A new dramatically different, clinically proven
treatment.
Portrait Plasma Skin Rejuvenation before (left) and
after one year. (click to enlarge)
"My husband, the biggest skeptic, comments regularly
on my glowing and youthful appearance.
I first learned of the Hypatia Clinic and Dr. Virginia
Stevens back in December 2006 when I read their ad in the
newspaper. I was intrigued by the prospect of having a more
youthful appearance without the surgical repercussions and
down-time. After consulting with her very friendly and
helpful clinic staff, I looked further into the web site.
This really peaked my interest as I discovered the many
other options available to me. I found that Thermage for the
face and neck, when combined with Rhytec Portrait, gave me
very dramatic results. It amazingly removed years of aged
and damaged skin. My husband, the biggest skeptic, comments
regularly on my glowing and youthful appearance. I
discovered Body Thermage, as well, which amazingly firms and
tightens that loose and sagging skin, and at the same time
reducing the appearance of fat and cellulite. This was a
tremendous answer to my long time wish of getting a trim and
sculpted figure back. The best part of it all is seeing this
great new person that for so long was hiding within. I am so
very pleased with all the results that I’ve had with Dr.
Stevens and the Hypatia clinic. My new motto for life: “Look
good, feel good”, and I certainly do!"
- Janice Schultz
"Dear Dr. Stevens,
When my girlfriend told me that she was going to get the
Portrait Treatment done, I was hesitant. I didn't
think she needed the procedure. I saw her about 5 days after
she had the treatment and I was surprised. I thought
she looked great and her skin looked really smooth. I
kept telling her how amazed I was at the difference. My
girlfriend is very happy with the results, too. Now I
see that she made the right decision in choosing this
procedure. I just wanted to let you know that you did
a great job."
- Seth
Portrait® skin regeneration is unlike any other treatment
available today. It is not a laser, radio frequency, or
light-based treatment. It is a completely new plasma energy
technology that works both on and below the surface of the
skin to modify the skin’s architecture with new collagen .
Various before/after images. (click to enlarge)
Portrait® is effective in reducing fine lines and deep
wrinkles, treating sun-damaged skin, improving skin tone and
texture, improving acne scars* and tightening skin.
During the short procedure, Portrait® transfers plasma
energy to the treated area without direct contact to the
skin. This technique preserves the skin’s outer layers which
act as a protective dressing until new skin regenerates.
Downtime is minimal and clinical studies show that the
improvements you see following your treatment will become
even more dramatic over time.
For years physicians and their patients wanted an
approach with many of the benefits of invasive laser skin
resurfacing performed with traditional devices (CO2 and
Erbium Yag laser) but without the risks, downtime, side
effects and lengthy recovery period associated with those
treatments.
Portrait is safe, effective and results are comparable to
aggressive laser resurfacing but the downtime is
dramatically reduced. It keeps working, stimulating
collagen production and increasing elastin for up to one
year with continued improvement to the skin. And when
Portrait is coupled with Thermage, the results are
superior to those of CO2.
Portrait® Plasma skin rejuvenation can be used to treat
an entire face or a specific area. Treatment for an entire
face, neck, chest or hands can take as little as 20 minutes;
a regional treatment can be as short as 10 – 15 minutes.
Shortly after, you will see improvements in your skin
texture and tone and diminished wrinkles giving you a new,
more vibrant and youthful appearance. Over time you will see
continuing improvement.
See our Rhytec Portrait Plasma Photo Gallery showing more
before and after photos of Dr. Stevens clients.
Ideal candidates for Portrait® Plasma
There are many ideal candidates for Portrait®, including:
Before left and after Rhytec Portrait 1 month post
(click to enlarge)
- Individuals considering laser surgery, a face lift
and/or plastic surgery
- Individuals seeking to repair photo-damage and
improve the appearance of age spots, or
hyperpigmentation
- Individuals seeking to remove pre-cancerous lesions
- Individuals wanting to reduce the appearance of fine
lines and deep wrinkles
- Individuals wanting to tighten the skin
- Individuals wanting to improve the overall skin tone
and texture to recapture a youthful skin quality they
have not enjoyed for years
- Individuals wanting to reduce acne scarring *
Portrait® - The Breakthrough Plasma Technology behind
True Skin Rejuvenation
The medical community has been using plasmas – highly
charged ionized gas – for many years. Rhytec, a world leader
in energy-based technologies, has successfully translated
this revolutionary technology to the specialties of
dermatology and cosmetic surgery. Known as Portrait®, the
Plasma Skin Regeneration procedure is unparalleled for
wrinkle reduction, tightening, and improvement in skin tone
and texture. No other procedure treats more conditions at
the same time — all of which are achieved with a low risk
profile in which your own skin acts as a natural biological
dressing during the healing process.
Before left and after Rhytec Portrait 1 month post
(click to enlarge)
Portrait® works by delivering millisecond pulses of
nitrogen-based plasma to the skin’s surface via the system’s
novel handpiece. Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless
gaseous element that is part of all living tissues and makes
up 80% of the atmosphere. When introduced to
ultra-high frequency energy, the nitrogen is converted into
a highly energized state, or plasma. From the
handpiece, the plasma transfers its energy onto the skin
without any direct contact, causing a very controlled
heating of tissue and a unique thermal profile with no
charring. Unlike other skin-rejuvenation treatments,
Portrait® leaves the skin surface intact. It works via
an entirely different mode of action that is effective both
at and below the skin’s surface. It stimulates the
body to regenerate the damaged structural elements of the
skin in a way that other technologies and treatments cannot.
The results seen following treatment get better over time,
with clinical studies showing continuing improvement a year
later — a unique and significant advantage that
distinguishes Portrait® from all other skin treatments.
See our Rhytec Portrait Photo Gallery showing more before
and after photos of Dr. Stevens clients.
Tags: Skin resurfacing, skin tightening,
smooth skin, wrinkle reduction
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