The characteristics of beautiful and healthy skin are well known - smooth, silky, elastic, with a natural, healthy glow and even color - they fade and wear out every year.They are replaced by dryness, dullness, wrinkles... These phenomena are accompanied by enlarged pores and vascular networks, pigment spots appear... Fortunately, today all of these aesthetic problems, which are considered the main symptoms of aging, can be solved quickly and comprehensively - laser skin rejuvenation helps with this.
Laser facial skin rejuvenation: emphasis on technology
Laser facial skin rejuvenation - resurfacing or peeling - is perhaps the most optimal option to solve the problem of aging “in one fell swoop”.In fact, with the advent of new models of laser devices, all other methods available in cosmetology for treating signs of aging and similar defects have faded into the background.Lasers in cosmetics are primarily multidisciplinary platforms.Thanks to this quality, the beautician has the opportunity to carry out a variety of treatments in one procedure.New devices for fractional laser resurfacing provide long-term results, are quite non-aggressive and allow treatment of almost all areas of the body (not just the face).It is important that fractional laser resurfacing devices can be used for skin rejuvenation of any phototype.Solving aesthetic problems with the help of lasers on dark, very dark or tanned skin has only been possible for a relatively short time.In addition, several types of laser skin rejuvenation are already available today.
Laser facial skin rejuvenation: procedure options
The latest generation devices make it possible to carry out anti-aging treatments such as fractional skin rejuvenation, superficial or deep laser skin resurfacing on the face and the entire body.They all work according to the following principle: under the influence of laser pulses, the process of photothermolysis takes place in the skin (epidermis and outer layer of the dermis) - old cells are destroyed so that they are replaced by new, young ones in the regeneration process.This allows fresh (literally) skin to grow on the face or other treatment area after restoration.
During fractional skin rejuvenation with laser, the beam provides a dosed effect on microareas of “old” and problem skin, “evaporates” dead cells, stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins, and also destroys pathogenic microflora.After the treatment, the natural stimulation of the tissue's self-healing processes begins: young and healthy tissue is formed, the color and texture of the skin is balanced.
Indications for fractional skin rejuvenation with laser: pronounced signs of skin aging and photoaging, wrinkles, uneven skin structure;minor scars, scars (even after acne).
Regardless of this, another procedure that is part of the scope of the latest device models should be mentioned - carbon laser peeling.This technology combines the effects of laser and light rays (which provides additional photorejuvenation).The nuance of this procedure is a special carbon enhancer, a gel mask containing nanoparticles of carbon dioxide.The nanogel is called Carbon (translated as “carbon”).The cosmetic effect of Nanogel is based on its ability to penetrate deep into the skin, bind epidermal cells and also attract sebum, dust and dirt residues.The carbon nanogel is also intended to prepare the skin for exposure to the laser beam, resulting in an even shedding of dead, keratinized epidermal cells.At the same stage, the inflammatory process is leveled out.Carbon laser peeling is ideal for treating acne and normalizing the skin's lipid metabolism (seboregulation).
Indications for carbon laser peeling: problem skin prone to inflammatory rashes, acne, comedones, increased oiliness, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, early signs of skin aging and photoaging, age spots.
As a rule, with laser skin rejuvenation, the aesthetic effect is achieved with minimal discomfort: if the resurfacing is performed superficially, no pre-anesthesia is required.No traces/scars remain, which is particularly important when locating aesthetic defects on the face.With fractional rejuvenation, the selective destruction of abnormal areas allows the removal of cosmetic defects at a certain depth without damaging the surrounding tissues.The surrounding tissue does not heat up and is therefore not damaged.
Laser skin rejuvenation: When indications match possibilities
Sometimes laser skin rejuvenation and lifting are not the only job of a beautician.However, laser skin rejuvenation is primarily an integrated approach: it combats signs of aging while treating dermatological problems.Thanks to new technologies that allow you to control the power and duration of the laser pulse, the beautician can select the depth of resurfacing for each skin phototype and adjust the trajectory of the laser beam to solve another, more specific problem.The equipment of the devices (interchangeable applicator nozzles), a wide range of pulse durations, the ability to adjust the jet size, the energy density and the pulse penetration depth ensure a wide range of therapeutic effects at high process speeds.So if you have decided on laser skin rejuvenation, you can count on a comprehensive effect.In particular, in many salons you can not only perform laser skin rejuvenation (surfacing, tightening), but also:
- Heal or alleviate acne and post-acne,
- Remove wine stains
- eliminate visible symptoms of rosacea and clinical manifestations of rosacea,
- remove various types of pigment spots,
- reduce the appearance of cellulite,
- reduce fat deposits,
- eliminate scars and scars,
- remove or correct stretch marks,
- Remove tattoos.
Wrinkles - superficial and facial, sagging skin, age spots, telangiectasias, spider veins, red and blue spider veins, hemangiomas and telangiectasias, seborrheic keratosis, rosacea and rosacea, benign skin tumors (lentigines, coffee spots, nevi), small blue veins - in almost any skin defect.A laser beam does it!Some lasers are also used for nail therapy - they strengthen the structure of the nail plate and improve its growth.Using a laser, a beautician can perform high-precision coagulation of vessels of any type and diameter, but unfortunately this method does not work on varicose veins.Usually several sessions are required to achieve the final result.
The contraindications for laser facial rejuvenation procedures are also quite extensive.These include malignant and premalignant diseases, hematological diseases, severe chronic diseases, infections and exacerbations of dermatological diseases, damage in the intended treatment area, as well as pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Laser skin rejuvenation: features and disadvantages
Of course, laser skin rejuvenation is not a 100% ideal procedure: its result largely depends on the skills and experience of the beautician (for this reason, you should make your choice as carefully as possible).Precise, predictable and safe impact on the cause of the problem, computer control of the depth of impact - a guarantee of a pronounced and lasting therapeutic effect and a minimum rehabilitation period.By using sufficient power and adjusting the wavelength, an experienced cosmetologist achieves a predictable result, significantly reducing the likelihood of side effects.
You should choose the time for laser skin rejuvenation no less carefully than the beautician and the clinic: for example, on cloudy autumn days.The risk of developing side effects in the form of hyperpigmentation is significantly lower.In addition, there is less sweating in the cold season, which in turn reduces the risk of inflammatory reactions.
It is important to know: not all lasers used to rejuvenate (renew) facial or body skin are equally effective: some types of devices do not have high selectivity.For this reason, for example, it is impossible to crush or selectively coagulate blood vessels without damaging the surrounding tissues when some of the energy is projected onto them in the form of heat and burns.Even with deep vessels it is difficult to achieve an effective effect.Such complications do not arise when using the latest generation devices operating at wavelengths optimal for selective exposure.They offer the ideal combination of parameters necessary for effective skin rejuvenation: power, wavelength, pulse duration, beam diameter, color spectrum.
After laser skin rejuvenation, a recovery time is required, which varies depending on the depth of skin renewal (peeling).Having decided on this procedure, it is better to go on vacation to “sit out” some time in your own home.
One of the unpleasant disadvantages is the short duration of the results after treatment after acne: the scars return after a few years - the so-called skin memory is triggered, therefore the gold standard for solving this problem today is still a more invasive procedure - puncture (excision).
To avoid complications and achieve the expected result, you need to approach the problem of laser skin rejuvenation constructively - undergo diagnostics, identify the cause of defects, select cosmetics for home care, including for the rehabilitation period after the procedure.Possible complications and side effects are mainly related to inadequate care after laser rejuvenation (surface resurfacing or peeling).
Side effects and complications
After fractional laser rejuvenation, larger areas of skin are damaged to a greater depth.Of course, there will be persistent swelling (lasting for several days), inflammation, and blood after the procedure.Deep damage to the surface of the skin is fraught with the development of infections and healing problems and therefore requires careful attention: the doctor carefully selects medical cosmetics for the recovery period, describes the application regimen and carefully monitors the entire rehabilitation period.