Laser therapy has long been used successfully in modern cosmetology. Laser-based devices are constantly being improved, which explains the great popularity of procedures based on them. We present you 5 methods of laser facial rejuvenation.
№1 Laser fractional facial rejuvenation
Laser hardware facial rejuvenation is a non-surgical method of hardware cosmetology. The essence of the procedure is the renewal of facial tissues with the help of high temperatures that are created by laser energy. The result is skin rejuvenation and renewal.
During the procedure, fragmentary treatment of problem areas occurs with intensive exposure to light waves that are converted into heat energy.
Laser facial rejuvenation is the most effective method so far, aimed at completely removing wrinkles, creases and wrinkles, active pigmentation and flabby parts of the epidermis. The impact is performed using a special device that generates laser energy.
The device is equipped with special options that regulate the depth of penetration and the temperature of the laser beam. Choosing the right options is an important factor, because if you make a mistake, you can cause burns or irreversible changes in the skin. When choosing the right options, the cosmetologist focuses on the patient's age, structure, thickness and skin type.
Fractional laser skin rejuvenation is especially effective. During the procedure, problematic and defective places are gradually processed. High temperature contributes to the destruction of tissues, ie it contributes to their combustion, which additionally causes regeneration and renewal of these areas.
Laser fractional facial rejuvenation can eliminate:
- dark spots;
- deep nasolabial folds;
- acne, pimples and pimples;
- spider veins;
- demodectic mange.
Fractional ablative method is used for point removal of skin defects. It is known that uneven cell growth can be seen on different parts of the face. So, on one part, the epidermis is dry and irritated, and nearby it is clean and smooth. The point method of laser therapy is used for such defective areas.
This method is the most effective because it works in a targeted way. As a result, there is minimal damage to the skin, and all side effects disappear within 3 days. The method allows you to gently work on the epidermis and treat large areas in one session. At the same time, regenerative abilities and fast 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 noticed. The method can be performed on sensitive areas (around the eyes, décolleté and neck) and does not require anesthesia.
How the procedure is conducted
First of all, the skin should be cleaned of decorative cosmetics, dirt and dust. It is recommended not to put on make-up two days before the therapy. It is recommended to perform laser manipulations in the cold and cloudy season, so that active insolation would not damage already vulnerable skin.
Laser rejuvenation algorithm:
- The cosmetologist exfoliates the skin for complete cleansing.
- Local anesthesia is used.
- The doctor then switches to laser treatment of problem areas or the entire face. It is best to perform the treatment in one 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 alleviate the ailments.
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 go through a cycle of laser treatment consisting of several sessions, then after each procedure, a certain care is needed, which will ensure fast rehabilitation of the skin. After all, laser therapy stimulates cellular processes, and in order for them to pass without excess, you need to follow simple rules:
- during this period, intensively moisturize the epidermis with creams and masks;
- do not do peels and peels;
- do not take hot showers and baths;
- do not visit saunas, solariums and swimming pools;
- sunbathing is forbidden;
- do not use lotions that contain alcohol;
- do not take tetracycline antibiotics;
- it is extremely important to use sunscreen at all times;
- try not to use decorative cosmetics (or use gentle textures);
- take vitamin and mineral complexes;
- walk outside.
Preparations with the regenerating agent dexpanthenol, as well as natural thermal water, will help speed up skin regeneration.
The device of the American company Palomar Medical Technologies is used for fractional rejuvenation. Fraxel and Affirm devices are also very popular. All laser skin rejuvenation devices have the same principle of operation, which simplifies their use by experts.
no. 2 Principle of operation of the neodymium laser
Solid state laser emitter, whose design is based on a yttrium aluminum garnet crystal, is especially in demand. The yttrium crystal of aluminum garnet is activated by neodymium ions. Neodymium is a rare chemical element, a silver-white metal of golden hue.
The peculiarity of this type of laser is its intensity, power and length of light, which can penetrate to a depth of 6-8 mm into the tissue. Neodymium laser is successfully used in surgery, urology, gynecology, in the treatment of malignant diseases, because it is able to coagulate blood vessels and reduce bleeding during operations.
Neodymium laser is a hardware device that is capable of producing a laser beam of different wavelengths, minimum 532 nm, 585 nm, 650 and maximum 1064 nm. This type of radiation contributes to various methods of facial skin rejuvenation and increases the efficiency of laser hardware technology. What are the possibilities of a neodymium laser?
With it you can:
- rejuvenates the skin;
- treat acne;
- perform epilation;
- remove spider veins;
- eliminate traces of post-acne;
- eliminate age spots;
- remove tattoos;
- make less noticeable scars, scars and stretch marks on the body.
Neodymium laser rejuvenation procedure
Neodymium laser is able to rejuvenate facial skin. Improving 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 characterized by a strong, arranged fiber structure, which allows you to create a new skin frame, improve the contour of the face and tighten it in the chin area.
Fine wrinkles and deep creases also undergo metamorphosis: the former are completely smoothed out, while the latter become less noticeable. As a result, the face looks fresh, young and healthy, without wrinkles, bumps and stale spots.
When working with a device based on neodymium laser, photomodification of scar tissue occurs, which enables the skin to be smooth and even. Normalization of blood circulation in the capillaries ensures the disappearance of pigmented and stale spots left after acne, which remain at the site of the erupted abscess for a long time.
The advantages of this type of laser are the following:
- Different lengths of light pulses allow you to develop an individual approach depending on the skin characteristics of each patient.
- The neodymium laser works at a point, carefully treating the desired areas.
- This type of laser is equipped with a cooling system that has several levels and allows you to make every procedure comfortable and safe.
- The laser cooling system prevents the heating of the surface layers of the skin and prevents thermal burns.
- The dual device switching system from one type of activity to another allows you to perform procedures in different directions without changing the nozzle during one session.
- Controlling the physical characteristics of the emitted light (number of pulses, energy density, wavelength) allows you to strictly match the characteristics of the patient's phototype. In addition, physical characteristics remain unchanged throughout the session.
- Neodymium laser-based devices completely eliminate the risk of side effects and complications.
The use of neodymium laser in cosmetology has improved the methods of skin rejuvenation and solving many cosmetic defects.
№3 Laser biorevitalization for skin renewal
Modern cosmetology uses many minimally invasive and non-surgical technologies to rejuvenate the face and shape the body. One of these innovative methods is laser biorevitalization. This method is very effective in eliminating skin problems related to aging and encourages its rejuvenation.
The word "biorevitalization" literally means "return to life". Involutional aging processes occur in the human body over the years. Unfortunately, these processes also extend to the skin. It loses turgor, relaxes, reduces the amount of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid produced in the skin.
Laser biorevitalization is the introduction of hyaluronic acid into the skin using laser radiation.
The process of biorevitalization helps the skin to restore its former elasticity, firmness and color in a natural way. What is this method? The skin is affected in a way that activates the cell's own resources and their rapid recovery. Fibroblasts play this role. 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 are the framework of the skin, which allows you to keep the skin in good condition and make it elastic. Over the years, the number of fibroblasts decreases significantly. 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 biorevitalization promotes deep penetration of hyaluronic acid into the skin.
A "cold" low-intensity infrared laser is used for this procedure. It was first developed and implemented in Germany.
Biorevitalization procedure
What happens in the process of laser biorevitalization? A small amount of hyaluronic acid is applied to a specific area of the skin and penetrates the skin tissues with a laser. Under the influence of the laser, the typical composition of hyaluronic acid is evenly distributed between the layers of the skin through open transport channels. During the procedure, the skin does not heat up, does not peel and is not afraid of ultraviolet rays.
For this reason, laser biorevitalization without injections can be performed at any time of the year. It should be noted that low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is used for this procedure. High molecular weight hyaluronic acid cannot pass through skin barriers and remains on the skin surface. Natural hyaluronic acid is a polymer (chain link) and has several thousand links in its structure.
But when applied externally, long chain links cannot 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 moisturizes only the surface of the skin, without penetrating deep.
Getting hyaluronic acid into the epidermis is a rather complicated procedure. It's all in its molecular weight, which is 5-20 million daltons. It is hundreds of times larger than the gaps between the cells in the epidermis.
After a certain chemical reaction, high molecular weight hyaluronic acid becomes low molecular weight. Such an acidic composition of 5-10 units easily penetrates the skin, and under the influence of lasers, 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 taut, as in youth.
In some cases, it is recommended to peel the face and make a warm compress before the procedure for better penetration of the medicine into the skin. Laser irradiated tissues regenerate quickly, and the biorevitalization procedure gives an instant positive result.
It is recommended to apply biorevitalization on parts of the body where there are the following signs of aging:
- bore
- sagging skin
- dry skin
- the presence of acne scars
The number of biorevitalization sessions is determined by a cosmetologist. It depends on the condition of the skin and the goals to be pursued. In order to eliminate sagging skin and improve its turgor, 5-10 procedures are recommended at intervals 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 efficient results. In addition, the result is immediately visible. Consider the advantages of this method:
After the procedure, the skin looks fresh, hydrated with clear relief. Small wrinkles are smoothed, the complexion improves. 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. To avoid complications, you should carefully choose a cosmetic 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 suggestions in detail before you weigh the scales in someone’s favor.
№4 What is elos (elos) -rejuvenation?
Elos (elos) - rejuvenation - is a hardware method, based on the simultaneous use of lasers, radio frequencies 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 into the tissues, and in the deep layers of the skin is converted into heat energy.
The essence of the method is the absorption of light and electricity by skin cells, as a result of which light radiation is converted deep into the skin into heat energy. The effect of electric current will be more intense in those areas of the skin that are already heated by light.
Thus, the electric current acts selectively on the tissues and acts more intensely on the already heated dermis. This type of effect is successfully used in the treatment of skin aging and various cosmetic defects.
The following processes are activated during the procedure:
- Intense tissue heating activates the work of fibroblasts. Therefore, it stimulates the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which contributes to the lifting of soft tissues.
- A slight warming of the blood in the capillaries contributes to the rapid disappearance of rosacea (vascular network) on the face, because the blood and proteins coagulate.
- Tissue warming also contributes to the destruction of melanin. Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes. As a result, light clean skin always looks younger than pigmented.
Special nozzles of elos-apparatus perform targeted, targeted and selective actions that affect only the problem areas of the skin without injuries, but only eliminate existing skin defects.
Stages of the procedure
- The procedure begins by removing makeup from the skin.
- Special glasses (like in a solarium) are put on the eyes to protect the eyes from flashes of strong light.
- In most cases, the procedure does not require anesthesia, but it depends on the individual tolerance threshold of each patient. Therefore, after talking to the patient, the doctor decides whether to perform anesthesia. It feels like Elos - the procedure is similar to light injections, which cause pleasant tingling, not pain.
- A special thick gel is applied to the face, which is a good conductor of electricity and light energy. The process itself takes 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 skin needs to be treated.
- The Elos procedure device has several nozzles that are used to solve a particular problem. The maximum depth to which light energy penetrates is 5 mm. The strength and intensity of the current are selected individually for each patient so as not to cause severe burns, pain and discomfort.
- After the procedure, a cooling and soothing cream is applied to the skin. This must be done to avoid burns.
After the procedure, the skin becomes red and swollen, and precise burns appear on it. Edema, skin hyperemia and burns last 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 it, as age spots will disappear along with the damaged skin, giving way to smooth and white skin. After another 7 days, the peeling process begins.
The duration of the session is 45-60 minutes. For a complete course of rejuvenation, it is necessary to conduct at least 5-7 sessions, once a month.
Elos procedure is recommended in the following cases:
- the presence of mimic wrinkles;
- the presence of rosacea (spider veins);
- gravitational aging;
- dull, earthy complexion;
- acne and acne;
- scars and scars after acne;
- uneven skin;
- abundant hyperpigmentation.
It should be borne in mind that Elos does not prevent the appearance of new age spots. It removes existing stains, but after the procedure, the skin needs to be protected even more carefully from ultraviolet radiation.
Also, you should not set too high requirements for this procedure. Elos - the technique is not a panacea, because there is no cure at all. In cosmetology, there are unwavering rules that will always be the same: our skin ages.
Even the most advanced methods and techniques cannot turn back the clock, but it is our responsibility 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 radical methods for that.
Another important 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. Moreover, laser techniques do not stand still, they are constantly being improved, supplemented 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 skin defects associated with aging. The method is based on the principle of self-healing and skin renewal.
The essence of the method is the use of a special device that directs a laser beam of narrowly directed action on the skin. The laser device used divides the light beam into a large number of microscopic rays. 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 certain time, the protective mechanisms of the skin are mobilized, healthy skin cells are activated and it begins to recover intensively. As a result, fibroblasts are activated, the synthesis of collagen and elastin is stimulated, the water balance in the skin is restored, and its hydration is improved due to the increased production of hyaluronic acid.
In addition, laser nanoperforation helps to thin the upper layer of the cornea and remove keratinized, dead epidermal cells, thus erasing all skin defects from bumps to wrinkles.
How is the procedure conducted?
This procedure is demanded both among the patients of aesthetic clinics and among cosmetologists.
The procedure is performed 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 traumatization, which leads to increased recovery and renewal of the skin.
Stages of the procedure:
- 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 divides the laser beam into many nanotrays.
- Direct skin treatment involves different areas. The laser exposure procedure does not take more than 20 minutes, during which the entire perimeter of the skin is treated.
After the procedure, redness of the face occurs, because the action of the laser on the skin warms the wider capillaries, but this improves the microcirculation of the blood, which has a beneficial effect on the processes that take place in the skin.
The number of sessions is determined by the cosmetologist. It depends on the condition of the skin and the problems to be solved. On average, the course of 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, you only feel a slight tingling and redness of the face, which disappears the next day. Nanoperforation can be done at any time of the year (but still avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation), and laser resurfacing can only be done in cold seasons when there is no active insolation.
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, because there is a expansion of capillaries under the action of lasers on the skin.
The second day after the procedure, the redness of the skin begins to peel, which leads to the renewal of the epidermis. The injured skin surface needs to be treated for some time with special products that soothe, moisturize and regenerate the epidermis.
The skin should be protected from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation for the first two weeks after the procedure. It is also not recommended to use decorative cosmetics for two weeks.
It should be noted that laser nanoperforation of the skin is performed at any time of the year, for any skin type, regardless of the sex and age of the patient. The only contraindications are the above conditions and individual intolerance to laser skin exposure.