Techniques to ensure you can look your best have come a long way. The demand for safe, non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedures continues to skyrocket, and better techniques using advanced technology continue to be the treatment of choice. Drs. Ron Young and Lilly Wouters of Calgary Vein and Laser offer a holistic approach in skin rejuvenation techniques. “We see an increasing demand from our patients for safe, non-invasive, non-surgical techniques to correct sun damage, rosacea, sun spots, and aging skin,” states Dr. Young. “People don’t want any downtime, they don’t want surgery and they’re choosing procedures that are relatively pain free,” says Dr. Wouters. The Titan is a new technology that Drs. Young and Wouters are using to tighten skin, and the results speak for themselves. “This is an excellent alternative for patients who are not ready to consider a facelift,” explains Dr. Wouters, adding the Titan can be used on patients of all ages with all skin types. “The Titan causes tightening of the skin with applications for the face, and even more exciting, for the body,” she says. See before and after pictures Skin Tight In A New Light The new Cutera® TitanTM gives you an all-natural option to enhance skin tone. Titan uses light energy to heat the dermis deep beneath your skin’s surface. Without surgery recovery time, or injections, Titan is an ideal solution for your face arms and abdomen. How does the Cutera Titan Work? Titan utilizes a safe infrared light to heat the dermis well below the skin’s surface. During the procedure, the skin’s top surface (epidermis) is protected through continuous cooling with the Titan handpiece. The Titan Difference Titan’s light-based platform provides a more uniform distribution of energy for heating the deep dermis than other energy sources, such as RF (radio- frequency). What areas respond best to the Titan procedure? Patients have been successfully treated on many areas of the body. The most common areas treated are the jaw line, under the chin, and the abdomen. Who can be treated? Since the Titan procedure heats tissue under the skin’s surface, patients of any skin type or age can be treated. Your physician can advise you if the Titan is right for you. How many treatments will I need? Although a single treatment has produced very good results for many patients, it is quite common for patients to have two or three treatments over a few months. Your physician will advise you as to the number and frequency of treatments recommended for optimal results. What happens after the treatment? Immediately following the treatment, you may notice some redness and mild swelling in the treated area. Both should dissipate within a few hours. Consult with your physician for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment. What do treatments feel like? With each Titan pulse you will feel a brief heating sensation. Some patients are more comfortable taking a mild pain reliever beforehand. Many patients are comfortable without any medication. Your physician will advise you. Using an infrared light frequency, the Titan heats the collagen 1 – 3 mm below the skin’s surface, causing it to contract as well as stimulating new growth, resulting in tightening. The procedure, which involves ongoing skin cooling, has been very effective in lax areas of the face such as under the chin, jowls and forehead. Under certain circumstances, it can also be used to improve the appearance of fine lines of the face. The Titan can also be effective in lifting a tummy bulge after pregnancy. Ongoing cooling makes this procedure comfortable and using pain medication unnecessary. Typically, two to three sessions are performed at monthly intervals, and maximum results will be achieved within a three to six month period. If fat cells are a problem, Mesotherapy will complement the tightening effect of the Titan by shrinking fat cells and removing the need for surgery. “We continue to offer the gold standard in the treatment of varicose and spider veins, says Dr. Young, and with the foam technique have limited the need for most surgeries.” Drs. Young and Wouters strongly believe in offering skin care education and encourage preventative measures. “We very much believe in a holistic approach, and part of our goals are to educate people about skin care and the prevention of damage,” explains Dr. Wouters, adding sun protection, adequate rest and good nutrition contribute greatly to the appearance and health of a person’s skin. By offering leading edge technology and non-invasive procedures which require little medication, pain or downtime, patients are assured that their treatment will be the best available in Calgary. Consultations are available at no cost. For more information, call Drs. Young and Wouters at 252-4410. Top of Page | 
