Lumenis ULTRApulse^® Alpha CO2 Laser

Dr. Ali Sepehr, our double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, is among one of the only aesthetic practices in Orange County that proudly offers treatment with the all-encompassing ULTRApulse^® Alpha laser. Made by Lumenis, the ULTRApulse^® Alpha is considered the “holy grail” of non-surgical laser skin resurfacing treatments. This CO2 laser system relies on short, concentrated beams of light energy to transform the tone and texture of the skin. A versatile laser that can address a broad range of skin concerns, ULTRApulse^® Alpha offers many different capabilities and includes treatment with ActiveFX, DeepFX, TotalFX, and SCAAR FX.

Whether the health and texture of your skin have been disrupted by acne scarring, wrinkles, unsightly scars, laxity, large pores, or other unfavorable skin conditions, treatment with the ULTRApulse^® Alpha laser is customized to the exact depth and modality necessary to achieve your goals.

• ULTRApulse^® Alpha Benefits
• ULTRApulse^® Alpha Candidates
• ULTRApulse^® Alpha Treatment
• ULTRApulse^® Alpha Cost

How Can the ULTRApulse^® Alpha Laser Refresh My Skin?

ULTRApulse^® Alpha is unlike any other CO2 laser due to its ability to resurface the skin with less patient discomfort, downtime, and damage to surrounding tissues than other laser technologies. This is possible because ULTRApulse^® Alpha allows the deepest penetration of the dermal layers with the lowest amount of energy. As a result, this powerful laser not only stimulates new collagen production — ensuring the effects are still noticeable long after your treatment — but ULTRApulse^® Alpha also transforms your complexion by significantly improving:

• Scars
• Acne scarring
• Syringomas
• Drooping eyelid skin
• Stretch marks
• Rough/uneven skin tone or texture
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Discoloration and hyperpigmentation

With ULTRApulse^® Alpha, dead skin cells are shed as the laser passes over the treatment area. This allows the body’s natural healing mechanisms to regenerate fresher, softer skin. Depending on the nature of your concerns, the ULTRApulse^® Alpha laser can even provide a non-surgical blepharoplasty to some extent. Dr. Sepehr will discuss your options with you based on what you hope to accomplish during treatment.

Is the ULTRApulse^® Alpha Laser Right for Me?

Thanks to its versatile treatment capabilities, laser resurfacing with the ULTRApulse^® Alpha can be successful for many different skin types. The built-in modes of treatment — which include ActiveFX, DeepFX, Total FX, SCAAR FX — vary in the depths of penetration and the types of concerns treatable with each setting:

• ActiveFX: A more surface-level resurfacing treatment, Active FX can help enhance an uneven skin tone and address age spots, sun spots, and discoloration. This setting is generally not recommended for darker skin types.
• DeepFX: With the ability to penetrate deeper into the dermis, DeepFX can be ideal for crow’s feet, severe acne scarring, deep-set wrinkles, and severe hyperpigmentation.
• TotalFX: TotalFX combines the technologies provided by ActiveFX and DeepFX, penetrating the surface of the skin as well as the deeper dermis. This can vastly improve the tone and texture of the skin.
• SCAAR FX: Typically reserved for targeting significant scars and hard-to-treat lesions, SCAAR FX removes the top layer of skin and can penetrate up to 4 mm into the dermis. This allows your skincare specialist to break up deep scar tissue, promote skin regeneration, and enhance elasticity.

What Can I Expect During Treatment with the ULTRApulse^® Alpha Laser?

During this in-office treatment, your skincare specialist will clean the treatment area and apply a numbing agent. Once the local anesthetic takes effect, the ULTRApulse^® Alpha laser will be guided over your skin and deliver short pulses of energy to the appropriate depth. This may emit a sensation of gentle heat, but most patients describe the feeling as a rubber band snapping against the skin. After treatment is complete, a hydrating gel will be applied to calm and moisturize the area. The entire process typically takes less than an hour.

How Much Does the ULTRApulse^® Alpha Laser Treatment Cost?

In Newport Beach, the cost of laser skin resurfacing with the ULTRApulse^® Alpha laser ranges from $1,000 to $8,000 based on unique details of a patient’s treatment regimen, including:

• The extent of your concerns
• The number of sessions required to achieve your goals
• The areas treated (face, neck, décolletage, hands, etc.)
• The type of treatment performed (ActiveFX, DeepFX, TotalFX, etc.)

It is impossible to provide a personalized cost estimate without examining your concerns in person, but rest assured that our friendly office will give you a breakdown of the total costs before treatment. We accept plastic surgery financing through CareCredit^® and Prosper^® Healthcare Lending for qualified patients, ensuring individuals in Newport Beach have access to affordable skin rejuvenation treatments.

Dr. Ali Sepehr and our skilled team of skincare specialists can help you find the right technology to address your concerns and cultivate a healthier, more radiant complexion. Don’t hesitate to contact OC Facial Plastic Surgery for an in-depth skincare consultation or to learn more about our non-surgical treatments.