Aluma is a non-invasive skin treatment for wrinkles and aging lines. It results in a rejuvenated and tight skin. The Aluma treatment is simple and performed in less than an hour.
If you are not yet ready to undergo invasive surgical procedures for the treatment of loose, sagging skin, Aluma is a solution you should consider. Although the results are not as evident and dramatic when compared to the surgical facelift treatments, the procedure of this treatment is quite gentle and virtually pain free. The risks involved are low, as it has no immediate effects.
The technique of performing Aluma may vary depending upon your condition and the targeted area. The following procedure will introduce you to the basic technique:
Equipment Involved
There is an unique ergonomic hand piece of 110 V that targets Radio Frequency (RF) energy to generate heat in the tissue of the dermis. A touch screen interface is used to conduct the entire treatment.
Technology
Aluma renews skin with the help of FACES (Functional Aspiration Controlled Electrothermal Stimulation) technology and vacuum-assisted bipolar RF energy waves which focus beneath the epidermis. RF can be delivered either by a unipolar or a bipolar device. A unipolar has a single electrode function with a return pad, whereas a bipolar has 2 electrodes. Radio waves or RF are resisted by the body tissue between these 2 electrodes resulting in production of heat. This generated heat is used in contraction of the existing collagen in the dermis layer. This also enhances production of collagen, which results in further tightening of the skin.
Along with the bipolar delivery of RF, Aluma has an additional vacuum modality which enhances the overall efficiency of the process. Since the work is done beneath the epidermis (top layer of skin), there is virtually no reaction from the skin and hence no recovery period. The treatment of the problem at the root level makes Aluma effective yet safe.
The Procedure
The ergonomic device is placed on the area to be treated, for example wrinkles near the eyes. This bipolar vacuum-assisted device is set to target the precise amount of RF energy to maximize the desired effect. Care is taken that the heat is not conducted to the epidermis. The dermis is placed in line with the path of RF energy waves and heat is generated due to the resistance offered. When the dermis rich with collagen is heated up to 60° C, it begins to contract. The contraction of collagen results in natural tightening of the skin. As more collagen is produced in the next few months, the skin becomes younger and firmer.
A number of sessions may be required to achieve the perfect results. Only in a few cases, side effects like swelling of the skin may appear. One session of Aluma is performed at a typical cost of $250 to $300.
