Fractional laser rejuvenation CO2

After thirty years, the first signs of aging appear on the face. At first they are barely noticeable, but soon the situation worsens, pronounced wrinkles appear, the skin becomes dull and loses its elasticity. Therefore, experts recommend not to make the situation worse and start carrying out anti-aging treatments.

One of the most popular methods of facial care is fractional laser rejuvenation. This method was used not so long ago, but has already proven itself well.

What does hardware cosmetics offer?

Rejuvenation is carried out using the following methods:

• The problem area is heated evenly by radio frequency energy. The skin hardly suffers and the recovery is quite short.
• With this device you can create a beautiful oval face, smooth wrinkles and eliminate traces of acne, scars and scars. The skin becomes smoother, firmer and fresher.
• The effect affects melanin, elastin and collagen of the skin.

Partial or selective surface resurfacing with a CO2 laser is very popular.

The pinpoint radiation invented by an American company enables a very precise and targeted effect on the skin and even on tiny problem areas.

Features of the procedure

There are different types of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser rejuvenation:

• The ablative method is quite aggressive. A special laser handpiece heats the skin to up to 150 degrees. At the same time, fluid and cells evaporate quickly. The regeneration process begins in these areas. Of course, it takes quite a long time for the skin to recover, but as a result the face becomes firmer, fresher and wrinkles are smoothed out. With the help of CO2 surface treatment, scars and scars can be eliminated. ;
• not ablative. Laser beams penetrate deeply, but do not damage the upper layer of the epidermis. It takes longer to achieve the result, but the feeling is gentler.

If we talk about the method of fractional rejuvenation, it is more gentle, since the effect is aimed at specific areas of the skin and, accordingly, not everything is so traumatic and painful. In this case, the laser does not work with a beam, but with its micro-beams. They form a grid on the skin that acts on the tissue like a checkerboard. Healthy cells around the microzone begin to divide quickly, promoting rejuvenation. The effect directly depends on the depth of the jet.

CO2 laser resurfacing helps stimulate the production of substances such as collagen and elastin, which helps change the condition of the skin for the better. The tissue structure improves, becomes denser and more elastic and a healthy color is created.

Who is recommended and what can you expect?

CO2 laser is indicated for the following problems:

• stretch marks on the skin;
• wrinkles, crow's feet in the lips and eyelids;
• pronounced pores;
• Scar;
• faded and dull skin color;
• Loss of elasticity and strength, pasty consistency;
• increased pigmentation;
• pronounced signs and manifestations of post-acne;
• Vascular network (asterisk).

After completing a CO2 laser treatment, a slight lifting effect can be observed, a youthful and healthy complexion returns, the tissue becomes denser and more elastic, and problems such as wrinkles, fine lines and scars are gradually smoothed and disappear.

What can’t CO2 laser resurfacing do? Of course, the rejuvenation procedure is very effective, but even it is not able to cope with some problems:

• severe sagging of the skin, a high percentage of sagging. This must be removed surgically and not with a laser;
• if the skin has not received the necessary and appropriate care, that is, a person has not done anything at all to maintain beauty and youth in his 30-40 years, then the procedure is of no use;
• too pronounced scars, which are also best removed surgically - by excision.

advantages and disadvantages

CO2 laser rejuvenation offers a number of benefits:

• The fractional or punctual jet causes minimal damage to the skin, so traces of the procedure disappear after five days.
• Large areas can be treated in one session, preserving and initiating the process of tissue regeneration. This means the recovery phase is quite quick;
• no anesthesia is required;
• The procedure is suitable for cleaning the décolleté and neck area.
• Side effects are quite rare;
• The procedure is indicated for patients of different ages.

Numerous reviews of people who have undergone such facial rejuvenation confirm the effectiveness of the procedure.

The skin is really smoothed, more elastic and firmer, fine wrinkles disappear. Those who have scars achieve excellent results. At the same time, a positive result can be seen after the first session, although specialists prescribe a course depending on the complexity of the problem and the client's wishes. On average, experts recommend at least 5-8 sessions to see a really good effect.

The disadvantages of CO2 grinding include:

• redness of the treated area;
• Swelling;
• Peeling;
• Itching;
• painful sensations.

There may also be complications after laser treatment, such as: B. an infection that leads to scarring. Sometimes people develop pigmentation, which is associated with individual body reactions and skin characteristics.

The negative consequences of CO2 renewal also include the appearance of erythema (persistent), herpes, "marbling" of the skin, increased acne, keloid scars and the formation of wrinkles when the treated and untouched skin is clearly visible.

Such situations are extremely rare and occur in around four out of a hundred clients. But you need to know about this possibility.

One must also consider that the cost of such a procedure is quite high.

Laser rejuvenation: contraindications

There are no specific age restrictions for resurfacing with CO2 lasers. Therefore, you can start using it from the age of 30 or from the moment the first signs of aging, scars, etc. appear.

There are some nuances in which you should refuse the procedure:

• pregnancy or breastfeeding;
• dermatosis;
• herpes;
• acute inflammatory processes in the area where laser work is planned;
• recent chemical peel;
• Diseases related to blood, immune system, connective tissue;
• oncological formations;
• diabetes mellitus;
• high blood pressure, coronary heart disease;
• Varicose veins in the area requiring treatment.

If there are health problems, you must first eliminate them and only then carry out a cosmetic procedure.

Stages of the procedure

Fractional laser rejuvenation is performed with preliminary preparation. This means that you must avoid tanning (sun or solarium) two weeks beforehand.

For skin phototype 3 or 5, you should start using a depigmentation cream.

The CO2 laser resurfacing process itself works as follows:

• The specialist thoroughly cleanses the skin using abrasive and peeling agents.
• If the patient has a low pain threshold, a special painkiller is given to relieve the discomfort.
• The device is set to a mode suitable for the selected work method and work begins on the problem area.
• In one session, an experienced specialist can treat the areas in need of correction on the face, neck and décolleté;
• After completing the procedure, the specialist applies an emollient cream to the treated areas to reduce redness, irritation and swelling.

Normally the entire procedure takes an hour.

In order for the skin recovery process after CO2 facial resurfacing to proceed faster and correctly, appropriate care is required:

• Make masks and also use moisturizer for the next two weeks. It is better to use products that contain hyaluronic acid;
• It is better not to use decorative cosmetics in the first few days so as not to further injure easily injured skin. Additionally, makeup can contribute to infections, etc. ;
• Scrubs and scrubs should be excluded from home and professional care for a few weeks;
• If there is a possibility and tendency to develop pigmentation, it is imperative to apply sunscreen to your face.
• It is better to wash your face with boiled water cooled to room temperature;
• To speed up the recovery process, you can include foods rich in vitamins in your diet or start taking a vitamin complex;
• Spend more time outdoors, ideally in places with high humidity.

With high-quality and correct care, the regeneration of the skin after CO2 laser resurfacing occurs quickly and without complications.

Modern cosmetology allows you to prolong and maintain youth using proven, highly effective hardware methods. An experienced cosmetologist with appropriate training can select a number of measures that will allow you to properly care for your skin and improve its appearance. The main thing is to follow all the specialist's recommendations.