As an alternative to plastic surgery, the Profound® system is an FDA-approved treatment used to reduce wrinkles and the appearance of cellulite on the face and body. With a patented technology that induces the body’s natural healing process to regenerate skin fundamentals, the Profound® system creates younger and smoother looking skin after just one treatment.
The Science
The three most important skin fundamentals for the healing process are elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Elastin is a highly elastic protein that helps the skin return back to normal after stretching from pokes, pinches, scratches, etc.
Collagen, similar to elastin, helps support the structure of your skin by assisting strength and durability, which can reduce wrinkles and improve your complexion.
Hyaluronic acid is a protein in your skin that binds to water, helping to keep your skin moist, durable and youthful.
In one powerful treatment, the Profound® system ignites cell turnover in all three proteins to reduce wrinkles and the appearance of cellulite.
Clinically proven
In a recent study, the Profound® system was analyzed for the treatment of mild to severe facial wrinkles in one hundred patients. At six months post-treatment, evaluations received a 100 percent response rate for the reduction of facial wrinkles.[1]
In a separate study, patients were analyzed for the treatment of cellulite in the thigh region. At three months post-treatment, evaluations received a 94 percent response rate for reduced cellulite severity in the treated thigh region.[2]
What should I expect from my Profound® treatment?
During your consultation, your physician will determine your goals and establish the target area for treatment. On the day of your treatment, your physician will administer treatment with the Profound® system, which will deliver pulses of energy to the targeted areas. A local anesthetic may be applied to help manage your comfort.
Post-treatment, your physician will discuss an individual care plan. Most patients can return to normal activities within 24 hours after treatment.
The Profound® system is clinically proven to show results following one non-surgical treatment. One Profound® treatment is all it takes to help you delay the signs of aging.
Learn more about our physicians and locations that offer the Profound® treatment, or schedule a consultation today online.
[1] Alexiades M, et al. Arch Dermatology. 2010 Apr;146(4):396 – 405
[2] Multicenter clinical study to evaluate the performance of the Profound System for the treatment of cellulite. 2016.
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Early in my training at the Mayo Clinic I was taught that the interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered. With that as my guiding principle, I strive to create a warm and trusting relationship with my patients so they may feel at ease discussing their skin care issues with me. I believe strongly in educating patients on how best they can be in control of their own outcomes; they are the ones who live day to day in their own skin and I need them to help with their care plan! Lastly, I try to administer a healthy dose of laughter with each prescription or procedure as I've found this helps my patients get better more quickly.
