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Ellacor Skin Tightening in Ashburn, VA

The First & Only FDA-Cleared Micro-Coring Technology

What Is Ellacor?

Ellacor is the first and only FDA-cleared micro-coring technology that removes tiny columns of skin to improve wrinkles and skin laxity — particularly in the mid and lower face as well as the body.

Unlike lasers or RF treatments that rely on heat, Ellacor works mechanically, which means:

  • Less thermal damage to surrounding tissue
  • Faster recovery compared to more aggressive resurfacing
  • Natural skin tightening and smoothing
  • Improvement in moderate to severe wrinkles

This breakthrough treatment stimulates your skin’s healing response while preserving a natural appearance — helping you look refreshed, firmer, and more youthful.

Ellacor is ideal for improving

What Can Ellacor Treat?

  • Wrinkles around the mouth
  • Moderate skin laxity
  • Lower face sagging
  • Crepey skin texture
  • Smile lines and fine lines
  • Body concerns — abdomen, knees, and arms

Ellacor pairs exceptionally well with a facelift or necklift to enhance overall rejuvenation, and can deliver impressive improvement for abdominal skin laxity — creating a smoother, firmer appearance. It is especially popular among patients who want significant improvement but are not ready for a facelift.

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Mechanical, Not Heat-Based

Why Ellacor Is Different

Many skin tightening treatments rely on heat-based technology that stimulates collagen indirectly. Ellacor physically reduces excess skin through micro-coring, creating visible improvement in laxity and wrinkles in a way that is uniquely effective.

  • Firmer, tighter skin
  • Smoother texture
  • Natural rejuvenation
  • Minimal invasiveness with no surgery required
  • Less thermal damage and faster recovery than aggressive resurfacing
Patient at an Ellacor skin tightening consultation at NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

Ellacor is best suited for patients with

Am I a Good Candidate for Ellacor?

  • Mild to moderate skin laxity
  • Wrinkles in the lower face
  • Good overall skin health
  • A desire for non-surgical rejuvenation
  • Mild laxity on the body

During your consultation, our providers will determine whether Ellacor is the right solution for your aesthetic goals.

What to Expect During Your Visit

How Is Ellacor Performed?

Your Ellacor treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation at NOVA Plastic Surgery & Dermatology to determine candidacy and develop a personalized approach.

During your treatment:

  • Topical and local anesthetic are used for comfort
  • Pronox (laughing gas) is available
  • The device removes microscopic cores of skin
  • Treatment typically takes under an hour

Straightforward recovery

What Is Recovery Like After Ellacor?

5–7 Days of typical
downtime

What to expect

  • Redness and swelling
  • Small grid-like marks during healing
  • Gradual tightening and smoothing as the skin heals

The result

As healing progresses, skin appears tighter, smoother, and more refreshed over time.

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Refreshed, smoother skin after Ellacor recovery

Results build gradually as your skin heals

What Can I Expect From My Ellacor Results?

Because Ellacor physically reduces excess skin, results develop over the weeks following your treatment. Many patients begin to see:

  • Firmer, tighter skin
  • Smoother texture
  • Softening of wrinkles and fine lines
  • A refreshed, more youthful appearance that still looks natural

Ellacor pairs exceptionally well with a facelift or necklift, and can deliver impressive improvement for abdominal skin laxity.

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Why Choose NOVA For Skin Tightening?

Choosing the right provider matters as much as choosing the treatment. At NOVA, our approach is elevated, customized, and results-driven.

Expertise in Advanced Aesthetics

Our team specializes in sophisticated facial rejuvenation and creates balanced, elegant outcomes tailored to each patient’s anatomy and goals.

Luxury Patient Experience

From consultation to recovery, every detail is designed to be calming and upscale, focused on comfort, education, and confidence.

Personalized Treatment Plans

No two faces age the same way. We create individualized plans that may combine Ellacor with complementary treatments for enhanced results.

Natural-Looking Results

Our philosophy is refinement, never overdone — subtle, beautiful rejuvenation that still looks like you.

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Smoother, firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

Book your consultation today and discover whether Ellacor is the right solution for your aesthetic goals.

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