Non-abrasive laser rejuvenation allows you to tighten the skin, reduce the expression lines, improve the complexion, get rid of the relief and narrow the pores. This soft version of the laser exposure is recommended for people with photos and signs of skin aging.
Ablative and non-ablative laser rejuvenation: what is the difference
Ablation and non-ablation methods of rejuvenation differ in the degree of laser effect on the affected area.
Ablative lasers affect the skin and damage its surface. The temperature of the treated areas rises to almost 150 ° C. There is a skin-directed, managed trauma to begin the recovery process.
The depth of exposure depends on the laser used. Carbon dioxide penetrates deeper than erbium and occupies the upper part of the dermis. The stronger the impact, the longer the customer recovery period.
The procedure without ablation is easier and does not have a rehabilitation period. The doctor can choose the power and diameter of the laser light to ensure that the light penetrates deep into the skin. The surface of the treated skin area is not damaged, only hyperemia remains.
The essence of non-abrasive laser rejuvenation, the effect method
The strength of the skin depends on the number of structural proteins. These include elastin and collagen. They are responsible for stretching and shrinking the skin.
If the number of structural proteins in the skin decreases, it will deteriorate after stretching and will sag and sag. Wrinkles begin to appear.
A laser beam is a focused beam of light:
- Affects the structure of the drug;
- Protein denaturation occurs;
- Stimulates the synthesis of new collagen and elastin molecules.
The goal of non-ablative laser treatment is to heat the structural proteins to 42-80 ° C. Denaturation of the protein occurs within the temperature range: it thickens, activates aseptic inflammation and leads to the beginning of the recovery process. New fibroblast cells form, and the skin is gradually renewed.
Today, customers of cosmetology clinics have the opportunity to laser rejuvenate with neodymium, erbium, diode or alexandrite laser.
Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure
Indications for non-abrasive laser rejuvenation are:
- Photo and chrono-aging of the skin of the face, neck, décolleté, hands;
- decrease in tone;
- Uneven color
- post-acne;
- scar;
- Vascular asterisks.
The advantages of non-ablative laser rejuvenation include:
- Preservative effect. The laser does not cause any visible damage. Rarely, a slight swelling may occur;
- Physiological rejuvenation;
- Quick recovery. The surface of the skin is not damaged, redness disappears within 24 hours after the procedure;
- Accuracy of impact. The laser device sets the diameter of the light beam, the power of the pulse and various operating parameters.
The procedure has its drawbacks:
- More procedures are required than the ablation method;
- Light exposure does not eliminate deep scars;
- Monthly review. It is recommended to conduct a course of 3-6 procedures every 14-30 days. Then the cumulative effect is fully manifested and the result is more noticeable;
- High price.
Non-ablative laser rejuvenation is recommended for people who do not want a rehabilitation period and have the opportunity to perform procedures as a course.
Possible difficulties
The probability of complications during non-abrasive laser rejuvenation is much lower than traditional treatments (chemical and acid peels, surgical interventions, etc. ). The main risk is untrained staff and poor quality equipment. This problem is solved by checking the reviews of the clinic.
In a personal meeting with a cosmetologist, you should ask about the knowledge of the cosmetologist and ask for a laser certificate.
It is not superfluous to ask when the machine was last serviced and to confirm that the laser is correct.
The patient should inform the doctor about possible allergic reactions to drugs. Before the procedure, the doctor must tell about the contraindications.
How does non-laser ablative skin rejuvenation work?
Before setting yourself up for non-abrasive laser rejuvenation, please note that this procedure requires mandatory consultation with a doctor. The cosmetologist assesses the condition of the skin, predicts the outcome, and selects the method according to the individual characteristics of the patient's skin. Make sure there are no contraindications: pregnancy, skin tumors, inflammatory and infectious diseases, and others.
Preparing for the session
Before the procedure for non-ablation rejuvenation, it is necessary to stop drinking alcohol, antibiotics tetracycline, anticoagulants and retinol.
No damage should be done to the treated area of the skin.
One week before going to the doctor, you should stop aggressive peeling and alcohol-containing cosmetics. There is no need to apply cosmetics, creams and lotions to the area immediately before coming to the clinic.
Technique
The cosmetologist chooses the procedure, radiation intensity and treatment area. The client goes through 4 stages:
- Housing. The patient lies on the couch, tying in a comfortable position, where he spends 10-30 minutes. The hair is removed from the forehead under a disposable cap;
- Facial cleansing. The doctor removes cosmetic residues, oils and other impurities;
- Laser treatment. The cosmetologist scans the affected areas;
- To reduce redness, a cream is applied to the treated area, which stimulates regeneration processes.
Most people do not feel any pain during non-ablative rejuvenation. For a client with sensitive skin, the doctor will recommend local anesthesia.
Restoration
A slight redness in the treatment area and a feeling of internal warmth. These symptoms go away on their own in 1-2 days.
For best results, the first 3-4 days, it is necessary to protect the treatment area from high temperatures: refrain from baths, saunas, solariums for 2 weeks. You do not need to wipe the skin with your hands, actively massage, use decorative cosmetics.
Prices for non-abrasive laser rejuvenation
The cost of non-abrasive laser skin rejuvenation varies from $ 45 to $ 330, depending on the device used in the clinic and the type of radiation source (erbium, neodymium, diode, etc. ). The number of recommended procedures is not less than three, and the full course costs the client $ 140-1000.
Neck and arm treatments are cheaper - from $ 28 to $ 125 (these areas usually cost the same). The neckline is $ 33 to $ 145. The procedure can also be applied to other parts of the body: abdomen, hips, thighs, shoulders and arms. A number of clinics offer partial treatment: treatment of the forehead, nose, and facial wrinkles.
Many clinics offer a complex: face + décolleté, face plus neck, face + neck + décolleté, etc. b. Such general anti-aging treatment is cheaper than individual treatment of the zones.
The cost of the service is determined by each clinic individually. A significant drop in prices should be dangerous. The clinic may be using substandard equipment or failing to follow recommendations for replacement of necessary equipment.
Reviews
On the websites of cosmetic clinics, customers submit reviews about non-abrasive laser rejuvenation, share their impressions and advice, publish photos "before" and "after".
"I have completed a full course of laser rejuvenation. So that beginners know what to expect, I will tell you about the procedure itself: the light heats up. It feels light, it burns a little, but you endure. If anyone has had their hair removed with a laser, here is a feeling.
After the treatment, the face became a little red, but you can go to work the next day. The effect is gradual: the face is visibly smoothed, the skin is thickened. After 5 days, my skin peeled off a bit, but there was no such thing as a direct peel. All in all, I'm glad the effect faded, and I plan to repeat it. "
"For the first time in 2015, I decided to rejuvenate my skin without laser ablation. Then I was amazed by the effect! For the first few hours, my face was as hot as boiling water. Then the effects, from the open burns, were no constriction. The second time, I made up my mind after a friend advertised. He did it at another clinic and was 10 years younger.
I went to the advice of a cosmetologist, and he explained to me for the first time that the power was chosen incorrectly. I told you something about wavelengths, how neodymium lasers work, but I didn't understand anything. And the second time I liked everything! So now I advise everyone. The most important thing is to find a competent specialist. "
In most reviews of non-abrasive laser rejuvenation, patients note a visible result.
Non-abrasive laser rejuvenation helps maintain skin tone, prolongs youth. The absence of aggressive effects allows people with sensitive skin to use the procedure.
Prior to non-ablation rejuvenation requires consultation with a cosmetologist.