In modern cosmetology there are more and more non-surgical procedures, the effect of which is comparable to plastic surgery, for example circular lifting.
The advantages of non-surgical procedures are obvious: fewer skin injuries, lower risk of complications, shorter rehabilitation time and more humane costs.
One of these highly effective procedures is laser skin rejuvenation. However, many myths are associated with it.
Let's find out how laser rejuvenation works, for whom it is indicated and for whom it is not, what are the risks of the procedure.
What is the essence of laser skin rejuvenation?
As you know, our skin is constantly updated. In the depths of the dermis, new cells are born, which gradually move to the skin's surface, and the old cells die and are shed.
That's what happens when you're young. And the body also synthesizes a sufficient amount of collagen and hyaluronic acid, so young skin is dense, elastic and moisturized.
Over time, processes get out of step. The growth of young cells slows down, dead cells are poorly exfoliated, the destruction of collagen and elastin begins to outweigh the synthesis, and hyaluronic acid is not produced enough. The skin becomes thinner, sags, wrinkles appear, the complexion worsens, post-acne scars may also appear, unwanted pigmentation from sun exposure.
Simply put, laser beam treatment burns the top layer of skin cells. In reality, of course, everything is more complicated: the specialist performing the procedure must be highly qualified to control the depth of skin damage.
So we get two effects:
- Old dead cells are destroyed and small wrinkles, ripples, post-acne, scars, scars disappear with them. The complexion becomes clean and fresh.
- In response to damage, the body mobilizes and begins to produce collagen and hyaluronic acid at an accelerated rate, as a result of which the skin thickens, acquires tone and, accordingly, a lifting effect occurs, the oval of the face is tightened. In fact, the skin gets a boost towards self-rejuvenation.
Does it hurt to do laser procedures and how long does rehabilitation take?
The type of laser and the number of procedures per course are determined by the specialist. Procedures are carried out in one course every 5-7 days.
The laser treatment is performed under local anesthesia. Then special care and sun protection is required for some time.
The first results can already be felt after the first session the day after next: the skin is tightened, enlarged pores, wrinkles and other small blemishes disappear.
Skin rehabilitation after the laser can be delayed in smokers and with zinc and vitamin deficiencies. Check with your esthetician: it may be useful to take a multivitamin before the procedure and during the rehabilitation period.
How long does the effect of laser skin resurfacing last?
Typically, the rejuvenation effect lasts about 5 years, which is a long time for a non-surgical procedure.
Indications and contraindications for laser rejuvenation
There is a misconception that laser treatments are only for aging skin.
In fact, they perfectly cope with age-related changes. However, they can be carried out from the age of 18, for example, to eliminate early facial wrinkles, which can appear as early as 20–25 years old, as well as scars, scars, including post-acne.
There are also contraindications to the procedures:
- age under 18 and over 60;
- diabetes mellitus;
- hypertonic disease;
- crayfish;
- benign tumors;
- vitiligo;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- any acute illness;
- infections;
- Pregnancy;
- breastfeeding
The belief that lasers thin the skin is a common myth. On the contrary, active collagen synthesis tightens the skin over the long term, although an increase in skin sensitivity can be noticeable during the rehabilitation phase.
Laser rejuvenation is a modern highly effective non-surgical rejuvenation technique that allows you to get rid of age-related changes and other skin defects in a short time.