Laser therapy has long been successfully used in modern cosmetology. Devices based on lasers are constantly being improved, which explains the great popularity of procedures based on them. We present to your attention 5 methods of laser facial rejuvenation.
№1 Fractional laser facial rejuvenation
Laser 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 resurfacing.
During the procedure, fragmentary treatment of problem areas occurs through intense exposure to light waves, which are converted into thermal energy.
Laser facial rejuvenation is the most effective method to date, aimed at the complete elimination of wrinkles, creases and creases, active pigmentation and flabby areas of the epidermis. The impact is carried out using a special device that generates laser energy.
The device is equipped with special options that regulate the penetration depth and temperature of the laser beam. The correct selection of options is an essential factor, because if you make a mistake, you can cause a burn or irreversible changes in the skin. When choosing the right options, the cosmetologist focuses on the age, structure, thickness and type of the patient's skin.
Fractional laser skin rejuvenation is particularly effective. During the procedure, there is a gradual treatment of problematic and defective areas. High temperature contributes to the destruction of tissues, or rather contributes to their exhaustion, which further provokes the regeneration and renewal of these areas.
Fractional laser facial rejuvenation can eliminate:
- black dots;
- deep nasolabial folds;
- acne, acne and pimples;
- spider veins;
- demodicosis.
The fractional ablative method is used for localized removal of skin defects. It is known that uneven cell growth can be seen in different parts of the face. So in one area the epidermis is dry and irritated, and near it is clean and smooth. For these defective areas, the point method of laser therapy is used.
This method is the most effective because it acts punctually. Due to this, minimal skin damage occurs and all side effects disappear within 3 days. The method allows you to gently affect the epidermis and process large areas of it in one session. At the same time, the regenerative abilities and rapid recovery of the epidermis are enhanced.
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, in the décolleté and neck) and does not require anesthesia.
How does the procedure take place
First of all, you need to clean the skin from decorative cosmetics, dirt and dust. It is recommended not to wear make-up two days before the treatment. It is advisable to carry out laser manipulations in the cold and cloudy season, so that active insolation does not cause damage to the already vulnerable skin.
Algorithm for laser rejuvenation:
- A cosmetologist performs exfoliation of the skin for complete cleansing.
- Local anesthesia is administered.
- Then the doctor proceeds to laser treatment of problem areas or the entire face. It is more expedient to perform the treatment in one session either only on the face or on the neck and décolleté area.
- After the treatment, special emollients are applied to the skin, which 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 laser treatment consisting of several sessions, then after each procedure a certain care is required, which will ensure rapid rehabilitation of the skin. After all, laser therapy stimulates cellular processes, and in order for them to proceed without excess, you need to follow simple rules:
- during this period, intensely moisturize the epidermis using creams and masks;
- do not do peels and scrubs;
- do not take hot showers and baths;
- do not visit saunas, solariums and swimming pools;
- sunbathing is prohibited;
- do not use lotions containing alcohol;
- do not take tetracycline antibiotics;
- it is extremely important to use sunscreen in all weathers;
- try not to use decorative cosmetics (or use delicate textures);
- taking vitamin-mineral complexes;
- 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 device from 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
A semiconductor laser emitter, the design of which is based on a yttrium aluminum garnet crystal, is in particular demand. The yttrium aluminum garnet crystal is activated by neodymium ions. Neodymium is a rare chemical element, a silvery-white metal with a golden tint.
A distinctive feature of this type of laser is its intensity, strength and length of light, which is able to penetrate to a depth of 6-8 mm into tissues. 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 effectiveness of the technique of laser equipment. What are the capabilities of a neodymium laser?
With it, you can:
- rejuvenate the skin;
- treat acne;
- perform hair removal;
- remove spider veins;
- eliminate traces of post-acne;
- eliminate age spots;
- removing tattoos;
- make scars, scars and stretch marks less noticeable on the body.
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 which synthesize the "youth" proteins collagen and elastin. The new collagen is distinguished by a strong and orderly fibrous structure, which allows you to create a new framework for the skin, improve the contour of the face and tighten it in the chin area.
Fine wrinkles and deep folds are also transformed: the former are completely smoothed out, while the latter become less visible. As a result, the face looks 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 makes the skin smooth and even. Normalization of blood circulation in the capillaries ensures the disappearance of pigmented and stagnant spots left after acne, which remain in the place of the burst abscess for a long time.
The advantages of this type of laser are:
- A variety of light pulse lengths allows you to develop an individual approach based on each patient's skin characteristics.
- The neodymium laser acts pointwise, carefully treating the desired areas.
- This type of laser is equipped with a multi-level cooling system and allows you to make any procedure comfortable and safe.
- The laser cooling system prevents overheating of the superficial layers of the skin and prevents thermal burns.
- The dual system of switching the device from one type of activity to another makes it possible to perform procedures from different directions without changing the nozzle during one session.
- Control of the physical characteristics of the emitted light (number of pulses, energy density, wavelength) allows you to strictly correspond to the characteristics of the patient's phototype. In addition, the physical characteristics remain unchanged throughout the session.
- Neodymium laser devices completely eliminate the risk of side effects and complications.
The use of a neodymium laser in cosmetology has improved methods of skin rejuvenation and the elimination of many cosmetic defects.
№3 Laser bio-revitalization 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 bio-revitalization. This method is very effective in eliminating age-related skin problems and promotes its rejuvenation.
The word "biorevitalization" literally means "return to life". Over the years, involuntary aging processes occur in the human body. Unfortunately, these processes also extend to the skin. It loses turgidity, sags, the amount of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid produced in the skin decreases.
Laser bio-revitalization is the introduction of hyaluronic acid into the skin using laser radiation.
The bio-revitalization process helps restore the skin's elasticity, firmness and original 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 retains water in the cell.
In turn, collagen and elastin form the framework of the skin, which allows you to keep the skin in good shape and make it elastic. Over the years, the number of fibroblasts decreases markedly. The remaining fibroblasts lose their activity and produce the necessary substances in smaller quantities. As a result, the skin ages: it becomes less elastic, less elastic and wrinkles appear.
Laser bio-revitalization promotes deep penetration of hyaluronic acid into the skin.
For this procedure, a low intensity "cold" infrared laser is used. It was first developed and applied in Germany.
Bio-revitalization procedure
What happens in the laser bio-revitalization process? A small amount of hyaluronic acid is applied to a certain area of the skin, and with the help of a laser it penetrates into the skin tissues. Under the influence of the laser, the typical composition of hyaluronic acid is evenly distributed between the layers of the skin through the open transport channels. During the procedure, the skin does not heat up, there is no peeling, and it is not afraid of ultraviolet rays.
For this reason, laser bio-revitalization 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 surface of the skin. Natural hyaluronic acid is a polymer (a chain of links) and has several thousand links in its structure.
But when applied externally, the long link chains cannot penetrate the skin barrier. It is for this reason that they resort to methods of injection and material exposure. The high molecular weight hyaluronic acid contained in the cream only moisturizes the surface of the skin, without penetrating into the depths.
The introduction of hyaluronic acid into the epidermis is quite a complicated procedure. It all depends on its molecular weight, which is 5 to 20 million daltons. This is hundreds of times greater than the gaps 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, 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 elastic and toned, like 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. Laser-irradiated tissues are quickly regenerated and the bio-revitalization procedure gives an instant positive result.
It is recommended to use bio-revitalization in areas of the body showing the following signs of aging:
- wrinkles
- sagging skin
- dry skin
- presence of post-acne scars
The number of bio-revitalization sessions is determined by the beautician. It depends on the condition of the skin and the objectives pursued. To eliminate flabby skin and improve its 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 moisturizing creams.
The laser bio-revitalization procedure gives stable and effective results. In addition, the result is immediately noticeable. Consider the advantages of this method:
After the procedure, the skin looks fresh, hydrated with a clear relief. Small wrinkles are smoothed, the complexion improves. The saturation of the skin with hyaluronic acid stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
In general, this method of laser facial rejuvenation is completely safe and suitable for almost everyone. In order to avoid complications, you should carefully choose a cosmetology clinic, taking into account recommendations and work experience. Also pay attention to the experience and professionalism of the beautician. Take your time and think through a few proposals in detail before tipping the scales in anyone's favor.
№4 What is elos (elos) rejuvenation?
Elos (elos) - rejuvenation - is a hardware method based on the simultaneous use of a laser, radio frequency and light radiation. The positive effect of the procedure is 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 the tissues, and in the deeper layers of the skin it is converted into thermal energy.
The essence of the method is the absorption of light and electric current by the cells of the skin, as a result of which the light radiation is converted deep into the skin into thermal energy. The action of the electric current will be more intense in the areas of the skin already heated by the light.
Thus, the electric current has a selective effect on the tissues and more intensively affects the already heated dermis. This type of impact is successfully used in the treatment of age-related skin defects and various aesthetic deficiencies.
During the procedure, the following processes are activated:
- 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 heating of the blood in the capillaries contributes to the rapid disappearance of rosacea (vascular network) on the face, since blood and proteins coagulate.
- Tissue heating also contributes to the destruction of melanin. Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes. As a result, fair, clear skin always looks younger than pigmented.
Special nozzles of the elos device perform purposeful, targeted and selective actions that affect only problem areas of the skin without injuring it, but only eliminating existing skin defects.
Procedure steps
- The procedure begins with removing makeup from the skin.
- Special goggles are placed over the eyes (as in a tanning bed) to protect the eyes from flashes of bright light.
- In most cases, the procedure does not require anesthesia, but this depends on each patient's individual tolerance level. Therefore, the doctor decides whether or not to perform anesthesia after talking with the patient. It sounds 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 are talking only about the face, but in general, the duration of the procedure depends on the area of the skin to be treated.
- The device for the Elos procedure has several nozzles that are used to solve a specific problem. The maximum depth that light energy penetrates is 5 mm. The power and intensity of the current is selected individually for each patient so as not to cause severe burns, pain and discomfort.
- After the end of the procedure, a cooling 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, hyperaemia of the skin and burning persist for the following days. After about 3 or 5 days, the swelling and redness disappear completely and the age spots become more pronounced. Do not be afraid of this, because the age spots will disappear 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 to 60 minutes. For a full course of rejuvenation, it is necessary to carry out 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 (varicose veins);
- gravitational aging;
- dull and earthy complexion;
- acne and acne;
- post-acne scars and scars;
- uneven skin;
- profuse hyperpigmentation.
It should be remembered that Elos does not prevent the appearance of new age spots. It removes already existing spots, but after the procedure you need to protect the skin even more carefully from ultraviolet rays.
Moreover, you should not demand too much from this procedure. Elos - technique is not a panacea, because there is no panacea at all. In cosmetology, there are unshakeable rules that will always be the same: our skin ages.
Even the most advanced methods and techniques are not able to reverse it, but it is our skill to prevent the aging process and push it as far as possible. For this reason, this technique is not able to permanently get rid of wrinkles or gravitational ptosis. There are other more drastic methods for this.
Another significant fact that is important to know is that the formation and maturation of collagen fibers takes 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 to the wind.
№5 Laser nanoperforation: what is the essence of the method?
Laser cosmetic procedures have firmly entered our lives. They are efficient, fast and practical. In addition, laser-based techniques do not stand still, they are constantly improved, replenished with new innovative shades.
Laser nanoperforation is a unique hardware technique for skin rejuvenation, which has no analogues today. With its help, you can effectively eliminate 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 tightly focused action on the skin. The laser device used divides the light beam into a large number of microscopic beams. The laser beams create nanocracks (microscopic holes) in the skin, invisible to the human eye, through which scattered beams of light penetrate the skin. These nanocracks are microscopic skin lesions.
After a while, the protective mechanisms of the skin are mobilized, healthy skin cells are activated and the skin begins to recover intensively. As a result, fibroblasts are activated, the synthesis of collagen and elastin is stimulated, the water balance of the skin is restored, its hydration improves due to increased production of hyaluronic acid.
In addition, laser nanoperforation thins the upper stratum corneum and removes keratinized dead cells from the epidermis, thereby erasing all skin defects from bumps to wrinkles.
How does the procedure take place?
This procedure is in demand both by patients of aesthetic clinics and by cosmetologists.
The procedure is carried out using a special nozzle, which contributes to the fragmentation of the laser beam into microscopic light options. By penetrating the skin, the microscopic light radiation causes its trauma, resulting in improved recovery and renewal of the skin.
Procedure steps:
- The procedure begins with cleansing the skin, which is carried out with a special lotion.
- A special nozzle is placed on the laser device, which splits the laser beam into several nanobeams.
- Direct skin treatment includes various areas. The laser exposure procedure takes no more than 20 minutes, during which the entire perimeter of the skin is treated.
After the procedure, facial redness occurs, since the effect of the laser on the skin heats up 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 beautician. It depends on the condition of the skin and the problems to be solved. On average, the course of the procedures consists of 1, 2 or 3 sessions.
Laser nanoperforation has a gentle effect on the skin and does not require anesthesia. During the procedure, only slight tingling and redness of the face are felt, which disappear the next day. Nanoperforation can be done at any time of the year (but always avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet rays), and laser resurfacing can only be done during cold seasons when there is noactive sunstroke.
The redness of the skin after a laser nanoperforation session is a natural phenomenon, so do not worry in case of intense redness of the skin. This process speaks of beneficial changes in the skin, since there was an expansion of capillaries under the influence of the laser on the skin.
On the second day after the procedure, the reddened skin will begin to peel off, which will lead to the renewal of the epidermis. The injured surface of the skin should be treated for some time with special products that soothe, moisturize and restore the epidermis.
The first two weeks after the procedure, you need to protect the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. It is also not recommended to use decorative cosmetics for two weeks.
You should know that laser nanoperforation of the skin is performed at any time of the year, for any type of skin, regardless of the sex and age of the patient. The only contraindications are the above conditions and individual intolerance to laser exposure of the skin.