ePrime™: A Younger Looking You

The legend of the Fountain of Youth has a lengthy history. The story has been told in one form or another since ancient times. In the 1500s, the Spanish explorer Ponce de León made it his goal to find the elusive spring. Then, in the late 19th century, the fountain became part of a popular Japanese fairytale responsible for the myth many of us know today. The tale begins with an elderly couple living in the mountains. The man spent his days cutting wood in the forest, while his wife stayed home weaving. One day, the man ventures to an unknown part of the forest and discovers a beautiful clear spring. He drinks water from the spring and is amazed to see his reflection in the water is that of a young man. He runs home to tell his wife about his discovery, and she decides to drink from the spring as well. Unfortunately, the wife drinks too much water and returns not to youth, but to infancy.

This fable offers a dramatic example of what many of us fear today. We want to look younger, but we don’t want to overdo it. Fortunately, the latest advancements in anti-aging technology offer us solutions that are quick, easy and most importantly, natural looking.

One treatment gaining national attention is known as the “Super Age Eraser.” Syneron’s ePrime™ is a breakthrough FDA-approved device that eliminates wrinkles and tightens the skin in a unique way. The treatment differs from other procedures that incorporate Radio Frequency (RF) technology because ePrime™ is the first minimally invasive device that delivers RF energy below the skin’s surface into the deep dermal layer.

To accomplish this, the ePrime™ utilizes five pairs of electrically isolated bipolar RF needles. The needles are automatically inserted one to two millimeters into the skin through a single-use cartridge attached to the device’s hand piece. This innovative technology allows for distinct, fractionated areas of thermal injury to the dermis. The body’s natural healing response to the dermal injury leads to the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Collagen and elastin “plump up” the skin, restoring the volume that is often lost in the aging process. Hyaluronic acid is one of the key components in many dermal fillers that are injected into the skin to smooth wrinkles.

The ePrime™ also stands out from other treatments because it requires only one treatment to see results. Practitioners are able to adjust the device’s power levels in order to safely and effectively meet the needs of different skin types and varying skin conditions. A difference in skin texture and tightness is noticeable immediately following treatment, and full results surface over a period of about six months.

ePrime™ Treatment

LENGTH: Typically less than an hour using local anesthesia

RECOVERY TIME: 24 hours for most patients

SIDE EFFECTS: Temporary redness, swelling and soreness following treatment

COST: $1,500 up to $3,000 (depending on geographic location)

Hi-tech advances in harnessing the power of RF energy give consumers the ability to pursue treatment options outside of traditional facelifts and surgical procedures. The beauty of the “Super Age Eraser” is that it stimulates your skin’s natural anti-aging properties, leading to a natural, younger-looking you.

The skin tightening and smoothing results following the ePrime™ procedure can renew one’s youthful appearance while preserving a natural look. The treatment is an ideal procedure for men or women noticing early signs of the aging process who want an option that produces noticeable results without the use of surgical methods. As always, it is important to consult with your practitioner about your medical history and skin conditions before undergoing any anti-aging treatment.

Modern technology is allowing many of us to turn back the clock and refresh our appearance through innovative procedures. In the past, skin rejuvenation was limited to just creams and scrubs, but now energy and light-based procedures offer results that once only seemed possible in myths and fairytales.