Non-ablative laser rejuvenation allows you to tighten the skin, reduce expression lines, improve complexion, even out relief and tighten pores. This gentle version is recommended.
Ablative and non-ablative laser rejuvenation: what's the difference
Ablative and non-ablative methods of rejuvenation differ in the degree of laser exposure to the treated area.
Ablative lasers, acting on the skin, damage its surface. The temperature of the treated areas is almost immediately raised to 150 °C. There is targeted, controlled trauma to the skin to initiate recovery processes.
The depth of exposure depends on the laser used. Carbon dioxide penetrates deeper than erbium, capturing the upper part of the dermis. The stronger the effect, the longer the recovery period for the client.
The non-ablative procedure is minor and does not have a rehabilitation period. The doctor selects the power and diameter of the laser light beam, which ensures the beam penetrates deep into the skin. The surface of the treated skin area is not irritated, Only hyperemia remains.
Essence of Non-ablative Laser Rejuvenation, Effect of 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 contract.
If the amount of structural protein in the skin is reduced, it tends to sag, become flaky and loose after stretching. Wrinkles begin to form.
Laser beam, which is a directed beam of light:
- affects the structure of the dermis;
- protein denaturation occurs;
- Stimulates the synthesis of new collagen and elastin molecules.
Non-ablative laser treatment aims to heat the structural protein to 42–80 °C. Over the temperature range, protein denaturation occurs: it thickens, activating aseptic inflammation, thereby initiating the recovery process. New fibroblast cells appear and the skin is gradually renewed.
Today, clients of cosmetology clinics have access to laser rejuvenation with neodymium, erbium, diode or alexandrite lasers.
Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure
Indications for non-ablative laser rejuvenation are:
- Photo and chronological age of the skin of the face, neck, décolleté, hands;
- decrease in tone;
- uneven color
- after acne;
- wound;
- Vascular asterisk.
Benefits of non-ablative laser rejuvenation include:
- Sparing effect. The laser leaves no visible damage. Rarely, mild swelling may occur;
- physical rejuvenation;
- quick recovery. The surface of the skin is not irritated, after the procedure, hyperemia, which disappears within 24 hours;
- The accuracy of the impact. On the laser device, the diameter of the light beam, the pulse power and various operating options are set.
The process has its drawbacks:
- Requires more procedures relative to the ablative method;
- Lightening effect is not able to eliminate deep scars;
- Monthly repetition. It is advisable to conduct a course of 3-6 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 can afford to have the procedures done as a course.
possible complications
The likelihood of complications during non-ablative laser rejuvenation is significantly lower than with conventional treatments (chemical and acid peels, surgical interventions, etc. ). The main risks are untrained personnel and low-quality equipment. Problem by checking clinic reviewsis easily solved.
In a personal meeting with a cosmetologist, you should ask a question about the education of a cosmetologist and ask for a certificate for laser.
It will not be superfluous to clarify when the machine was last serviced and ask to confirm that the laser is in order.
The patient should inform the doctor about possible allergic reactions to drugs. Before the procedure, the doctor is obliged to tell about the contraindications.
How does laser non-ablative skin rejuvenation work?
Before setting yourself up for non-ablative laser rejuvenation, please note that this procedure requires a mandatory consultation with a doctor. The cosmetologist assesses the condition of the skin, predicts the result, of the patient's skin. Selects a technique depending on individual characteristics. It is important to make sure that there are no contraindications: pregnancy, neoplasms of the skin, inflammatory and infectious diseases, and so on.
session preparation
Before the procedure of non-ablative rejuvenation, it is advisable to stop the use of alcohol, tetracycline antibiotics, anticoagulants and retinol.
There should be no damage to the treated area of skin.
A week before visiting the doctor, you need to give up aggressive peels, cosmetics containing alcohol. Immediately before visiting the clinic, you do not need to apply decorative cosmetics, creams and lotions to the treated area.
Technics
The cosmetologist selects the procedure, radiation intensity, treatment area for the procedure. The client goes through 4 stages:
- Habitat. The patient lies on the sofa, taking a comfortable position, in which he will spend from 10 to 30 minutes. The hair is removed from the forehead under a disposable cap;
- facial cleansing. doctor removes the remnants of cosmetics, sebum and other impurities;
- laser treatment. beautician in scanning mode processes the necessary areas;
- To reduce redness, a cream is applied to the treated area, which stimulates regeneration processes.
Most people feel no pain during non-ablative rejuvenation. For a client with sensitive skin, the doctor will offer a local anesthetic.
health benefit
Mild redness in the treatment area and a feeling of internal warmth. These symptoms go away on their own for 1-2 days.
For the best effect, in the first 3-4 days, you need to protect the treated areas from high temperatures: for 2 weeks leave the bath, sauna, solarium. No need to rub the skin with your hands, activeGently massage, apply decorative cosmetics.
Prices for Non-ablative Laser Rejuvenation
The cost of laser non-ablative facial skin rejuvenation ranges from $45 to $330, depending on the type of equipment used in the clinic and the radiation source (erbium, neodymium, diode, etc. ). The number of procedures recommended is at leastThree is, the full course will cost the customer $140-1000.
Neck and arm treatments are inexpensive - from $28 to $125 (these areas usually cost the same). Neckline - from $33 to $145. The procedure can be applied to other parts of the body as well: Abdomen, buttocks, thighs, shoulders and arms. Many 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 steep drop in prices should be worrying. There is a possibility that the clinic is using low-quality equipment or not following recommendations for replacing consumable parts of the devicedoes.
Review
On the websites of cosmetology clinics, customers post reviews of non-ablative laser rejuvenation, share their impressions and advice, publish "before" and "after" photos.
"I have completed the full course of laser rejuvenation. I will tell you about the procedure itself, so beginners know what to expect: the beam heats up. There is a slight electric shock, it burns a little, but you can bear it. If anyone has done laser hair removal, here's an all-in-one feeling.
The face turned a little red after the treatment, but you can safely go to work the next day. The effect builds up gradually: the face is noticeably smoother, the skin is thicker. After 5 days my skin peeled off a little, but there was no such thing as a straight chip. In general, I am happy with how the effect will be less, I plan to repeat it. "
"The first time I decided on laser non-ablative skin rejuvenation was in 2015. And I was shocked by the effect! The first few hours my face burned, as if scorched by boiling water. Then there were the impressions, as if a mildTan se, no tightening happened. The second time I made up my mind after my friend's frequent advertisements. She did it in another clinic and became much younger at the age of 10.
I went for a consultation with a beautician, he explained to me that the first time the power was chosen incorrectly. I told you something about wavelengths, how a neodymium laser works, but I didn't understand anything. And the secondI liked everything! So now I also advise everyone. The main thing is to find a competent specialist. "
In most reviews of non-ablative laser rejuvenation, patients note a visible result.
Non-ablative laser rejuvenation helps to maintain skin tone, prolong youth. The absence of aggressive effects allows people with sensitive skin to use the procedure.
Before performing a non-ablative rejuvenation, consultation with a cosmetologist is required.