What Is Cell-FX?
Cell-FX is a brand new, state-of-the-art device used to treat lesions (a.k.a. bumps and spots, including pimples, warts, moles, and enlarged sebaceous glands). How does it differ from other technologies used to treat bumps? Well, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Bruce Katz, it’s a new type of energy. “It’s an entirely new energy source,” he explains. “It’s called nano-pulse stimulation. It’s a very high-powered, short electrical pulse. This is the first time it’s been used in medicine.”...
Another major distinction between Cell-FX and other lesion treatments is that it targets the bump or spot only, so you don’t have to worry about damaging the healthy skin surrounding it. “It creates what’s called a programmed cell death. It’s very targeted, so if you’re treating an acne lesion, it’s only touching the sebaceous gland,” Katz explains. “It doesn’t cause any collateral damage to the nearby tissues. And there’s no thermal effect and no heat so there isn’t any damage to collagen or blood vessels. It just targets whatever cell you’re aiming at.”...
What to Expect During Cell-FX Treatment
Cell-FX is a relatively quick and painless experience—you could even get it done on your lunch break and be back in the office before the hour is up.
Before your treatment, your provider will inject you with a local anesthetic to numb the area. Then, using a laser gun, they will target the specific lesion you want treated. According to Katz, this gun has tiny needles that insert themselves into the lesion, and the provider will then fire the machine—one series of pulses lasts anywhere from 10 to 15 seconds. Your provider will repeat these steps until all of your lesions are treated. During the treatment, you can expect to feel slight pressure from the needle insertion. You may also experience some twitching and a very mild stinging sensation from the electrical pulses. Depending on the number of lesions being treated, the entire Cell-FX experience lasts anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes...
Potential Side Effects
One of the best things about Cell-FX is the minimal risk for side effects. “That’s the great thing about Cell-FX—because it’s so targeted, it doesn’t cause any side effects to the surrounding tissues. It’s only treating the exact spot you’re targeting,” Katz explains...
Aftercare
After your Cell-FX treatment, you might experience slight swelling and redness—and, potentially, bleeding—from the site where the tiny needles were injected. Dr. Katz recommends using a bland ointment like Aquaphor on the lesions treated by Cell-FX...
