Laser peeling in. How is laser peeling and types of lasers

Laser peeling has a fairly wide range of indications and is performed on patients of different age categories.

The main task of the procedure is to improve the quality of the skin: smoothing small creases and wrinkles, lightening mild pigmented defects, and generally improving the condition of the skin.

Women often resort to laser peeling to soften the severity of stretch marks (stretch marks), including postpartum, but laser resurfacing works better with this problem.

Laser peeling - "weekend procedure"

Laser peeling is an optimal solution for patients who are not ready to spend up to 4-6 days for rehabilitation after chemical peels.

The average recovery time after the procedure is 2-3 days. Following the advice of a beautician can further shorten the indicated time frame. After completing laser peeling on Friday, by Monday you will be able to resume full-fledged business and social activity. Having done the light peeling procedure on Monday, you can safely go to work on Wednesday.

Redness and slight swelling of the skin may persist for 3 hours after the procedure. At this time, only humidification with thermal water is required. Next, a restorative cosmetic or pharmacological agent, selected by a cosmetologist, should be applied, maintaining a certain frequency and exposure. This will help neutralize irritation and stimulate skin cell renewal.

After 3-5 days, the patient will enjoy the results of the procedure to the fullest!

The essence and principles of laser peeling

Laser peeling is performed mainly with the help of lasers, the radiation of which penetrates the skin to a depth of 0.05 to 1.5 mm. The parameters are set depending on the indications and characteristics of the patient: it is quite easy for someone to "walk" along the surface of the epidermis, while someone requires more serious and extensive exposure to eliminate characteristic age-related problems.

Laser peeling is characterized by a mild and gentle effect, thanks to which rehabilitation is characterized by short duration and simplicity. The procedure has a minimum number of contraindications, in contrast to the more aggressive laser resurfacing.

Laser or chemical peeling?

For a long time, chemical peels have retained the leading position among professional procedures, but the intensive development of laser technologies has gradually replaced it from this list.
The advantages of laser peeling over chemical peels are obvious:

Controllability of exposure. The safety of laser peeling is dictated by a completely controlled effect on the skin: a cosmetologist can set different parameters - from light sloughing of horny cells to full renewal of the middle and deep layers of the epidermis (which is equivalent to the effect of a median or deep chemical peeling). In this case, the depth of exposure is calculated in microns as accurately as possible, and not approximately, in comparison with the exposure time of chemical peels, which reduces the general trauma of the procedure to a minimum threshold;
Atraumatic. Returning to the issue of trauma, it is worth mentioning that chemical peeling, regardless of its type, is always potentiated to trauma. Skin renewal occurs due to its preliminary damage "indiscriminately". On the other hand, laser technologies act selectively, destroying only tissues at the required depth and area;
Uniform sloughing. After laser peeling, there is no strong large lamellar peeling, as after chemical peeling. The vast majority of the exfoliated cells are removed during the procedure. This significantly shortens the rehabilitation period and simplifies its overall course.

The variability and controllability of the effect makes laser peeling a "prescription" procedure. Based on the needs, it can be prescribed both for young patients struggling with acne and for mature patients who want to qualitatively rejuvenate their face without surgery.

Indications for laser peeling

Cosmetologists identify the following indications for laser peeling:

"Problematic" skin - oily gloss, enlarged pores, open and closed comedones, mild and medium stages of acne;
Stress skin (typical for smokers, workers in air-conditioned rooms, residents of megalopolises, sunbathers, outdoor workers) - dryness, "chapped", thin skin, gray or earthy complexion, uneven skin tone and structure;
Wrinkles - mimic and linear (shallow depth);
Dark spots - freckles, melasma, chloasma, lentigo, etc., (painted in relatively light shades and having a small size);
Stretch marks- usually fresh (purple, bluish, red) stretch marks of physiological origin (recent pregnancy and delivery, sharp fluctuations in body weight, etc.).

Please note that the appointment of the procedure should be carried out by a doctorwho will analyze the condition of your skin, its density and oiliness, and will also listen to your wishes on the desired effect of the procedure. There are quite a few "" options!

Laser peeling variations

For peeling, a carbon dioxide laser (CO2 laser) is usually used and the procedure is carried out by the fractional method - when the laser beam "burns out" the skin not in a continuous layer, but according to a clearly defined pattern of dots. The number of dots and their pattern may differ, this is determined by the doctor.

Sometimes you can hear the term "fractional photothermolysis" - in fact, it is the same laser peeling. Photothermolysis is a process of tissue evaporation under the strong thermal effect of a laser. Doctors who want to emphasize that the prescribed procedure is "stronger" than laser peels (for example, with deeper skin penetration and more frequent fractional mesh pattern), use the term "fractional photothermolysis".

The results of deep peeling are assessed as cumulative and appear within 2-3 months. In addition to the removal of horny cells, structural renewal of the epidermis occurs, which entails an obvious rejuvenating effect.

Laser peeling result

Laser peeling helps to make the skin matte and velvety, soft, smooth, and a beautiful inner glow. The tone of the face after the procedure becomes uniform and healthy, age spots lighten or completely disappear, inflammatory elements appear less and less. The skin becomes fresh, youthful, radiant, takes on a sleek look, begins to "breathe" fully.

Like most cosmetic procedures, laser peeling is best done in a cycle. The number of sessions is 2-7, depending on the tasks set for the cosmetologist.

Laser technologies are constantly being improved and modernized. And if 5-7 years ago the patient had to “adjust” to the laser (have a certain skin phototype, etc.), innovative laser systems successfully “adjust” to any patient.

We use in our work the new modern device Lumenis AcuPulse, which guarantees the best efficiency in comparison with the previous models!

The abundance of settings guarantees individualization of the procedures, and the shortening of the list of contraindications demonstrates their utmost safety.

In the arsenal of modern aesthetic cosmetology there are many methods that can correct age-related changes and rejuvenate the skin. Not the least among them is laser peeling. The manipulation is based on the evaporation of the surface layers of the skin by rays of different lengths. As a result, collagen production is activated, the face is smoothed and tightened.

Laser peeling methods

Laser peeling refers to hardware methods of exposure. For the first time they started talking about him in the mid-80s of the last century. It was then that doctors learned to regulate the wavelength and processing time. In 2003, the technology of selective photothermolysis was created, which significantly expanded the boundaries of aesthetic medicine and allowed complete control of the process.

Thus, today there are two methods of laser peeling:

classical;
fractional (or DOT - dermal optical thermolysis).

The traditional version covers the entire surface of the treated area. The procedure allows you to correct minor dermis defects and initial age-related changes.

Fractional or laser microperforation of the skin is distinguished by selectivity. The total impact of points (fractions) cannot exceed a quarter of the entire treated surface.

As soon as dermal optical thermolysis is not called by modern cosmetologists - Fraxel, LAFT-rejuvenation, drilling, DOT Therapy, fractional remodeling. However, the terminology does not affect how DOT therapy works. In all cases, the wave beam acts selectively, burning microchannels in the dermis at certain intervals.

Fractional laser peeling of the face is able to tighten sagging tissues, give clarity to the oval, reduce the severity of wrinkles, scars and post-acne, make the skin healthier and more elastic. Moreover, the procedure is safe, suitable for any age and can be performed both on the face and on the body.

Types of lasers in cosmetology

In Russia, laser peelings are most often carried out using the carbon (carbonic, CO2) or erbium method. In clinics in the USA and Europe, these methods have long supplanted alternative ones, but they are still popular with us.

The CO2 carbon laser has been used in cosmetology for over 40 years. It has a deep thermal effect on the skin, and under certain conditions it can cut it. Recommended for use in case of severe scars, post-acne, tattoos, unsuccessful permanent make-up, wrinkles.

CO2 laser procedures have a significant disadvantage - the result of exposure is monitored only by changes in skin tone. It is very difficult to control the beam penetration depth.

Erbium laser refers to more modern, cold technologies and, in contrast to carbon, allows you to visually determine the reduction of wrinkles. Erbium (a chemical element from the lanthanide group) does not allow the rays to penetrate to the basal layer and allows you to perform both one deep and several superficial procedures without causing tissue overheating. Thanks to this delicate effect, the dermis is quickly restored.

The method is more suitable for patients with minor age-related changes and skin defects. Peeling triggers collagen synthesis and increases the elasticity of the dermis, which means you will look younger without much difficulty.

Large clinics are often equipped with neodymium lasers. The scope of their application is very wide - from eliminating tattoos to epilation.

Pros and cons of cold laser face peeling

Cold or non-ablative fractional photothermolysis removes the top layer of the epidermis without heating the lower layers and is suitable for light exfoliation.

The manipulation is characterized by low trauma, is performed under local anesthesia and does not require a long recovery period. The shallow depth of exposure eliminates the risk of dyschromia (changes in natural color).

Treating cold treated skin is minimal. The effect of the procedure is usually good, but only applies to the surface layers. Cold peeling is not capable of exerting any significant dermoplastic effect.

A big plus of the technique is the speed of action. The skin becomes soft and velvety after the first session. But in order to achieve a lasting result, it is necessary to repeat the manipulation several times.

Hot laser advantages and disadvantages

If you want to correct serious age-related changes or get rid of a defect, use hot peeling.

Ablative fractional photothermolysis burns through and heats up tissue to a considerable depth. Provides excellent lifting, but at the same time forms a large number of microtraumas and requires long-term recovery.

This type of impact is referred to as median or mid-deep peels. The procedure is quite painful and is performed under general anesthesia.

The disadvantages of manipulation include a delayed effect, a large number of adverse reactions and a high percentage of post-peeling scarring development.

How laser peeling differs from resurfacing

Often, beauty salon patients do not see the difference between resurfacing and laser peeling. As a result, by signing up for one procedure, and implying another, a woman gets something completely different from what she wanted.

So, what are the differences:

Laser peeling of the face is a superficial cleaning and penetrates deep into the tissues by only 30 microns. Resurfacing, exerting a median or deep effect, takes place at 100–150 µm and affects the basement membrane.
The grinding efficiency is much higher. The procedure works well with tattoos, deep wrinkles and scars. Peeling is more often used to eliminate minor defects.

When preparing for the procedure, decide what you want - to cleanse or polish the skin, and convey your wishes to the beautician. This will save you a lot of problems.

What laser will relieve stretch marks

Striae (skin atrophy) are familiar to many women. A defect in the form of longitudinal stripes of a white or burgundy hue appears as a result of stretching of the dermis and damage to collagen fibers. It is usually localized in the chest, abdomen and thighs.

Dermal optical thermolysis will help get rid of atrophy. This technique works especially well with old stretch marks. As a result, the depth of the stripes is reduced, they acquire a healthy skin color.

Erbium laser can be used to polish fresh postpartum stretch marks. This gentle and safe procedure evens out shallow stripes in one session without damaging adjacent tissues.

Which is better: laser or chemical peeling

If we talk about a deep effect, then we should compare phenol peeling and laser surgery. Both techniques are very painful and traumatic, requiring general anesthesia and hospital stay. There are many contraindications and side reactions in both cases, so leave a choice to a cosmetologist.

What about superficial peels? At first glance, it may seem that the laser cleaning option is more preferable. The beam is believed to hurt the skin less than acid, and its penetration is better controlled and predictable.

Recently, however, chemical peels have appeared that are not inferior to the laser in the delicacy of the effect. So, the effect of the application can be compared with non-ablative cleaning.

The great advantage of laser peeling is the absence of hypopigmentation, whereas with chemical exfoliation, the likelihood of a complication approaches 100%. Thus, all other things being equal, laser therapy clearly benefits.

Varieties of devices

The oldest and most well-studied is the CO2 emitter and its modifications. But cosmetology medicine does not stand still, and today there are many devices that combine the best qualities of erbium and carbon radiation sensors. They can be used to carry out effective and safe manipulations.

Let's consider some of the modern devices.


Device name	Features of the impact	Average cost of the procedure	Laser of the Slovenian brand "Fotona"	The device has a deep (up to 0.8 mm) penetrating ability. It is used to treat couperosis and acne, has a moisturizing, rejuvenating effect, restores contours.	Hot peeling of the eyelids and crow's feet - 14,000 rubles. the whole face - 28,000 rubles. decollete zones - 20,000 rubles.	Halo System (Heilo)	The hybrid device allows you to combine the effect of laser resurfacing with a short recovery period. Heilo removes stagnant spots, scars, post-acne, removes pigmentation, rejuvenates in one procedure. Recommended for women with severe rosacea.	One face treatment will cost 8,000–10,000 rubles.	Resurfx m22 instrument	Fractional apparatus M22 is suitable for any skin. It has a complex effect, rejuvenates and tightens. It has a short recovery period.	The average price for a procedure is 10,000 rubles.	Fraxel Light Laser	Dot therapy Fraxel Light is based on a gentle photothermolysis. Launches the processes of remodeling and skin renewal. Available for women over 20 years old.	Fractional remodeling of the entire face will cost 5,000-13,000 rubles. Treatment of the face and eyelids will cost more - from 9,000 to 12,000 rubles. The price of exposure to the areas of the face, neck and décolleté is 8500-12000 rubles.	UltraPulse system from Lumenis, USA	The device belongs to the group of carbon lasers and has a wide spectrum of action. Allows you to work in the deep layers of the skin with minimal trauma. The only CO2 laser device that allows you to adjust the required level of beam penetration.	UltraPulse face completely - 28 600 rubles. face and neck - 35,500 rubles laser eyelid surgery - 16,000 rubles Belly UL - 24,000 rubles.	Pearl technology on Cutera laser	The pearl peeling technique maintains an optimal ratio of coagulation and ablation, and is characterized by a short regeneration period. Recommended for correcting age-related changes, removing scars and age spots.	Face - RUB 10,000 Face and neck -13500 rubles. Face + neck + decollete -18000 rubles. Hands - 5500 rubles. Lips -4000 rubles.	Erbium device MCL 31 Dermablate from Asclepion Laser Technologies brand (Germany)	The multifunctional system is suitable for all ages and skin types, it is absolutely safe and minimally traumatic. It copes well with flabby, fading dermis, carefully treats delicate areas around the eyes and lips, neck and décolleté.	Peeling only the face will cost 11,000 rubles.

It is impossible not to mention the latest development of Italian doctors - laser Anti-age peeling. The procedure allows you to get an excellent lifting effect with minimal time and effort. The rejuvenating system includes five steps and returns beauty and youth in just 30 minutes.

You can enjoy the high quality Anti-age peeling procedure in Karlovy Vary. Not everyone knows that this is not only a famous resort city, but also a wonderful center of aesthetic medicine. All Karlovy Vary clinics are distinguished by the highest quality equipment, well-trained specialists and reasonable prices.

Who are laser procedures indicated for?

Laser peeling helps to get rid of many problems. The indications for manipulation are the following disadvantages:

acne, comedones, post-acne, stagnant spots;
scars of various origins;
wrinkles - mimic and age;
pigmentation;
bags and dark circles under the eyes;
sagging, flabby skin;
low-quality permanent makeup, tattoo;
enlarged pores;
vascular network.

After laser therapy, tissues acquire an even, healthy color, texture is denser, firmness and elasticity increase.

Contraindications for use

Laser peeling, like any cosmetic procedure, has a number of limitations to its performance.

Temporary contraindications include:

exacerbation of the herpes virus and other chronic diseases;
wounds and injuries in the treatment area;
the period of pregnancy and lactation.

By agreement with the doctor:

predisposition to scarring;
diabetes;
mental disorders (epilepsy);
poor skin coagulability;
oncology.

If these contraindications are ignored, complications and side reactions may develop: thermal burns, bruises, active herpes rash, edema, inflammation, deterioration of well-being.

How is the procedure in the clinic

Regardless of the type of laser used, peeling is carried out only in a salon. To get the best cleaning effect, a pre-peel preparation is necessary. It includes a conversation with a doctor, during which the specialist asks about the state of health, the presence of chronic diseases and the medications currently taken.

The doctor then tells you about the course of the procedure, possible complications and the expected effect. With frequent rashes of herpes, antiviral drugs (Acyclovir) are prescribed.

The main peeling stage includes several steps:

The patient is placed on a couch with his head slightly raised.
The skin is cleansed of cosmetics and treated with an antiseptic.
Depending on the depth of the peeling, a local anesthetic is applied to the face or general anesthesia is used.
The patient's eyes are protected with special glasses and the treatment of the skin area begins.
After peeling, the doctor makes a soothing mask and lubricates the epidermis with a regenerating cream.

The duration of therapy depends on the type of laser. With hot exposure, the session time is 45–120 minutes. Non-ablative cleaning is faster and takes less than an hour and a half.

Skin care during the rehabilitation period

A good result from the procedure is 50% dependent on post-peeling care. Usually, the specialist recommends smearing the treated skin twice a day with bepanthen creams or any anti-burn agents. If redness and swelling appear, cold compresses are recommended.

In addition, during the rehabilitation period, you must remember the following points:

refuse to visit the bathhouse, sauna, solarium and pool until the skin is completely healed;
protect your face from cold, wind and sun, use creams with SPF filters;
forget about decorative cosmetics for 5-10 days.

With pronounced dry skin, the beautician may prescribe hyaluronic acid injections or other restorative procedures.

A good result is obtained by using creams from the Danne (USA) and Dermaheal (Korea) lines in post-peeling care. Means prevent the development of hyperpigmentation and shorten the recovery period.

The duration of the regeneration depends on the type of laser. The non-ablative technique is low-traumatic and traces of peeling often disappear within 3-5 days. Hot technologies have a pronounced damaging effect, so the recovery period is often delayed up to 20-25 days.

All modern innovative methods of professional care and health improvement are available to the patients of the Clinical Institute of Aesthetic Medicine. Premium drugs, world-class service and transformative treatments from highly trained professionals are available in the heart of Moscow.

Skin renewal is a natural, continuous process that keeps them young. If this natural mechanism is violated, the removal of dead particles from its surface is delayed, which provokes many problems. An unhealthy complexion, pigmentation, a mesh of fine wrinkles, clogged pores, acne - all this is evidence of insufficient exfoliation of the dead layer of the epidermis. A laser peeling procedure will help to get rid of dead skin cells and "wipe" a few extra years from the face.

The use of a laser in cosmetology

Currently, there are three types of peels in cosmetology: mechanical, chemical, hardware. Laser belongs to the latter type, being considered highly efficient and safe.

The laser is widely used in cosmetology as a versatile, precise and multitasking device. The specialist can adjust the beam length, depth and time of exposure to the skin to achieve the desired result. According to the depth of penetration of the beam, three types of peeling are distinguished: superficial, middle, deep.

The deep one requires a CO2 laser used in surgery. The disadvantage of this method is the impossibility of 100% control of the penetration depth of light pulses. Surface and median are carried out using erbium installations. Such devices have a special filter that controls the depth of penetration of the beam into the layers of the skin. They are more accurate, modern and completely safe when used correctly.

Laser peeling methods

Depending on the structure of the beam, the full beam peeling and the fractional peeling method are distinguished. The first implies exposure to a single beam. The process is somewhat painful, and it is followed by a rather long period of rehabilitation. Within a week, the skin will actively peel off, as after a sunburn.

Fractional laser peels are more modern, less traumatic and less painful. Due to the division of the beam into smaller fractions (microbeams), a point effect on the cells of the treated area occurs. This significantly reduces the rehabilitation period and gives the patient less discomfort. Fractional facial peeling is called a weekend treatment due to its quick recovery.

Fotona lasers

Laser face peeling in Moscow can be performed at KIEM, where the high-tech Fotona apparatus is used. This unit is unique in its efficiency and safety, and has no analogues. Stunning aesthetic transformation with minimal recovery time, high precision and effectiveness of exposure - thanks to these qualities, Fotona Technology (FT) has won the trust of professionals in all developed countries of the world.

Only Fotona units offer a full range of laser rejuvenation services, as well as a set of unique, one-of-a-kind technical characteristics. FT peeling is a modern cosmetic procedure with unprecedented effectiveness. Rejuvenation, smoothing of the relief, elimination of defects, restoration, elasticity, elasticity and a healthy complexion - these and many other results are achieved thanks to the Photon laser.

Description of the procedure

The cosmetologist prepares the patient's skin using special anesthetics. After that, depending on the characteristics of the skin, the doctor adjusts the length of the beam, determines the depth and time of its exposure to each zone.

FT face peeling consists in evaporation of the upper layer of the epidermis with dead cells and all existing defects. Due to the possibility of individual settings of the device for each client, the result of the procedure is always predictable, the cosmetologist can fully control the process.

The laser destroys dead skin cells, thereby triggering the regeneration process. By evaporating the stratum corneum, the beam also acts on healthy cells, stimulating the deep layers of the skin to produce elastin and collagen fibers - the main proteins of youth.

Benefits of laser peeling

Thanks to the possibility of setting individual settings, the laser can be applied to any skin without fear of injury - this is the undoubted advantage of procedures carried out with a laser. Despite the fact that cosmetology offers different types of professional procedures aimed at exfoliating the surface layers of the epidermis, laser peeling of the face remains the undisputed leader. Let's list its main advantages.

Precision and safety. Fotona fractional laser systems ensure penetration accuracy down to microns. This ensures the absolute safety of laser face peeling, provided it is carried out by a qualified specialist.
Impressive efficiency. Already after the first session, significant changes become noticeable. Active tissue regeneration starts, skin defects and imperfections disappear.
Bactericidal. FT peeling is the most successful choice for patients whose skin is prone to acne. The beam destroys not only dead particles of the epidermis, but also bacteria that cause inflammation.
Hypoallergenic. The reaction of the skin to laser "resurfacing" is always predictable, since no cosmetic products are used during the procedure. Light pulses do not cause allergic reactions and are successfully used in cases when chemical peeling is contraindicated.
Comfort during the procedure. The laser session is quite easily tolerated by the patient due to the use of modern anesthetics. Correct adjustment of the device ensures that only dead cells that are not associated with nerve endings are removed.
Prolonged result. After "polishing" the skin continues to actively renew itself for some time. The result lasts for several months and fully justifies the cost of the procedure.
No side effects. Provided that laser face peeling is carried out by a professional cosmetologist using modern equipment with the ability to control the penetration of the beam, side effects are excluded.
Peeling of the skin around the eyes. The laser is the only safe and effective way to rejuvenate sensitive, thin skin areas. Laser peeling around the eyes allows you to smooth out wrinkles, make your look fresher and younger, without damaging delicate tissues.
Possibility of combination with other procedures. Laser rejuvenation can be combined with other treatments for a more pronounced result. An impressive effect is produced by a combination of laser peeling with plasma lifting, as well as with other injection techniques and contour plastics.

Results of the procedure

Laser peeling in Moscow is one of the most demanded aesthetic procedures due to its high efficiency and wide range of applications. In the skillful hands of a qualified cosmetologist, the Photon apparatus is able to solve almost any problem. Clients of the clinic in their reviews talk about the following results of the procedure.

Rejuvenation. Together with the upper layer of the epidermis during the procedure, all visible age-related changes “evaporate” - pigmentation, a network of fine wrinkles, spider veins. Immediately after tissue repair, which is completed within 3 to 4 days, the patient notices a significant visual rejuvenation of the skin. Collagen and elastin are actively produced in the deep layers of the skin for six months and longer after the procedure, which gives a pronounced and prolonged lifting effect, which in many cases can become an alternative to a surgical facelift. The effect of a laser exposure session persists throughout the year.
Elimination of irregularities. The Photon apparatus successfully removes scars, stretch marks, post-acne and other changes in skin relief. The light pulses evaporate the top layer of tissue and stimulate the deeper layers of the skin to form new healthy cells. As a result, the tissue damaged by scars is replaced by a new one - healthy and smooth.
Uniform and healthy complexion. The cosmetic procedure returns a beautiful and uniform color to the skin, eliminating age spots, post-acne and an unhealthy gray tint caused by poorly exfoliated dead cells of the epidermis.
Acne treatment. Thanks to the Fotona laser, you can forget about inflammation on the face. The beam evaporates all irregularities, eliminates the phenomenon of hyperkeratosis, foci of inflammation, destroys all bacteria that cause their development. Treating acne with this method avoids scarring and pigmentation. The result of the course is perfectly smooth uniform skin.
Reduced pore size. Enlarged pores look unaesthetic, are poorly masked by decorative cosmetics and often become clogged, provoking inflammation. Peeling with erbium and neodymium lasers on the Photon apparatus for 2 - 3 procedures will help to make the pores almost invisible.

The effectiveness and safety of laser peeling largely depends on the qualifications of the cosmetologist. The specialist must correctly determine the phototype of the skin, take into account all its features, correctly diagnose and only then adjust the device in accordance with the data obtained. The Clinical Institute of Aesthetic Medicine invites you to undergo a session of rejuvenation and elimination of skin imperfections using the Fotona device. Experienced, world-class professionals will help preserve youthfulness and transform the appearance of skin.

Currently, laser peeling, according to service sellers, is an excellent procedure for skin rejuvenation, removal of pigmentation and scars. The advertising promises are backed up by photographs of women in their 30s who, after the procedure, become 17 year old nymphs with peach skin.

This is how doctors who perform laser resurfacing usually present information about the procedure.

Video: The use of a laser in cosmetology

According to those who did this procedure for themselves, for their money they got big problems with the skin, which they did not have before. This is the effect of gauze, even rows of holes at the site of the laser point effect, the spread of papillomas on the skin of the face and décolleté, new scars on the skin, the appearance of a vascular network, age spots, and premature aging of the skin.

Hence the conclusion that laser peeling is a serious procedure, which belongs to the category of surgical interventions, and requires a serious approach. Walking on it purely out of curiosity or to remove a couple of scars from small pimples is clearly not worth it.

The main number of complaints against the employees of the clinics who perform it is that before the procedure they do not give information about the adverse reactions that are observed in most clients.

For example, a very small number of clients would agree to a laser peeling procedure if they knew before the procedure about the incidence of such a complication as the "gauze effect", which is nothing more than multiple atrophic scars at the site of a point burn from a laser.

Among the specialists performing the procedure, they know about the high risk of developing atrophic burns and other complications, but this information is not brought to clients. Some even suggest their clients who have suffered complications to undergo a second procedure to remove skin imperfections that appeared after the first one. But it is usually difficult for a disappointed client to entrust his face to a specialist for the second time, who has once already demonstrated his interest in the client's money and complete indifference to his well-being.

The photo below shows the mesh structure of skin defects (gauze effect). But, despite all the above horrors, there are those whose results have exceeded all expectations.

Photo: the effect of gauze after the procedure

To decide to perform laser resurfacing, you need to get comprehensive information, so as not to blindly trust the words of the cosmetologist, but to make an informed decision.

Let's understand the terminology

Today there are two main methods of laser peeling:

The traditional method, when the laser spot covers the entire surface of the skin in the treated area.
Fractional laser peeling, in which the laser beam affects only small areas of the skin (usually the total area of \u200b\u200bsuch areas should not exceed 20-25% of the total skin area in the treated area).

Fractional laser peels are synonyms:

DOT Therapy (Dermal Optical Thermolysis);
DOT therapy (dermal optical thermolysis);
fractional laser resurfacing;
seamless laser lifting;
fractional skin remodeling;
laser microperforation of the skin;
drilling;
laser rejuvenation of fractional type (LAFT-rejuvenation).

It follows that if your girlfriend praises the procedure of laser microperforation and scolds the procedure of fractional laser peeling, this only indicates that the doctors at none of the consultations bothered to explain to her that this is one and the same, but, possibly, done by different hands.

Fraxel is a patented version of laser fractional thermolysis technology, which is developed and used in devices by Reliant Technologies Inc. And nowhere else.

Fraxel belongs to the devices for DOT therapy. A feature of the technology is the presence of a control system that, with the help of sensors, monitors the speed of movement of the device handle relative to the skin and selects the optimal density of "shots", so that, in the end, regardless of the speed of movement of the handle per unit area, there are the same number of microburns.

Photo: fractional laser cleaning procedure

A person who is far from cosmetology and laser surgery may well call fraxel any fractional laser peeling procedure. But the misuse of such a term by a cosmetologist may well indicate a low level of his professionalism.

What lasers are used

Currently, two types of lasers are used for the procedure - CO 2 (carbon or carbon dioxide) and erbium.

Photo: CO2 carbon laser

The CO 2 laser generates a beam that penetrates deep into the skin and can cut tissue at maximum power. Under its influence, the tissues around and deeper than the affected area are heated. On the one hand, this speeds up metabolism and enhances the production of collagen, and on the other hand, such an aggressive effect can cause scarring.

Photo: Erbium YAG lazer

Generates a laser beam that is absorbed by water. Due to this, only the upper stratum corneum of the epithelium evaporates. Due to the milder action, the risk of side effects is lower, and the recovery period after the procedure is shorter. There are combined units that combine two types of laser radiation to obtain a more pronounced effect with a lower risk of complications.

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Features of hot and cold peeling

Cold FT-lifting (non-ablative fractional photothermolysis) consists in layer-by-layer removal of the stratum corneum of the epithelium.

Photo: cold FT-peeling

The laser beam of the device damages the deep areas of the skin, but does not damage the stratum corneum of the epidermis. There is no open wound with this method of exposure, therefore there is no risk of infection. But at the same time, destroyed tissues remain in the skin, therefore there is no such lifting effect as with the hot method.

In the place of the point effect of the beam, a so-called microtherapeutic zone is formed - an area of \u200b\u200binjured skin, in which recovery and metabolic processes are activated. In one procedure, about 20% of the skin is exposed to the damaging effects of the laser. The procedures are performed once a month.

The result is a good exfoliation of the skin, which becomes smooth, matte and velvety, and the optical properties of the skin are improved. There is no or little visible border between treated and untreated skin.

The recovery period after cold laser peeling is 3-5 days. The effect lasts up to six months. The course requires 3 procedures. Hot FT-lifting (ablative fractional photothermolysis) significantly warms up tissues and stimulates metabolic processes in the skin. A carbon laser, a thin beam of which inflicts dot thermal damage on small areas of the skin. The skin at the points of exposure to the beam is completely destroyed.

Photo: carbon laser

The laser beam burns out a "column" of tissue. In its place, a microscopic wound is formed, the walls of which are formed by burnt cells. This is somewhat reminiscent of the application of wounds with a mesoscooter, only instead of punctures - point burns. In place of such points, a microtherapeutic zone is formed, in which cells actively begin to divide, which contributes to skin rejuvenation. Burning out a large volume of skin helps to reduce its area, which provides a lifting effect.

The presence of a large number of deep wounds can cause infection to enter the deep layers of the skin and the development of a purulent process in the tissues.

The effect of the procedure grows within 2-3 months. The result of the procedure is the leveling of the skin surface and non-surgical skin lifting. Service providers and vendors claim that frequent hot laser peels can significantly delay the time when plastic surgery is needed to rejuvenate the face. Performing a hot laser peel requires anesthesia, while deep peeling and anesthesia are performed.

Photo: hot FT peeling

The recovery period is 1-2 weeks. The effect lasts up to a year. The course requires 1-3 procedures.

Video: Laser carbon peeling

What is the Difference Between Laser Peeling and Laser Resurfacing

Laser peeling and resurfacing are performed at different skin depths, are performed for different indications and lead to different results.

The first is carried out to a depth of 30 microns: only the upper stratum corneum of the epidermis is affected, while the basement membrane remains intact.

The result of the procedure: the skin becomes smoother, its color improves, but cosmetic defects of the skin cannot be removed in this way.

During laser resurfacing, the laser beam penetrates the skin to a depth of 100-150 microns and in places destroys the basement membrane and dermis.

It is used to remove wrinkles, tattoos, scars, stretch marks. A significant rejuvenation of the skin occurs due to the destruction of the altered, old skin frame from collagen and elastin and the formation of a new one.

In some cases, instead of gradation, peeling resurfacing is referred to as superficial, middle and deep laser peeling. In this case, the middle and deep laser peeling correspond to the concept of laser resurfacing.

Types of devices

For cold peeling

Fraxel re: store DUAL. This device combines erbium and thulium lasers for a more effective and gentle effect on the skin.
Palomar StarLux500.
Clear and Brilliance.

For hot

SmartXide DOT CO 2.
Palomar Lux 1540.
Bizon More-Xel Scanning.
GentleMax.

In Russian medical centers there are devices of other brands, but less often.

Indications

loss of skin elasticity and tone;
small age wrinkles;
hyperpigmentation;
hyperkeratosis;
follicular cysts;
stretch marks.

Contraindications

pustular rash on the skin in the area of \u200b\u200bthe proposed procedure;
herpes, warts, molluscum contagiosum and other viral, bacterial and fungal skin diseases;
hemophilia and other blood diseases in which the blood clotting process is disrupted;
decompensated diseases of the cardiovascular system;
oncological diseases;
colds;
connective tissue diseases;
autoimmune diseases;
increased body temperature, regardless of the reasons;
immunodeficiency states;
diabetes;
tendency to form keloid and hypertrophic scars;
tattoos at the site of the proposed procedure, if the patient does not plan to get rid of them;
fresh tan;
fillers under the skin at the site of the procedure;
the presence of nevi on the skin at the site of the proposed procedure;
dark and dark skin (at the discretion of the cosmetologist with the definition of the light type according to Fitzpatrick);
pregnancy and lactation;
epilepsy and increased convulsive readiness;
tuberculosis of any localization;
history of stroke;
the presence of a pacemaker;
psoriasis;
exacerbation of atopic dermatitis;
taking drugs that reduce the ability of blood to clot;
intolerance to drugs used for pain relief (lidocaine);
taking hormonal contraceptives;
the end of taking isoretinoids (roaccutane) less than 6 months ago;
carried out chemical peeling less than two weeks before the laser;
the presence of wounds, scratches and abrasions on the skin.

Today, modern cosmetology offers another peeling procedure - a carbon peeling of the skin with a laser. Details.

Training

Preparation for the procedure may differ from patient to patient depending on the structure and condition of the skin.

The following preparation steps are common to all:

examination for the presence or absence of diseases of internal organs: general and biochemical blood test, urinalysis, cardiogram, fluorography (the list of examinations can be expanded at the discretion of the doctor in the presence of complaints or symptoms of diseases);
mechanical cleaning of the face and subsequent care aimed at preventing the appearance of new rashes, especially pustular;
the use of cosmetics with acids for home use or a peeling procedure in the salon to equalize the thickness of the stratum corneum of the epidermis and stimulate regenerative processes in the skin;
taking antiviral agents to prevent exacerbation of herpes;
refusal from any procedures for the face or other area where the peeling is planned, a week before the proposed procedure;
stopping the use of any cosmetics two days before the procedure;
on the day of the procedure, you must not drink alcohol, play sports or do hard physical work;
don't sunbathe, go to the solarium, or spend time in the sun without sunscreen.

If necessary, the following can be assigned:

antihistamines for those who often experience allergic reactions to external stimuli;
antibiotics a broad spectrum of action to prevent skin infection after the procedure.

How is the procedure

The protocol of the laser peeling procedure may vary depending on the device used, as well as on the basis of the client's skin condition and the desired results.

Different devices require their own method of pain relief. With devices of soft and superficial action, painkillers may not be used at all, or the unpleasant sensations are diminished or removed by a directed flow of cold air. For serious devices affecting the deep layers of the skin, anesthesia can be local (cream with lidocaine) or the patient is given general anesthesia. In the event that anesthesia is necessary, the procedure time increases by 40-60 minutes, since the anesthetic drug does not begin to act immediately.

The client is given special glasses that protect the retina from the damaging laser radiation. The doctor also works in special goggles.

When the required level of anesthesia is reached, the doctor turns on the device, directs the nozzle to the patient's face and sequentially treats all areas of the skin, sometimes two or more times, if necessary.

In the video, you can watch a macro shot of inflicting point damage with a laser in slow motion. As well as how laser peeling of the eyelids is carried out and how to protect the eyes from laser radiation at the same time.

Video: Procedure in the clinic

The whole procedure takes from several minutes to an hour. After the end of the laser peeling, a special moisturizing and antiseptic composition is applied to the patient's skin.

Skin care after the procedure

After laser peeling, on the first day, burning, pain, burning sensation in the area of \u200b\u200bthe procedure may persist. Pain relievers and sedatives can be taken to reduce discomfort.

On the second or third day, the formation of a film or crusts, the appearance of a brownish skin tone, which are replaced by abundant peeling, is possible.

Redness and swelling of the skin may gradually decrease over 5-10 days.

From the first day, it is necessary to apply to the skin every three hours the drugs prescribed by the doctor that promote tissue restoration (bepanten or panthenol), as well as have antimicrobial effect (chlorhexidine or miramistin). In the first week, it is necessary to continue taking antiviral and antibacterial drugs.

In the case of aging skin, for its complete recovery, it is necessary to conduct a course or, which must be started no later than 2-3 weeks after the procedure. At about the same time, at the discretion of the cosmetologist, you can carry out or.

From the fourth week, microcrystalline microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing are allowed, which will help remove superficial scars.

From 8-9 weeks after laser peeling, you can start a course of chemical peels, which with varying degrees of probability will reduce or remove the network of scars and other defects from the skin.

You can use decorative cosmetics when the crusts fall off and the inflammation in the skin caused by the burn subsides.

It is recommended to use sunscreen after the procedure all year round. The SPF of funds for summer should be at least 50, for winter - 25-30.

Effects

The appearance of bubbles and surface erosion in the places where the bubbles burst.

In fact, these are exactly the same bubbles that appear at the site of a sun or thermal burn. If they appear on the face, then they need special care so that scars and foci of hyperpigmentation do not form at the site of their healing. It is better to choose the treatment of blisters in conjunction with a beautician.

Pinpoint hemorrhages.

They occur when small vessels of the skin are damaged. Blood can poured out in the form of small droplets, or it can accumulate intradermally, then forming bruises that change color over time. Usually no special treatment is required.

Gauze effect or multiple atrophic scars.

Fine scarring can occur for two reasons:

the tendency of the skin to form keloid and hypertrophic scars, which, as a rule, the client himself knows almost from childhood;
incorrect selection of parameters for setting up the equipment before the procedure.

To properly adjust the device, the cosmetologist needs to know the thickness of the client's dermis and epidermis. In different people, the thickness of the dermis can be from 1 to 3 mm, and the thickness of the epidermis from 0.07 to 0.12 mm.

The thickness of skin layers is determined using ultrasound scanning on devices Face Analyzer or Ulthera System. If there is no special equipment in the medical center, then a histological examination of the skin can be carried out.

Photo: Face Analyzer

Usually every patient has a gauze effect after the procedure. For the first time, the presence of scars on the face can be seen usually on the 10-14th day, when the swelling of the skin begins to subside and the crusts fall off. The severity of the network of scars can be different: from unexpressed and almost imperceptible, to deep, which cannot be masked with decorative cosmetics.

Photo: Ulthera System

Sometimes there are no cavities in the skin, but melanocytes (the cells that are responsible for sunburn) die. Then the skin is left with a network of rounded multiple white spots that never tan. If the parameters were set by the cosmetologist correctly, then the scars disappear as the skin recovers and the burns heal. This is usually 1-2 months after the procedure.

If after 2 months after the procedure, the scar network does not go away, then it may well remain on the skin for years.

Swelling on the face after the procedure

There is always swelling on the face, but the degree of their severity may be different. As a rule, edema goes away on its own without special treatment as the inflammatory process in the skin subsides, which has developed in response to damage.

The spread of viral diseases such as herpes and warts to adjacent areas of the skin.

A number of medical laser manufacturers claim that they can remove warts with their machine. But today, only one way to remove warts is generally recognized for its effectiveness and safety, it is cryotherapy or removal of warts with liquid nitrogen.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

One of the common complications of laser procedures. Poorly treatable or removed.

Exacerbation of acne.

The complication is a consequence of a decrease in the barrier properties of the skin. It is treated with the usual drugs for the treatment of acne.

Prices in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Zone	Laser used	Price in rub.
face, eyelids and upper third of the neck	BIZON More - Xel Scanning	12000
face		2400
upper eyelids		2400
lower eyelids		2400
crow's feet		6500
crow's feet, upper and lower eyelids		5000
forehead		3500
whiskey		3500
cheekbones		3500
eyebrow		3500
nose		3500
nasolabial triangle		3500
the chin		3500
cheeks		7000
neck		8400
neckline		8400
face, eyelids, neck		18000
face, eyelids, neck, decollete		25000
brushes		7500
forearms		12000
hands completely		11000
mammary gland		6000
buttocks		8500
upper third of the abdomen		4700
middle third of the abdomen		4700
lower abdomen		4700
upper third of the back		4700
middle third of the back		4700
lower back		4700
face	Palomar StarLux500	18000
neck		9000
neckline		10000
eye area		6500
area around the mouth		7000
crow's feet		5000
hands		8000
face completely minimum power	SmartXide DOT CO 2	12000
face completely medium power		20000
face fully maximum impact		23000
neck		7500
neckline		7500
face and neck min.		23000
face and neck medium.		29000
face and neck max.		32000
neck and neckline		17000
eye area		7000
face, neck, hands		23000
lower eyelids and crow's feet		5000
area around the mouth		6000
forehead		6000
cheeks		8000
stomach		9000
inner shoulder		8000
inner thigh		14000
brushes		7000
mammary gland		8000
buttocks		15000

Prices for the removal of skin imperfections using SmartXide DOT CO 2 and Palomar devices

The prices for the procedures are approximate, presented for information, and may differ depending on the category of the salon and the services associated with the procedure (paid consultation, discounts and gifts, etc.). Therefore, you will have to check how much the procedure costs at your medical center.

Facial peeling with laser is a safe highly effective anti-aging procedure, but it also has its opponents and admirers. On the one hand, this is a long rehabilitation period and a rather high cost of the procedure; on the other hand, a guaranteed high result, lasting up to five years.

What is laser peeling

By itself, the definition of "laser peeling" is a purely physical term, which causes some concern, even fear. At the same time, it is light monochrome radiation, in the form of a thin beam, scattering into a multitude of micro-streams, and sprayed onto the treated area of \u200b\u200bthe skin.

As a result, dying cells of the epidermis and small comedones are removed, the stratum corneum becomes thinner, the pores are cleansed and narrowed, the skin softens - which provides access to the deeper layers of the epidermis.

Thanks to this, laser peeling can be a preparatory process for other, more intense anti-aging procedures.

Through laser peeling, the process of photothermolysis is triggered, which is aimed at enhanced cell division of the basal layer, which leads to:

renewal of the stratum corneum
synthesis of collagen and elastin synthesis in cell tissue
slowing down the natural process of photoaging
smoothing the skin relief: smoothing wrinkles, bumps, mimic folds
noticeable facelift
elimination of dark circles under the eyes
removal of scars, scars, stretch marks
lightening age spots, freckles
removal of moles
discoloration of salon tattooing of lips, eyebrows, eyes
visual reduction of the vascular network
treatment of acne, acne, acne; removal of acne scars.

Based on this, the end result of laser peeling is: healthy, smooth and elastic skin, without spots, imperfections and scars.

In some cases, with minimal problems, such an effect can be observed already after the first procedure, and even then not immediately, tissue renewal is a long process that can take from three to six months. In other cases, several procedures are needed, but the effect of them lasts up to five years.

The final result may also be affected by the type of laser peeling, which depends on the apparatus used, the attached attachments, the intensity and time of exposure.

Therefore, before starting the procedure, be sure to ask what kind of procedure will be applied in your case.

So, laser peeling can be:

Carboxylic or, as it is also called, carbon dioxide laser peeling (CO2) is carried out with a special apparatus that allows you to warm up the deep layers of the epidermis (more than 20 microns).

In the course of which "evaporation" of cells occurs, coagulation of protein substances, destruction of old and synthesis of new collagen fibers.

Carbon dioxide laser peeling is used in cases where it is necessary to eliminate visual defects in the form of neoplasms (warts, moles) and polish scars, striae, stretch marks, scars.

Considering that this type of peeling involves deep heating of the skin, the risk of hyperpigmentation and burns increases, followed by a long rehabilitation period. Therefore, this type of laser requires caution when exposed to thin sensitive skin, especially the neck and around the eyes.

Carbon dioxide laser peeling provides high results and is one of the most expensive procedures. Chemical peeling will cost less, and the result will be the same.

Carbon laser peeling is performed with a neodymium laser through a special helium mask. This nanogel contains elements of carbon dioxide, which have a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and soothing effect.

Carbon laser peeling has a therapeutic, anesthetic and protective effect, is effective in treating acne and normalizing lipid metabolism.

A distinctive feature of carbon laser peeling is: high power and short, in a few seconds, pulses. Due to this, such an effect combines the properties of laser peeling and photorejuvenation, acting superficially, removing only dying skin cells.

Therefore, carbon laser peeling is one of the most gentle methods of skin treatment with a short rehabilitation period.

Erbium laser peeling

Erbium laser peels are inexpensive and the most common. The Erbium laser is intended for the cold laser peeling procedure with a beam penetration of no more than 1-10 microns, which allows you to effectively and the risk of complications affect the most delicate skin areas: around the eyes, neck and décolleté.

As a result, there is "evaporation" and exfoliation of dead tissue, but no more.

Some clinics practice a combination of erbium and CO2 lasers, which allows the specialist to achieve amazing results using one or another type of laser, depending on the problem, skin type and location of the treated area.

By the way, laser blepharoplasty is also performed using an erbium laser.

This is a relatively young procedure, the peculiarity of such an effect on the skin is to bring it into a state of heat shock. As a result, the processes of rejuvenation and cellular metabolism are stimulated.

A fractional laser beam in diameter does not exceed 200 microns, it is used in problem areas where a point effect is needed.

Based on the analysis of the impact, laser peelings are:

Cold laser peeling.A safe procedure without thermal damage to cells, characterized by a short rehabilitation period and quick results, which can be observed after the first procedure.

In the course of such exposure, evaporation and alignment of the upper layers of the epidermis occurs, an increase in the light reflectivity of the skin surface. The result is healthy, firm and soft skin.

The procedure is performed without anesthesia, depending on the problem, it can last from 15 minutes to an hour. The effect can last up to five years.

Hot laser peeling... The principle of this effect is based on hot penetration into the deeper layers of the epidermis. Unlike cold peeling, it is intended for more serious problems: it accelerates the process of division and renewal of collagen fibers.

As a result of this effect, thermal damage to the upper layers of the epidermis occurs. The procedure can be performed under anesthesia or under general anesthesia.

The rehabilitation period can be from 3 to 6 months (mainly, this applies to light and thin skin).

Depending on the length of the radiation, the time and intensity of exposure, laser peeling, like Jessner's peeling, is:

surface
median
deep.

Since the penetration depth of the laser beam for superficial laser peeling is from 1 to 10 microns, and the median one is up to 20 microns, where there are no nerve endings, local anesthesia or without anesthesia is sufficient for them, depending on your pain threshold.

Then, as with deep peeling of the face, general anesthesia can be applied followed by a hospital stay.

Laser peeling can be used in the following cases:

premature aging of the skin
pigmentation (freckles), including age-related
scars, scars, post-acne and other skin defects as a result of improper treatment or neglect of acne
blurry facial contours
fine wrinkles
uneven skin relief: sagging, folds, bumps
oily skin, enlarged pores, blackheads
papillomas, moles
dark circles under the eyes
vascular network
annoying tattoo of eyebrows, lips, eyelashes.

If you have such problems that effective remedies and other salon procedures can no longer cope with, try laser peeling, perhaps this is what you need to forget about problems and not think about age. But this is only if there are no following contraindications:

Contraindications for laser peeling

chronic skin diseases in the acute stage, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema
individual skin characteristics
infectious diseases, including herpes, fever
inflammation of the skin with the formation of abscesses (impetigo, furunculosis, sycosis)
various non-healing injuries (cracks, abrasions, scratches, wounds)
hyperpigmentation
pregnancy, lactation period
heart disease, the presence of a pacemaker
abnormalities with blood clotting
oncology
tendency to form hypertrophic and keloid scars
tuberculosis, epilepsy, diabetes mellitus
molluscum contagiosum, nevi, papillomas
connective tissue pathology (scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, spinning top)
presence of fillers, face tattoo
recent other peels
reaction to local anesthesia (lidocaine, novocaine)
use of retinoids and oral contraceptives.

If you have one of the contraindications (including taking medications), be sure to inform the surgical cosmetologist. And not only.

This is necessary in case of unpleasant complications for which no one is responsible. While the cosmetologist should warn you what the consequences may be (deep laser peeling).

Despite the wide range of procedures, the most suitable method of rejuvenation is selected by the surgical cosmetologist himself, based on your problem, skin type, and body characteristics.

Like any salon procedure, laser peeling is carried out in several stages.

Anesthesia is performed depending on the type of peeling.

Training. The surface of the skin is thoroughly cleaned from various impurities. In some cases, it is treated with a special cream or gel, which will facilitate uniform perception of laser exposure.

Treatment. Using a special device, the specialist directs the laser beam to a specific area of \u200b\u200bthe skin in order to treat it and eliminate the problem. After each laser flash, a dry, whitish spot is formed on the skin surface, resulting in instantaneous evaporation of skin cells without damaging the surrounding tissues.

The laser passage is carried out non-contact throughout the treated surface. Then a peeling solution is applied to the skin and wiped with an anesthetic.

Alignment of the skin surface occurs due to multiple passes of the problem area, and the depth of laser exposure is determined by the number of passes of the same zone.

Upon completion of laser peeling, a special composition is applied to the treated surface, which will soothe the inflamed skin and accelerate its recovery.

Depending on the problem, the session can last from 15 to an hour. The number of such procedures depends on the condition of the skin, so to eliminate post-acne, scars and scars, one or two sessions is not enough. The cosmetologist determines their number and depth, and, taking into account the peculiarities of the skin, prescribes a course of procedures.

When carrying out laser peeling for the purpose of rejuvenation, the condition of the skin is also determined. In some cases, one session is enough, but in general, a course of procedures is also required, which may consist of two or more sessions, with an interval (3-6 months), which is prescribed by a cosmetologist, depending on the skin's ability to recover.

The optimal time for laser peeling is a period of low solar activity, that is, from mid-autumn to early spring.

It is also necessary to prematurely take care of your arrival home after visiting the clinic, due to the same redness and unwillingness to expose the skin to hypothermia.

During the first week, severe edema is possible, a constricted condition from the formed crust, followed by peeling and redness, which is accompanied by discomfort. According to numerous reviews, pain is felt only the first day.

As mentioned above, the rehabilitation period after laser peeling varies significantly, it depends on the depth of laser penetration and the individuality of the skin. So:

after superficial peeling, a week or more is needed to restore the skin
after midline thermabrasion - two or more weeks
after deep exposure - from three weeks to three months.

However, postoperative redness may last for two / three to six months. After the wounds have healed, foundation can be applied to the face to help hide flushing (redness) of the skin.

During this period, for the rapid regeneration of the skin, the beautician may recommend compresses, softening, moisturizing, and the formed film, ointments; protective agents against infection, drugs that stimulate cell division and provide air exchange. I.e:

apply a cold compress to the place of edema, for 5-10 minutes - no more
apply Bepantin cream twice a day, you can use Panthenol, after a while, treat the skin with Elocon or BORO Plus ointment
use transparent antibacterial films that allow the skin to "breathe"
disinfect inflammatory processes with an antiseptic Chlorhexidine
use hydrogels / polymers that promote rapid healing of the dermis.

As practice and numerous reviews show, representatives with dark skin tolerate the rehabilitation period much easier than fair-skinned ones.

Undoubtedly, the duration of rehabilitation largely depends on proper and competent care, when skin restoration takes place in an accelerated mode with a minimal risk of complications. But there are factors that can slow down the recovery process and should be avoided:

the first day after laser peeling, do not moisturize the face
maintain optimal indoor humidity
protect the face from hypothermia
do not touch your face with your hands, do not remove the crusts yourself
apply sunscreen (SPF at least 40) when going outside
refuse to visit the solarium, swimming pool, bathhouse, sauna in the first two weeks
abandon decorative cosmetics for the first 6-7 days.

Laser peeling is a relatively safe procedure, and it cannot cause side effects, since the damage to the skin is minimal (with the exception of deep facial peeling).

However, some complications can still occur due to: professional mistakes, non-observance of contraindications and in the wrong post rehabilitation care. The most common consequences:

hyperemia, prolonged swelling
bruising and bruising
infectious infection, herpes, dermatitis, acne
erythema, white vesicles
hyperpigmentation
long-term restoration of the skin
allergic manifestations in the form of itching, redness, rash.

In any case, in the event of unpleasant complications, the beautician who provided you with this service is responsible for them, since he had to warn you about the possible consequences, sign a contract and eliminate them free of charge.

Therefore, if you decide to do laser peeling, find a good specialist, read reviews, use word of mouth, talk to those who have gone through this procedure. Consult a beautician, weigh the pros and cons.

The indisputable advantage of laser peeling is a long lasting effect that can last up to five years, as well as:

minimal damage to the skin (excluding deep laser peeling)
the ability to control the process of exposure itself
wide range of indications
minor side effects (superficial peeling)
the possibility of performing the procedure on delicate skin around the eyes, neck, décolleté

A big disadvantage of laser peeling is a long rehabilitation period (extensive burns with the formation of a constricting crust, scabs and subsequent prolonged redness), as well as:

the high cost of the procedure itself plus expensive drugs for the recovery period
serious complications (with deep laser peeling)
multiple contraindications
the effect is not noticeable immediately, up to six months or more.