What does the Skin Classic Treat?
BROWN SPOTS
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Brown Spots, Age Spots or Lentigo, are small pigmented spots that occur on the skin and have a clearly defined edge, surrounded by skin that appears normal. These are benign and restricted to the cell layer directly above the deepest membrane of the epidermis, which is where the melanocytes that make up these spots normally reside. Unlike freckles, these will stay stable in their color regardless of sunlight exposure. The most common, benign, sun induced lesion is a solar lentigo (actinic lentigo, senile lentigo, sun spot, liver spot). They occur in sun exposed areas appearing on the face, arms, tops of hands, and chest. The spots are typically smaller than 5mm in diameter and can be flat or depressed and may be split by fine wrinkles. The lesions are usually brown in color and may range from yellow-tan to black. Older lesions are often darker brown or black and can slowly increase in number and in size. It is most commonly found in individuals aged 30-50 years old. Increased exposure to sun and artificial sources of UV light can cause these to appear at an even younger age.
Treatment:
The treatment of brown spots with the Skin Classic is fast and effective using specific high frequency that allows thermal vaporization but has minimal impact on the surrounding tissue. This can be much faster and more effective than topical creams that are commonly used.
SEBORRHEIC KERATOSIS
A seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous (benign) skin. tumor that originates from cells in the outer layer of the epidermis, also known as keratinocytes. Like liver spots, seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age. These lesions can be slightly elavated and have a waxy or scaly appearance like a scab from a wound. They can appear round of oval, ranging from very small to more than one inch in size. These growths can appear in various colors, ranging from light tan to black, and have been often described as having a "pasted on" appearance. Seborrheic keratoses are commonly found on the face, chest, shoulders, and back. Although typically painless, they can become irritated from clothing or jewelry that causes friction. While seborrheic keratosis is non-cancerous, basal cell carcinoma can sometimes be found in the same location and sometimes can progress into basal cell carcinoma.
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Treatment:
The Skin Classic can remove a seborrheic keratosis easily and without bleeding, unlike other removal methods available. The Skin Classic vaporizes the tissue without damaging the surrounding tissue for a quicker, easier healing process with amazing results.
SEBACEOUS HYPERPLASIA
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Sebaceous Hyperplasia is a disorder of the oil glands and is a common, benign condition most commonly found in adults of middle age or older. These lesions can be single or multiple and appear as a yellow, soft, small papule on the face. They are round and the oil surrounds the pore giving it a "donut-like" appearance. Typically these occur on the nose, cheeks, and forehead. Occasionally, sebaceous hyperplasia appear on the chest or other parts of the body as well.
Treatment: The Skin Classic is an easy and very effective way to treat sebaceous hyperplasia without all of the typical, invasive medical interventions that are commonly used such as cauterization, laser treatment, or cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen) which risk scarring. The probe in the Skin Classic is naturally drawn to the sebum in the papule and can safely remove it with a light touch in a circular motion.
CHERRY ANGIOMAS
Cherry Angiomas are small clusters of capillaries at the surface of the skin that form a small round dome, orpapule, which is often flat topped. The color typically ranges from bright red to purple. When they first begin to appear, they are almost flat and appear as small red dots. These dots can grow over time up to a centimeter or more in some cases. Larger cherry angiomas may be thick and raised. These are found in various areas of the face and body and are typically caused by aging, pregnancy, genetics, and excessive sun exposure.
Treatment:
The Skin Classic uses a small probe on a low setting to dehydrate and evaporate the blood that fills the cherry angioma until it is no longer visible, or barely visible. In the case of a large or very thick cherry angioma, it may take more than one treatment. You must wait 30 days (the complete healing cycle) to be retreated.
BROKEN CAPILLARIES
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Broken capillaries are small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin or mucus membranes. They can develop anywhere on the body but are commonly seen on the face around the nose, cheeks, chin, and chest. They can be caused by environmental damage such as sun or cold exposure and may increase as we age. Trauma to the skin such a contusions and surgical procedures are also a factor as well as radiation therapy.
Treatment:
The skin classic uses high frequency technology to thermally vaporize these tiny capillaries with minimal impact to the client usually in one treatment, however, in the case of many capillaries the client may require a second treatment no sooner than 30 days (the skin healing cycle).
SKIN TAGS
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A skin tag is a small benign tumor that primarily forms in areas where the skin creases, such as the neck, armpit, and groin. Sometimes they may also appear on the eyelids or other areas of the face. These are harmless and typically painless, and do not grow or change over time. Skin tags can be large, sometimes up to a half inch long, but are most commonly about the size of a grain of rice. The surface can range from smooth to rough. They can become irritated by shaving, clothing, or jewelry. Common causes are weight gain, genetic, diabetes, and pregnancy. They are also more common in women than men.
Treatment:
The Skin Classic uses a gentle tapping method of the skin to dehydrate the tag and cause it to shed in a few days. Sometimes scabbing can occur.