Modern cosmetology has in its arsenal many procedures that allow you to prolong youth and restore freshness and attractiveness to the skin, among them are procedures using a laser. Laser skin resurfacing is used to rejuvenate, fight wrinkles and scars. This procedure will eliminate or minimize wrinkles, get rid of freckles, black circles under the eyes, make barely noticeable scars (if any), narrow enlarged pores and solve a number of other problems.
Laser skin resurfacing is based on short-term exposure to a very narrow light flux on a small area of skin. Under the influence of the beam, the cells at the site of exposure evaporate, while those located nearby do not have time to heat up, so there is no thermal burn. The flow of rays is dosed depending on the required depth of exposure, the duration of the procedure itself can vary from several minutes to an hour or two - it all depends on the area that requirescorrection.
After this procedure, the skin becomes more elastic and fresh: it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which is responsible for the appearance of the integument. Thus, in addition to removing wrinkles and scars, laser resurfacing of the facial skin gives a lifting effect. See for yourself!
Laser skin resurfacing is a rather complex and serious procedure that requires a preliminary examination and a fairly long preparatory period. During the preliminary examination, the ability of the skin to regenerate is determined and the depth and intensity of exposure are selected. Also, doctors are convinced that there are no contraindications to this kind of intervention. They give recommendations for preoperative preparation that must be followed exactly.
This procedure uses two types of lasers: carbon dioxide and erbium. Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing is more effective and can remove deeper wrinkles and scars, but this procedure
has a much longer recovery period (10-14 days). The procedure itself is quite painful and is performed using local or general anesthesia (the choice depends on the depth of exposure and the area being treated). After the skin heals, redness remains, which will disappear after 1.5-4 months, and only then can the final effect be seen.
When using an erbium laser, penetration occurs at a shallower depth, it is less traumatic and almost painless, thereforelaser skin resurfacing with its use takes place without anesthesia. The recovery period in this case is 5-8 days, and the redness disappears after 1.5-4 weeks after the operation.
As after any other operation, complications may occur after laser resurfacing: spots of increased or decreased pigmentation, scars, connective tissue may grow. These unpleasant consequences occur when there are violations during the procedure. In order to avoid complications, be sure to ask about the availability of a medical license and find as many patient reviews as possible.
If you want to get rid of wrinkles, scars, want to rejuvenate the skin of the face or décolleté, then laser skin resurfacing will be the most effective. Feedback from patients who have undergone the procedure speaks of a long-term rejuvenating effect and significantly smoother and firmer skin.
