The signs of beautiful and healthy skin are known - smooth, silky, elastic, with a natural healthy glow and even tone - they fade and fade over the years.They are replaced by dryness, dullness, wrinkles... These manifestations are accompanied by dilated pores and blood vessel networks, the appearance of pigment spots... Fortunately, today all those cosmetic problems that are considered the main signs of aging can be quickly and comprehensively solved - laser skin rejuvenation will help solve this problem.
Laser facial rejuvenation: emphasis on technology
Laser facial rejuvenation – resurfacing or peeling – is perhaps the most optimal method among the options for solving the problem of aging “in a snap”.Indeed, with the advent of new models of laser devices, all existing methods of treating aging symptoms and similar defects in the cosmetology industry have receded.Laser in aesthetics is primarily a multidisciplinary platform.Thanks to this quality, the cosmetologist has the opportunity to perform many different treatments in one procedure.New devices for fractional laser resurfacing provide long-lasting results, are fairly non-invasive, and allow you to work on almost any area of the body (not just the face).Importantly, fractional laser resurfacing devices can be used to rejuvenate skin of any skin type.Therefore, solving cosmetic problems with the help of lasers on dark, very dark or tanned skin has become possible recently.In addition, there are currently a number of laser skin rejuvenation methods.
Laser facial rejuvenation: treatment methods
The latest generation devices can perform various types of anti-aging procedures such as partial skin rejuvenation, superficial or deep laser skin resurfacing on the face and entire body.It all works according to the following principle: under the influence of laser pulses, photothermal processes occur in the skin (epidermis and outer layer of the dermis) - old cells are destroyed so that during regeneration they are replaced by new, young ones.As a result, after recovery, fresh (in every sense of the word) skin will develop on the face or in other treated areas.
With fractional laser skin rejuvenation, this beam allows to act in doses on microscopic areas of "old" and problem skin, "evaporating" dead cells, stimulating the synthesis of collagen proteins and elastic fibers, and destroying pathogenic microflora.After treatment, the natural stimulation of tissue self-healing begins: young and healthy tissue is formed, the color and texture of the skin becomes more uniform.
Indications for fractional laser skin rejuvenation: visible signs of aging and skin aging, wrinkles, uneven skin texture;small scars, scars (even after acne).
Separately, it should be noted one more procedure, which is included in the range of capabilities of the latest device models - carbon laser peeling.This technology combines the action of a laser and a light beam (which provides additional skin rejuvenation).The nuance of this procedure is a special carbon enhancer, gel mask, containing carbon dioxide nanoparticles.Nanogels are called carbon (roughly translated as “carbon”).The cosmetic effect of nanogel is based on its ability to penetrate deeply into the skin, connect epidermal cells, and absorb remaining sebum and dirt.Carbon nanogels also prepare the skin for laser exposure, leading to uniform skin exfoliation of keratinized epidermal cells.At a similar stage, the inflammatory process is leveled.Carbon laser peeling is the perfect solution to treat acne and normalize the skin's lipid metabolism (sebum regulation).
Indications for carbon laser peeling: problem skin prone to inflammatory rashes, acne, acne, increased oil secretion, large pores, uneven skin tone, signs of premature aging and photoaging, age spots.
As a rule, with laser skin rejuvenation, the cosmetic effect is achieved with a minimum level of discomfort: if resurfacing is performed superficially, initial anesthesia is not required.Does not leave marks/scars, which is especially important when locating cosmetic defects on the face.With the partial rejuvenation method, selective destruction of abnormal areas helps eliminate cosmetic defects at a certain depth without damaging neighboring tissues.The surrounding tissues do not heat up and are therefore not damaged.
Laser skin rejuvenation: when the indication matches the possibility
Sometimes laser skin rejuvenation and lifting are not the only tasks of a cosmetologist.However, laser skin rejuvenation is first of all an integrated method: fighting signs of aging, while also treating dermatological problems.Thanks to new technologies that allow you to control the power and duration of the laser pulse, the esthetician can choose the depth of resurfacing for each skin type and adjust the trajectory of the laser beam to address some more specific problems.The device's equipment (replaceable nozzles), wide pulse duration, ability to adjust beam size, energy density and pulse penetration depth ensure a variety of treatment effects at high speeds of the procedure.So, once you have decided on laser skin rejuvenation, you can expect a comprehensive effect.In particular, in many beauty salons you can not only perform laser skin rejuvenation (resurfacing, tightening), but also:
- cure or soften acne and post-acne,
- Remove wine stains
- Eliminates visible symptoms of rosacea and clinical manifestations of rosacea,
- remove various types of pigment spots,
- reduces the appearance of cellulite,
- reduce fat accumulation,
- remove scars and scars,
- remove or correct stretch marks,
- tattoo removal.
Wrinkles - superficial and simulated, sagging skin, age spots, telangiectasias, spider veins, red and blue spider veins, hemangiomas and telangiectasias, seborrheic keratosis, rosacea and rosacea, benign skin tumors (dark spots, coffee spots, nevi), small blue veins - with almost any skin imperfection A laser beam can treat it!Some lasers are also used for nail therapy - strengthening the structure of the nail plate and improving its growth.With the help of a laser, a cosmetologist can perform coagulation with high precision for any type and diameter, but unfortunately, this method is not effective for varicose veins.Usually, several sessions are needed to achieve final results.
Contraindications for laser facial rejuvenation procedures are also quite extensive.These are malignant and pre-malignant diseases, hematological diseases, severe chronic diseases, infections and exacerbations of dermatological diseases, lesions in the intended treatment area, as well as pregnancy and lactation.
Laser skin rejuvenation: advantages and disadvantages
Of course, laser skin rejuvenation is not a 100% ideal procedure: much of its result will depend on the skill and experience of the cosmetologist (for this reason, you should approach his choice as meticulously as possible).Precise, predictable, safe impact on the source of the problem, computer control of the depth of impact - ensuring a visible and long-lasting treatment effect as well as minimal recovery time.By using sufficient energy and adjusting the wavelength, an experienced esthetician will achieve predictable results, greatly reducing the likelihood of side effects.
No less carefully than the cosmetologist and clinic, you should choose the time of laser skin rejuvenation: for example, on cloudy autumn days.The risk of developing side effects in the form of hyperpigmentation is significantly lower.In addition, during the cold season, the amount of sweating decreases, thereby reducing the risk of developing inflammatory reactions.
Important to know: not all lasers used for facial or body rejuvenation (resurfacing) are equally effective: some types of devices are not highly selective.For this reason, it is impossible, for example, to crush or selectively coagulate blood without damaging surrounding tissues when some of the energy hits them in the form of heat and burns.It is also difficult to achieve effective performance on deep-lying vessels.Such complications will not arise if the latest model devices, operating at optimal wavelengths for selective exposure, are used.They provide the ideal combination of parameters necessary for effective skin rejuvenation: power, wavelength, pulse duration, beam diameter, color spectrum.
After laser skin rejuvenation, recovery time is required, which varies depending on the depth of the resurfacing (peeling).Therefore, after deciding to carry out this procedure, it is better to go on vacation to "sit out" for a while within four walls.
One of the unpleasant disadvantages is the short period of results after post-acne treatment: scars return after a few years - the so-called skin memory is activated, therefore the gold standard for solving this problem today remains a more invasive procedure - puncture (excision).
To avoid complications and achieve the expected result, you need to apply a constructive approach to the issue of laser skin rejuvenation - conduct a diagnosis, determine the cause of the defect, choose cosmetics for home care, including the recovery period after the procedure.Regarding possible complications and side effects, they are mainly related to inadequate care after laser rejuvenation (resurfacing or peeling).
Side effects and complications
After fractional laser rejuvenation, sizable skin areas are damaged at a fairly large depth.Naturally, after the procedure, persistent swelling (lasting several days), inflammation and bleeding will appear.Deep damage to the skin surface leads to the development of infection and problems in the wound healing process, so careful attention is needed: the doctor carefully selects pharmaceutical cosmetics for the recovery period, describes the application regimen and carefully monitors the entire recovery period.