Whenever new technology is introduced we as plastic surgeons wonder if we acquire this expensive technology will it be around five years from now. After test driving our new Aluma and having a treatment myself I am impressed by the simplicity of the design and happy to report it is truly a painless procedure. Many patients we see are looking for non surgical options to deal with the natural consequences of aging. Wrinkles come with life-years of laughing, frowning, or too much sun exposure. Looking older than we feel will bring many patients in to discuss anti-aging options. The Aluma is designed for facial laxity treatment that is more comfortable and less costly than other options such as Thermage.