What is CoolTouch™?


CoolTouch CT3 Plus Cool Breeze™ is one of a revolutionary new generation of lasers called “non-ablative resurfacing” lasers, which stimulates smoother, healthier looking skin from the inside out. There are no harsh chemicals, essentially no recovery time, just younger looking skin. In this completely noninvasive procedure, the laser light passes harmlessly through the upper layers of your skin to heat and stimulate the cells deep below the surface that produce natural collagen. The collagen and elastin fibers continue to multiply after your treatment, and you will continue to see collagen stimulation for several months. The CoolTouch™ Laser has been FDA approved for new collagen production since 2001.
 

What are the potential benefits of treatment?


The most obvious benefit is a simple, brief treatment for younger looking skin. It is effective for acne scars, fine lines, and laxity. It is the treatment that we most often recommend for our patients with acne scars, because it typically gives great improvement, with no downtime. The CoolTouch™  laser treatment can be performed on any facial areas – around the eyes, mouth, cheeks, chin – and on non-facial areas. The other benefits include immediate recovery with virtually no post-op care, and gradual improvement over time.
 

How long will a treatment take, and how many treatments are necessary?

The CoolTouch™ treatment is so quick and easy; many patients come in for treatment during their lunch hour. The treatment takes between 5 to 30 minutes. You can reapply your make-up right away. Clinical studies suggest that an average of 4-5 treatments are needed to stimulate new collagen growth. However, you may not see any improvement until 3-6 months after the start of the series of treatments, and collagen stimulation can continue for up to 18 months. We also recommend regular touch up treatments every 6-12 months to sustain the continued growth of new collagen.
 

What can I expect?


Discomfort is minimal with the new CoolTouch CT3 Plus Cool Breeze™ tip. Patients typically report feeling a very short, mild sting on the exposed area. There may be some pinkness and swelling of the treated areas. This usually subsides within minutes to a few hours.
 
 

What are the possible side effects of this treatment?


Side effects are rare, but include swelling, redness, bumps, loss of pigment, and blisters on or around the treated area. These side effects disappear in a few days or weeks. A rare, but longer lasting side effect is a scar or depression where the laser created a blister.
 

What is the cost of a CoolTouch3TM CT3 Plus Cool Breeze™ Laser treatment?

Starts at $100 and varies on the area and whether it’s a combination with other procedures.