Exposure to a beam of laser light will help preserve youth and beauty; this is one of the most effective modern procedures. The combination of laser rejuvenation with other cosmetic techniques gives bright, visible and long-lasting results.
How does laser facial rejuvenation work?
First, the doctor cleans the affected area, applies an anesthetic. Anesthesia is used, but not always. It depends on the sensitivity of the patient, the protocol for the procedure, and the method of laser resurfacing.
Could be:
- Ablative laser resurfacing (method with visible skin damage and long rehabilitation);
- Non-ablative laser resurfacing (the procedure is carried out without visible damage to the skin, there is no rehabilitation).
After cleaning and anesthesia, the doctor treats the desired areas with a directional beam of light. The time of the procedure depends on the area treated, on average, laser resurfacing lasts 30-40 minutes.
There are different types of laser devices and techniques for facial rejuvenation, but they all have a common principle of operation. The principle is based on the launch of aseptic inflammation with the destruction of old collagen. After the procedure, neocollagenogenesis begins: this is the physiological mechanism for the formation of new collagen.
The result of laser exposure:
- Starting the regeneration of skin cells;
- Stimulation of the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid;
- Tightened (lifting effect);
- Color alignment, pore narrowing, skin thickening;
- The skin becomes firm and elastic.
Immediately after the laser resurfacing procedure, the effect will not be visible. The body needs time to recover. But after a few weeks, you can see the effectiveness of laser resurfacing. The quality and condition of the skin will improve significantly, the face will become younger and fresher.
Indications and contraindications
Before performing laser resurfacing, you need to know the contraindications and indications for this procedure.
The method is effective for such problems:
- Photo and chronoaging of the skin;
- Dull and uneven complexion;
- Loss of elasticity;
- vascular pathologies;
- Post-acne;
- enlarged pores;
- Wrinkles mimic and age.
When removing wrinkles in the eye area, there are some restrictions. The procedure is carried out not beyond the bony edge of the orbit.
There are contraindications to perform sessions. But they are very rare, so laser exposure is appropriate for most people.
Contraindications:
- Tendency to keloid scars;
- The use of photosensitizers;
- herpes rash;
- Skin diseases in the acute stage;
- Mental disorders or who are registered in a neuropsychiatric clinic;
- Increased body temperature;
- Violation of the integrity of the skin in the projection of the laser;
- blood coagulation disorders;
- Diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular systems;
- lactation, pregnancy;
- Malignant tumors.
A person who falls into at least one category should not undergo a laser resurfacing procedure.
Types of laser therapy
There are several types of laser facial rejuvenation, each of which affects the skin in different ways. The choice in favor of one or another method is made by a cosmetologist in a consultation, after conducting an anamnesis and examination.
laser peeling
One of the most popular and demanded procedures.
Types of peels:
- Deep;
- Median;
- Surface.
With the help of a superficial peeling, dead cells, excess sebum and impurities found on the surface of the skin within the epidermis are removed.
The median removes skin cells from the epidermis to the basal layer. It is the midpoint between superficial and deep peeling.
Deep peeling affects the layers of the skin from the basement membrane to the epidermis. It is carried out only in a hospital with the use of anesthesia before the procedure. It has a long rehabilitation period of 4 weeks or more.
A laser resurfacing session lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. You need to do it in one course (with the exception of deep peeling). The effect will be noticeable after 2-3 sessions. After the end of the course of procedures, it is necessary to repeat the maintenance effect annually.
Grinding
The next type of laser therapy is resurfacing. It uses CO2 and an erbium laser. Exposure to the laser causes micro-damage to the layers of the skin, which stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. The regeneration process is accompanied by the appearance of new cells and the synthesis of hyaluronic acid.
The procedure has a lifting effect, increases skin elasticity, tightens pores, unifies color and minimizes post-acne scars. Grinding is the harshest form of rejuvenation.
biorevitalization
Laser biorevitalization of the face is a procedure aimed at increasing the concentration of hyaluronic acid in the skin.
The essence of the procedure:
- A preparation with hyaluronic acid is applied to the skin;
- laser exposure;
- Under the influence of radiation, HA fractions of low molecular weight penetrate the skin;
- As a result, the skin is nourished and moisturized, its tone is restored.
Laser biorevitalization of the face is painless and effective.
laser lipolysis
Laser lipolysis is a modern and safe procedure to remove excess fat by laser exposure to problem areas. It makes sense to do a course, a procedure will not be enough. The procedure is non-invasive, the integrity of the skin is preserved.
At the moment today the preferred alternative to liposuction.
Exposure to laser light destroys fat cells, which are gradually eliminated from the body naturally.
Will there be complications?
Any cosmetic effect on the skin of the face can carry certain risks. Complications are predictable (usually go away after 3 to 6 days) and unpredictable (more serious).
Unforeseen complications:
- Small scars or scars (appear due to incorrectly selected device parameters or if a person has a tendency to develop keloid scars);
- Bruises, hemorrhages in case of skin damage;
- Blisters with bloody or serous fluid (leaves scars);
- acne exacerbation;
- The appearance of herpes.
Among the anticipated complications:
- Erythema (redness of the skin);
- swelling;
- Peeling;
- Swelling.
This is a normal reaction of the body to a skin injury in the area of laser exposure.
The effectiveness of laser resurfacing.
Facial rejuvenation with the help of laser systems has been used since the 1960s. Since then, it has been upgraded, improving efficiency and safety.
The impact rejuvenates the neck and face, or other parts of the body, eliminating wrinkles, unifying the complexion, giving it freshness, improving the tone and structure of the skin. With the help of light exposure, the skin becomes thicker and denser.
Laser rejuvenation with menopause
Menopause is a special period in a woman's life. After 40-50 years, the reproductive function gradually fades, due to which the elasticity of the skin is lost and wrinkles appear.
Skin care during menopause involves the use of serums, masks, firming creams, injections. However, combined therapy, laser resurfacing and injection techniques show significant efficacy in menopause.
What procedures to combine the laser to obtain the best effect?
Laser therapy is often combined with injections that speed regeneration (recovery). A week later, you can take a course of biorevitalization, mesotherapy, plasma therapy or placental therapy.
Rejuvenation by the combined method is excellent for maintaining and maintaining the result after plastic surgery. It can also effectively remove scars after surgery.
How to choose a good beautician
In order for the procedure to give the desired effect and not harm, you need to choose the right beautician. There are several points to pay attention to:
- The first thing they ask of the master's degree is the availability of superior medical training and supporting documentation. The cosmetologist must have a higher medical education, as well as have the necessary documents confirming training in the specialty "cosmetology" and permissions (documents on full training or a certificate) to work with laser equipment;
- The next element is work experience. You can get information about reliable recommendations on specialized blogs, from friends.
Before signing up for a procedure, you should have an initial consultation with a cosmetologist to make sure she is comfortable with this person. Then ask all the questions of her.