Ellacor is a minimally invasive treatment that uses micro-coring technology to treat moderate to severe signs of aging and skin imperfections. It is the first FDA-approved non-surgical treatment that involves the removal of loose skin.
The Ellacor device uses tiny hollow needles that puncture the skin and remove “micro-cores” or thin columns of tissue. This triggers the body’s natural healing, which includes regeneration of healthy skin and collagen stimulation for a skin-tightening and resurfacing effect. This treatment does not use heat so there is no risk of damaging the surrounding skin.
What Areas & Concerns Does Ellacor Work Best For?
Ellacor is commonly used to treat signs of aging on the lower face, including the jawline. We have also used it to effectively treat scarring and a variety of skin imperfections, including:
Loose Skin
As the skin ages, it loses elasticity and structure, which leads to skin laxity or loose skin. This can give the face a droopy, aged appearance. Ellacor removes loose skin and tightens the remaining tissues to smooth the skin’s appearance and redefine the contours of the lower face.
Sagging Jowls
Jowling, or deep skin folds on the jawline, can create the appearance of a double chin or droopy lower face. Ellacor skin tightening treatment can significantly improve the appearance of jowls and other types of deep wrinkles on the jawline, neck, and lower face.
Acne Scars
By removing micro-cores of skin and resurfacing healthy skin tissues, Ellacor can significantly improve the appearance of acne scarring. Because the damaged skin is removed, these results are permanent.
Wrinkles
Fine lines and deeper wrinkles can all be treated during your Ellacor procedure. This is a great treatment option for nasolabial folds (laugh lines), marionette lines, and perioral lines around the mouth.
Ellacor Treatment
Ellacor treatments take 30 minutes or less and can be performed in a comfortable procedure room at our office or a surgical suite. Dr. Wix Harris or Dr. Johnson will start your treatment by numbing the area and then the Ellacor device will be carefully moved across your skin. Because the skin will be numbed, you will not feel any pain as the needles puncture the skin. We typically recommend a series of three treatments scheduled one month apart for the best results.
Recovery & Downtime: 3-7 days (It’s important to note that all patients are different, and heal at different rates. Recovery time ranges from a few days to weeks, which can vary by patient and treatment settings)
Numbing: Local anesthesia (Injection numbing & topical numbing)
Cost: Varies depending on the treatment area
Candidacy: Healthy adults with loose skin, wrinkling
Duration: One year or more
Why We Love It: Advanced non-surgical skin tightening
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ellacor and how does it work?
The Ellacor is a device that uses hollow needles to remove micro-cores of skin (without the use of thermal energy). Ellacor is a revolutionary skin treatment system that utilizes Micro-Coring™ technology to remove small micro-cores of skin. This process improves the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles without causing scarring. The device employs hollow needles to extract tiny plugs of skin, which allows the remaining skin to contract and tighten naturally.
- How many treatments are required for optimal results?
Typically, patients require 1 to 3 treatments spaced about 30 days apart to achieve the best results. The exact number of sessions depends on individual skin conditions and desired outcomes.
- What can I expect during and after the Ellacor procedure?
The treatment usually lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, including preparation time for anesthesia. Post-treatment, patients may experience mild redness and swelling resembling a sunburn, with an average downtime of about 3 to 7 days as the skin heals.
- Are there any side effects associated with Ellacor?
Common side effects include temporary redness, swelling, discomfort, and tightness in the treated area. These effects typically resolve within a week. Rarely, complications such as infection or color changes in the skin may occur.
- How does Ellacor differ from other skin treatments like microneedling?
Unlike traditional microneedling, which creates micro-injuries without removing tissue, Ellacor actually removes micro-portions of skin to achieve tighter and smoother results. This unique approach allows for more significant improvements in skin laxity and wrinkle appearance without the risk of scarring associated with more invasive procedures
- Is the procedure painful?
We will be using both topical and injection numbing techniques to ensure patients have minimal discomfort during treatment. Most patients in our clinical trial reported pain during the procedure as less than 2 on a 0-10. (Straight from the Ellacor website, but our patients also agreed about pain 1-2.)
- What does Ellacor Treat?
Ellacor is FDA approved to treat moderate and severe wrinkles in the mid-to-lower face in skin types I-IV. Providers may also consider additional off label treatment areas and indications.
- What is the downtime?
Recovery times will vary from person to person. Some patients may be comfortable going out in public 3-4 days post treatment. Some people may prefer to take more social downtime, as mild side effects like redness, bruising, swelling or dryness may still be present during the first week of recovery. Lingering redness beyond the first week is also possible.
- How much does it cost?
Mid/Lower Face – Starting at $3700.00/treatment
Mid/Lower Face & Submental – Starting at $3900.00/treatment
Mid/Lower Face & Neck – Starting at $4100.00/treatment
This treatment cost includes the required aftercare products as well as the Exosomes that will be used during treatment.
- Scheduling for Ellacor
Patients should plan on being at the office for 2 hours total – one hour for in office topical numbing and one hour of treatment time. We are not offering at home numbing for this procedure.
Why Choose Reflections Center for Ellacor
Since Ellacor is a minimally invasive treatment, it is important that your provider has advanced training and knowledge about the procedure. At Reflections Center, our expert cosmetic physicians are dedicated to providing exceptional patient experiences with the newest and best technology. We are leading providers of minimally invasive and non-invasive treatments in New Jersey and our physicians are trusted by many patients and fellow doctors in the community.
If you want to rejuvenate your appearance and achieve smoother, tighter skin, we encourage you to schedule a free consultation today for Ellacor in Livingston, Martinsville, and Bridgewater, NJ.
Dr. Renata Wix-Harris has extensive experience as a general surgeon and work in the plastic surgery department has helped to her to become an excellent laser liposuction surgeon. She is also skilled at laser and energy-based skin therapies, injectables, and non-invasive body contouring.
