San Diego Echo2Plus Oxygen Treatment
Q: What are the steps involved in the ECHO2PlusTM Oxygen Treatment System?
A: The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System uses the following four steps...
EXFOLIATION - This is defined as the active removal of dead skin cells that form daily on the skin surface. It is an essential part of cleansing the skin.
CLEANSING - The ECHO2PlusTM® Oxygen Treatment System utilizes an exclusive Cleansing Solution which is applied after a thorough exfoliation to condition and tone the skin. Utilizing only natural essential oils (no alcohol or is ever used in the ECHO2 Plus® Oxygen Treatment System), this special formula acts as a gentle astringent to kill harmful bacteria.
HYDRATION - Here, a unique process known as Osmotic Hydration is employed using enzymes and amino acids to draw moisture from the air as well as beneath the skin, targeting the critical cells lying beneath the outer layer of the epidermis. In this critical phase of the treatment, an intense topical vitamin mask is applied employing hand massage techniques.
O2 XYGENATION – Once the skin has been properly prepared using the previous steps of Exfoliation, Cleansing and Hydration, the application of pure oxygen gas, along with concentrated forms of Vitamins A, C and E and 87 other land minerals begins. A cool, soothing therapeutic blast of oxygen and nutrients is propelled deep into the dermal (lower) layer of the skin where it adheres to the red blood cells and the collagen and elastin fibers.
Q: What does oxygen do for skin?
A: Without oxygen, all cells will die almost immediately, including skin cells. As we age, our bodies, and especially our skin, lose their ability to retain and utilize oxygen for normal metabolic (formation of new cells) processes. Add to this, the effects of stress, pollution, smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise and you have a serious oxygen deficiency in the skin.
By targeting the deep dermal layer of the skin where new skin cells form and eventually rise to the surface, the ECHO2PlusTM® Oxygen Treatment System places over 180,000,000 oxygen molecules per second into this critical area. Here, the oxygen molecules attach themselves to the red blood cells, as well as the collagen and elastin fibers to stimulate production of healthy new cells and to increase the strength and suppleness of the skin.
Q: How does the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System help my skin?
A: This unique skin treatment program uses 87 different vitamins, minerals, Amino acids, and oxygen, to moisturize and revitalize every cell of the facial skin. Because oxygen is introduced to the skin at the cellular level, it bonds to red blood cells, providing additional strength to the collagen and elastin fibers, which in turn will helps improve the elasticity of the skin.
Q: Which skin types and conditions are helped by the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System?
A: The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System is designed for ALL skin types Including:
- Light to Dark Skin Tones
- Young & Old
- Dry To Oily Skin Types
- Individuals using Retin-A (with physician's approval)
- Individuals using Microdermabraison
- Individuals using Facial Toning
- Individuals using Alpha-Hydroxy, Glycolic Acid, and Chemical Peels
- Pre and Post Op for Laser Resurfacing (with physician's approval)
- Pre and Post Op for Plastic Surgery (with physician's approval)
- Male and Female
NOTE: ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY TREATMENT BEFORE OR AFTER SURGERY.
Q: Is the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System safe?
A: Yes. All of the ingredients used in the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System are natural and are free of by-products. The sub-micronic delivery system used exclusively in the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment is designed to allow the safe passage of Oxygen, vitamins and minerals into the epidermal junction. The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System is an entirely hypoallergenic system.
Q: How often should I have an ECHO2PlusTM treatment?
A: In order to receive the full benefit of your ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment, a 4-3-2-1 program is recommended. That is, 4 treatments the first month, 3 treatments the second month, 2 treatments the third month and one treatment per month thereafter.
Q: Can I wear make-up after my ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment?
A: After your ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment, it is best to refrain from applying make-up for up to 45 minutes. This will allow ample time for completing the hydration of your skin, as well as providing adequate time for the initial effects of the oxygen to take place in the cells of the skin.
Q: Can I use the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System if I smoke?
A: Yes. The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System can be used on individuals who Smoke. However, it is recommended that smokers refrain from smoking for 45 minutes after the treatment. It should be noted that smoking causes a decrease in the molecular binding capacity of the oxygen molecule in the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and will therefore lessen the beneficial effects of the treatment.
Q: How does the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System differ from other oxygen treatments and programs?
A: The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System is a preventive treatment for skin. It is designed to add maximum nutrition to the cells that make up the skin on a pore-by-pore basis. The treatment delivers 180,000,000 particles of nutrients onto the skin every second via our patented sub-micronic delivery system. The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System uses pure oxygen to reach the lower levels of the skin, thus assuring the most natural, nutritional effect of the oxygen at the cellular level.
Most oxygen skin care products presently on the market use an oxygen derivative, such as Hydrogen Peroxide for treatment of the skin. Hydrogen Peroxide has a drying effect and is not recommended for many skin types (including African-American and other dark complexions).
Q: Can I go out in the sun after having an ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment?
A: Yes. Immediate sun exposure is permitted as many of the vitamins used throughout the treatment process serve to protect the skin. However, we do encourage limited to preferably no sun exposure. The sun is a major contributor to the destruction and aging of the skin.
Q: Is this a Facial?
A: No. The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System is a treatment all by itself. However, many estheticians and physicians are having fabulous results combining the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System with Microdermabrasion, Facial Toning, Chemical Peels, and Laser Resurfacing.
Q: Is the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System compatible with my regular skin care regime?
A: Generally, yes. The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System is compatible with most professional products. However, each case should be looked at individually. Please consult with your skin care professional.
Q: Why is oxygen so important for my skin?
A: Oxygen is responsible for the health and maintenance of every cell in the human body including skin cells. In addition, oxygen deprivation is a major contributing factor in skin aging (appearance of fine lines and wrinkles). Because the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System introduces oxygen to the skin at the cellular level, it assists in improving the strength of collagen and elastin fibers.
Q: What kind of results will I notice after my ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment?
A: You will notice a "tight" sensation of your facial skin after the initial treatment, though it will look and feel moist to the touch. This "tight" sensation indicates that the oxygen and other ingredients used in the ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System have effectively reached the skin cells and are beginning the process of nourishing and revitalizing your skin, pore-by-pore.
Q: Where can I get an ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment?
A: The ECHO2PlusTM Skin Treatment System is available at Beatitude Medical Spa. Call us today at 619.280.1609 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm to speak with one of our representatives.
