Laser rejuvenation is no longer something rare and mythical. Nowadays, everyone can turn back the years they lived. However, not all people have reliable information about laser rejuvenation methods, as a result of which they make a mistake when choosing a procedure.
First of all, you need to understand the types of procedures. There are two of them:
ablative;
not ablative.
On the other hand, these types of influence are divided into:
solid (full);
fractional (incomplete).
Perhaps at first glance, these laser rejuvenation methods may seem similar, but this is far from the case. Only the result is the same: after the right types of treatments, the skin becomes several years younger and really looks much better.
Non-ablative laser treatment works with the deeper layers of the skin, heating them up. The impact of laser beam energy on fibroblasts causes them to produce collagen and elastin at an accelerated rate. Microcirculation in the layers of the skin is also improved.
This method is most effective when:
wounds and serious skin damage;
extensive rashes;
hyperpigmentation and uneven complexion;
after acne;
stretch marks
The non-ablative treatment is based on the operation of an erbium laser. Due to the special wavelength (1550 nm), the upper layers of the skin are not affected, while the lower layers receive the stimulation necessary for restoration. As a result, most defects are eliminated.
Ablative laser treatment works a little differently. This method uses a carbon dioxide laser with a wavelength of 10600 nm. The impact is carried out not only on the lower layers, but also on the upper layers of the skin. Using the ablative method, the skin structure is uniform and a lifting effect is achieved. Applicable to:
wrinkles around the eyes, small facial wrinkles;
reduction of skin tone;
pigmentation disorders.
It is worth noting that the rehabilitation period after this procedure will be slightly longer, since larger volumes of skin are exposed than with the non-ablative method.
Despite the differences, the essence of the two methods is the same. Using the energy of the laser beam, the water in the dermis is heated and literally evaporates. At the same time, the synthesis of collagen and elastin necessary for rejuvenation begins.
Partial and continuous laser exposure
While they give roughly the same results, these two methods have significant differences.
With continuous laser treatment, the laser affects the skin in a large area. However, due to the very high risk of teething and long recovery times, this type of laser treatment is now practically not used anywhere.
In another case, the laser is split into many small beams that form a network. Thus, the laser, interacting with only 20% of the skin area, achieves a 100% rejuvenation effect. This method is more modern and safer, with its use the rehabilitation time is significantly reduced.
Laser photoregeneration
This rejuvenation technique, like the non-ablative one, works with the deeper layers of the skin. But they are in no way the same or interchangeable.
The best laser beams almost completely "ignore" the dermis, but have an excellent effect on the nerve endings in the skin, which give the body a signal to renew cells. Fine wrinkles disappear, skin tone is restored.
In laser photoregeneration, devices such as KTP (wavelength 532 nm) and ND: Yag (wavelength 1064 nm) are used. Thanks to these parameters, laser radiation is perfectly absorbed by hemoglobin and melanin molecules, which are responsible for skin pigmentation. At the same time, water molecules practically do not heat up. For these reasons, laser photoregeneration is an extremely effective tool in correcting skin color and fighting vascular networks in it.
This technique does not require a long period of rehabilitation and anesthesia.
Finally
Each method of laser skin rejuvenation has its own unique features that greatly affect the final result. It is necessary to carefully choose a technique so that the renewal is not only easy and effective, but also a safe process.
It is worth noting that some cosmetologists do not reveal all the features of this procedure to the client and choose a device for laser treatment on the principle of "what is available". To avoid this, you should contact experienced specialists who have proven themselves positively throughout the entire period of work.