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The Skinny
Average Recovery
10 days
Permanence
Temporary
Application
Laser/Light Therapy
Surgical
No
Cost
$2000 - $3800
The Specifics
What is Icon® 2940?
Icon® 2940, a part of the Palomar Icon aesthetic system, is an ablative fractional laser. This aggressive form of laser resurfacing uses a handpiece to deliver intense heat to vaporize skin cells (as compared to non ablative lasers that do not destroy skin cells), and the fractional laser technology means the laser is targeted to a specific treatment area.
Icon® 2940 treatments stimulate collagen production, tighten and tone skin, and remove damaged or hyperpigmented skin cells. Icon® 2940 is most commonly used to treat wrinkles, fine lines (like crow's feet), age spots, stretch marks, acne scarring, and volume loss.
What cosmetic concerns does an Icon® 2940 procedure treat?
Who is the ideal candidate for an Icon® 2940 procedure?
The ideal candidate for Icon® 2940 skin resurfacing has UV damaged skin with fine lines, poor skin laxity or skin texture, acne scars, or stretch marks, and is looking for a non-surgical procedure. Icon® 2940 is not recommended for those with darker skin tones due to the high risk of hypopigmentation.
What is the average recovery associated with an Icon® 2940 procedure?
Most patients experience one to two weeks of downtime following an Icon® 2940 procedure. Red, raw skin, and swelling are common following laser resurfacing procedures. Patients can expect skin pinkness to persist for several months. Good skin care and limited sun exposure with good UV protection can lessen downtime.
What are the potential side effects of an Icon® 2940 procedure?
Potential side effects following an Icon® 2940 include burns or skin damage, scarring, hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, reactivation of cold sores, bacterial skin infections, and prolonged erythema.
What can someone expect from the results of an Icon 2940 procedure?
The results of an Icon® 2940 will not be immediately noticeable following the procedure, but will develop over weeks as skin heals and regrows. Patients should limit excessive sun exposure and utilize sunscreen during this time to lessen the risk of irregular skin pigmentation. The skin appearance results of an Icon® 2940 will be significant, but also subject to age related changes and sun damage as time progresses.
What is the average cost of an Icon® 2940 procedure?
A Icon® 2940 procedure can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,800. The actual cost of an Icon® 2940 is dependent upon location, provider, and length and involvement of the cosmetic procedure.
Pros
- Quick Healing
- Smooths Skin
- Tightens Skin
- Lasting Results
- Improve Skin Quality
- Improve Skin Texture
Cons
- Possible Multiple Treatments
- Scarring
- Pigmentation Changes
- Exacerbate Skin Disorders
- More Invasive
Invasiveness Score
Invasiveness is graded based on factors such as anesthesia practices, incisions, and recovery notes common to this procedure.
What to Expect
The Icon 2940 ablative fractional laser is part of the Palomar Icon by Cynosure aesthetic system. The Icon 2940 laser improves signs of aging in as little as one treatment session. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after an Icon 2940 treatment.
The Takeaway
An Icon® 2940 by Palomar Icon procedure makes significant improvements to skin tone, skin texture, and facial appearance. By removing the outermost skin layer and promoting new collagen growth, Icon® 2940 will restore, refresh, and rejuvenate the skin.
