The indicators of beautiful and healthy skin are known - smooth, silky, elastic, with a natural healthy glow and even color - they fade and wear out year after year.They are replaced by dryness, dullness, wrinkles... In addition to these manifestations, enlarged pores and vascular networks, pigment spots appear... Fortunately, today, all these aesthetic problems, which are considered the main signs of aging, can be solved quickly and comprehensively - laser skin rejuvenation can help with this.
Laser facial skin rejuvenation: emphasis on technology
Laser facial skin rejuvenation - renewal or peeling - is perhaps the most optimal solution to 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 to treat the symptoms of aging and similar defects have been pushed into the background.Lasers in cosmetology are primarily multidisciplinary platforms.Thanks to this quality, the beautician has the opportunity to perform various treatments during one procedure.New devices for fractional laser resurfacing provide long-term results, are fairly non-aggressive, and allow work on almost any area of the body (not just the face).What is important is that fractional laser resurfacing devices can be used to rejuvenate skin of any phototype.Thus, the solution of aesthetic problems with the help of a laser on dark, very dark or tanned skin became possible relatively recently.In addition, several types of laser skin rejuvenation are now available.
Laser facial skin rejuvenation: procedure options
The latest generation devices allow for such types of anti-aging procedures as fractional skin rejuvenation, superficial or deep laser skin renewal on the face and the whole body.All of them work according to the following principle: as a result of laser pulses, the process of photothermolysis takes place in the skin (epidermis and the outer layer of the dermis) - old cells are destroyed, so they are replaced by new, young cells during the regeneration process.As a result, after restoration, fresh (in every sense of the word) skin grows on the face or other treatment area.
With laser fractional skin rejuvenation, the beam enables a dosed effect on micro-areas of "old" and problematic skin, "evaporates" dead cells, stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin proteins, and destroys pathogenic microflora.After the treatment, the natural stimulation of tissue self-healing processes begins: young and healthy tissues are formed, the color and texture of the skin is evened out.
Indications for fractional laser skin rejuvenation: pronounced signs of aging and photoaging, wrinkles, uneven skin texture;minor scars, scars (including post-acne pimples).
One more procedure should be noted separately, which is among the capabilities of the latest device models - carbon laser peeling.This technology combines the effects of laser and light rays (which provides additional photo-rejuvenation).The nuance of this procedure is a special carbon enhancer, a gel mask containing carbon dioxide nanoparticles.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 attract residual sebum, dust and impurities.The carbon nanogel should prepare the skin for exposure to the laser beam, resulting in the uniform exfoliation of dead, keratinized epidermal cells.In the same stage, the inflammatory process balances out.Carbon laser peeling is perfect for treating acne and normalizing skin lipid metabolism (wound regulation).
Indications for carbon laser peeling: problematic skin prone to inflammatory rashes, acne, comedones, increased greasiness, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, early signs of aging and photoaging, age spots.
With laser skin rejuvenation, the aesthetic effect is usually achieved with minimal discomfort: if the renovation is carried out superficially, there may be no need for prior anesthesia.No traces/scars remain, which is especially important when localizing aesthetic defects on the face.With fractional rejuvenation, the selective destruction of pathological areas makes it possible to remove cosmetic defects at a given depth without damaging nearby tissues.The surrounding tissues do not heat up and, accordingly, are not damaged.
Laser skin rejuvenation: when the indications coincide with the possibilities
Sometimes laser skin rejuvenation and lifting is not the only task of a beautician.However, laser skin rejuvenation is above all an integrated approach: fighting the signs of aging and treating dermatological problems at the same time.Thanks to new technologies that allow controlling the power and duration of the laser pulse, the beautician can choose the depth of renewal for each skin phototype and adjust the path of the laser beam to solve some other specific, more specific problem.The equipment of the devices (replaceable applicators-nozzles), a wide range of pulse durations, the ability to adjust the beam size, energy density and pulse penetration depth ensure a wide range of therapeutic effects with high-speed procedures.So, having decided on laser skin rejuvenation, you can expect a comprehensive effect.In particular, many salons offer not only laser skin rejuvenation (rejuvenation, tightening), but also:
- healing or softening acne and post-acne,
- remove wine stains
- get rid of the visible symptoms of rosacea and the clinical manifestations of rosacea,
- removal of various types of pigment spots,
- reduces the appearance of cellulite,
- reduces fat deposits,
- eliminates scars and scars,
- removal or correction of stretch marks,
- remove tattoos.
Wrinkles - superficial and mimic, sagging skin, age spots, telangiectasia, spider veins, red and blue spider veins, hemangiomas and telangiectasia, seborrheic keratosis, rosacea and rosacea, benign skin tumors (lentigines, coffee spots, nevi), any small skin defect can be treated - almost any skin defect can be treated with a laser!Some lasers are also used for nail therapy - to strengthen the structure of the nail plate and improve its growth.With a laser, the beautician can perform high-precision coagulation of blood vessels of any type and diameter, but this method unfortunately does not work in the case of varicose veins.Usually, several sessions are needed to achieve the final result.
Contraindications to laser facial rejuvenation procedures are also quite extensive.These are malignant and premalignant diseases, hematological diseases, serious chronic diseases, infections and exacerbations of dermatological diseases, damage to the planned 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: a large part of the final result depends on the skill and experience of the beautician (therefore, you should approach your choice as accurately as possible).Accurate, predictable, safe effect on the source of the problem, computer control of the depth of impact - guarantees a pronounced and lasting therapeutic effect, as well as a minimal rehabilitation period.By using the right power and adjusting the wavelength, an experienced cosmetologist achieves a predictable result, which significantly reduces the likelihood of side effects.
Choose the time of 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, during the cold season, sweating decreases and this reduces the risk of developing inflammatory reactions.
It is important to know: not all lasers used to rejuvenate (renew) the skin of the face or body are equally effective: certain types of devices do not have a high selectivity.For this reason, for example, it is impossible to grind up 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.It is also difficult to achieve an effective effect on deep veins.Such complications do not arise if the latest types of devices are used, which operate at the optimal wavelength for selective exposure.They provide 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 the renewal (peeling).So, having decided on this procedure, it is better to take a vacation to "sit out" between four walls for a while.
One unpleasant drawback is the short duration of the results of post-acne treatments: the scars return after a few years - the so-called skin memory kicks in, so today the gold standard for solving the problem is an even more invasive procedure - puncture (excision).
In order to avoid complications and achieve the expected result, you need to approach the problem of laser skin rejuvenation in a constructive way - you need to carry out diagnostics, identify the cause of errors, choose home cosmetics, including the rehabilitation period after the procedure.As for possible complications and side effects, they are mainly related to insufficient care after laser rejuvenation (resurfacing or peeling).
Side effects and complications
After fractional laser rejuvenation, rather large areas of the skin are damaged at a rather great depth.Of course, permanent swelling (lasts for several days), inflammation, and bleeding occur after the intervention.Deep damage to the surface of the skin is associated with the development of infections and healing problems, so it requires careful attention: the doctor carefully selects medical cosmetics for the healing period, describes the application regimen and carefully monitors the entire rehabilitation period.