Skin imperfections cause discomfort, especially if they are on the face or hands. But thanks to modern technologies of aesthetic cosmetology, defects can be eliminated with the help of chemicals, as well as mechanical effects. Laser scar resurfacing is a safe and effective method of eliminating imperfections. It gives excellent results to most people. This can be estimated from the photo before and after polishing the scars with a laser.
Method Features
Completely get rid of defects on the skin does not work. But with the help of laser resurfacing and the use of therapeutic agents, it will turn out to make them almost invisible.
Human skin includes 3 layers: subcutaneous fat, dermis, epidermis. When the dermis is damaged, the body responds to exposure and covers the area with blood. The cells then produce collagen, which creates scar tissue.
Polishing scars and scars with a laser will help to quickly get rid of a deficiency, level the surface, the color of the affected area.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any effect on the human body has pros and cons. The disadvantages of laser resurfacing are:
- It requires the purchase of expensive equipment and payment for the training of a master in a beauty salon, which is very expensive. As a result, the client is limited in choice, in addition, high prices.
- In 1% of cases, allergies are observed.
- Do not exclude the risk of infection, although it is minimal.
- In rare cases, hyperpigmentation appears.
According to reviews, cosmetologists are usually consulted because of the following advantages:
- 1 procedure is required to eliminate the scar and to prevent its reappearance.
- During treatment, there are no restrictions on the type of skin, age or old age of the scar.
- The procedure lasts no more than 60 minutes, and then you can go home.
- During recovery, nothing prevents you from leading your usual lifestyle.
Types of scars
To understand the effect of laser resurfacing, you should familiarize yourself with existing types of scars. They are:
- normotrophic;
- atrophic;
- keloid;
- tightened;
- hypertrophic;
- stretch marks.
Regardless of the variety, any scars cause psychological discomfort. Especially if the deficiency is on a noticeable area of the body. Before and after resurfacing with laser scars, the skin looks completely different. Although the effect of the procedure depends on the depth and area of damage.
Kinds
Laser removal of scars and scars is performed in 2 ways - with erbium and neodymium lasers:
- Erbium performs classic grinding. The treatment improves the skin and removes imperfections. Such a laser carries out the destruction of the upper layer of the skin with a beam of light. The beam evaporates moisture from the tissue layer, which creates a new layer of skin, starts the regeneration of cells, improves blood circulation.
- A neodymium laser is a safe means of removing scars. With it, the appearance of a burn is excluded. The laser is able to penetrate the skin by 2 mm, grinding is performed pointwise. A feature is that it acts on diseased cells, but does not touch healthy ones. With such a laser, scars, scars of various origins are eliminated.
Indications
According to reviews, polishing scars and scars with a laser produces a wonderful effect. The main thing is that the procedure is carried out according to the rules. Grinding can be performed with:
- skin irregularities;
- enlarged pores;
- acne scars;
- shallow wrinkles;
- freckles
- age spots;
- sagging skin;
- postoperative spots.
As you can see from the photo before and after resurfacing the scars with a laser, the skin takes on an updated look. All the flaws become less noticeable, which eliminates psychological discomfort.
Contraindications
According to the photo, laser polishing of scars has positive results, subject to the rules of procedure. However, it cannot be performed with:
- skin inflammation;
- psoriasis
- severe diabetes;
- allergies
- eczema
- skin oncology;
- pregnancy.
Side effects
Laser polishing of scars on the face or in other areas, although it has a positive effect, is still likely to have side effects. These include:
- Erythema. She is able to appear 2 weeks after the procedure. It disappears after 3-4 months. This reaction of the body indicates inflammation of the skin or immaturity of the new epithelium.
- Pigmentation disorder. It is of 2 types: hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation. The first is a dark skin tone. Hypopigmentation is a sign of local death of melanocytes.
- Scarring. This is a serious complication. The risk of occurrence depends on the power of the radiation energy, the number of passes and the positivity of the pulse.
- Infections They are unlikely, but possible. When grinding the skin, the tool does not touch it, and the thermal effect cleanses the skin. But an infection can occur that was previously deep in the pores.
Occasionally, the appearance of milium or acne is likely. To minimize the risk of their occurrence, compliance with the recommendations of specialists before and after surgery is required.
Training
Only with the correct preparation for the procedure, everything goes well and without complications. Before this, the execution is required:
- general and biochemical analysis of blood;
- preparatory chemical peeling;
- taking antiviral drugs to rule out herpes;
- application of anesthetic cream to the skin.
If the preparation and procedure are performed correctly, the result will be excellent. According to reviews, the recovery will then be short-lived. If a decision is made to carry out grinding, it is necessary to carefully approach the choice of the clinic. Patient reviews should be read.
Procedure execution
As can be seen from the photo before and after resurfacing the scars with a laser, the skin really will not notice any flaws. The procedure is performed by different methods, but each of them has its own stages. First, anesthesia of the skin is performed with a special tool. If the procedure will be carried out on the face, anesthesia is administered, and safety glasses should be put on the eyes.
The procedure lasts no more than 1 hour. In the photo before and after grinding the scars with a laser, it is noticeable that the skin changes a lot after exposure to the device. During the procedure, there may be some burning sensation that persists for some time afterwards.
Redness and swelling may occur, and a crust appears on the site of the scar, which lasts about a week. Recovery lasts about 7 days. At this time, gauze dressings with antibacterial ointments should be applied. Before going out, the face is treated with sunscreen. If the scars are deep, then an additional course of procedures is performed.
Is the method considered painful?
To prevent pain, the patient is given general anesthesia before performing the procedure. If grinding is performed on a specific part of the face, then local anesthesia is needed. When the area of the scar is small, then there will not be much pain even without anesthesia.
When the procedure is performed on the entire face, then painkillers are used. For a long time after the operation is completed, warmth is felt under the skin. It can be weak and strong. If pain is a concern, pain medication is prescribed. A dressing is usually applied with an anesthetic gel or ointment.
Recovery
According to reviews, polishing laser scars involves a long recovery time. If you follow some recommendations, it will turn out to prevent complications and probable negative consequences. For 1 week, you can not use cosmetics and wash with aggressive products.
Do not sunbathe, and before going out, you need to smear your face with sunscreen with medium or high protection from the sun. If they fall on unprotected skin areas, then the appearance of hyperpigmentation is likely.
Within 1 week, on the site of the treated skin, the occurrence of:
- peeling;
- blisters;
- crusts;
- redness.
Sensitivity of the skin increases from polishing, and pain arises after the procedure. If they are strong, the doctor prescribes painkillers. This is true before and after surgery.
Care
Recovery occurs within 3-7 days. During the first hours, swelling and redness persists, and peeling may occur from the second day. It is necessary that pathogenic microbes do not fall on an unprotected skin area. To do this, apply a solution of Miramistin or Chlorhexidine 2-3 times a day, and then treat with creams such as:
- Panthenol.
- Bepanten.
- Argosulfan.
- Lynetol.
In the first week, you should not allow visits to the pool, saunas, as well as apply cosmetics - scrubs, masks, tonics. You can not arbitrarily remove the crusts and scales, they themselves are eliminated.
Then, within 1.5 months, the skin should be protected from sunlight. Do not allow a long stay in the cold, in high temperatures, in a steam room. If there are extensive and keloid scars, the doctor will prescribe a course of restorative therapy - vitamins, physiotherapy.
When is the result noticeable?
As can be seen in the photo before and after polishing the scars with a laser, the result of the procedure is positive. The effect of it is growing. The first result is noticeable after 2-3 weeks.
A tangible effect is visible after 2-6 months. It occurs after completing a full course of laser resurfacing. Brown spots, traces of acne, scars, scars will be less visible. The skin gains smoothness and elasticity. Customers of cosmetology clinics leave numerous photos with reviews before and after resurfacing the scars with a laser, they indicate that the result remains for a long time - up to several years. After this, a second procedure is required.
When is secondary laser resurfacing performed?
The number of procedures is set by a specialist. To do this, assess the condition of the skin, the depth of scars and scars. The outcome of the procedure is visible after 1 procedure. If you like the result, then you do not need to complete the entire course of laser treatment.
A secondary procedure is carried out if necessary. This can be done no earlier than in 2-3 months. Anti-aging skin resurfacing is performed no more often than 1-2 times a year. This is enough to eliminate wrinkles. You can perform the procedure for prevention, but in a simplified form. So the skin will keep fresh and healthy looking.
Prices
The cost of the procedure is individual and depends on various factors. The price is determined by the area of the plot to be processed. Skin problem is also taken into account.
The price of grinding is different. Usually it depends on the region, the clinic. For example, in Moscow, prices differ from Ekaterinburg. The cost in Russia is 5-60 thousand rubles. The conditions of the procedure are discussed with the administration of the clinic.
If the patient wants to make the skin attractive, then laser resurfacing will be most suitable. It does not lead to severe discomfort after treatment, pain rarely appears. The procedure is safe, because it is performed only by professional specialists on high-tech equipment.
Thus, laser resurfacing does an excellent job with the function of removing scars. It is only important that the procedure is performed by a specialist. And then you need to follow the recommendations for care and recovery. Then the effect of this procedure will continue for a longer period.