Dr. Kirk Bass at Shea Aesthetic Clinic specializes in microcoring in Oak Ridge with ellacor for skin tightening.
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True beauty comes from within and radiates outwards. No one needs Shea to become beautiful—you already are!
However, if you’re looking for a skilled, trustworthy, and friendly group of experts to help you feel refreshed and confident, we’re here to support you.
With decades of experience in medical aesthetics, we’ve dedicated ourselves to mastering the latest techniques and offering the most advanced technologies available.
One of the most exciting innovations in recent years is microcoring with ellacor.
Ellacor is a minimally invasive skin tightening treatment that delivers long-lasting results without surgery.
It’s also an effective treatment for the wrinkles that follow rapid weight loss with GLP-1 medications.
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“I am extremely satisfied with my Ellacor results. I went in with realistic expectations. I knew I wouldn’t look 30 again, but I wanted to look the best I could for my age. After two Ellacor Micro-coring procedures and a QuantumRF treatment to my jawline, I am thrilled with the outcome. My nasolabial folds are softer, wrinkles are diminished, my skin is smoother, and my jawline is noticeably more defined. The improvements are subtle yet impactful. I look healthier, feel less self-conscious, and have so much more confidence.
Dr. Bass and his team were exceptional. Very knowledgeable, caring, and attentive throughout the entire process. I have absolutely no regrets and would highly recommend these treatments.”
–Donna W. , age 66
Before receiving microcoring in Oak Ridge, you’ll have a consultation with Dr. Bass, or one of the mid-level providers, to assess your areas of concern, review your medical history, and ensure Ellacor will be safe and effective in meeting your needs.
During each session, we carefully pass the device over your target area to remove cores of skin.
In addition to removing skin, microcoring in Oak Ridge stimulates the body’s natural healing process to produce collagen and elastin.
During the procedure 18,000 to 36,000 tiny cores of skin are removed. The best results come from removing as much skin as possible.
Your skin tightening results will begin to be noticeable around 2-3 weeks after your procedure and will continue to improve gradually after each session.
Full results generally take around 3 to 6 months after your ellacor series is complete.
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Ellacor is FDA-cleared for the mid and lower face and for full-body skin resurfacing.
So, we can use microcoring to tighten skin almost anywhere on your body.
If you are concerned about wrinkles or excess skin, Ellacor can be an excellent way to tighten and firm nearly any area you’d like!
The total number of sessions you’ll need with Ellacor will depend on several factors.
The size of your treatment area, the extent/severity of your skin laxity, and your body’s healing response all impact the total number of sessions needed to get excellent skin tightening results.
Typically people in their 40s can benefit from one treatment. People in their 50s often need two. And patients in the 60-70’s typically need three treatments to get the desired results.
At your initial consultation, we’ll consider these factors and design a custom treatment plan for you.
Double-board-certified physician and founder, Dr. J. Kirk Bass, and the physician’s assistants perform these skin tightening treatments in Oak Ridge at Shea Aesthetic Clinic.
Dr. Bass is a skilled physician with over 25 years of experience in medicine, and is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals in a completely safe and controlled environment.
Microcoring technology is relatively new. It received FDA clearance in 2021, but didn’t become available for practitioners until 2022.
The research with microcoring technology consistently demonstrates improved skin quality, tightening, and increased skin thickness.
These effects are due to skin removal, remodeling, and regeneration that occur after an ellacor treatment.
The extent of skin removal is one of the distinguishing features of ellacor: One microcoring treatment with Ellacor can remove up to 8% of the targeted skin surface.
So, with 3 ellacor treatments, up to 24% of the skin can be removed.
This amount of skin removal is comparable to what may be removed during a face or neck lift.
Whether your wrinkles and loose skin are the result of aging, sun exposure, or smoking, ellacor can help tighten and improve the appearance of your skin.
Many patients today struggle with excess, loose, saggy skin after weight loss with GLP-1 medications.
Ellacor is one of the most effective treatments for tightening loose, saggy skin after weight loss..
After all, there’s nothing more effective for tightening skin, than removing skin.
For patients that do not want surgical scars and for patients that will only choose a non-surgical option, microcoring with ellacor is the next best option for skin tightening and lifting after surgical resection.
It has been demonstrated in several studies that microcoring with ellacor does not leave scars. The device uses 22 gauge needles and are small enough that the skin is able to completely heal after treatment. If larger needles were used, the procedure could leave scars. But this sized needle has consistently demonstrated an absence of scarring after the procedure.
There is a risk that the provider could use the device improperly and could treat the same area multiple times which could overlap the punctures and create larger holes than a 22 gauge needle would create by itself with a single puncture. This is an excellent reason to find a provider who has experience with microcoring and to has consistently demonstrated excellent results. Make sure you ask your potential provider to show you multiple pictures of patients that they have treated in the past. Look carefully at the skin for any evidence of scarring.
Whether you’re in your 40s and want to refresh and tighten your skin, or in your 80s and have deep set wrinkles and lots of loose skin, ellacor is the best, non-scarring, non-surgical option for skin tightening.
LaseMD and Ellacor work together to address both surface and structural skin concerns. Because microcoring removes excess skin to tighten and rejuvenate, it works well with LaseMD, which improves skin tone, texture, and pigmentation. Together, these treatments provide a comprehensive approach to skin renewal, leaving you with smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin!
Ellacor tightens and rejuvenates loose skin, while Botox, Dysport, and Daxxify smooth dynamic wrinkles caused by facial expressions. Combining these treatments enhances overall rejuvenation by addressing both skin laxity and fine lines! The result is a youthful, refreshed appearance with smoother skin and improved contours, perfect for achieving a balanced, natural look.
IPL photofacials target discoloration, redness, and sun damage. By pairing IPL with microcoring in Oak Ridge, we can help you achieve a smoother, firmer complexion while also addressing uneven skin tone and texture. This combination delivers a more comprehensive rejuvenation regimen for skin that looks both youthful and glowing.
When you’re ready to transform your self-confidence, we’re here to help.
Almost anyone looking to get rid of sagging skin can benefit from microcoring in Oak Ridge. Ellacor is most ideal for patients looking for a non-surgical solution for wrinkles and excess skin anywhere on the body.
You may be an ideal candidate for Ellacor microcoring if you:
If you’re not sure if you’re a good candidate, we recommend scheduling a consultation with our team to discuss your eligibility. We’ll examine your skin and make sure that Ellacor is the best option for you. Then we’ll develop your treatment plan!
Ellacor is an innovative device that uses hollow needles to remove tiny cores of skin. Each microcoring needle has a diameter of less than 0.5 mm, so there is no lasting damage or scarring from the process.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll receive local anesthetic injected into the area to be treated. Once your skin is numb, Dr. Bass will use the Ellacor device to remove tiny cores of skin in an organized grid pattern. The excess skin will be removed through hollow needles.
After removal, your body’s healing process will activate, closing up these holes and tightening the remaining skin in the process. These micro-cores are very small and should begin to heal quickly!
The typical downtime after microcoring in Oak Ridge is about 7 to 10 days in total. During this time you’ll have redness, swelling, bruising, and mild tenderness. There will also be visible marks on the skin where the cores were removed. Those with more aggressive skin removal may have longer downtimes. Downtime implies that you will not be able to work during this time. . This usually fades away over the following days, but during this time, you should refrain from using makeup or skin products in the area.
You may notice some residual marks on your skin, but these will fade away too as your skin heals. If you’ve had more comprehensive skin removal with Ellacor, it may take longer to recover fully.
Your skin will take time to heal before you’ll notice your results. During this time, your body will be manufacturing more collagen and elastin, two proteins that help maintain your skin’s tightness and structure.
Around 1 to 2 months after treatment, you may begin to notice your initial results, but these will continue to improve until around 3 to 6 months after treatment. This is because it takes time for your body’s natural healing process to bring in new cells and lay down new collagen and elastin.
Many patients ask about the difference between microcoring and other skin-tightening treatments, particularly microneedling. While both treatments can improve skin firmness and elasticity, they work in different ways and serve different purposes.
Microcoring is one of the most effective skin-tightening treatments we offer, as it physically removes small cores of skin tissue to trigger a powerful healing response and promote collagen production. This makes it ideal for patients seeking more significant tightening and rejuvenation.
Microneedling, on the other hand, creates micro-injuries across the skin’s surface without removing any tissue. These controlled injuries stimulate your body’s natural healing process, improving skin elasticity, firmness, and texture. It’s a great option for patients who need mild tightening, want to enhance overall skin quality, or aren’t eligible for microcoring.
If you’re unsure which treatment is best for your goals, we invite you to schedule a consultation with the experts at Shea. We’ll help you determine the ideal approach to achieve your desired results!
