Laser facial rejuvenation gives a very natural and long-lasting effect. It is an excellent alternative to surgical procedures.
Thanks to the stimulation of collagen in the skin, it triggers the natural regenerative processes and contributes to a visible improvement of the skin's condition. What is worth knowing about laser facial rejuvenation?
When should you use a laser for wrinkles?
Almost any anti-aging procedure can be performed with a laser. Modern anti-wrinkle lasers are characterized by a variety of applications, often in a single device:
- are an antidote to wrinkles,
- strengthening and tightening of the skin,
- remove discoloration,
- nearby capillaries
- remove acne scars.
Experts know all about laser facial rejuvenation. This is a procedure that can be applied at almost any age. Depending on the device and its parameters, it is possible to treat visible signs of skin aging or to provide procedures that strengthen the condition of young skin to slow down the aging process. Most often, however, people over the age of 30 decide to undergo laser skin rejuvenation when more pronounced wrinkles, discoloration and dilated capillaries appear on the face.
What is laser facial rejuvenation?
Laser facial rejuvenation is an aesthetic medical procedure performed by a doctor. The specialist performs a series of laser "shots" aimed at areas of the face requiring intensive regeneration. The energy targets imperfections very precisely and mobilizes the skin to begin its regenerative actions.
The laser emits a light beam of a certain wavelength, affecting certain chromophores in the skin. Chromophores are substances such as water, melanin (skin pigment) and hemoglobin (blood pigment). Individual substances absorb laser energy, which induces a photothermal effect (or photomechanical in the case of picosecond lasers) and leads to controlled damage to the treated tissue. In this way, you can remove wrinkles, discoloration or dilated capillaries (called spider webs). Fractional lasers in contact with water affect skin cells by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. Vascular lasers trap hemoglobin and thereby cause the blood vessel to close. On the other hand, lasers designed to remove age spots react with melanin.
Is laser resurfacing safe?
Provided that laser facial rejuvenation is performed by an experienced specialist, with professional equipment and in a specialized center, you can be sure that the procedure will be safe and will lead to the expected results. Depending on the device used, the procedure can be more or less painful. For people sensitive to pain, the doctor may use a local anesthetic by using a numbing cream. Be prepared for the fact that irritation, redness and swelling may occur after the procedure. This is a normal skin reaction to laser exposure. The treatment induces controlled inflammation, which stimulates the skin to regenerate. The heat caused by laser facial rejuvenation triggers an influx of fibroblasts, i. e. cells that produce collagen fibers. Thanks to this, the skin is regenerated from the inside.
Since laser facial rejuvenation is based on stimulating natural processes in the skin, you should be prepared for the fact that the effect will not be visible immediately. First, you need several treatments to get visible results. Second, laser-initiated collagen remodeling lasts for several weeks or even months. Therefore, in order to obtain optimal results, it is necessary to wait about 3 months after the end of laser therapy.