Ellacor Micro-Coring
Germain Dermatology is the first in Charleston to offer ellacor®, a minimally invasive treatment that enhances the skin’s elasticity and reduces wrinkles.
The first-of-its-kind technology, ellacor® is a Micro-Coring™ treatment that uses hollow needles to remove micro-cores of skin. Ellacor® is a revolutionary wrinkle and skin laxity treatment that provides natural-looking results with minimal downtime.
It is FDA-approved to treat the cheeks, mouth, and under the chin, as well as other areas of the mid-to-lower face. Ellacor® improves the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles without needing surgery or leaving scars
Germain Dermatology is the first to offer ellacor®, a minimally invasive treatment that enhances the skin’s elasticity and reduces wrinkles.
The first-of-its-kind technology, ellacor® is a Micro-Coring™ treatment that uses hollow needles to remove micro-cores of skin. Ellacor® is a revolutionary wrinkle and skin laxity treatment that provides natural-looking results with minimal downtime.
It is FDA-approved to treat the cheeks, mouth, and under the chin, as well as other areas of the mid-to-lower face. Ellacor® improves the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles without needing surgery or leaving scars.
How it Works
The treatment is typically finished in less than 30 minutes
After the treatment, the body’s natural healing response goes into effect as the skin quickly realigns to close the cores.
This results in improved skin architecture and natural looking results without scarring.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Ellacor® FAQs
Ellacor® uses hollow needles to remove micro-cores of skin, resulting in an improved appearance of
wrinkles without evidence of scarring.
Ellacor® removes micro-portions of excess skin to achieve an improvement in the appearance of wrinkles,
whereas many other skin revitalization devices use heat generated by laser, radiofrequency and ultrasound
energy to induce intentional thermal injury to the skin.
As every patient has different needs, speak with your physician to determine the treatment plan that is right
for you. In the clinical trial, most patients underwent a series of three procedures spaced approximately
30 days apart.
An ellacor® procedure typically takes about 30 minutes or less
Your physician will provide you with appropriate anesthesia prior to the procedure to make you more
comfortable. Most patients in our clinical trial reported pain during the procedure as less than 2 on a
0-10 scale.
In the pivotal clinical trial, 70% of patients were comfortable going out in public or returning to work
3 days after treatment.
Therefore, some patients may feel comfortable going out in public sooner than
three days, while other patients may prefer a longer recovery time. Furthermore, since every patient heals
at different rates, there still may be mild to moderate side effects present after this time
Ellacor removes skin on the microscale without the use of thermal energy
Microneedling uses small needles to injure the tissue, but it is not removed during this procedure – the tissue is temporarily displaced. Ellacor® is the first device to actually remove skin on the microscale
Who are the ideal candidates for the Ellacor™ procedure?
The Ellacor™ System with Micro-Coring™ Technology is an effective option for adults aged 40 and older who are interested in achieving a more youthful appearance. This system is suitable for those with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV; however, it should not be performed on individuals with medical conditions that prevent proper wound healing or pregnant women.
First, a local anesthetic will be applied to the area to be treated to ensure your comfort during the process. Once the skin is numb, the Ellacor device will be placed strategically to create micro-cores in an accurate grid pattern. The hollow needles will remove unwanted skin, but the micro-cores are so small that they will start healing immediately
Patients may notice an improvement in their skin’s texture after a couple of weeks following their initial laser skin resurfacing treatment. Over the next 3 to 6 months, their skin will become increasingly firm and smooth as the body produces collagen and the microscopic channels heal completely.
At Germain Dermatology, we understand that every patient’s needs are unique. That’s why we assess your skin and discuss your individual aesthetic concerns and goals before recommending the number of treatments. On average, two to four treatments are necessary, spaced four to six weeks apart. This approach ensures that we can provide you with the best possible results.