In modern cosmetology, there are more and more non-surgical procedures, the effect of which is comparable to plastic surgery, for example, with a circular lift.
The advantages of non-surgical procedures are obvious: less trauma to the skin, lower risk of complications, shorter rehabilitation period, and their cost is more humane.
One such highly effective procedure is laser skin rejuvenation. However, there are many myths associated with it.
Let's figure out how laser rejuvenation works, to whom it is indicated and to whom it is not, what risks the procedure carries.
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 towards the surface of the skin, and the old cells die and are sloughed off.
This is exactly what happens when you are young. And the body also synthesizes a sufficient amount of collagen and hyaluronic acid, so young skin is dense, elastic, moisturized.
Over time, processes become out of sync. The growth of young cells slows down, dead cells are poorly exfoliated, the destruction of collagen and elastin begins to prevail over synthesis, and hyaluronic acid is not produced enough. The skin becomes thinner, sags, wrinkles appear on it, the complexion worsens, post-acne scars may also appear, unwanted pigmentation due to sun exposure.
In simple terms, laser beam treatment burns out the top layer of skin cells. In reality, of course, everything is more complicated: the specialist conducting the procedure must be highly qualified to control the depth of skin damage.
Thus, 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 pace, as a result of which the skin thickens, acquires tone, and accordingly, a lifting effect occurs, the face oval is tightened. In fact, the skin receives a boost to self-rejuvenation.
Does it hurt to do laser procedures, and what is the rehabilitation period
The type of laser and the number of procedures per course is determined by the specialist. The procedures are carried out in a course every 5-7 days.
Laser treatment is performed under local anesthesia. Then some special care and protection from the sun is needed for some time.
Already after the first session of the day after three, the first results will be felt: the skin will tighten, enlarged pores, wrinkles and other minor defects will disappear.
Rehabilitation of the skin after the laser may be delayed in women who smoke, as well as with a lack of zinc and vitamins. Talk to your beautician: it may make sense to take a multivitamin before the procedure and during the rehabilitation period.
How long does the effect of laser skin resurfacing last?
Usually the effect of rejuvenation lasts about 5 years, which is very long for a non-surgical procedure.
Indications and contraindications for laser rejuvenation
There is a misconception that laser treatments are only for aging skin.
Indeed, they cope with age-related changes perfectly. However, they can be carried out from the age of 18, for example, to get rid of 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;
- hypertonic disease;
- crayfish;
- benign tumors;
- vitiligo;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- any acute illness;
- infections;
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding.
The belief that laser thins the skin is a common myth. On the contrary, active collagen synthesis in the long term tightens the skin, although during the rehabilitation period an increase in skin sensitivity may be felt.
Laser rejuvenation is a modern highly effective non-surgical rejuvenating technique that allows you to get rid of age-related changes and other skin defects in a short time.