Ellacor is Candela's fractional ablative device that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to create precise, millimeter-scale columns of tissue removal—a mechanism called micro-coring. Unlike traditional fractional CO₂ or erbium lasers that vaporize tissue across a treatment zone, Ellacor uses RF-heated electrodes to core out discrete cylindrical volumes of skin, leaving untreated islands of epidermis and dermis between ablated columns. This fractional pattern accelerates re-epithelialization while delivering ablative depth and precision.
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Ellacor: How Candela's Micro-Coring Technology Works and What FDA Approval Means for Your Practice
Ellacor is Candela's fractional skin-removal device using radiofrequency-powered micro-coring to ablate tissue columns. Here's what you need to know about mechanism, clearance, and clinical positioning.
