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Perfecta Laser

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Perfecta is the latest generation of Vbeam laser offering Combination Therapy of pigmentation, diffuse redness and spider veins.

  • More powerful
  • More effective
  • Less bruising
  • Shorter treatment series

Lasers have been used for removal of pigmentation and superficial veins for years. One of the less-desirable side-effects has been bruising. Resistant pigmentation and concentrated vein or vascular conditions require more "power" and this in turn has typically resulted in some type of superficial bruise.

The Perfecta Laser by Candela uses a new technology called Micropulse to allow more power delivery with minimized bruising and in many cases no bruising at all. The Perfecta is the premium level laser for treating vascular (vein) conditions.

Perfecta Laser Micropulse technology

What is Micropulse and how is it different?

Micropulse technology spreads out a single laser pulse into 8 evenly spaced micropulses.
As a result, more energy can be directed to the targeted vein or pigmented spot. Since the laser energy is applied over longer periods of time there is a gentler heating effect and uniform coagulation. By heating targeted vessels more gently, the new Perfecta Vbeam eliminates or minimizes post-treatment purpura (bruising).

Standard laser pulses have more impact when used aggressively for resistant pigmentation and more pronounced vein conditions and thus often cause more bruising.

 


Facial Veins


Facial Pigmentation   


Pigmentation 
Courtesy Taro Kano, MD



The new compression handpiece momentarily pushes vascular fluids out of the way, enabling the laser to precisely target pigmentation without impacting underlying blood vessels. Results? Precision results without excessive bruising.


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"The Perfecta represents a significant leap forward in technology.
In my opinion, it is the treatment of choice for rejuvenation of skin,
removal of linear vessels without bruising, and reduction of pigmented
lesions which dramatically improves the overall appearance of
photo-damaged skin."  Eric Bernstein, M.D.


"We now have one system that can treat both the vascular and pigment changes
associated with photo-damage and long-term sun exposure."
Arielle Kauvar, M.D.

 

Study Results

Rosacea Study: 25 patients with Rosacea
A greater than 80% improvement seen in all 25 patients treated.

Acne Scar Study: 200 patients with Acne Scar Redness
All patients benefited from a 30-50% reduction in the post-acne redness after the first treatment. After three or four treatments, a reduction in redness of 75-90% was achieved. In a number of patients, the post-acne redness disappeared altogether. The results seemed to vary based on the depth of the acne scarring.

Most patients suffered from light purpura (bruising) after treatment, lasting approximately three to four days. This was a light pink purpura rather than the eggplant purpura seen when using older models of the pulsed dye laser. At the parameters used, there was no pigmentary change. There was no pretreatment or post-treatment care regimen.

Related Treatments

Fraxel Laser for Gentle Series-based Resurfacing and Acne Scar smoothing
SmoothBeam for promotion of collagen production in lifting Acne Scars
Cosmelan De Pigmentation for product-based management of hyperpigmentation
Sclerotherapy for larger varicose veins