Rejuvenation with a non-ablative laser allows you to tighten the skin, reduce lines of expression, improve the skin, even out the relief and reduce pores. This mild version of 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 impact on the laser-treated area.
Ablative lasers that affect the skin damage its surface. The temperature of the treated areas rises almost immediately to 150 ° C. There is a targeted, managed trauma to the skin to begin the recovery process.
The exposure depth depends on the laser used. Carbon dioxide penetrates deeper than erbium, occupying the upper part of the dermis. The stronger the impact, the longer the customer's recovery time.
The non-ablative procedure is milder and has no rehabilitation period. The doctor selects the power and diameter of the laser beam, which allows the beam to penetrate deep into the skin. The surface of the treated skin area is not disturbed, only hyperemia remains.
The essence of non-ablative laser rejuvenation, the effect of the method
The strength of the skin depends on the amount of structural proteins. These include elastin and collagen. They are responsible for the skin's ability to stretch and shrink.
If the amount of structural proteins in the skin decreases, it recovers worse after stretching, sagging and sagging. Wrinkles begin to appear.
A laser beam with a directed beam of light:
- Affects the structure of the dermis;
- 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. At temperature, protein denaturation occurs: it thickens, activates aseptic inflammation, which leads to the onset of the recovery process. New fibroblast cells appear and the skin is gradually renewed.
Today, customers of cosmetology clinics have the opportunity to rejuvenate with laser with neodymium, erbium, diode or alexandrite laser.
Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure
Tips for non-ablative laser rejuvenation:
- Photo and chrono-aging of the skin of the face, neck, décolleté, hands;
- Reduced tone;
- Uneven skin
- after acne;
- scar;
- Vein stars.
The advantages of non-ablative laser rejuvenation include:
- Caution effect. The laser does not cause any visible damage. In rare cases, mild swelling may occur;
- Physiological rejuvenation;
- Quick recovery. The surface of the skin is not damaged, hyperemia, which disappears within 24 hours after the procedure;
- Impact accuracy. The laser device determines the diameter of the light beam, pulse power and various operating options.
The procedure has disadvantages:
- More procedures are required than the ablative method;
- Mild exposure cannot remove deep scars;
- Monthly repetition. It is recommended to conduct 3-6 courses of procedures every 14-30 days. Then the cumulative effect will be fully manifested and the result will be more noticeable;
- High price.
Non-ablative laser rejuvenation is recommended for people who do not want a rehabilitation period and have the opportunity to do the procedures as a course.
Possible complications
The risk of complications during rejuvenation with a non-ablative laser is much lower than with traditional treatments (chemical and acid peels, surgical interventions, etc. ). The main risk is untrained personnel and low quality equipment. The problem is easily solved by checking the opinions of the clinic.
In a personal meeting with a cosmetologist, you should ask a question about the education of a cosmetologist and request a certificate for laser.
It is no longer necessary to apply to find out when the car was last serviced and to confirm that the laser is in order.
The patient should inform the doctor about possible allergic reactions to the drug. Before the procedure, the doctor should inform about the contraindications.
How does laser skin rejuvenation work?
Before setting yourself up for a non-ablative laser rejuvenation, keep in mind that this procedure requires mandatory consultation with a physician. The cosmetologist assesses the condition of the skin, predicts the outcome, selects a technique based on the individual characteristics of the patient's skin. It is important to make sure that there are no contraindications: pregnancy, skin neoplasms, inflammatory and infectious diseases, etc.
Preparation for the session
It is worth stopping the use of alcohol, tetracycline antibiotics, anticoagulants and retinol before the non-ablative rejuvenation procedure.
No damage should be done to the treated area of skin.
A week before going to the doctor, it is necessary to give up aggressive peels and alcohol-containing cosmetics. It is not necessary to apply decorative cosmetics, creams and lotions to the treated area immediately before going to the clinic.
Technique
The cosmetologist selects the procedure for the procedure, the intensity of radiation, the area of treatment. The client goes through 4 stages:
- Placement. The patient lies on the couch in a comfortable position for 10 to 30 minutes. The hair is removed from the forehead under a disposable cap;
- Facial cleansing. The doctor removes the remnants of cosmetics, sebum and other impurities;
- Laser treatment. In scanning mode, the cosmetologist processes the required areas;
- To reduce redness, a cream is applied to the treated area to stimulate regeneration processes.
Most people do not feel pain during non-ablative rejuvenation. For a client with sensitive skin, the doctor will offer local anesthesia.
Recovery
Slight redness and internal warmth in the treatment area. These symptoms disappear spontaneously within 1-2 days.
For the best effect, the treated areas should be protected from high temperatures for the first 3-4 days: avoid baths, saunas, solariums for 2 weeks. No need to rub the skin with your hands, actively massage, apply decorative cosmetics.
Non-ablative laser rejuvenation prices
Depending on the device used in the clinic and the type of radiation source (erbium, neodymium, diode, etc. ), the cost of non-ablative rejuvenation of facial skin ranges from $ 45 to $ 330. The number of recommended procedures is at least three, the full course will cost the client $ 140-1000.
Neck and hand treatments are cheaper - from $ 28 to $ 125 (these areas usually cost the same). Neckline - from $ 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 facial wrinkles in the frontal area, nose, near the eyes.
Many clinics offer a complex: face + décolleté, face plus neck, face + neck + décolleté, etc. Such general anti-aging treatments are cheaper than treating the zones separately.
The cost of the service is determined independently by each clinic. The significant drop in prices should be worrying. It is possible that the clinic will use low-quality equipment or will not follow the recommendations for replacing the consumable parts of the device.
Reviews
On the websites of cosmetology clinics, customers post reviews about non-ablative laser rejuvenation, share their impressions and tips, and publish "before" and "after" photos.
"I have completed a full course of laser rejuvenation. I will tell you about the procedure itself so that beginners know what to expect: the beam is heated. It feels like a slight electric shock, burns a little, but you can endure. If everyone has laser hair removal, then herethere is a feeling.
After treatment, the face became a little red, but you can safely go to work the next day. The effect is gradual: the face is noticeably smoother, the skin thickens. After 5 days, my skin was a little peeled, but there was no such thing as a straight peel. In general, I'm happy with the effect, I plan to repeat. "
"For the first time in 2015, I decided to rejuvenate non-ablative skin with a laser. And I was shocked by the effect! For the first few hours, the grapes burned, as if burned with hot water. then I decided. He did it at another clinic and was significantly younger at 10 years old.
I went to consult a cosmetologist, and he explained to me that for the first time the power was not chosen correctly. I told you something about wavelengths, how a neodymium laser works, but I didn't understand anything. And for the second time I liked everything! Now I advise everyone. The main thing is to find a competent specialist. "
In most reviews of non-ablative laser rejuvenation, patients report visible results.
Non-ablative laser rejuvenation helps maintain skin tone and prolongs youth. The absence of aggressive effects allows people with sensitive skin to use the procedure.
Consultation with a cosmetologist is required before non-ablative rejuvenation.