Female beauty fades over time. Of course, a lady of age can also look attractive. But not all women are genetically predisposed to beautiful slow aging. 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 moisturizers and masks regularly and from a young age. But sooner or later, such a moment will come when they stop working or their effect is weakly expressed. This means that it's time to think about various 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 narrow focused beam.
Under the influence of such radiation, changes begin to occur in the skin: cells are being renewed, skin integument is being regenerated, metabolism is improved and collagen is synthesized, on which skin freshness and firmness are directly dependent.
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 tightens, becomes smoother and firmer, and defects either disappear or become less pronounced.
Types of procedures
Laser procedures in cosmetology for the face can be prescribed according to the following indications:
- Age over 30 years - 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 "stars". Congestion of blood vessels looks very unattractive, especially on the face. Laser rosacea can be eliminated on all parts of the body: on the face and legs, where it is especially common.
- Enlarged pores. Common with oily skin. It can be corrected using a laser procedure.
- Decreased skin elasticity. This is most often associated with aging and withering of the skin, but sometimes this phenomenon can also be observed in young girls. You can restore elasticity using laser facial procedures.
- Dark circles, age spots on the face. As a result of exposure to the skin with a laser, the face tone becomes more even, without sharp transitions.
- Scars, acne scars, other defects. After a laser facial procedure, they will become less pronounced.
- Visible hair, especially above the upper lip. You can also get rid of them 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;
- removal of manifestations of rosacea on the skin;
- depilation.
All of them are able to make the face more youthful and attractive and help get rid of various cosmetic defects. But each has its own characteristics, so let us dwell on them in more detail.
Peeling
One of the most popular laser skin rejuvenation procedures 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.
The procedure for laser resurfacing of the face is of two types:
- Cold It affects only the upper layers of the epidermis and is less traumatic.
- Hot. The radiation penetrates deeper, so that the skin begins to update faster. As a result, the skin becomes more elastic and youthful.
Both types of intervention 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 in certain areas of the skin.
The process itself goes like this:
- Cleansing the face with special products for deep pore cleansing.
- Soothing gel application.
- Application of local anesthetic.
- Laser epidermis treatment. The duration of the procedure and the radiation intensity 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, which is why the rest begin to actively divide and repair damaged layers.
- Application of a special cream soothing 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 as if it were covered with sandpaper.
Her color is unnaturally red, as after a burn. In fact, the way it is. And over time, when the cells regenerate everything will return to normal. The pull-up 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 is soft and velvety.
Experts say that laser peeling rejuvenates the face for 5 years.
Carbon peeling
Laser carbon peeling has a slightly different principle of operation. The essence of the procedure is the same, however, a gel containing carboxylic acid is preliminarily applied to the epidermis. First, the radiation warms up the gel-coated area until it completely evaporates. Then, using long laser flashes, 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 anti-aging, but also bactericidal action.
The whole process takes about 20 minutes. To achieve the best effect, you need to take a course of 4-5 procedures with a monthly interval.
Women often ask about which is safer - chemical or laser resurfacing of the face. After the procedures, the face looks approximately 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 affected simultaneously by high-density radiation and hyaluronic acid.
The procedure itself looks quite simple: the face is cleaned, a preparation with hyaluronic acid is applied to it and they begin to act with a low-power laser. As a result, the skin and chemical are heated, acid begins to penetrate deep into the tissues through micropores. As soon as the substance is inside, it activates the body's own resources, and the active production of elastin and collagen occurs. 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 exposure, for example, ultrasonic cleaning, various types of peeling and lifting.
The recommended course is 6-10 procedures with an interval of a week. The pull-up effect lasts at least six months.
Lifting
Lifting is another popular laser facial treatment. It is an excellent alternative for those who are afraid of the scalpel of a plastic surgeon, but want to look younger than their age. This procedure can be performed for all women in the range of 25-55 years.
Laser lifting is carried out using a special apparatus with a deep penetration laser that acts on fibroblasts. Under the influence of high-density radiation due to its own resources, elastin and collagen begin to be produced. As a result, the skin becomes more elastic and wrinkles are smoothed out.
To achieve maximum results, experts recommend 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 mild side effects appear in the form of itching, peeling, crusts and age spots.
Perforation
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 a little less than an hour.
Its essence boils down to the fact that the laser operates not in one directed stream, but in thousands of the smallest rays. To do this, on a normal installation, you need to wear a special nozzle for high-density radiation.
Microscopic rays pierce tiny holes in the epidermis. The skin immediately responds to this intervention and responds with collagen production and tissue buildup in the damaged areas. As a result, a new facial framework is formed, which passes through all layers of the skin. And external improvements are expressed in a noticeable effect of tightening (as after lifting) and facial rejuvenation.
Immediately after perforation, the skin will look the same or even worse than after laser resurfacing. It will become swollen and red. But this is completely normal, and in a few days everything will return to normal.
Rosacea removal
Couperosis on the face is a very unpleasant phenomenon. And the thing is not only that the vessels visible under the skin look unaesthetically. In such areas, the skin receives less nutrition, which is why it fades ahead of schedule. There are many ways to deal with rosacea. One method is laser removal.
Couperosis is removed pointwise by exposure to high density radiation on the visible capillaries. In the process of heating, the walls of the blood vessels begin to shrink, and the blood in them begins to darken. Therefore, initially darkening of the vessels is observed, and then their complete disappearance. To remove small, barely visible capillaries, one session is enough. With the accumulation of blood vessels will have to work much longer.
Side effects are usually absent or minimal, such as slight flaking on the skin. After such a laser procedure for the face, blood vessels can again appear on the skin. This is normal, as the specialist fights only with the consequences of the disease, and not with the reason that they are caused.
Depilation
Every woman has hair over her upper lip. They are usually subtle and do not stand out. But sometimes because of heredity or hormonal imbalance in the body, they begin to grow, become more rigid and visible. You cannot shave them, as this usually exacerbates the problem. But you can get rid of them with a laser.
A thin beam of dense radiation will directly affect 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 exact number of them can tell the beautician, after becoming familiar with the source of the problems.
The procedure for laser hair removal over the upper lip is quite painful. After holding it for some time, the treated area of the skin will be red and swollen.
Recovery period
After the laser facial procedure, you must strictly adhere to the recommendations of the cosmetologist. Their failure 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, namely:
- Do not use makeup.
- Do not use products for deep cleansing like scrubs.
- Do not drink alcohol.
- Wash only with boiled water.
- If any restorative creams with panthenol were prescribed (Bepanten, D-Panthenol and others), then they must be used.
- You need to be more often in the fresh air, but protect your skin from direct sunlight.
- It is forbidden to visit beaches, baths, saunas, tanning salons.
- A low salt and sugar diet is recommended.
- Do not practice or do heavy physical labor.
- Immediately after the laser resurfacing procedure, the skin is red and swollen. Therefore, it is necessary to exclude any traumatic effect on it.
Reviews
Laser facial treatments are expensive. Most of them give maximum effect only if you complete the full course, which increases the cost of the service. And this is the only reason that not all women resort to this method of correction. Since the result of laser rejuvenation is very impressive. The average result if a woman begins 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 encountered unpleasant side effects. It's not just about the expected redness and swelling that goes away 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 not for the better, burns, laser scars, itching and peeling. Some of the side effects are due to the individual characteristics of the body. Other negative consequences arise due to the fact that women violate the recommendations of the cosmetologist, which must be observed before the procedure and for a long period after. There are those that are caused by inept use of a laser and a lack of experience with a specialist.
Whether or not to agree to a laser facial rejuvenation procedure? This is up to you, but first you need to consult a specialist and carefully weigh the pros and cons.