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We talk about the nuances of this procedure, how to properly prepare for it and get the coveted result of young and beautiful skin.
What is laser resurfacing
Laser resurfacing of the face is a modern hardware method for eliminating pronounced skin imperfections: wrinkles, sagging, age spots, scars after acne or chicken pox. In addition, the procedure is able to mitigate the consequences of serious post-burn and postoperative skin injuries.
The method is based on the “burning out” effect of a laser beam, as thick as a human hair, on skin cells. This process is accompanied by a significant flow of heat to the skin cells, which gradually destroys and evaporates the upper layer of the dermis. Thus, skin renewal occurs not only in the surface layers, but also in deeper structures, affecting the cells that synthesize collagen and elastin. The laser beam can damage from 5 to 50% of the surface of the skin of the face, depending on the task. If we compare the method of laser skin resurfacing and laser peeling, then the difference lies precisely in the depth of the surface effect. With laser resurfacing, the impact of the apparatus is much more serious – it corresponds to the depth of the basement membrane. Therefore, smoothing the relief of the skin, removing scars, deep wrinkles, it comes out more effectively.
After exposure to a laser device, the regeneration process is instantly activated in the skin cells: the old ones die off, and new ones are actively formed, replacing the damaged ones. As a result of the procedure, scattered foci of damage are obtained, which do not form a single crust, as after exposure to chemical peeling. In their place, a new layer of young skin is gradually formed without initial defects: wrinkles, scars, pigmentation, etc.
Types of laser resurfacing procedures
One type of laser resurfacing differs from another in its technique, therefore, traditional and fractional are distinguished.
faaleaganuu the technique consists in damaging the skin with a continuous sheet, if necessary, all layers of the epidermis can be affected. This technique is used when it is necessary to level the deep flaws of the skin. However, the procedure is accompanied by pain, a long period of rehabilitation and the selection of special skin care.
Vavaeese the technique damages skin cells not as a continuous sheet, but as so-called “fractions”, that is, parts. Laser energy forms a stream and is divided into many thin beams that “burn through” the skin pointwise, reaching deeper structures of the dermis. Destroying old skin cells, areas of living intact tissue remain between them, making the recovery period more comfortable and not painful for the patient. In addition, skin care does not require specially selected products, except for sunscreen.
Advantages of laser resurfacing
Cons of laser resurfacing
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Depending on the depth of exposure and the specific apparatus, the procedure may be accompanied by painful sensations.
Mafai faigata
Immediately after the end of the session, the skin of the patient’s face acquires a red tint, actively gets wet and bruising can be observed. During the first two days, the effect may increase: wrinkles become more noticeable, and the skin relief becomes bumpy. After a few days, the intensity of beauty and puffiness is reduced to a minimum. You need to prepare for the fact that you may need additional antibiotic ointments.
Umi taimi toe faaleleia
At the end of the procedure, it is necessary to strictly follow the rules for skin care for a long time for its speedy recovery. The resulting crusts and blisters must be regularly treated with special means. The recovery period takes a period of 2 weeks, in some cases it may take 4-6 weeks.
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The intensity of skin exfoliation will depend primarily on the grinding technique performed. Therefore, the skin can literally peel off in shreds, or it can just peel off and gradually exfoliate during washing.
Le tau o le faiga
The cost of the laser resurfacing procedure is quite high. Depends on the complexity and area of the treated area, as well as on the level of the clinic and its equipment.
The appearance of scars after grinding
Such complications occur in patients in rare cases, but nevertheless it is worth being prepared for this.
Contraindications
Before deciding on this procedure, make sure that you do not have the following contraindications:
How does the laser resurfacing procedure work?
Prior to the procedure of facial resurfacing, a preliminary consultation with a specialist is necessary. At the consultation, the doctor will examine in detail and individually the scale of the problem, and also determine what type of laser technique will be effective in this situation. Sometimes they may prescribe anti-herpes drugs if the patient is prone to its frequent manifestations.
Laasaga sauniuni
It is necessary to prepare for laser resurfacing of the face correctly in order to avoid unpleasant consequences. Carrying out such a procedure is possible in autumn or winter, when at least a month has passed from the beach season, and approximately the same period of time remained until the next active solar period. Two weeks before your scheduled procedure, start by taking special care of your skin. Moisturize your skin with serums and creams, and you can also include antioxidant products in your ritual, which will help further strengthen the skin’s protective functions. Be sure to protect your skin from the sun on a daily basis. The implementation of any method of hair removal on the planned areas by laser exposure, except for shaving, should be excluded three weeks before the procedure.
Performing laser resurfacing
Prior to the procedure, the obligatory process of cleansing the skin from impurities and cosmetics is carried out by washing with a soft gel. Toning is carried out with a soothing lotion, thanks to which the skin is even better prepared for a uniform perception of laser beams. An anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure. It may take about 15-20 minutes to treat the entire face. If necessary, injection anesthesia is performed. The duration of the facial resurfacing procedure will depend on the problem. On average, it takes 20-30 minutes to treat the face, but in some cases it may take longer, about an hour.
After preparing the skin for the procedure, the device is adjusted taking into account the individual parameters of the patient. Laser beams fall on the surface of the skin through a special nozzle.
If a traditional technique is chosen to solve the problem, then the skin is damaged in layers, which requires a repeated passage of the device over the same area. As a rule, re-entry is quite painful. After the procedure, accompanying painful sensations appear: burning, reddish skin tone, swelling. The condition improves 3-4 days after the procedure. The face is covered with a solid brown crust, which brings a feeling of tightness and discomfort. Gradually formed crusts will begin to move away, and under them you can see fresh and young skin.
The fractional technique is a faster skin treatment process compared to the traditional method. The skin is processed in small areas at a certain depth, initially set on the device. The procedure is less painful, tingling sensations are present, but do not cause severe discomfort. If a deeper exposure is performed, swelling and redness of the face may be observed, but you will not need to use painkillers.
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During the recovery after the laser resurfacing procedure, gentle skin care is necessary. Consult with a cosmetologist about which products should be used after the procedure and in what order. The selected skin care cleansers should not include aggressive ingredients – acids, alcohol, oils and abrasive particles.
It is strictly forbidden to touch your face once again, because, as already injured by the laser, the skin is stressed even from contact with water. Cleansing must begin to be performed exactly from the day from which the doctor recommended you. Here it is necessary to take into account the type of grinding, from which the sequence of the rehabilitation period is separated.
With traditional polishing, as a rule, you can wash your face only on the third day after the procedure. To heal damaged skin, special remedies prescribed by the attending physician are used. It is forbidden to use any decorative cosmetics until the formed crusts are completely peeled off. The crusts gradually begin to peel off around the 7th day and the skin underneath looks literally tender and pink. At this stage, it is important to protect yourself from the sun by using a cream with a high SPF content.
With fractional resurfacing, washing can be done on the second day after the procedure. Within 10 days, the skin will look very tanned in appearance, and the first peeling will appear already on the 3rd-4th day after the session. For care, moisturizing creams and serums are recommended, as well as sun protection in the form of sunscreen with a high SPF content.
E fia?
The procedure of laser resurfacing of the face is considered expensive. The final cost of the service will depend on the scale of the problem areas, the treatment method, the qualifications of the doctor and the model of the device. For painkillers and restorative drugs, an additional payment will be required.
On average, the cost of one session of laser facial resurfacing varies from 6 to 000 rubles.
Where is it carried out?
The procedure of laser resurfacing of the face should be carried out only by a qualified doctor in the clinic. He will be able to correctly control the process of penetration of the laser beam to the required depth and stop it at a certain moment. With this kind of device, you need a medical education, so if you work on the skin yourself, you can get serious skin problems.
E mafai ona fai i le fale
Laser resurfacing of the face at home is prohibited. This procedure should be carried out only by a qualified cosmetologist using modern laser equipment in a clinic.
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Reviews of experts about laser resurfacing
Tatyana Rusina, cosmetologist-dermatologist of the TsIDK clinic network:
— Laser resurfacing of the face is one of the best methods in the fight against fine wrinkles, pigmentation disorders and the effects of acne. Smoothes the skin, improves its relief procedure, the intricacies of which will be described in detail dermatologist-cosmetologist, Tatyana Rusina, co-founder of the TsIDK clinic network.
This cosmetic procedure is the main assistant in the fight for the elimination of those layers of the epidermis that have already become keratinized. Thanks to the laser radiation emanating from the apparatus, the damaged cells are evaporated. No more than 3 mm depth of light absorption will occur during the procedure. Upon contact of the rays with the skin, stimulation of the activation of many enzymes begins, in addition, the process of proliferation of connective tissue cells of fibroblasts, which take part in the synthesis of the matrix at the extracellular level, appears, which in turn contributes to the production of collagen and elastin. Thanks to the action of the laser apparatus, the skin becomes toned and smooth, and the ability to eliminate chemical damage in the structure is renewed. This procedure is also called “erasing the age from the face”, such a deep peeling can be compared with the effect of surgical procedures.