, no down-time procedure. You can resume normally activities including going back to work immediately post treatment.

Will I need anesthesia?
No, PPx Therapy is a no pain treatment. No anesthesia or numbing creams are necessary

How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments depends on the condition being treated. For example, facial skin rejuvenation may require 5 treatments at 3 week interval. For specifics on the number of treatments as they relate to your condition, please consult with your treatment provider.

How PPx Skin Rejuvenation Works

	The treatment tip is placed over the area to be treated.
	The area to be treated is gently drawn into the treatment tip, bringing the unwanted red or brown pigment and unsightly veins closer to the skin's surface.
	Light energy is gently applied to the treatment area.
	Unwanted red or brown pigment and unsightly veins are quickly and painlessly destroyed, leaving the skin with a fresh and youthful look.

Clinical Results of PPx Skin Rejuvenation

Pigmented Lesions
Left hand before treatment	2 months post 2nd treatment
Vascular Lesions
Left leg before treatment	5 weeks post 2nd treatment
Pigment Lesions
Chest before treatment	1 month post 1st treatment

Photographs courtesy of Dr. Vic Narurkar, MD. San Francisco, CA.

* Novel Photopneumatic Therapy Delivers High-Efficiency Photons to Dermal Targets, Vic Narurkar, MD. Vol 18, No.2, February 2005, Cosmetic Dermatology