After thirty years, the first signs of aging begin to appear on the face. At first, they are barely noticeable, but soon the situation worsens, pronounced wrinkles appear, the skin becomes dull and loses its tone. Therefore, experts recommend not to let the situation get worse and start anti-aging treatments.
One of the popular facial care methods is facial skin rejuvenation with micro laser. This method was used not so long ago but has proven to be good.
What does hardware aesthetics offer?
Rejuvenation is performed using the following methods:
- The problem area is heated evenly using radio frequency energy. The skin is not damaged much and the recovery time is quite short;
- This device allows you to create a beautiful oval face, smooth wrinkles, remove traces of acne, scars and scars. Skin becomes smoother, firmer and more youthful.
- Effects on melanin, Elastin and collagen of the skin.
Partial or spot resurfacing with CO2 lasers has become very popular.
Invented by an American company, pinpoint radiation allows for very precise and targeted effects on the skin and even small problem areas.
Characteristics of the procedure
There are several types of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser rejuvenation:
- The excision method is quite aggressive. A special laser handpiece warms the skin up to 150 degrees. At the same time, liquid and cells quickly evaporate. The regeneration process begins in these areas. Of course, the skin takes a lot of time to recover, but thanks to that, the face becomes firmer, fresher and wrinkles are also faded. With the help of CO2 resurfacing, scars and blemishes can be removed. ;
- Non-abrasive. The laser penetrates deeply but the upper layer of the epidermis is not damaged. Results will take longer to achieve, but the feeling will be lighter.
If we talk about the method of partial rejuvenation, it will be gentler because it affects certain areas of the skin and, accordingly, everything is not so painful and damaging. In this case, the laser works not with its beam, but with its microbeams. They form a network on the skin that acts on the tissue in a checkerboard pattern. Healthy cells located around the microscopic area begin to divide rapidly, promoting rejuvenation. The action directly depends on the depth of the beam.
CO2 laser skin resurfacing helps stimulate the production of substances such as collagen and elasticity, helping to change skin condition for the better. Tissue structure improves, becomes denser and more elastic and appears healthy in color.
Who gets proposed and what happens
CO2 laser is indicated for the following problems:
- stretch marks on the skin;
- wrinkles, crow's feet on lips and eyelids;
- clearly visible pores;
- scar;
- skin color fades and becomes dull;
- loss of elasticity and firmness, flabbiness;
- hyperpigmentation;
- clear signs and manifestations of post-acne;
- vascular network (asterisk).
After completing the CO2 laser resurfacing treatment, you will see a slight lifting effect, the skin becomes youthful and healthy again, the tissues become denser and more elastic, and problems such asWrinkles, fine lines and scars gradually fade and disappear.
What can't CO2 laser resurfacing do? Of course, the rejuvenation procedure is highly effective, but even it cannot solve some problems:
- Severe sagging skin, high sagging rate. This needs to be removed surgically and not with a laser;
- if the skin does not receive the necessary and appropriate care, that is, a person has not done anything in his 30–40 years to maintain beauty and youth, then a procedure will not have any effect;
- Scars that are too visible are best removed surgically - by excision.
Advantages and disadvantages
There are several benefits that can be achieved through CO2 laser rejuvenation:
- Fractional or spot beams cause minimal damage to the skin, so traces of the procedure disappear after five days;
- Large areas of skin can be treated in one session, preserving and initiating tissue regeneration. Thanks to that, recovery time is quite fast;
- no need to use anesthetics;
- Proper procedures for cleaning the chest and neck areas;
- Side effects are quite rare;
- The procedure is indicated for patients of different ages.
Many reviews from people who have undergone such facial rejuvenation confirm the effectiveness of the procedure.
The skin becomes truly smooth, becomes more elastic and firm, small wrinkles disappear. People with scars get great results. At the same time, you can see positive results after the first session, but experts will prescribe a course depending on the complexity of the problem and the client's requirements. On average, experts recommend at least 5-8 sessions to see really good results.
Disadvantages of CO2 grinding include:
- redness of the treatment area;
- swelling;
- peel; peel;
- itchy;
- painful feelings.
There can also be some complications after laser skin resurfacing, such as infection, which will lead to scarring. Sometimes people develop pigmentation, which is related to the body's reaction and skin characteristics.
Negative consequences of CO2 resurfacing also include (persistent) erythema, blisters, "marbled" skin, increased acne, keloid scarring and the formation of visible lines. Be clear of the skin area being treated and do not touch it.
Such situations are extremely rare, occurring in about 4 out of 100 customers. But you need to know about this possibility.
It is also necessary to remember that the cost of such a procedure is quite high.
Laser rejuvenation: contraindications
There are no special age limits for CO2 laser resurfacing. Therefore, you can start doing it from the age of thirty or from the time signs of skin aging, scars, etc. appear. v. Firstly.
There are some nuances that you should refuse the procedure:
- pregnancy or lactation period;
- Venereal diseases;
- Herpes;
- acute inflammatory processes in the area where laser work is planned to be performed;
- recent chemical peeling;
- diseases related to blood, immune system, connective tissue;
- cancer formation;
- diabetes;
- hypertension, coronary heart disease;
- Varicose veins in the area to be treated.
If there are health problems, you must first eliminate them and only then proceed with cosmetic surgery.
Stages of the procedure
Fractional laser rejuvenation is performed with preliminary preparation. That means that two weeks before that, you will have to give up sunbathing (sunbathing or sunbathing).
With skin type 3 or 5, you should start using melasma treatment cream.
The CO2 laser resurfacing process is as follows:
- Experts clean the skin thoroughly using exfoliating and exfoliating agents;
- If the patient has a low pain threshold, special painkillers are used to reduce discomfort;
- the device is placed in a mode suitable for the chosen method of work, and work begins from the problem area;
- In one session, a well-experienced specialist can treat areas requiring correction on the face, neck and chest;
- Once the treatment is completed, the specialist will apply an emollient cream to the treatment area to help reduce redness, irritation and swelling.
Usually the entire procedure takes an hour.
In order for the skin recovery process after CO2 facial resurfacing to take place more quickly and accurately, it is necessary to follow an appropriate care regimen:
- Apply a mask for the next two weeks, and use a moisturizer. It is better to use products containing hyaluron;
- It is better not to use decorative cosmetics in the first days, so as not to further damage the slightly injured skin. Additionally, makeup can contribute to infections, etc. v. ;
- Exfoliating and peeling should be excluded from home and professional care for several weeks;
- If there is a possibility and tendency to develop pigmentation, it is necessary to apply sunscreen on the face;
- It is better to wash your face with boiled water cooled to room temperature;
- To make the recovery process faster, you can add vitamin-rich foods to your diet or start taking vitamin complexes;
- Spend a lot of time outdoors, ideally in places with high humidity.
With proper and high-quality care, skin regeneration after CO2 laser resurfacing takes place quickly and without complications.
Modern cosmetology allows you to prolong and maintain youth using hardware methods that have proven to be highly effective. An experienced cosmetologist who has undergone appropriate training will be able to choose a set of measures that will allow you to properly care for your skin and improve its appearance. The main thing is to follow all the recommendations of experts.