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Dr. Kent V. Hasen & Reliant Technologies
Going To Even Greater Depths to Treat Acne Scars
NAPLES, FL -- February 26, 2007 – Most everyone will have to contend with acne at some point in their lives. For most, it eventually disappears. For many, acne is replaced by something more physically and emotionally devastating – scars. Today, there's new hope for those adults coping with the remnants of adolescent acne. In 2006, Reliant Technologies, Inc. received approval from the FDA to market a new indication for its revolutionary Fraxel® Laser – one that enables pioneering plastic surgeons like Dr. Kent V. Hasen of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples to help those adults in Southwest Florida living with scars.
Acne is an inflammatory illness of the skin in which the excessive secretion of oil combines with dead skin cells to clog the pores. The result is the closing of hair follicles, the irritation of skin, the development of bacteria and, often times, scarring. Treatments like bactericidals (benzoyl peroxide), retinoids (Retina A) and antibiotics (tetracycline) serve to treat acne in an attempt to not only eliminate it, but to prevent the scars that can develop. They aren't always successful in either endeavor. "Although lasers were first introduced in the 1990's to treat acne", says Dr. Hasen, "the Fraxel SR1500 is truly a major breakthrough in aesthetic medicine. With the Fraxel SR1500 laser, I can treat acne scars in two ways – at the surface, by repairing damaged skin, and at the cellular level, by stimulating the production of new collagen. It's not only 75% more effective than past treatments in alleviating acne scars, but it's far less abrasive, so there are no serious side-effects and no downtime."
Fraxel is a fractional skin resurfacing procedure in which laser microbeams penetrate deep into the skin to create a microthermal treatment zone. In doing so, only a section of damaged tissue is treated in a given session, leaving adjacent healthy cells intact, which reduces healing times. The Fraxel SR1500 Laser penetrates 30% deeper than past procedures providing an even greater means for the production of new collagen.
Dr. Kent V. Hasen was the first board certified cosmetic surgeon in Southwest Florida to utilize the Fraxel Laser. Serving patients from Ft. Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples, Dr. Hasen offers a special online registration for a Fraxel consultation savings. To treat acne scars and improve both skin tone and texture at the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples, call Dr. Kent V. Hasen today at 239-262-5662.
About Kent V. Hasen, M.D.
Dr. Kent V. Hasen is a board certified plastic surgeon who earned two undergraduate degrees with the highest distinction in Biology, Chemistry and Italian from Indiana University. During his undergraduate education, he also studied abroad at Università di Bologna. Dr. Hasen attended medical school at Cornell University in New York City, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Upon receiving his medical degree, he served a seven year residency at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital and afterwards completed a cosmetic surgery fellowship in Miami. Dr. Hasen is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Medical Association, and was recently selected to the "Top 40 Under 40" by Gulfshore Business Magazine, for his work at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples.
About Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Kent V. Hasen, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples serves the cosmetic surgery needs of patients in Southwest Florida, including Ft. Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, Marco Island and Naples. Dedicated to the highest medical standards of patient care, Dr. Hasen and his professional, highly trained staff provide a setting consistent with the practice's philosophy of "It's Personal". No two patients are exactly alike – physically or emotionally – so whether one is 25, 35, or 55, their reasons for seeking cosmetic surgery are personal, and for Dr. Hasen and his respectful and understanding staff, it's personal as well – a personal decision to make a difference. While no plastic surgeon or center can promise perfection, the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Naples is dedicated to it.
