Laser therapy has long been successfully used in modern cosmetology. Laser-based devices are constantly being improved, which explains the great popularity of laser-based procedures. We present to your attention 5 methods of facial rejuvenation with a laser.
№1 Laser fractional facial rejuvenation
Laser hardware facial rejuvenation is a non-surgical method of hardware cosmetology. The essence of the procedure is the resurfacing of facial tissues using high temperatures, created by laser energy. The result is skin rejuvenation and rejuvenation.
During the procedure, the piecemeal treatment of problem areas occurs due to intense exposure to light waves, which are converted into heat energy.
Facial rejuvenation with the laser is currently the most effective method, aimed at the complete elimination of wrinkles, folds and folds, active pigmentation and flaccid areas of the epidermis. The impact is made using a special apparatus that generates laser energy.
The device is equipped with special options that adjust the depth of penetration and the temperature of the laser beam. Proper selection of options is an essential factor, because if you make a mistake, you can cause burns or irreversible skin changes. When choosing the right options, the cosmetologist focuses on the patient's age, texture, thickness and skin type.
Fractional laser skin rejuvenation is particularly effective. During the procedure, there is a gradual treatment of problem and defective areas. The high temperature contributes to the destruction of tissues, or rather contributes to their burnout, which further causes the regeneration and renewal of these areas.
Laser fractional facial rejuvenation can eliminate:
- blackheads;
- deep nasolabial folds;
- acne, acne and pimples;
- spider veins;
- demodicosis.
The fractional ablative method is used for spot elimination of skin defects. Unequal cell growth is known to be observed in different parts of the face. Thus, in one area the epidermis is dry and irritated and in the vicinity it is clean and smooth. For such defective areas, the point method of laser therapy is used.
This method is the most effective because it acts in a targeted way. Due to this, minimal skin damage occurs and all side effects disappear within 3 days. The method allows you to gently influence the epidermis and process large areas of it in one session. At the same time, regenerative abilities and rapid recovery of the epidermis are improved.
This type of procedure has virtually no side effects, and complications are extremely rare. Hyperpigmentation and scarring of the skin in the treated area are not observed. The method can be performed on delicate areas (around the eyes, décolleté and neck) and does not require anesthesia.
How the procedure is carried out
First of all, you should clean the skin of decorative cosmetics, dirt and dust. It is advisable not to wear makeup two days before the therapy. It is recommended to carry out laser manipulations in the cold and cloudy season, so that the active solar radiation does not cause damage to the already vulnerable skin.
Algorithm for laser rejuvenation:
- A cosmetologist performs skin exfoliation for a thorough cleansing.
- Local anesthesia is administered.
- Then the doctor proceeds to laser treatment of problem areas or the entire face. It is more appropriate to carry out the treatment in a single session or only on the face, or on the neck and décolleté area.
- After the treatment, special emollients are applied to the skin, which will soothe the skin and relieve discomfort.
The session lasts approximately 1 hour. However, the duration of the manipulation depends on the size of the treated areas.
rehabilitation period
If it is necessary to undergo a course of laser treatment consisting of several sessions, then some care is required after each procedure, which will ensure rapid rehabilitation of the skin. After all, laser therapy stimulates cellular processes, and in order for them to pass without excess, it is necessary to follow simple rules:
- during this period, intensely moisturize the epidermis using creams and masks;
- do not do peeling and scrub;
- do not take hot showers and baths;
- do not visit saunas, solariums and swimming pools;
- sunbathing is forbidden;
- do not use alcohol-containing lotions;
- do not take tetracyclines;
- it is extremely important to use sunscreen in any weather;
- try not to use decorative cosmetics (or use delicate textures);
- take vitamin and mineral complexes;
- to walk outside.
Preparations with a regenerating agent dexpanthenol, as well as natural thermal water, will help accelerate the restoration of the skin.
For fractional rejuvenation, the apparatus of the American company Palomar Medical Technologies is used. Fraxel and Affirm devices are also very popular. All laser skin rejuvenation devices have the same principle of operation, which simplifies their use by specialists.
No. 2 The principle of operation of a neodymium laser
Particularly in demand is a solid-state laser emitter, the design of which is based on a yttrium-aluminum garnet crystal. The yttrium aluminum garnet crystal is activated by neodymium ions. Neodymium is a rare chemical element, a silver-white metal with a golden hue.
A distinctive feature of this type of laser is its intensity, strength and length of light, which is capable of penetrating the tissue to a depth of 6-8 mm. Neodymium laser is successfully used in surgery, urology, gynecology, in the treatment of malignant diseases, as it is able to coagulate blood vessels and reduce bleeding during surgery.
A neodymium laser is a hardware device capable of producing a laser beam with different wavelengths, both the minimum 532 nm, 585 nm, 650 and the maximum 1064 nm. This type of radiation contributes to various methods of facial skin rejuvenation and increases the efficiency of the laser hardware technique. What are the capabilities of a neodymium laser?
With it you can:
- rejuvenate the skin;
- treat acne;
- perform epilation;
- remove varicose veins;
- eliminate traces of post-acne;
- eliminate age spots;
- remove tattoos;
- make scars, scars and stretch marks on the body less noticeable.
Neodymium laser rejuvenation procedure
The neodymium laser is able to rejuvenate the skin of the face. Improved blood circulation leads to the activation of fibroblasts and the growth of young cells that synthesize the "youth" proteins collagen and elastin. The new collagen is distinguished by a strong and tidy fibrous structure, which allows you to create a new frame for the skin, improve the contour of the face and firm it in the chin area.
Even fine wrinkles and deep folds undergo a metamorphosis: the former are completely smoothed, while the latter become less noticeable. As a result, the face appears fresh, young and healthy, without wrinkles, bumps and stagnant spots.
When working with a device based on a neodymium laser, photomodification of scar tissue occurs, which allows you to make the skin smooth and even. The normalization of blood circulation in the capillaries ensures the disappearance of the pigmented and stagnant spots left after acne, which remain for a long time in the place of the burst abscess.
The advantages of this type of laser are as follows:
- A variety of light pulse lengths allows you to develop an individual approach depending on each patient's skin characteristics.
- The neodymium laser acts precisely, accurately processing the desired areas.
- This type of laser is equipped with a cooling system that has multiple levels and allows you to make any procedure comfortable and safe.
- The laser cooling system prevents the surface layers of the skin from heating up and prevents thermal burns.
- The dual system of switching the device from one type of activity to another allows you to perform procedures in different directions without changing the nozzle during a session.
- The control of the physical characteristics of the light emitted (number of pulses, energy density, wavelength) makes it possible to strictly match the characteristics of the patient's phototype. Furthermore, the physical characteristics remain unchanged throughout the session.
- Neodymium laser-based devices completely eliminate the risk of side effects and complications.
The use of a neodymium laser in cosmetology has improved the methods of skin rejuvenation and the elimination of many cosmetic defects.
№3 Laser biorevitalization for skin renewal
Modern cosmetology uses many minimally invasive and non-surgical technologies for facial rejuvenation and body shaping. One of these innovative methods is laser biorevitalization. This method is very effective in eliminating age-related skin problems and promotes rejuvenation.
The word "biorevitalization" literally means "return to life". Over the years, involutional aging processes occur in the human body. Unfortunately, these processes also extend to the skin. It loses firmness, sagging, the amount of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid produced in the skin decreases.
Laser biorevitalization is the introduction of hyaluronic acid into the skin using laser radiation.
The biorevitalization process helps to restore the skin to its elasticity, firmness and color in a natural way. What is this method? The skin is affected in such a way as to cause the activation of the cell's own resources and their rapid recovery. This role is played by fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are connective tissue cells responsible for the production of collagen, elastic fibers and hyaluronic acid, which holds water in the cell.
In turn, collagen and elastin are the structure of the skin, which allows you to keep the skin in good shape and make it supple. Over the years, the number of fibroblasts decreases significantly. The remaining fibroblasts lose their activity and produce the required substances in smaller quantities. As a result, the skin ages: it becomes less elastic, less elastic and wrinkles appear.
Biorevitalization with a laser favors the deep penetration of hyaluronic acid into the skin.
A "cold" infrared laser with a low degree of intensity is used for this procedure. It was first developed and applied in Germany.
Biorevitalization procedure
What happens in the laser biorevitalization process? A small amount of hyaluronic acid is applied to a certain area of the skin and, using a laser, penetrates the skin tissues. Under the influence of the laser, the typical composition of hyaluronic acid is evenly distributed between the skin layers through the open transport channels. During the procedure, the skin does not heat up, there is no peeling and is not afraid of ultraviolet rays.
For this reason, laser biorevitalization without injection can be performed at any time of the year. You should know that low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is used for this procedure. High molecular weight hyaluronic acid is unable to cross skin barriers and remains on the skin surface. Natural hyaluronic acid is a polymer (a chain of links) and has several thousand links in its structure.
But when applied externally, long chains of links are unable to penetrate the skin barrier. It is for this reason that they resort to injection and hardware exposure methods. The high molecular hyaluronic acid in the cream only moisturizes the surface of the skin, without penetrating deeply.
The introduction of hyaluronic acid into the epidermis is a rather complicated procedure. It concerns its molecular weight, which is 5-20 million daltons. This is hundreds of times greater than the spaces between cells in the epidermis.
After a certain chemical reaction, high molecular weight hyaluronic acid becomes low molecular weight. Such an acid composition of 5-10 units easily penetrates the skin, and under the influence of a laser, the short units combine into polymer chains and help fibroblasts to retain moisture in the cells. In this way, a lifting effect is achieved. The skin becomes supple and toned, as at a young age.
In some cases, before the procedure, it is recommended to peel the face and make a warm compress for better penetration of the drug into the skin. The tissues irradiated with the laser regenerate quickly and the biorevitalization procedure gives an immediate positive result.
It is recommended to use biorevitalization in areas of the body where the following signs of aging are present:
- wrinkles
- skin laxity
- dry skin
- presence of post-acne scars
The number of biorevitalization sessions is determined by the cosmetologist. It depends on the condition of the skin and the objectives pursued. To eliminate skin flaccidity and improve turgor, it is recommended to perform 5-10 procedures, with an interval of 5-7 days. The result after one session can last from 6 weeks to 6 months. After the procedure, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and use moisturizers.
The laser biorevitalization procedure gives stable and effective results. Furthermore, the result is noticeable immediately. Consider the advantages of this method:
After the procedure, the skin appears fresh, hydrated with clear relief. Small wrinkles fade, complexion improves. Saturating the skin with hyaluronic acid stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
In general, this laser facial rejuvenation method is completely safe and suitable for almost everyone. To avoid complications, you should carefully choose a cosmetology clinic, taking into account the recommendations and work experience. Also pay attention to the experience and professionalism of the cosmetologist. Take your time and consider a few proposals in detail before tipping the scales in someone's favor.
№4 What is elos (elos) -rejuvenation?
Elos (elos) - rejuvenation - is a hardware method, which is based on the simultaneous use of a laser, radio frequency and light radiation. The positive effect of the procedure occurs due to the impact of the device not only on the surface of the epidermis, but also on the deep layers of the skin. Literally, the term elos (elos) means "electro-optical synergy". The principle of this method is quite simple: light is absorbed by tissues, and in the deep layers of the skin it is converted into heat energy.
The essence of the method is the absorption of light and electric current by the skin cells, as a result of which the light radiation is converted deep into the skin into heat energy. The action of the electric current will be more intense in those areas of the skin that are already heated by the light.
Thus, the electric current has a selective effect on the tissues and affects the already heated dermis more intensely. This type of impact is used successfully in the treatment of age-related skin defects and various cosmetic deficiencies.
The following processes are activated during the procedure:
- Intensive tissue heating activates the work of fibroblasts. Due to this, the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid is stimulated, which contributes to the lifting of soft tissues.
- Some warming of the blood in the capillaries contributes to the rapid disappearance of rosacea (vascular network) on the face, as the blood and proteins coagulate.
- Heating of tissues also contributes to the destruction of melanin. Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes. As a result, fair, fair skin always looks younger than pigmented.
The special nozzles of the elos apparatus perform targeted, targeted and selective actions that affect only the problematic areas of the skin without damaging it, but only eliminating existing skin defects.
Stages of the procedure
- The procedure begins with the removal of skin makeup.
- Special glasses are placed over the eyes (like in a tanning bed) to protect the eyes from bright flashes of light.
- In most cases, the procedure does not require anesthesia, but this depends on each patient's individual tolerance threshold. Therefore, the doctor decides whether or not to conduct anesthesia after talking with the patient. It looks like Elos: the procedure is similar to light injections, which cause a pleasant tingling rather than pain.
- A special thick gel is applied to the face, which is a good conductor of electric current and light energy. The process itself lasts no more than an hour, if we talk only about the face, but in general the duration of the procedure depends on which area of the skin needs to be treated.
- The Elos procedure device has several nozzles that are used to solve a specific problem. The maximum depth to which the light energy penetrates is 5 mm. The power and intensity of the current are selected individually for each patient so as not to cause severe burns, pain and discomfort.
- At the end of the procedure, a refreshing and soothing cream is applied to the skin. This must be done to avoid burns.
After the procedure, the skin turns red and swells, there are pinpoint burns on it. Edema, skin hyperemia and burns persist for the next few days. After about 3 to 5 days, the swelling and redness completely disappear and the age spots become more pronounced. Don't be afraid of this, as the age spots will go away along with the damaged skin, giving way to smooth, white skin. After another 7 days, the peeling process begins.
The duration of the session is 45-60 minutes. For a full cycle of rejuvenation, it is necessary to conduct at least 5-7 sessions, once a month.
The Elos procedure is recommended in the following cases:
- the presence of mimic wrinkles;
- the presence of rosacea (ribs);
- gravitational aging;
- dull and earthy complexion;
- acne and acne;
- post-acne scars and scars;
- uneven skin;
- abundant hyperpigmentation.
It should be remembered that Elos does not prevent the appearance of new age spots. Eliminates already existing spots, but after the procedure it is necessary to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation even more carefully.
Also, you shouldn't make too high demands on this procedure. Elos: Technique is not a panacea, because there is no panacea at all. In cosmetology there are unwavering rules that will always be the same: our skin ages.
Even the most advanced methods and techniques are unable to turn the clock back, but it is our competence to prevent the aging process and push it as far as possible. For this reason, this technique cannot permanently eliminate wrinkles or gravitational ptosis. There are other more radical methods for this.
Another significant fact that is important to know is that the formation and maturation of collagen fibers is 28 days. Therefore, the interval between sessions should be at least 21 days. Frequent elos procedures do not contribute to facial rejuvenation and improvement of skin parameters. It's just money thrown away.
№5 Laser nanoperforation: what is the essence of the method?
Laser-based cosmetic procedures have firmly entered our lives. They are efficient, fast and affordable. In addition, laser-based techniques do not stand still, they are constantly being improved, replenished with new innovative shades.
Laser nanoperforation is a unique hardware technique for skin rejuvenation, which today has no analogues. With the help of him, you can effectively get rid of age-related skin defects. The method is based on the principle of self-healing and skin repair.
The essence of the method is the use of a special device that directs a laser beam with a strictly focused action on the skin. The laser apparatus used divides the light beam into a large number of microscopic rays. The laser beams create nano-slits (microscopic holes) in the skin, invisible to the human eye, through which diffused light beams penetrate the skin. These nanocracks are microscopic skin lesions.
After a certain time, the protective mechanisms of the skin are mobilized, healthy skin cells are activated and it begins to recover intensely. As a result, the fibroblasts are activated, the synthesis of collagen and elastin is stimulated, the skin's water balance is restored, its hydration improves thanks to the increased production of hyaluronic acid.
In addition, the laser nanoperforation helps to thin the upper stratum corneum and eliminate the keratinized dead cells of the epidermis, thus erasing all skin defects from bumps to wrinkles.
How is the procedure carried out?
This procedure is in demand both among patients of aesthetic clinics and among cosmetologists.
The procedure is carried out using a special nozzle, which contributes to the fragmentation of the laser beam into microscopic light options. Arriving on the skin, microscopic light radiation causes its trauma, which leads to greater recovery and renewal of the skin.
Stages of the procedure:
- The procedure begins with cleansing the skin, which is done with a special lotion.
- A special nozzle is placed on the laser device, which divides the laser beam into many nanobeams.
- Direct skin processing includes various areas. The laser exposure procedure takes no more than 20 minutes, during which the entire perimeter of the skin is processed.
After the procedure, redness of the face occurs, as the effect of the laser on the skin warms and expands the capillaries, but this improves blood microcirculation, which favorably affects the processes occurring in the skin.
The number of sessions is determined by the cosmetologist. It depends on the condition of the skin and the problems that need to be addressed. On average, the course of procedures consists of 1, 2 or 3 sessions.
Laser nano-perforation has a gentle effect on the skin and does not require anesthesia. During the procedure there is only a slight tingling and redness of the face, which disappears the next day. Nano-perforation can be performed at any time of the year (but still avoids direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation) and laser resurfacing can only be performed in cold seasons when there is no active insolation.
Skin redness after a laser nano-drilling session is a natural phenomenon, so don't worry if you experience intense skin redness. This process speaks of beneficial changes in the skin, since an expansion of the capillaries has occurred under the influence of the laser on the skin.
On the second day after the procedure, the red skin will begin to peel off, which leads to renewal of the epidermis. The damaged skin surface must be treated for some time with special products that soothe, moisturize and restore the epidermis.
The first two weeks after the procedure, you should protect the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. It is also not recommended to use decorative cosmetics for two weeks.
You need to know that laser nano-perforation of the skin is performed at any time of the year, for any skin type, regardless of the patient's gender and age. The only contraindications are the above conditions and individual intolerance to laser exposure to the skin.