What is radiofrequency (XL)?
Radiofrequency is an energy that causes heating by using radio waves. It is the heating that causes both the fat cells to disrupt and skin to tighten. Accent XL treatments can create dramatic change without the need for invasive surgery, needles, or even topical anesthetics.

What is the difference between Unipolar and Bipolar radiofrequency (XL)?
The BiPolar XL hand piece penetrates between 2 to 6 mm into tissue-reaching collagen. The Bipolar hand piece is used for dermal applications and skin tightening. Heating to these tissue depths therapeutically improves local circulation, promotes fibrous tissue breakdown, and helps manage areas subject to edema by promoting the reabsorption and drainage of retained fluids and toxins.

The Unipolar hand piece, which is unique in the marketplace today, allows much deeper controlled penetration of XL. Accent XL technology facilitates and enhances the breakup of adipose tissue (which functions as the major storage site for fat); helping to mobilize and eliminate fat deposits-non-invasively. The Unipolar XL penetrates up to 20 mm deep and is designed to treat deeper levels of adipose (fat). The goal is to reduce fat without the need for invasive procedures. The Unipolar hand piece contains a thermo-electric cooling system to offset the heating effects caused by the Unipolar XL frequency.

What conditions does Accent XL treat?
Body treatments include cellulite, fat reduction, and skin tightening for legs, buttocks, hips, abdomen, love handles, arms, and other "problem" areas. Face treatments include skin tightening for necklines/jowls, cheek lines, forehead, and eyes.

What is cellulite?
Cellulite is a dimpling effect caused by the way fat cells lie in or between connective tissue in the body, occurring primarily in the hips-thighs-buttocks region. Contrary to popular belief, cellulite is not caused by excess weight. It's all in the genes, which explains why even fit women can have it. Exercise and eating habits, while helpful, often have little effect on the appearance of cellulite.

Does the Accent XL treatments eliminate these "problem" areas permanently?
Together with improved eating habits and exercise, one can experience better long-term results with most "problem" areas. Regarding cellulite, which is caused by one's genes, exercise and eating habits will have less effect on long-term results. Patients may require additional, future treatments to maintain desired results.

Is Accent XL safe?
The system has built-in safety protocols to ensure safety. Skin temperatures are measured after each treatment to ensure therapeutic results and safety. The popularity of this new technique lies in the speed of its operation and performance, as well as the fact that it involves no wound care or patient down time.

Why Accent XL over other laser systems on the market today to treat cellulite?
Studies are showing improved cellulite reduction four times faster than currently approved treatments. Also, Accent XL is much more powerful than other XL devices on the market today for cellulite treatment. The goal is to give patients the desired results with safer and fewer treatments with longer lasting results.

Is the Accent XL treatment painful?
The treatment is virtually painless. The only sensation the patient feels is mild heat. No needles or anesthesia are required. The laser's built-in thermo cooler minimizes heat sensation on contact. The skin may become slightly red after the immediate treatment; however, this disappears within an hour or so after treatment.

Is Accent XL for both women and men?
Yes. The Accent XL can be used not only on cellulite, but also other problem areas such as love handles, abdomens, face, neck, etc.

How long does each Accent XL treatment take?
Prior to any treatment, a 30-minute consultation takes place with the patient. Generally, treatments are not done on the same day as the consultation. The actual treatments will vary based on the amount of treatment areas. Most treatments take about 30-45 minutes, which includes measurements, body water and fat calculations, digital photographs, and the treatment itself.

How many treatments are needed with Accent XL to reach a desired result?
It really depends on the specific patient and what the patient's goals are. It also depends on the treatment area and the amount of body fat or cellulite present. On the average, it takes 4-6 treatments to reach the desired result. Many other lasers on the market can take up to 16 treatments to obtain the desired results.

How often are the Accent XL treatments given?
It is recommended that the Accent XL treatments be given every other week to allow the body to process the chemical changes caused by the Accent XL treatments.

How are fat deposits and cellulite eliminated after Accent XL treatments?
The body absorbs the fat safely and is released by the body through urination.

What is the recovery time after treatment?
Patients can return to work or other activities immediately after each session.

Are there medical conditions that may prohibit me from receiving the Accent XL treatment?
Yes, they include any history of skin malignancy, skin diseases, history of collagen or vascular disease, implantable pacemakers/defibrillators or alike, any large metallic implant, any medication that can cause skin hypersensitivity, hypertrophic scar or keloid formations, pregnancy, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Is Accent XL treatment expensive?
Relatively speaking, no. In fact, the goal of the Accent XL is to help patients achieve desired results with fewer procedures, while spending hundreds less than conventional laser treatments.

Is Accent XL covered by insurance plans?
No. Accent XL is considered a cosmetic treatment and is not covered by insurance.

Does the Center provide payment plans to cover the Accent XL treatment?
Yes. We accepts most credit cards, debit cards, and personal checks. PBS also offers a variety of payment plans through Care Credit to meet every individual's needs.