Ellacor®

Patients looking to treat moderate to severe wrinkles without surgery enjoy long-lasting rejuvenation with innovative micro-coring treatments. We use Ellacor at our offices in Westchester, Manhattan, and Long Island, New York, to tighten lax skin, refresh aging skin, and restore a youthful glow.

How Does Ellacor Work?

Ellacor uses micro-coring to remove tiny portions of excess skin (less than half a millimeter in diameter) to stimulate collagen production and cell turnover. This contrasts with laser procedures that deliver thermal injury to prompt rejuvenation.

Ellacor is the first and only FDA-cleared treatment for nonsurgical skin removal. It offers a less invasive alternative to surgery and a more effective alternative to many med spa procedures.

Micro-Coring Benefits

You can enjoy several advantages with Ellacor, including:

Convenient In-Office Treatment: Ellacor is available in a quick, in-office procedure with local anesthesia.
Natural Results: Ellacor creates visible improvements in skin quality while leaving little to no scarring or evidence of treatment.
Proven Efficacy: In a clinical study, 90% of Ellacor patients experienced improvements in moderate to severe wrinkles after 2 or 3 sessions.
Long-Lasting Results: While Ellacor cannot stop the natural aging process, it offers long-term results with minimal maintenance.

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Expertise and innovation attract attention. Dr. Newman has performed thousands of cosmetic breast, body, face, and skin procedures over his decades in practice. He has earned awards from The Aesthetic Society® (ASAPS) for his innovative techniques and has spoken about emerging technologies to respected colleagues at national meetings. Both the New York and national media trust Dr. Newman for his specialized expertise in both surgical and nonsurgical aesthetics.

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Who is a good candidate for Ellacor?

Ellacor is approved for adults over the age of 22 who are not currently pregnant or nursing. You may be a good candidate if you have lax skin and wrinkles on the lower two-thirds of your face. It is safe for most skin types (Fitzpatrick types I to IV). However, additional clinical study is needed to determine whether darker skin types (Fitzpatrick types V and VI) will experience hyperpigmentation after treatment.

You should not have any open wounds or active lesions. In addition, Ellacor may not be appropriate if you have any medical conditions that inhibit skin healing.

What happens during an Ellacor treatment?

We administer a local anesthetic to ensure a smooth, comfortable experience during your 30-minute treatment. Clinical patients rated the pain level as a 1 or 2 on a 10-point scale thanks to the numbing agent and precise treatment mechanism.

As the Ellacor device is strategically applied to your face, its hollow needles gently remove excess skin. These punctures form a grid pattern but are so small that they close shortly afterward.

Patient face before and three months after one ellacor treatment

Ellacor Recovery and Results

Recovery times vary from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the treatment settings and individual healing rates. Patients often experience redness, swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the treatment sites, but these side effects are typically mild and well-managed.

You may need an initial series of 3 treatments, each spaced around a month apart, before entering the maintenance phase. Your results will develop over time, and you can enjoy your refreshed look for years if you follow a healthy lifestyle and proper skincare routine.

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Dr. Scott Newman

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Newman is a nationally recognized specialist in breast and body surgery. His refined expertise extends to reconstructive and facial plastic surgery, as well as nonsurgical aesthetics. The innovator of the technology that became VECTRA® 3-D imaging, Dr. Newman is always looking for ways to improve his patients’ safety, comfort, and results. This drive has made Newman Plastic Surgery one of the most technologically advanced practices in the country.

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Why choose micro-coring?

Ellacor distinguishes itself from other procedures by removing excess skin rather than displacing the tissue as microneedling) does or causing thermal injury through laser, radiofrequency, or ultrasound-based treatments.

In addition, Ellacor offers a quick and convenient procedure with long-lasting results. It is FDA-cleared for its safety and efficacy and addresses advanced facial aging. Patients who aren’t ready for a facelift or who want something more permanent than dermal fillers can refresh their appearance with micro-coring.

Get Started With Ellacor

If you are ready to take the next step toward tighter, more youthful-looking skin, please request a consultation online or call Newman Plastic Surgery & Laser Center at (914) 423-9000 to get started.