For Janet, the moment of realization came in the form of an unexpected photo. “I saw these little jowl things and thought, ‘This isn’t happening. No, no, no,’” she recalls. At 78 years old—correction, 78 great, as she likes to say—she knew she wanted a more youthful look but wasn’t interested in surgery. That’s when she discovered Ellacor, a minimally invasive treatment that tightens skin.
“I didn’t want to do plastic surgery because I’ve seen too many women with that pulled, stretched look,” Janet explains. “I wanted something natural.”
nHer journey started when her daughter-in-law underwent the procedure first. After seeing her results, Janet booked an appointment with Miami dermatologist Dr. Jill Waibel, a leading expert on Ellacor. “I’ve had three treatments over the past two years, and each time, I saw a real difference,” she says.
What is Ellacor?
Ellacor is an FDA-approved micro-coring treatment that removes tiny amounts of skin to stimulate collagen and tighten the face. Unlike lasers, which use heat, Ellacor physically removes micro-cores of skin while keeping the surrounding tissue intact. The result? A firmer, lifted appearance without scarring.
“You don’t feel anything because you’re numb,” Janet shares. “There was no real discomfort—by day four, I was out and about like normal.”
Who’s a good candidate?
Dr. Waibel, who has been involved with Ellacor since its clinical trials, says the treatment isn’t just for those looking to avoid surgery. “It’s great for anyone experiencing skin laxity, whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or 70s,” she says. “We even use it on areas like the neck, inner thighs and elbows.”
For Janet, Ellacor delivered exactly what she wanted—tightening in the lower face and neck without looking overdone. “I just wanted to look like me, but refreshed,” she says.
Would she do it again?
Absolutely. In fact, Janet is already planning her next session. “I would recommend it to anyone,” she says. “I feel so much better in my skin. And honestly? I can’t wait to say I’m 80 great next time around.”
