Recovery time
Recovery time varies from patient to patient. According to Cytrellis’ studies, the average downtime
period is 3 days, which means most patients were able to return to their normal routines after 3
days with minimal or no scarring.
How many treatments will I need?
Recovery time varies from patient to patient. According to Cytrellis’ studies, the average downtime
As every patient has different needs, we recommend you speak with your provider to determine
the treatment plan that is right for you. In the clinical trial, most patients underwent a series of
three treatments spaced approximately 30 days apart.
How is ellacor™ different from microneedling?
Recovery time varies from patient to patient. According to Cytrellis’ studies, the average downtime
Microneedling uses small needles to injure the tissue, but it is not actually removed during this
procedure – the tissue is temporarily displaced. Ellacor™ is the first device to actually remove skin
on the micro-scale.
How does ellacor™ work?
Recovery time varies from patient to patient. According to Cytrellis’ studies, the average downtime
The ellacor™ System uses hollow needles to remove micro-cores of of excess skin, resulting in an
improved appearance of wrinkles without evidence of scarring 1, 2 and faster healing time than
many energy-based procedures.
How do I know if ellacor™ is right for me?
Recovery time varies from patient to patient. According to Cytrellis’ studies, the average downtime
The ellacor™ System with Micro-Coring™ Technology is indicated for use by medical professionals
for the treatment of moderate and severe wrinkles in the mid to lower face in adults 22 years or
older with Fitzpatrick skin types 1-4.
How is the ellacor™ System different from other skin revitalization devices?
Recovery time varies from patient to patient. According to Cytrellis’ studies, the average downtime
Ellacor™ removes micro-portions of excess skin to achieve an improvement in the appearance of
wrinkles, whereas many other skin revitalization devices use heat generated by laser,
radiofrequency and ultrasound energy to induce intentional thermal injury to the skin.
Ellacor FAQs
The ellacor™ System is a first-of-its-kind technology for the treatment of wrinkles that removes
micro-cores of excess skin in the mid and lower face on the microscale, without surgery or the use
of thermal energy
