Laser therapy has long been used successfully in modern cosmetology. Laser devices are constantly being improved, which explains the great popularity of procedures based on them. We present to your attention 5 methods for 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 restoration of the surface of the facial tissues with the help of high temperatures, which are created by laser energy. The result is rejuvenation and recovery of the skin.
During the procedure, fragmentary treatment of problem areas is performed by intensive exposure to light waves, which are converted into heat energy.
Laser facial rejuvenation is the most effective method so far, aimed at the complete removal of wrinkles, creases and creases, active pigmentation and sagging areas of the epidermis. The impact is performed with the help of 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 beautician focuses on the patient's age, texture, thickness and skin type.
Fractional laser skin rejuvenation is especially effective. During the procedure, gradual treatment of problem and defective areas is performed. The high temperature contributes to the destruction of tissues or rather contributes to their burning, 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.
The fractional ablative method is used for point elimination of skin defects. It is known that uneven 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. The point method of laser therapy is used for such defective areas.
This method is the most effective because it works pointwise. Therefore, minimal skin damage occurs and all side effects disappear within 3 days. The method allows you to gently work on 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 were 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 performed
First of all, you need to clean the skin from 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 during the cold and cloudy seasons so that active insolation does not cause damage to already vulnerable skin.
Algorithm for laser rejuvenation:
- Cosmetologist performs exfoliation of the skin for complete cleansing.
- Local anesthesia is used.
- The doctor then proceeds with laser treatment of the problem areas or the whole face. It is most appropriate 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 discomfort.
The session lasts about 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 after each procedure a certain care is needed, which will ensure rapid rehabilitation of the skin. Ultimately, laser therapy stimulates cellular processes, and in order 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 scrubs;
- do not take hot showers and baths;
- do not visit saunas, solariums and swimming pools;
- it is forbidden to sunbathe;
- do not use lotions containing alcohol;
- do not take tetracycline antibiotics;
- it is extremely important to use sunscreen at all times;
- try not to use decorative cosmetics (or use delicate textures);
- take vitamin and mineral complexes;
- to walk outside.
Preparations with the regenerating agent dexpanthenol, as well as natural thermal water, will help speed up the recovery of the skin.
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 specialists.
No. 2 The principle of operation of a neodymium laser
Especially sought after is a solid-state laser emitter, whose design 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 silvery-white metal with a golden hue.
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 in the tissue. Neodymium laser is used successfully in surgery, urology, gynecology, in the treatment of malignant diseases, as it is able to coagulate blood vessels and reduce bleeding during surgery.
The neodymium laser is a hardware device that is capable of producing a laser beam with different wavelengths, such as the minimum 532 nm, 585 nm, 650 and the maximum 1064 nm. This type of radiation contributes to various methods of rejuvenating facial skin and increases the effectiveness of laser hardware. What are the capabilities of the neodymium laser?
With it you can:
- rejuvenates the skin;
- treats acne;
- performs hair removal;
- removal of spider veins;
- removing traces of post-acne;
- removal of age spots;
- tattoo removal;
- make less noticeable scars, scars and stretch marks on the body.
Neodymium laser rejuvenation procedure
Neodymium laser is able to rejuvenate facial skin. 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 has a strong, orderly fiber structure that allows you to create a new framework for the skinface 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 stagnant spots.
When working with a device based on neodymium laser, photomodification of scars occurs, which makes it possible for the skin to become smooth and even. Normalization of blood circulation in the capillaries ensures the disappearance of pigmented and stagnant spots left after acne, which remain for a long time at the site of the erupted abscess.
The advantages of this type of laser are the following:
- The variety of light pulse lengths allows you to develop an individual approach depending on the skin characteristics of each patient.
- The neodymium laser acts pointwise, carefully treating 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 laser cooling system prevents heating of the surface layers of the skin and prevents thermal burns.
- The dual system for switching the device from one type of activity to another allows you to perform procedures in 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 characteristics of the patient's phototype. In addition, physical characteristics remained 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 methods for skin rejuvenation and removal of many cosmetic defects.
№3 Laser biorevitalization for skin renewal
Modern cosmetology uses very 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 highly effective in eliminating age-related skin problems and promotes its rejuvenation.
The word "biorevitalization" literally means "return to life. "Involutional aging processes take place in the human body over the years. Unfortunately, these processes also affect the skin. Loses turgor, sags, reduces the amount of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid produced in the skin.
Laser biorevitalization is the introduction of hyaluronic acid into the skin with the help of laser radiation.
The process of biorevitalization helps to return the skin to its previous 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.
Collagen and elastin, on the other hand, 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 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 the deep penetration of hyaluronic acid into the skin.
A low-intensity "cold" 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 the help of a laser. Under the influence of the laser, the typical composition of hyaluronic acid is distributed evenly between the layers of the skin through open transport channels. During the procedure the skin is not heated, there is no peeling and is not afraid of ultraviolet rays.
For this reason, non-injectable laser biorevitalization 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 cannot cross skin barriers and remains on the surface of the skin. Natural hyaluronic acid is a polymer (chain of bonds) and has several thousand links in its structure.
But when applied externally, long chains of ties are unable to penetrate the skin barrier. It is for this reason that they resort to injection and hardware methods of exposure. The 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 larger 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 laser short links are combined 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, 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. The laser-irradiated tissues regenerate quickly, 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
- sagging skin
- dry skin
- presence of scars after acne
The number of biorevitalization sessions is determined by the cosmetologist. It depends on the condition of the skin and the goals pursued. To eliminate sagging 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 moisturizers.
The laser biorevitalization procedure 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 pronounced 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. Pay attention to the experience and professionalism of the cosmetologist. Take the time to look at a few suggestions in detail before tilting the scales in someone's favor.
№4 What is elos (elos) -rejuvenation?
Elos (elos) - rejuvenation - is a hardware method that is based on the simultaneous use of 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 deep layers of the skin is converted into heat energy.
The essence of the method is the absorption of light and electric current from 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 warmed by light.
In this way, the electric current has a selective effect on the tissues and more intensely affects the already heated dermis. This type of effect is used successfully in the treatment of age-related skin defects and various cosmetic defects.
The following processes are activated during the procedure:
- Intense tissue heating activates the work of fibroblasts. This stimulates the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, 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 proteins coagulate.
- Tissue heating 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.
The special nozzles of the elos-device perform purposeful, purposeful and selective actions that affect only the problem areas of the skin without damaging it, but only remove the existing skin defects.
Stages of the procedure
- The procedure begins with removing makeup from the skin.
- Special glasses are placed on the eyes (for example in a solarium) to protect the eyes from bright flashes.
- In most cases, the procedure does not require anesthesia, but it depends on the individual tolerance threshold of each patient. Therefore, the doctor decides whether to perform anesthesia or not after talking to 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 electricity 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 should be treated.
- The Elos procedure device has several nozzles that are used to solve a specific 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 should be done to avoid burns.
After the procedure the skin becomes red and swollen, there are spot burns on it. Swelling, redness of the skin and burns persist for the next few 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, 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 full course 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 facial wrinkles;
- the presence of rosacea (spider veins);
- gravitational aging;
- matte, earthy complexion;
- acne and acne;
- scars and scars after acne;
- uneven skin;
- profuse hyperpigmentation.
It should be remembered that Elos does not prevent the appearance of new age spots. Removes existing blemishes, but after the procedure you should protect your 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 modern methods and techniques are not able to turn the clock back, 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 important 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 cosmetic procedures have firmly entered our lives. They are efficient, fast and convenient. In addition, 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 today has no analogues. With its help you can effectively remove age-related skin defects. The method is based on the principle of self-healing and skin restoration.
The essence of the method is the use of a special device that directs a laser beam with a narrowly directed action on the skin. The laser device 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 rays of light penetrate the skin. These nanocracks are microscopic skin lesions.
After some time, the skin's defense mechanisms 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 is improved due to increased production of hyaluronic acid.
In addition, laser nanoperforation helps to thin the upper stratum corneum and remove keratinized, dead epidermal cells, thus erasing all skin blemishes from bumps to wrinkles.
How is the procedure performed?
This procedure is sought after both by patients of aesthetic clinics and cosmetologists.
The procedure is performed using a special nozzle, which contributes to the fragmentation of the laser beam into microscopic light options. Upon contact with the skin, the microscopic light radiation provokes its trauma, which leads to enhanced 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 treatment involves different areas. The laser exposure procedure takes no more than 20 minutes, during which time the entire perimeter of the skin is treated.
After the procedure, redness of the face occurs, as the effect of the laser on the skin heats up and dilates the capillaries, but this improves the microcirculation of the blood, which has a beneficial effect on the processes taking place 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 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, only a slight tingling and redness of the face is felt, 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 during the 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 favorable 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 renewal of the epidermis. The injured skin surface should 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 performed at any time of the year, for any skin type, regardless of gender and age of the patient. The only contraindications are the above conditions and individual intolerance to laser skin exposure.