August 13, 2001

Elkhart, IN — For some people, laugh lines are nothing to laugh about. An unwelcome sign of aging for many, facial wrinkles have traditionally been treated with procedures that result in several days downtime along with several weeks of skin that appears rosy pink and windblown.

Today, a new option is available – one that can be performed in as little time as a lunch hour with an immediate return to activities. In addition, other persons will never know a procedure has just been performed.

This new option is the NLite™ Laser Collagen Replenishment system and is hailed in medical journals and consumer publications as a revolution in wrinkle reduction.

NLite™ is a non-ablative (non-burning) laser that offers physicians and patients a safe, non-invasive, confidential system for facial wrinkle removal without causing significant superficial skin damage. Most people who have NLite™ are 35 - 60 years of age who wish to gently reduce wrinkles without having to undergo more severe – and often more costly – treatments such as facelifts, chemical peels, injections or lasers that actually burn the skin's surface. NLite™ does not require general or local anesthesia. There is no pain associated with the procedure, although some patients may feel a slight warming sensation. In addition, NLite™ does not wound the surface of the skin, eliminating the need for post-treatment care.

How does it work? The light from the NLite™ laser targets the tissue under the skin surface, stimulating new collagen growth. The new growth then fills in the depression under the wrinkle, reducing the crease in the wrinkle surface. The procedure is the first of its kind for periocular wrinkles cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Most people experience a visible reduction in wrinkles about 30 days after treatment. Improvement may continue to be seen up to 90 days post-treatment. The newly formed collagen then ages at a normal rate. One or two additional treatments may be needed over time to achieve optimal results.

What causes wrinkles? Wrinkles can be the result of any one or a combination of factors including loss of collagen, sun damage, smoking, alcohol consumption and also hormonal changes. Aging itself is a large contributing factor. Collagen can decrease at a rate of 1 percent per year after the age of 40. Sun exposure accelerates the aging process and loss of collagen by damaging the collagen fibers so they no longer support the upper layers of the skin, resulting in the formation of wrinkles.

The NLite™ procedure has been performed on more than 7,000 persons in the U.S. and 35,000 worldwide. Approximately 500 physicians nationwide provide the treatment. In the Michiana area, persons interested in wrinkle reduction can contact The Centre, P.C. to schedule an NLite™ procedure. The Centre, P.C. is a comprehensive plastic surgery practice that delivers expert professional care to patients in the Michiana area. With specialists in the fields of hand surgery and therapy, reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery and skin health, The Centre, P.C. offers a unique variety of services and treatment options, including an injury prevention program for businesses and their employees. Contact The Centre, P.C. at 219.296.9100 or visit theCentrepc.com.

Additional information on the NLite™ Laser Collagen Replenishment system is available on the Web at icnpharm.com, wrinklereduction.com and, for physicians, NLiteLCR.com, as well as theCentrepc.com.

Click here to for more information on NLite™ Laser Collagen Replenishment system or to schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgeons. The Centre, P.C. offers the latest cosmetic procedures, including the NLite™ procedure, to patients in Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana, the Michiana area, and Chicago.

 

Elkhart Office

RiverPointe Medical Building
500 Arcade Ave., Suite 300
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-296-9100
FAX: 574-293-1511

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MISHAWAKA, IN 46545
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