Laser therapy has long been successfully used in modern cosmetology. Laser-based devices are constantly being improved, which explains the great popularity of procedures based on them. 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, which are created by laser energy. The result is skin rejuvenation and resurfacing.
During the procedure, fragmentary treatment of problem areas occurs by intense exposure to light waves, which are converted into thermal energy.
Facial rejuvenation with a laser is the most effective method to date, aimed at the complete elimination of wrinkles, creases and folds, active pigmentation and flabby areas of the epidermis. The impact is carried out using a special apparatus 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 especially effective. During the procedure, there is a gradual processing of problematic and defective areas. High temperature contributes to the destruction of tissues, or rather contributes to their burnout, which further provokes the regeneration and renewal of these areas.
Laser fractional facial rejuvenation can eliminate:
- dark spots;
- deep nasolabial folds;
- acne, acne and pimples;
- spider veins;
- demodicosis.
Fractional ablative method is used for spot elimination of skin defects. It is known that unequal cell growth can be observed in different parts of the face. So, in one area the epidermis is dry and irritated, and nearby 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 pointwise. Due to this, minimal damage to the skin 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, regenerative abilities and rapid recovery of the epidermis are improved.
This type of procedure has practically 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 is the procedure carried out
First of all, you should clean the skin of decorative cosmetics, dirt and dust. It is recommended not to apply make-up two days before therapy. It is advisable to carry out laser manipulations in the cold and cloudy season, so that active insolation does not cause damage to 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 most expedient to carry out in one session the treatment of either only the face, or the neck and décolleté.
- After 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 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 after each procedure a certain care is needed, which will ensure a quick rehabilitation of the skin. After all, laser therapy stimulates cellular processes, and in order for them to pass without excesses, you need to follow simple rules:
- during this period, intensively 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;
- it is forbidden to sunbathe;
- do not use alcohol-containing lotions;
- do not take tetracycline antibiotics;
- 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 speed up 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 devices for laser skin rejuvenation have the same principle of operation, which simplifies their use by specialists.
No. 2 The principle of operation of a neodymium laser
Especially in demand is a solid-state laser emitter, the design of which is based on a crystal of yttrium aluminum garnet. 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 light length, which is capable of penetrating to a depth of 6-8 mm in tissue. 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 that is 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 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 the skin of the face. Improving 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, ordered fiber structure, which allows you to create a new frame for the skin, improve the contour of the face and tighten it in the chin area.
Fine wrinkles and deep folds 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 stagnant spots.
When working with a device based on a neodymium laser, photomodification of scar tissue occurs, which makes it possible to make the skin smooth and even. Normalization of blood circulation in the capillaries ensures the disappearance of pigmented and stagnant spots left after acne, which for a long time remain in place of the erupted 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 the characteristics of the skin of each patient.
- The neodymium laser acts in a point manner, carefully processing the desired areas.
- This type of laser is equipped with a cooling system that has several levels and allows you to make any procedure comfortable and safe.
- The cooling system of the laser prevents heating of the surface layers of the skin and prevents thermal burns.
- The dual system of switching the device from one type of activity to another allows you to carry out procedures of different directions without changing the nozzle during one session.
- Control over the physical characteristics of the emitted light (number of pulses, energy density, wavelength) allows you to strictly match the features 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 a neodymium laser in cosmetology has improved the methods of skin rejuvenation and getting rid 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 highly effective in eliminating age-related skin problems and promotes its rejuvenation.
The word "biorevitalization" literally means "return to life". Over the years, involutionary aging processes occur in the human body. Unfortunately, these processes also extend to the skin. It loses turgor, sags, 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 former 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 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 shape and make it elastic. Over the years, the number of fibroblasts decreases markedly. 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 promotes deep penetration of hyaluronic acid into the skin.
For this procedure, a "cold" infrared laser with a low degree of intensity is used. It was first developed and applied in Germany.
Biorevitalization procedure
What happens in the process of laser biorevitalization? 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 typified composition of hyaluronic acid is evenly distributed between the skin layers through the opened 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, non-injection laser biorevitalization can be carried out 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 pass through 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, long chains of links are not able to penetrate the skin barrier. It is for this reason that they resort to injection and hardware methods of exposure. High-molecular hyaluronic acid in the cream moisturizes only the surface of the skin, without penetrating into the depths.
The introduction of hyaluronic acid into the epidermis is a rather complicated procedure. It's all about its molecular weight, which is 5-20 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 retain moisture in the cells. In this way, a lifting effect is achieved. The skin becomes elastic and toned, as at a young age.
In some cases, before the procedure, it is recommended to peel the face and make a hot compress for better penetration of the drug into the skin. Laser-irradiated tissues are quickly regenerated, and the biorevitalization procedure gives an instant positive result.
It is recommended to use biorevitalization in areas of the body where there are the following signs of aging:
- 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 goals pursued. To eliminate skin flabbiness and improve its turgor, it is recommended to carry out 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 procedure of laser biorevitalization gives stable and effective results. In addition, the result is noticeable immediately. Consider the advantages of this method:
After the procedure, the skin looks fresh, moisturized with a clear relief. Small wrinkles are smoothed out, the complexion improves. Saturation of 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. 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 cosmetologist. Take your time and consider 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, 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 the tissues, and in the deep layers of the skin it is converted into thermal energy.
The essence of the method is the absorption of light and electric current by skin cells, as a result of which light radiation is converted deep into the skin into thermal energy. The action of the electric current will be more intense in those areas of the skin that have already been warmed up by light.
Thus, the electric current has a selective effect on tissues and more intensively affects the already heated dermis. This kind of impact is successfully used in the treatment of age-related skin defects and various cosmetic deficiencies.
During the procedure, the following processes are activated:
- Intensive heating of tissues 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, as blood and protein coagulate.
- Heating tissues also contributes to the destruction of melanin. Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes. As a result, light clear skin always looks younger than pigmented.
Special nozzles of the elos-apparatus carry out targeted, targeted and selective actions that affect only problem areas of the skin without injuring it, but only eliminating existing skin defects.
Stages of the procedure
- The procedure begins with skin make-up removal.
- Special glasses are put on the eyes (such as in a tanning bed) to protect the eyes from bright light flashes.
- 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 feels 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 which area of the skin needs to be treated.
- The device for the Elos procedure has several nozzles that are used to solve a specific problem. The maximum depth to which light energy penetrates is 5 mm. The power and intensity of the current is selected individually for each patient so as not to cause serious 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, skin hyperemia and burns persist for the next few days. After about 3 or 5 days, swelling and redness disappear completely, and age spots become more pronounced. Do not be afraid of this, as age spots will go away along with 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 full 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 post-acne scars;
- uneven skin;
- profuse hyperpigmentation.
It should be remembered that Elos does not prevent the appearance of new age spots. It eliminates already existing stains, but after the procedure, you need to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation even more carefully.
Also, you should not make too high demands on this procedure. Elos - the technique is not a panacea, because there is no panacea at all. In cosmetology, there are unshakable rules that will always be the same: our skin ages.
Even the most advanced methods and techniques are not able to turn back the clock, but it is in our competence 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 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 to the wind.
№5 Laser nanoperforation: what is the essence of the method?
Laser-based cosmetic procedures have firmly entered our lives. They are efficient, fast and convenient. Moreover, laser-based techniques do not stand still, they are constantly being improved, replenished with new innovative nuances.
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 narrowly focused action onto the skin. The laser apparatus used divides the light beam into a large number of microscopic beams. Laser beams create nanocracks (microscopic holes) on 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 of the skin is restored, its hydration improves due to increased production of hyaluronic acid.
In addition, laser nanoperforation helps to thin the upper stratum corneum and eliminate 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. Getting on the skin, microscopic light radiation provokes its trauma, which leads to enhanced recovery and renewal of the skin.
Stages of the procedure:
- The procedure begins with skin cleansing, which is carried out with a special lotion.
- A special nozzle is placed on the laser device, which splits the laser beam into many nanobeams.
- Direct processing of the skin includes various areas. The laser exposure procedure takes no more than 20 minutes, during which time the entire perimeter of the skin is processed.
After the procedure, reddening of the face 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 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 nanoperforation has a gentle effect on the skin and does not require anesthesia. During the procedure, only a slight tingling and redness of the face is felt, which disappears the very 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 session of laser nanoperforation is a natural phenomenon, so do not worry in case of intense reddening of the skin. This process speaks of beneficial changes in the skin, as there was an expansion of the 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 leads to the renewal of the epidermis. The injured surface of the skin 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 should know that laser nanoperforation of the skin is carried out at any time of the year, for any type of skin, regardless of the gender and age of the patient. The only contraindications are the above conditions and individual intolerance to laser exposure to the skin.