Women's beauty fades with time. Of course, an older lady can also look attractive. But not all women are genetically predisposed to beautiful slow aging. For most women, age-related changes do not add much charm. So they try to get rid of wrinkles by any possible method.
To preserve the youthfulness of the face, you need to regularly use moisturizing creams and masks from a very young age. But sooner or later a moment will come when they stop working or their effect will be weakly expressed. This means it's time to think about different laser facial treatments.
Lasers are used in many areas of our lives, including cosmetology. These are devices that convert various types of energy (light, heat) into a narrowly focused concentrated beam.
Under the influence of such radiation, changes begin to occur in the skin: cell renewal, regeneration of the skin, improvement of metabolism and synthesis of its owncollagen, which directly affects the freshness and elasticity of the skin.
Many women are afraid of facial rejuvenation and laser resurfacing. The photo immediately after the procedure shows that the skin turned red and looks terrible.
It is clear that such an injury to the skin is quite painful. But if you look at the result after the rehabilitation period, it will be impressive. The skin is tightened, smoother and firmer, and the defects either disappear or become less pronounced.
Types of procedures
Laser procedures in facial cosmetology can be prescribed for the following indications:
- Age over 30 years old - if necessary, over 35-40 years old - to correct age-related changes. Such procedures can be carried out both for the purpose of prevention and to combat existing problems.
- Vascular "asterisks". Accumulations of vessels look very unattractive, especially on the face. Couperosis can be eliminated with a laser on all parts of the body: both on the face and on the legs, where it occurs most often.
- Enlarged pores. Common in oily skin. Can be corrected with a laser procedure.
- Decreased skin elasticity. Most often this is due to aging and withering of the skin, but sometimes this phenomenon can also be observed in young girls. You can restore elasticity with laser facial treatments.
- Dark circles, age spots on the face. As a result of exposure to the skin with a laser, the tone of the face becomes more even, without sharp transitions.
- Scars, acne scars, other defects. After the laser facial treatment, they will become less pronounced.
- Noticeable hair, especially above the upper lip. They can also be removed with a laser.
Depending on what the procedure will be aimed at, the characteristics of the defect and the type of intervention itself, several types of lasers are used in cosmetology - sapphire, neodymium, erbium, diode or CO2-based. All procedures can also be divided according to the depth of penetration into the skin into superficial, deep and median.
The most popular at present are several types of laser procedures, namely:
- peeling;
- biorevitalization;
- lifting;
- perforation;
- remove manifestations of rosacea on the skin;
- hair removal.
All of them are able to make the face younger and more attractive and help get rid of various cosmetic defects. But each has its own characteristics, so let's dwell on them in more detail.
Peeling
One of the most popular procedures for laser facial skin rejuvenation is peeling. It is based on the phenomenon of photothermolysis. This means that laser radiation is absorbed by the skin and converted into heat, under the influence of which several layers of the epidermis evaporate.
There are two types of laser facial resurfacing:
- Cold. It affects only the upper layers of the epidermis and is less traumatic.
- Hot. Radiationpenetrates deeper, so that the skin begins to renew itself faster. As a result, the skin becomes firmer and more youthful.
Both interventions are performed under local anesthesia. If it is required to penetrate even deeper layers to affect the scar tissue, then the operation is performed under general anesthesia and on separate areas of the skin.
The process itself goes like this:
- Facial cleansing with special products for deep pore cleansing.
- Apply soothing gel.
- Apply local anesthetic.
- Laser treatment of the epidermis. The duration of the procedure and the intensity of radiation will depend on the type of manipulation and the nature of the defects. However, in any case, approximately the same thing happens: the upper skin cells evaporate, due to which the rest begin to actively divide and restore damaged layers.
- Applying a special cream that soothes irritated skin.
What will be the result after laser resurfacing of the face? In the photo after the procedure, you can see that the skin looks like it was walked on with sandpaper.
She has an unnatural red, like after a burn, color. In fact, that's the way it is. And over time, when the cells regenerate, everything will return to normal. The tightening effect can be observed after 10 days. The maximum effect of the procedure will appear only after 3-4 months, and the face will become younger, and the skin will be soft and velvety.
Experts say that laser peeling rejuvenates the face on5 years.
Carbon Peeling
Laser carbon peeling has a slightly different principle of action. The essence of the procedure is the same, however, a gel is first applied to the epidermis, which contains carboxylic acid. First, the radiation heats up the area with the applied gel until it completely evaporates. Then, with the help of long flashes of the laser, the skin is heated.
It turns out a chain of microexplosions that remove all dying epidermal flakes, as well as pathogenic microorganisms. So carbon peeling has not only rejuvenating, but also bactericidal action.
The whole process takes about 20 minutes. To achieve the best effect, you need to complete a course of 4-5 procedures with a monthly interval.
Women often ask what is safer - chemical or laser resurfacing of the face. After the procedures, the face looks about the same. However, experts believe that exposure to high-density radiation is safer and less traumatic. In addition, the laser shows the best results in smoothing wrinkles and in the fight against age spots and freckles. Although laser peeling is more expensive, as it requires the use of expensive equipment.
Biorevitalization
Every woman knows that hyaluronic acid helps keep skin youthful. It is often used as an injection. But there is another way, which is called biorevitalization. During the procedure, the skin is exposed simultaneously to radiationhigh density and hyaluronic acid.
The procedure itself looks quite simple: the face is cleaned, a preparation with hyaluronic acid is applied to it, and a low-power laser is started to act. As a result, the skin and the chemical are heated, the acid begins to penetrate through the micropores deep into the tissues. As soon as the substance is inside, it activates the body's own resources, and there is an active production of elastin and collagen. You can also observe a decrease in inflammation and rashes on the skin.
A huge plus of this laser facial rejuvenation procedure is that there will be no redness or swelling. In addition, it can be combined with other types of treatment, such as ultrasonic cleaning, various types of peeling and lifting.
Recommended course - 6-10 treatments at weekly intervals. The tightening effect lasts for at least six months.
Lifting
Lifting is another popular laser facial treatment. It is an excellent alternative for those who are afraid of the plastic surgeon's scalpel, but at the same time want to look younger than their years. This procedure can be performed on all women between the ages of 25-55.
Laser lifting is carried out using a special device with a deep penetration laser that affects fibroblasts. Under the influence of high-density radiation, elastin and collagen begin to be produced at the expense of their own resources. The result is firmer skin and smoother wrinkles.
Experts recommend to achievethe maximum result is a course of 3-4 procedures with an interval of 30-35 days. The effect lasts up to 3 years.
This is a safe procedure. But sometimes there are mild side effects in the form of itching, peeling, crusts and age spots.
Perforations
Laser perforation is one of the most modern methods of facial rejuvenation. During the operation, the deepest layers of the skin are affected. The procedure itself takes just under an hour.
The essence of it comes down to the fact that the laser acts not with one directed stream, but with thousands of tiny beams. To do this, a special nozzle for high-density radiation must be put on a conventional installation.
Microscopic rays pierce tiny holes in the epidermis. The skin immediately responds to this intervention and responds by producing collagen and building up tissue in the damaged areas. As a result, a new frame of the face is formed, which passes through all layers of the skin. And external improvements are expressed in a noticeable tightening effect (as after a lifting) and facial rejuvenation.
Immediately after the perforation, the skin will look the same or even worse than after the laser facial resurfacing procedure. It will become swollen and red. But this is completely normal, and in a few days everything will be back to normal.
Couperosis removal
Couperosis on the face is a very unpleasant phenomenon. And the point is not only that the vessels visible under the skin look unaesthetic. In such areas, the skin receives less nutrition, which is why it fades ahead of schedule. with couperosefight in different ways. One method is laser removal.
Cuperose is removed pointwise, by exposing visible capillaries to high-density radiation. In the process of heating, the walls of the vessels begin to shrink, and the blood in them begins to darken. Therefore, darkening of the vessels is initially observed, and then their complete disappearance. To remove small, barely visible capillaries, one session is enough. It will take much longer to work with clusters of vessels.
Side effects are usually non-existent or minimal, such as slight flaking of the skin. After such a laser facial procedure, the vessels can again appear on the skin. This is normal, since the specialist only deals with the consequences of the disease, and not with the cause that caused them.
Hair removal
Every woman has hair above her upper lip. They are usually subtle and do not stand out in any way. But sometimes, due to heredity or hormonal imbalance in the body, they begin to grow, become more rigid and visible. Shaving them can not be, as this usually exacerbates the problem. But you can get rid of them with a laser.
A thin beam of dense radiation will act directly on the hair follicle, as a result of which it will weaken and the hair will fall out. This will not happen immediately after the procedure, but after a few days. And if the hair is too thick and dark, then a course of several expensive procedures will be required. The cosmetologist can tell the exact number of them after he gets acquainted with the source.problems.
Laser upper lip hair removal is quite painful. After it is carried out, the treated area of skin will be red and swollen for some time.
Recovery period
After the laser facial procedure, you must strictly adhere to the recommendations of the beautician. Their failure to comply can lead to very sad consequences. Each type of laser exposure has its own nuances, a list of contraindications, as well as recommendations for the recovery period. However, there are some general tips as well, namely:
- Do not wear makeup.
- Do not use deep cleansing products like scrubs.
- Do not drink alcohol.
- Wash only with boiled water.
- If any restorative creams with panthenol have been prescribed (Bepanthen, D-Panthenol and others), then they must be used.
- Be outdoors more often, but keep your skin out of direct sunlight.
- It is forbidden to visit beaches, baths, saunas, solariums.
- A diet low in s alt and sugar is recommended.
- Do not exercise or do heavy physical work.
- Immediately after the procedure of laser resurfacing of the face, the skin is red and edematous. Therefore, it is necessary to exclude any traumatic effect on her.
Reviews
Laser facials are expensive. Most of them give the maximum effect only if you complete the full course, which increases the cost.services. And this is the only reason that not all women resort to this method of correction. Because the result of laser rejuvenation is very impressive. The average result if a woman starts to look 5 years younger. But with a successful combination of all factors, the effect will be like from a circular facelift.
However, some women are afraid of laser procedures, as they have already experienced unpleasant side effects. This is not only about the expected redness and swelling, which disappear in 5 days. More serious consequences can be observed, including purulent inflammation of the treated area, changes in the structure and color of the skin for the worse, burns, scars from the laser, itching and peeling. Some of the side effects are due to the individual characteristics of the body. Other negative consequences arise from the fact that women violate the recommendations of the beautician, which must be followed before the procedure and for a long period after. There are also those that are caused by the inept use of the laser and the lack of experience of the specialist.
Agree or not for a laser facial rejuvenation procedure? It's up to you to decide, but first you need to consult with a specialist and carefully weigh the pros and cons.
