Non-ablative laser rejuvenation allows you to tighten the skin, reduce expression lines, improve complexion, even out relief and tighten pores. This gentle version of laser exposure is recommended for people with signs of photo and skin aging.
Ablative and non-ablative laser rejuvenation: what is the difference
Ablative and non-ablative methods of rejuvenation differ in the degree of laser exposure for the treated area.
Ablative lasers that act on the skin damage its surface. The temperature of the treated areas rises almost immediately to 150 ° C. There is a targeted, controlled trauma to the skin to start the recovery processes.
The exposure depth depends on the laser used. Carbon dioxide penetrates deeper than erbium and traps the upper part of the dermis. The stronger the impact, the longer the recovery period the client must go through.
The non-ablative procedure is milder and does not have a rehabilitation period. The doctor selects the effect and diameter of the laser light beam, which ensures that the beam penetrates 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 firmness 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 proteins in the skin decreases, it recovers worse after stretching, becoming flabby and flabby. Wrinkles begin to appear.
Laser beam, which is a directed light beam:
- Affects the structure of the dermis;
- Protein denaturation occurs;
- Stimulates the synthesis of new collagen and elastin molecules.
The purpose of non-ablative laser treatment is to heat the structural proteins to 42-80 ° C. At the temperature limit, protein denaturation occurs: it thickens, activates aseptic inflammation, leading to the start of the recovery process. New fibroblast cells emerge and the skin gradually renews.
Today, customers in cosmetology clinics have access to laser rejuvenation with a neodymium, erbium, diode or alexandrite laser.
Advantages of the procedure, disadvantages
Indications for non-ablative laser rejuvenation are:
- Photo and chrono-aging of the skin of face, neck, décolleté, hands;
- Decreased tone;
- Uneven complexion
- Post-acne;
- Scarring;
- Vascular stars.
The benefits of non-ablative laser rejuvenation include:
- Sparse impact. The laser leaves no visible damage. Rarely, slight swelling may occur;
- Physiological rejuvenation;
- Rapid recovery. The surface of the skin is not disturbed, after the procedure, hyperemia, which disappears within 24 hours;
- Accuracy of impact. The diameter of the light beam, the pulse strength and various operating options are set on the laser device.
The procedure has its drawbacks:
- Several procedures are required relative to the ablative method;
- Mild exposure is not able to remove deep scars;
- Monthly repetition. It is advisable to perform a course of 3-6 procedures every 14-30 days. Then the cumulative effect will manifest itself fully, and the result will be more noticeable;
- High price.
Non-ablative laser rejuvenation is recommended for individuals who do not want a rehabilitation period and can afford to perform the procedures as a course.
Possible complications
The likelihood of complications during non-ablative laser rejuvenation is significantly lower than with traditional treatments (chemical and acid peels, surgeries, etc. ). The biggest risk is untrained personnel and low quality equipment. The problem is easily solved by checking the clinic's reviews.
At a personal meeting with a beautician, you should ask a question about the training of a beautician and ask for a certificate for a laser.
It will not be superfluous to clarify when the machine was last serviced and ask for confirmation that the laser is in order.
The patient should inform the physician about possible allergic reactions to drugs. Before the procedure, the doctor is obliged to tell about contraindications.
How does laser non-ablative skin rejuvenation work?
Before setting yourself up for non-ablative laser rejuvenation, be aware that this procedure requires a mandatory consultation with a physician. The beautician assesses the condition of the skin, predicts the result, chooses 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, inflammation and infectious diseases and so on.
Preparation for the session
Before the procedure of non-ablative rejuvenation, it is worth stopping the use of alcohol, tetracycline antibiotics, anticoagulants and retinol.
There should be no damage to the treated area of the skin.
One week before going to the doctor, give up aggressive peeling, alcoholic cosmetics. Immediately before visiting the clinic, you do not need to apply decorative cosmetics, creams and lotions on the treated area.
Technique
The beautician chooses the procedure for the procedure, the intensity of the radiation, the treatment area. The customer goes through 4 phases:
- Accommodation. The patient lies down on the couch and takes a comfortable position where he will spend from 10 to 30 minutes. Hair is removed from the forehead under a disposable hood;
- Facial cleansing. The doctor removes the remnants of cosmetics, sebum and other impurities;
- Laser treatment. The cosmetologist in scan mode treats the necessary areas;
- To reduce redness, a cream is applied to the treated area, which stimulates the regeneration processes.
Most people experience no pain during non-ablative rejuvenation. For a client with sensitive skin, the doctor will offer local anesthesia.
Recovery
Slight redness in the treatment area and a feeling of inner warmth. These symptoms go away on their own in 1-2 days.
For the best effect, the first 3-4 days, protect the treated areas from high temperatures: leave the bath, saunas, solarium for 2 weeks. No need to rub the skin with your hands, actively massage, apply decorative cosmetics.
Prices for non-ablative laser rejuvenation
Depending on the device used in the clinic and the type of radiation source (erbium, neodymium, diode, etc. ), the price of laser non-ablative rejuvenation of facial skin is from $ 45 to $ 330. The number of recommended procedures is at least three, itfull 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, buttocks, thighs, shoulders and arms. A number of clinics offer partial treatment: treatment of the frontal area, nose, facial wrinkles 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 price of the service is determined independently of each clinic. A marked drop in prices should be alarming. There is a possibility that the clinic uses low quality equipment or does not follow the recommendations for replacement of consumables of the device.
Reviews
On the websites of cosmetology clinics, customers post reviews of non-ablative laser rejuvenation, share their impressions and advice, publish pictures "before" and "after".
"I have completed a complete course of laser rejuvenation. I want to tell you about the procedure itself, so beginners know what to expect: the beam heats up. Feels like a light electric shock, it burns a little, but you can endure it. Ifsomeone has done laser hair removal, then here is one in one feeling.
The face after the treatment turned slightly red, but you can calmly go to work the next day. The effect builds up gradually: the face is visibly smooth, the skin thickens. After 5 days, my skin peeled a bit, but there was no such thing that just peeled off. Overall, I am happy with how the effect will diminish, 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! For the first few hours, my face burned as if scalded with boiling water. Then the impressions were as if from aslightly tanned, there was no tightening. The second time I decided after persistent advertising for my friend. She did it in another clinic and became noticeably younger by 10 years.
I went to 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 did not understand anything. And the second time I liked everything! So now I also advise everyone. The most important thing is to find a competent specialist. "
In most reviews of non-ablative laser rejuvenation, patients notice a visible result.
Non-ablative laser rejuvenation helps maintain skin tone, prolongs youth. The absence of aggressive effects allows people with sensitive skin to use the procedure.
Before performing non-ablative rejuvenation, a consultation with a beautician is required.