PFRANKMD by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank is proud to introduce Ellacor, the most cutting-edge technology available for minimally invasive skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. Ellacor belongs to a category of aesthetic devices that use fractional micro-coring® technology to remove extra skin related to aging without invasive surgery or scarring.
Ellacor
What is Ellacor?
The Ellacor System with Micro-Coring Technology is a first-of-its-kind wrinkle and skin laxity treatment device that provides natural-looking results with minimal downtime. Ellacor has been approved by the FDA for use in the mid to lower face, including the cheeks, around the mouth, and under the chin.
How Does Ellacor Work?
The Ellacor System removes micro-cores of skin with hollow needles, resulting in an improved appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles in the mid to lower face without the evidence of scarring.
Ideal Candidates
The Ellacor System with Micro-Coring Technology is a great option for adults aged 40 years or older who are seeking an improvement in skin laxity and visible signs of facial aging. Ellacor is approved for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV, which means it may not be a good option for patients with darker skin tones. Ellacor should not be performed on people who have medical conditions that inhibit proper wound healing and women who are pregnant.
Benefits of Ellacor
Ellacor offers scar-free and non-surgical wrinkle and laxity treatment.
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No incisions or scarring
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Removes the same amount of skin as a facelift
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Safe, quick healing profile with short downtimes
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Precisely removes excess, damaged skin from targeted areas
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Diminishes the appearance of wrinkles
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Can reduce the appearance of “marionette lines” and jowls
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Results are visible while also natural-looking
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In-office treatment performed under local anesthesia
What to Expect During the Ellacor Procedure
A local anesthetic will be administered to the area to be treated to help you stay comfortable during treatment. Once your skin is numb, Dr. Frank will place the Ellacor device to your skin to create micro-cores in a precise grid pattern. Excess skin will be removed through the hollow needles, but the micro-cores are so tiny that they will begin to heal almost immediately. An Ellacor treatment typically takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated.
Results and Recovery
Recovery after an Ellacor treatment is quick, with mild swelling and redness typically fading within a few days. While initial improvements are noticeable early on, full results develop over several months as collagen production enhances skin texture and firmness. Dr. Frank tailors each plan, usually recommending 2-4 treatments spaced four to six weeks apart for optimal results. Most patients resume daily activities within a few days, enjoying smoother, more youthful skin.
Before & After Ellacor Treatments
Ready to rejuvenate your skin and enhance your natural beauty? Explore Ellacor skin renewal and tightening treatments today and discover how you can restore youthful firmness and a smoother texture with a treatment that works below the surface to improve the health of your skin. Contact PFRANKMD to schedule a consultation at our West Village location in NYC.
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𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
Ellacor is a next-generation micro-coring device that removes tiny, half-millimeter cores of skin to improve texture, tightness, and overall appearance.
The treatment takes approximately 15 minutes and, while it may look intense, the area is fully numbed with anesthesia for patient comfort.
Watch to see what to expect.
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Here I have a long-time patient who has tried numerous treatments of non-invasive devices to address jowls and neck heaviness. Now, we’re taking a different approach and focusing on subtracting rather than adding with the Ellacor.
Stay tuned for updates on this exciting transformation journey!
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Look at these fantastic results achieved by Ellacor after just three treatments to address neck laxity.
The Ellacor device utilizes tiny hollow needles to remove excess skin on a microscale.
As soon as the skin is removed, the body’s natural healing process starts, and the skin realigns quickly.
With just seven days of social downtime, this treatment reduces excess skin by 5-8% per treatment.
Click the link in the bio to learn more, and call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a consultation.
𝐈𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
Ellacor is fits into the spectrum of skin tightening devices by its unique method of skin removal. Unlike traditional microneedling, which solely punctures the skin to stimulate healing, Ellacor actually extracts small columns of skin. This process targets areas of excess skin effectively, making it an appealing option for patients who wish to avoid or postpone surgical interventions.
Ellacor is also a great treatment for individuals who have previously undergone surgery, but are left with lingering sagging or excess skin, Ellacor offers a non-invasive solution that enhances their results without the need for more invasive procedures.
This versatile treatment can be applied to multiple areas of both the face and body, allowing for tailored skin tightening solutions that address specific patient concerns. As a result, Ellacor serves as a compelling alternative to traditional surgical methods, providing a way to achieve firmer, smoother skin with minimal downtime and discomfort.
Inner arm laxity and crepiness can be some of the most stubborn signs of aging, but Ellacor offers a scarless, next-generation solution.
Unlike microneedling, which only punctures the skin to trigger healing, Ellacor uses fractional micro-coring technology to remove thousands of tiny columns of excess skin. By physically removing small amounts of skin rather than simply stimulating it, the treatment allows the surrounding tissue to naturally contract and tighten as it heals.
This innovative approach directly addresses areas of excess or sagging skin, making it ideal for patients who want to avoid or postpone surgery. Over the following weeks and months, the skin continues to remodel and produce new collagen, leading to gradual improvement in tightness, texture, and crepiness.
Ellacor can be used on areas like the inner arms, lower face, jawline, and under the chin, and treatments are typically performed under local anesthesia with minimal downtime compared to surgical skin tightening.
Click the link in bio to learn more or schedule a consultation to see if Ellacor is right for you.
Comparing Ellacor Micro-Coring to Co2 Laser Resurfacing, RF Microneedling: What Sets It Apart?
Want to know what Ellacor is all about? Think of it as your skin’s ultimate rejuvenation tool - targeting excess skin and creating real lifting results.
Unlike other devices that only puncture and heat the skin, Ellacor goes above and beyond with its lifting capabilities.
Watch to learn more and call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a consultation.
𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐣𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
This patient saw visible improvements in skin tightness and smoothness after two sessions of Ellacor micro-coring targeting laxity and crepiness. Results continue to improve over time as the skin heals and regenerates, stimulating natural collagen remodeling.
Since Ellacor treats laxity at the source by reducing excess skin, it can be an excellent option for areas that are traditionally difficult to tighten such as the inner arms, above the knees, lower face, and jawline.
It is also a powerful refinement tool for patients who have already had surgical procedures but are left with lingering crepiness or mild sagging. In these cases, Ellacor helps smooth and tighten the skin without the need for additional invasive surgery.
Click the link in bio to see if you are a candidate for Ellacor treatment.
One of the most common and problematic areas to treat on the face is the zygomatic fat pad. This is the region between the lower eyelid and the cheekbone.
This area is generally unreachable by surgical intervention and we want to avoid injectables in that region because they can potentially make the area protrude out more.
In the past, we have attempted several treatments of microneedling and heat based devices to improve the area, with limited success.
Through the use of fractional micro-coring, we are able extract portions of the skin minimally invasively, with more effectiveness and less scarring.
We are continuing to see incredible results with the Ellacor technology, any part of the face and body, including severe wrinkles in the mid to lower face, jowls, the area under the neck, the abdomen, elbows, and knees.
Click the link in bio to learn more about the Ellacor treatment and call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a consultation.
Check out these unbelievable non-surgical skin tightening results on the abdomen achieved without surgery. ✨
Results shown are after a single Ellacor treatment, a great option for post-pregnancy skin laxity and patients looking to tighten and smooth without downtime from surgery.
Call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a consultation and see if Ellacor is the right treatment for you.
𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 | 𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞
Our patient shares her experience just 24 hours after her first Ellacor micro-coring treatment, highlighting how comfortable the procedure felt and why she chose Ellacor to tighten and sculpt her face with minimal downtime.
Erin, 45, describes the treatment as virtually painless, noting only a mild sunburn-like sensation 24 hours after the treatment. Her goal was natural-looking tightening and improved facial contour without surgery. At just one day post-procedure, she already felt confident about her decision and impressed by how manageable the recovery has been.
Planning for an event? While Ellacor has significantly less downtime than traditional surgical options, optimal results develop gradually as the skin rebuilds collagen and elastin. For best results, we recommend starting Ellacor at least 8–12 weeks before a major event, allowing time for healing, collagen stimulation, and refinement of results.
Some patients may benefit from a series of treatments depending on their skin goals and timeline.
Ellacor is ideal for patients seeking meaningful skin tightening with natural results. Call (212) 327-2919 or click the link in bio to schedule a consultation.
Featured in “Ozempic Body: Solutions for Sagging Skin” written by @ingridanneschmidt for @hollywoodreporter
The article explores how rapid weight loss from GLP‑1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro can lead to accelerated facial aging — including sagging skin, hollow cheeks, and a more gaunt appearance. When weight drops quickly, fat volume in the face diminishes, skin loses elasticity, and collagen and elastin production slow down, leaving patients looking older than before.
One of the newer solutions highlighted is Ellacor fractional micro‑coring technology. This minimally invasive procedure uses hollow needles to remove thousands of micro‑cores of skin in a precise, grid‑like pattern while delivering controlled heat. As the skin heals, it tightens and contracts naturally — improving skin laxity, fine lines, and crepiness without the downtime or scarring associated with surgery. For many experiencing “Ozempic Face,” Ellacor can be combined with other treatments like fillers or collagen stimulators to both restore lost volume and firm loose skin.
“I see it every day in my office. A 50‑year‑old patient will come in, suddenly super‑skinny and needing filler for the first time. I ask, ‘How long have you been on Ozempic?’ and I’m right 100 % of the time.” – Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank
By understanding how medications affect skin and facial structure — and knowing that treatments like Ellacor exist — patients can take a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy, natural, and youthful look after weight loss.
𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤’𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨-𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲:
𝐂𝐎𝟐, 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦, 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐫
This video gives a behind-the-scenes look at an advanced combination treatment performed on the pro-aging legend himself, Dr. Frank. He received CO2 resurfacing around the eyes, Fraxel Thulium to the face and arms, and Ellacor to the lower face. Each technology targets different layers of the skin to lift, tighten, resurface, and rejuvenate for long-term pro-aging results.
At the end, we’re sharing his real, unfiltered healing progression from Day 1 to Day 5 so you can see the expected downtime and how quickly the skin moves through early recovery. Most patients return to functional daily activities within about 4 days, with full recovery typically occurring within 7 to 10 days.
At PFRANKMD, our philosophy is simple. We use the most advanced aesthetic and longevity technologies to help you become the best version of yourself, inside and out. From lasers and regenerative treatments to whole-body optimization, our medical team customizes every plan to support long-term beauty, vitality, and wellness.
Tap the link in bio or call (212) 327-2919 to schedule a consultation.
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Ellacor FAQs
Is Ellacor safe?
Yes! Ellacor's revolutionary technology has led to it being the first and only FDA-approved procedure for the non-surgical removal of excess skin.
How much does Ellacor cost?
Fees for the Ellacor treatment depend on the individual and will be discussed at your consultation.
How do I prepare for Ellacor treatment?
During your consultation, your provider will discuss the complete list of guidelines you will need to follow to help you prepare for your Ellacor treatment.
How long does it take to heal from Ellacor?
The recovery process for Ellacor will vary based on each patient, but typically ranges from a few days to weeks. Immediately following your Ellacor treatment you may experience swelling, bruising and redness. 70% of participants in a clinical study for Ellacor said they were comfortable returning to work in 3 days.
How much skin does Ellacor remove?
Up to 8% of skin can be safely removed during each Ellacor treatment. For greater results, completing one treat a month for several months can lead to the removal of 8-40% of skin safely and without scarring.
Is Ellacor similar to Microneedling?
Microneedling involves the use of fine needles that create controlled micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. However, it is important to note that the skin itself is not removed during this process; rather, the tissue is gently disturbed and temporarily displaced. This disruption stimulates the skin’s natural healing mechanisms, leading to increased collagen and elastin production, resulting in improved skin texture and appearance. Ellacor introduces a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of aesthetic procedures. Unlike traditional microneedling, Ellacor stands out as the pioneer in microscale skin removal. Through a carefully engineered combination of microneedling and radiofrequency energy, Ellacor is designed to gently and precisely remove minuscule amounts of skin.
How long do the results of Ellacor last?
The duration of Ellacor results will vary based on individual factors. Effective maintenance through a skincare routine, sun protection, and periodic follow-up treatments can help optimize and extend the benefits results lasting several months to a year or more.
Is Ellacor the same as Morpheus8?
Ellacor and Morpheus are both advanced cosmetic procedures that, while they may appear similar, are NOT the same in terms of method, technology, and intended outcomes. Microneedling devices (Morpheus) do not extract tissue cores (Ellacor). Only true skin removal using micro-coring devices such as Ellacor will address laxity and lift tissue.