Face rejuvenation: what is it, the pros and cons of the procedure

The modern aesthetic field of medicine (cosmetology) has many different methods and procedures. With their help, trained specialists eliminate cosmetic defects as much as possible and help preserve youthful skin. One of the newest methods is facial rejuvenation, which appeared on the services market only two years ago, but is already in great demand among the fair sex.

Photorejuvenation is carried out by a special apparatus that acts on the skin with intense pulses of light with different frequencies. However, such a broadband stream does not emit ultraviolet radiation and does not pose a risk of injury to the dermis. Depending on the task and individual characteristics of the client, the specialist adjusts the wavelength and determines the optimal exposure time.

The procedure has a number of effects on the skin of the face.

• Evens skin color, whitens it. According to physical laws, light reflects streams of light, and dark, on the contrary, attracts it. The skin reacts in approximately the same way - various pigment spots, vascular networks and freckles undergo spot heating. Melanin is destroyed, pigmentation decreases, and small vessels begin to contract. A light pulse is able to penetrate the epidermis by 2-3 cm.
• Restores some skin characteristics: ability to stretch without damage and resist deformation. Light flashes cause collagen and elastin to be synthesized at an accelerated pace, thereby enhancing regenerative processes and biochemical reactions.All this leads to increased elasticity - wrinkles are smoothed out, scars become less visible. The oval of the face is tightened, the work of the sebaceous glands is normalized, the enlarged pores are narrowed.
• It has a therapeutic effect. The method with high-intensity light irradiation destroys pathogenic microflora and all harmful bacteria, effectively heals various injuries and acne, prevents the re-eruption of acne and exacerbation of the herpes virus.

Advantages and benefits of the procedure are described below.

1. The skin condition changes in a positive direction, the effect of the method is stable, although it takes some time for manifestation.
2. Localization is not limited only to the area of ​​the face - the method has been successfully applied to the neckline, neck and even hands.
3. There is no mechanical damage to the skin, as a result of which no scars or scars remain.
4. The procedure itself is relatively painless. However, people with a low pain threshold may experience unpleasant or painful sensations.
5. The number of sessions varies individually, but the duration on average does not exceed half an hour.
6. It goes well in a cooperative with other anti-aging procedures.
7. The rehabilitation period is comfortable, as there is no need for hospitalization. All prescribed restrictions are simple to implement and do not affect the daily rhythm of life.
8. Allowed the application of decorative cosmetics.

The disadvantages and disadvantages of the procedure are described in several positions.

1. Strict contraindication for certain diseases.
2. Before visiting a specialist, it is important to verify his qualifications and knowledge of the case. Intervention by an unqualified cosmetologist can lead to burns.
3. The full course is quite long, taking into account breaks between sessions, which can be up to 6 months.
4. Sessions can be held only in the months of minimal sun activity - from about October to April.
5. The skin must be carefully protected from tanning.
6. With tender and sensitive skin, the development of a temporary, but persistent irritation is possible.
7. The launched process of cell renewal requires a certain time, so the anti-aging effect is fully manifested only after 1-2 months.
8. The rejuvenation procedure is quite expensive when compared with other measures to preserve youthful skin.

Proper preparation for the session is the first step in obtaining an excellent result. It is necessary to strictly observe certain rules before going to a beauty salon, and especially after it.

Preparation consists of some actions that need to be performed.

1. First of all, it is worth getting advice from a professional dermatologist. The client has the legal right to familiarize himself with all the documentation that will confirm the qualification of the master, his work experience and the quality of the equipment used.
2. A complete rejection of sunbathing about a month before the appointed date.
3. Refusal to apply tanning at the same time.
4. Restriction of the peeling procedure 14 days before the session.
5. Refusal for 7-14 days before the upcoming session from visiting pools and saunas.
6. 4-7 days before the procedure, it is worth restricting the use of pharmacological drugs - antibiotics, aspirin, drugs with vitamin A, ibuprofen, diclofenac.

For moral preparation, you need to know how the procedure works, how it is carried out.

1. The patient is laid on the couch and occupies a comfortable position.
2. The skin area on which the procedure will be carried out is carefully treated with a tonic.If the skin is hypersensitive, then local anesthesia is performed.
3. To protect your eyes from radiation, the doctor allows you to wear glasses, a bandage or a mask.
4. The area of ​​the skin on which the procedure will be performed is treated with a special gel to protect the epidermis from heat exposure and improve the permeability of light pulses.
5. Then begins processing point light pulses in several series. The first series affects the epidermis, and the second already affects the deeper layers of the skin.
6. Photorejuvenation is carried out neatly and quickly, the duration of the session varies from 10 to 60 minutes, depending on the goal and the area of ​​the treated skin.
7. At the end of the procedure, the eye protection is removed, the remnants of the gel are removed, and a soothing agent is applied to the skin.

The procedure can be carried out at home.

1. It is necessary to comply with all general recommendations, as well as a preliminary consultation with a cosmetologist.
2. Careful reading of the instructions.
3. A test flash is performed to check skin sensitivity. If after 24 hours there is no severe hyperemia and burning, then the procedure can be carried out.
4. All preparation measures should be observed in advance - in no case should they be neglected.
5. The working surface is cleaned with a tonic without alcohol-containing substances.
6. A special gel is applied if indicated in the instructions.
7. Be sure to protect your eyes.
8. Then you can start processing. It is carried out pointwise - one impact on one site per session. The nozzle should be moved along the massage lines. The exposure time is determined according to the instructions.
9. The eye protection is removed and the remnants of the gel are removed.
10. A healing agent is applied.
11. The treated skin area does not urinate for 24 hours.
12. After this, you must strictly follow the rules of the rehabilitation period so that the skin heals correctly.

• Laser technique. In this method, a solid-state laser emitter is the source of light pulses. With it, you can adjust the wavelength depending on the goal. The positive side of the laser is a point and deep impact with less traumatic resurfacing of the skin. As a result, it begins to be intensively updated, the formation of coagulation structures occurs, as a result of which the capillaries are emptied.
• IPL technician. Intense Pulsed Light - work with high-intensity light pulses. The light flux occurs with a certain long and fairly high adjustable intensity. Special equipment makes it possible to remove not only vascular networks, but also age spots.
• Technique ELOS. Electro - Optical Synergy - electro-optical synergy. A feature of the technique is the combination of light pulses with electrical pulses. Exposure of two types of energy simultaneously gives an enhanced effect of skin renewal and rejuvenation.

• Collagen photorejuvenation technique. The technique involves the use of specialized red lamps, which are also called collagen. Due to the peculiarity of red light, penetrating deep into the skin up to the hypodermis, the pulses are converted into the energy of chemical bonds of organic substances, which stimulates the production of fibrillar protein.
• LED technique. Light - emitting diode - LED therapy. This is the mildest technique in which infrared and ultraviolet thermal radiation are completely eliminated. For work, specialists use pulses with different lengths and act on certain layers of the epidermis and dermis, thereby achieving the desired effect.
• BBL technique. Broad band line - broadband radiation. The procedure can be done on the Joule Sciton platform, using the latest developed devices. Technique involves using the power of impulsive light to deliver energy to specific areas and to a certain depth.Light is absorbed and accumulated by melanin, blood pigment and water, due to which the formation of collagen begins. As a result, rejuvenation occurs.

Face photorejuvenation is not a surgical method or other mechanical intervention in the integrity of the skin, so there are certain indications for it that it is important to discuss with a cosmetologist and find out how the skin can change and what the effect of the procedure will be.

Indications for photorejuvenation include:

1. lower skin turgor;
2. the appearance of small wrinkles;
3. small scars and other similar surface lesions;
4. nervousness of complexion;
5. the presence of freckles or age spots;
6. consequences of acne and rosacea;
7. development of vascular networks and asterisks;
8. pore enlargement;
9. problematic, oily or excessively dry skin.

The method has some age restrictions that are directly related to the desired effect. In other words, if the goal is to remove freckles or pigmentation, then the procedure can be performed even for children. If the main goal is just rejuvenation, then the procedure is applied after 30 years, that is, at the very time when the first signs of aging appear. The effectiveness of the method at this time is due to the weak severity of age-related changes.

However, the feasibility of the technique is optimal up to 50-55 years. This does not mean abandonment of the procedure, but the efficiency of use is greatly reduced. In any case, at this age, before rejuvenation, you need to consult a competent specialist and do not forget about individual characteristics.

Contraindications to photorejuvenation are divided into absolute and relative.

Absolute contraindications:

1. oncological diseases;
2. blood diseases with impaired function or structure of any blood cells;
3. violations in the functionality of the endocrine system;
4. diabetes mellitus of any type and etiology;
5. chronic and acute diseases of the skin;
6. eye diseases;
7. the presence of moles and birthmarks at the site of the operation;
8. very dark skin by nature;
9. hormonal imbalance with subsequent increased hairiness;
10. age from 75 to 90 years.

The following are relative, that is temporary, contraindications, ignoring which can cause severe harm to the skin.

1. The solar cycle with maximum activity of sunlight. The optimal time for the session is the autumn-winter period.
2. Woman during gestation and breastfeeding.
3. The procedure can be performed no earlier than 2 weeks after sunbathing and applying artificial tanning.
4. Exacerbation of the herpes virus. Before the session, it is important to fully undergo treatment.
5. The period of elevated body temperature.
6. Reception of some pharmacological substances.
7. Damage to the treated skin area.

The rehabilitation period is no less important than the procedure itself. Irritated skin needs good and proper care so that all microdamages heal without unpleasant consequences.

Care Products:

1. within one week it is necessary to lubricate the skin with regenerating creams or ointments, which are prescribed by the master;
2. you can cleanse your face with cosmetic milk and tonic only without the presence of alcohol;
3. comply with the water regime, drinking at least 1.5-2 liters of clean water per day;
4. take a course of vitamin-mineral complex;
5. 2-3 weeks do not leave home without sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 (if the sun shines very brightly, then at least 50).

In the rehabilitation period, some measures need to be limited.

1. For 14 days it is necessary to limit sunbathing.
2. For the same period, strictly refuse to visit the sauna, baths and pools. During this period, overheating and chlorine-containing substances in water are very harmful.
3. Unwanted cosmetics containing alcohol and steam baths.
4. For at least a week, it is advisable to limit or stop taking alcohol and smoking.

Each woman tolerates the session in different ways: one complication, except for redness, may not be, and the other will have severe swelling and bruising. This is due to the individual characteristics of the body and is poorly controlled.

However, the most common external causes of complications are:

1. ignoring training measures;
2. manipulation of persons with contraindications;
3. unprofessional cosmetologist;
4. mistakes in the rehabilitation period.

Mild effects after the procedure may also be observed.

1. Mild hyperemia and irritation - the phenomena disappear on average two hours after the session.
2. Feeling of painful tickling irritation and intense burning - pass two hours after the session.
3. Pigmentation darkening, crusting. The process is associated with the destruction of pigment. This phenomenon disappears a week later. The resulting crust disappears, and only a healthy epidermis remains in its place.

There are other consequences after the procedure.

• Swelling of the face. This is a fairly common complication, which lasts on average up to 2-3 days. If the edema is not pronounced and normal, it does not need to be done. If the swelling lasts more than three days, then you must visit the salon in which the session was conducted. The cosmetologist must find out the cause of the long healing and prescribe auxiliary agents.
• Excessive hyperemia with skin sorenessnot passing after two days. Sometimes it occurs with edema. In this case, you must visit the beautician as soon as possible.
• Hematomas. Bruises appear in case of improper selection of the pulse power or taking illegal drugs before the session. Treatment is carried out with healing agents and takes time.

Most patients are satisfied with the results of facial photorejuvenation. Moreover, clients (especially before the age of 45) notice a positive effect an hour after the procedure. The skin before and after the session underwent dramatic changes, side effects, bruises and swelling were almost completely absent.

Patients 45 years and older needed to undergo surgery several times to see the changes, however, they were satisfied. Deep wrinkles that affected the deeper layers of the epidermis up to the hypodermis did not disappear completely, but the skin became fresher, wrinkles less sharp, the face contour tightened and blew.

Negative reviews are mainly based on discomfort and fear. It is very important to prepare not only physically, but also mentally, since fear makes women worry and keep in tension, which makes the feeling of pain and distrust of the procedure.

The opinion of professional cosmetologists is also positive. Experts consider the technique a real alternative to surgical surgery. But at the same time, it is noted that the maximum benefit from the operation can be achieved only after reaching 35 years.

As mentioned earlier, unskilled personnel and improper procedure can lead to serious consequences and injuries. Therefore, it is important to choose a good salon, find out its reputation and the time that he spent in the service market. You can ask and find reviews on special thematic forums and sites.

Each patient has the full right to find out all the nuances of the procedure and possible complications, see the certificates confirming the quality of the equipment, the license of a dermatologist. It will also not be superfluous to communicate with patients and find out their opinion about the clinic and the quality of services.

It is important to consider that this procedure is expensive, with a variation depending on the class of equipment used, the area of ​​the treated skin, and the technique used. If the price for the service is suspiciously low, then you should think about the quality of the equipment. Of course, in the regions the prices are slightly lower.

About how the procedure of facial rejuvenation is performed, see the next video.