Women give their person maximum attention, striving to make the skin smooth, supple, clean and healthy. Peeling using laser technology helps to achieve this goal in just a few sessions. This is a modern and safe manipulation, which provides sustainable results.
What is laser peeling?
The procedure described is the application of microscopic damage to the skin, so that its tissues are regenerated, and the cells begin to actively divide. The laser for the face in cosmetology is one of the most demanded events. Peeling sessions contribute to the renewal of the epidermal layer, stimulate the production of elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid.
How does the laser work on the skin?
The technique of this manipulation is based on intensive heating and subsequent evaporation of the liquid contained in the cells. Laser peeling causes microscopic burns to the skin. Due to the presence of tissue damage, healing is required, which provokes the formation of new, "young" cells, actively producing collagen fibers and elastin.
The face after laser peeling becomes more smooth and elastic, the oval is tightened. Thanks to the presented procedure there is a pronounced skin tightening, smoothing of fine wrinkles. In addition, the course of manipulation helps to get rid of some of the shortcomings:
- pigmentation;
- scars and scars;
- post-acne.
Laser peeling - for and against
The advantages of this cosmetic effect is the rapid achievement of several positive effects:
- lifting;
- the disappearance of wrinkles;
- elimination of stains;
- smoothing of scars;
- improvement of skin color;
- increase the protective properties of the epidermis;
- strengthening of local immunity;
- disinfection;
- individual adjustment of parameters (beam penetration depth, intensity);
- minimal rehabilitation period;
- stable results, lasting up to 6-12 months.
The laser for the face has also disadvantages:
- the need to protect the skin from the sun after manipulation;
- marked reddening and swelling of the epidermis in the affected areas;
- unpleasant sensations, sometimes - soreness, during the procedure;
- risk of serious burns;
- the appearance of a vascular network;
- formation of multiple atrophic scars ("gauze effect");
- appearance of pigment spots;
- premature aging of the skin;
- infection and bacterial rash.
Most of the listed problems are observed if laser peeling was performed by a person without proper qualification, or the beam intensity was chosen incorrectly. Before the beginning of the therapeutic course it is important to make sure of the professionalism of the cosmetologist or dermatologist, the health of the used equipment and the absence of contraindications to the procedure.
Types of laser peeling
There are several variants of manipulation, which are classified according to the 4 criteria:
- Depth of impact. Superficial peeling by the laser is the most sparing, it affects only the upper layers of the epidermis. With the median type of procedure, the ray reaches the basal (lower) level. Deep peeling penetrates as far as possible, up to the dermis.
- Area of processing. The traditional type of manipulation involves focusing a laser beam in the form of a spot with a uniform burning out of the surface layer of the epidermis, it is used extremely rarely. Fractional peeling causes point damage, without affecting adjacent skin areas.
- Type of radiation. Carbon and CO2 laser are characterized by high power, they can be used even as a scalpel. The erbium variant has a less intense effect.
- Temperature mode. Cold peeling works only on deep layers of the skin, and the stratum corneum leaves untouched. The hot kind of procedure damages all the tissue on the line of the beam.
Laser carbon peeling
The type of manipulation described is intended to combat a wide range of dermatological problems. Laser carbon facial peeling is considered a serious medical procedure because it has a profound effect on the skin (up to the dermal layer) and can cause unwanted and even dangerous side effects. This type of therapy is prescribed for acne, age changes, pronounced pigmentation.
After 2-3 procedures, the effect produced by such a laser peeling will already be noticeable - the photos before and after show a significant improvement in the shade and oval of the face, the disappearance of dark spots and acne, the alignment of the skin relief and the increase of its elasticity. Periodic repetition of treatment courses (with a break of several months) ensures the consolidation of the results obtained.
Fractional laser peeling
The active beam of such an apparatus is dissected into beams of microscopic thickness. Fractional laser damages the skin, the total area of burns does not exceed 20-25% of the entire surface of the treated epidermis. Synonyms of the manipulation in question are:
- LAFT-, DOT-therapy (DOT Therapy);
- micro-, nanoperforation;
- fractal therapy;
- Drilling.
Laser fractional peeling is less traumatic if compared with the traditional technique ("stain"). It does not damage healthy skin areas, so it does not require a long period of rehabilitation, the epidermis heals very quickly. DOT-therapy rarely causes complications, infection and other negative side effects. A visual assessment of the operation of this technology is possible by the presented photo.
Erbium laser face peeling
The considered type of procedure refers to the most sparing variations of hardware effects. Erbium laser in cosmetology is used for the treatment of sensitive skin areas:
- lips;
- zone around the eyes;
- decollete;
- neck.
Erbium laser reaches only the middle and surface layers of the epidermis, so it does not provoke unwanted side effects and is accompanied by a very short rehabilitation period. In cosmetology practice it is customary to use combined installations in which the presented variant of peeling and another, powerful laser are combined. This helps to get more pronounced results with minimal risk of complications.
Laser Peeling CO2
This type of manipulation is one of the variations of the carbon effect. CO2 laser peeling is the most intensive type of procedure that is used to eliminate serious skin defects:
- deep wrinkles;
- large scars and scars;
- extensive post-ache ;
- large and dark pigmented spots;
- birthmarks and warts .
The main disadvantage of CO2-peeling is a high probability of burns. The laser beam penetrates very deeply at such installations, reaching the dermal layer. If the specialist incorrectly calculates the intensity and duration of the device, the treatment can result in the formation of atrophic scars, the appearance of "gauze effect", hematoma and vascular network .
Cold peeling with laser
The therapy described is a form of fractional skin processing technology. Non-ablative or cold laser peeling damages only deep sections of the epidermis, without affecting its stratum corneum. When the beam is exposed to the skin, a microtherapeutic zone is formed in which the cell renewal is activated immediately, and metabolic processes are accelerated. Cold version of manipulation refers to gentle methods of exposure, so rehabilitation after the procedure is only 3-5 days.
Hot Laser Peeling
This type of treatment is also part of the group of fractional microdamage of the epidermis, but works differently. A hot facial peeling involves the use of a powerful carbon device. The beam completely evaporates all layers of skin at the point of impact, burning out a "column" of soft tissue. Such a laser peel is accompanied by the formation of through microscopic wounds. Because of pinpoint burns, the total area of the epidermis decreases, so it not only regenerates more quickly, but it is also significantly tightened.
Laser peeling - indications
With the help of the presented cosmetic procedure, many skin problems can be solved. Superficial and medial peeling helps to get rid of fine wrinkles, small pigment spots, single scars and scars. Such types of manipulation are recommended for post-acne elimination. Deep laser peeling is used in the treatment of more serious defects:
- severe wilting of the skin;
- extensive pigmentation;
- large scars;
- deep wrinkles;
- warts and nevi ;
- hyperkeratosis ;
- follicular cysts.
Laser peeling - contraindications
The treatment considered can be regarded as a form of surgical intervention. Laser skin peeling is accompanied by microscopic burns and damage to the inner layers of the epidermis, which is fraught with infection. On the eve of the procedure, the doctor necessarily assesses the general condition of the face and checks the absence of contraindications. Laser peeling is not performed in the following cases:
- inflammatory processes in the treatment zone, including herpes rash, exacerbation of psoriasis, eczema and other diseases;
- pustular rash;
- too dark skin;
- pregnancy;
- scleroderma;
- fever;
- lactation;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- oncological pathologies;
- propensity to occurrence of keloid and hypertrophic scars, hyperpigmentation;
- closely located to the surface of the epidermis vessels;
- bleeding disorders;
- diabetes;
- epilepsy;
- age to 18 years;
- increased photosensitivity;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system (relapses);
- mental illness;
- immunodeficiencies;
- tuberculosis;
- allergy to drugs for anesthesia;
- a stroke in the anamnesis;
- presence of a pacemaker;
- fresh skin damage;
- reception of hormonal medicines.
Care after laser peeling
During the procedure, the skin becomes very red, and after a few hours starts to itch, flake off, and painful sensations appear. This is a normal phenomenon accompanying laser facial peeling, they disappear within 3-5 days, a full recovery will take 10-15 days. Correct care involves:
- Treatment with antiseptics (Miramistin, Chlorhexidine). Wipe the epidermis every 2-3 hours for a week.
- Application of wound healing preparations (Panthenol, Bepanten). The skin is covered with a thin layer of cream or ointment for the first 4-5 days, every 3 hours, immediately after antiseptic treatment.
- Reception of systemic medicines (within a week). The dermatologist individually prescribes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, sedative, herpes remedies.
- Protection of the skin from adverse effects. Before the healing of the epidermis, you will have to refrain from visiting the sauna and bath, pool, solarium, use of decorative cosmetics. When leaving the street, apply cream with SPF.