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Photorejuvenation is a skin tightening method. Video
A few years ago, women could resist imperfections or age-related skin changes only with the help of cosmetics. Today, the beauty industry pleases them with effective innovative technologies that can not only hide defects and irregularities in the skin, but also eliminate them. Skin tightening by the method of photorejuvenation is one of the modern methods. However, before resorting to it, you need to know about the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure.
What is photorejuvenation
Benefits of the photorejuvenation method
The procedure of photorejuvenation can be addressed by women (and by the way, men too) who want to correct or get rid of the following defects:
- dark spots
- enlarged pores
- uneven rough skin
- rosacea (vascular network)
- loss of elasticity
- decreased tone
- wrinkles, etc.
According to the reviews of those women who underwent a course of photorejuvenation, after 3-4 sessions they noticed that the skin of the face became more elastic and even, the oval of the face became sharper, small wrinkles were smoothed out. And after a full course, the effect of lifting and smoothing the skin of the face was noticed not only by themselves, but also by those around them. And all this happens without a plastic surgeon’s scalpel.
The procedure is especially recommended for those with oily and problem skin prone to acne and acne. During the course of the course, metabolic processes are normalized in the skin and the foci of inflammation are eliminated
Women who are worried about the appearance of ugly age spots and vascular mesh on the face can breathe a sigh of relief – the photorejuvenation method will help them too. Due to the narrowing effect on the vessels of soft light pulses, the complexion becomes even. And the beam aimed at the pigment spot forces the melanin, which is the cause of this defect, to change its structure, as a result, the spot disappears over time. This method is quite effective in the fight against small scars after injuries and operations.
The huge advantage of photorejuvenation over other techniques is that it is non-traumatic. The beam affects the deep layers of the skin without disturbing its superficial, visible layer. The great advantage of the procedure is also that it has no age restrictions. Having resorted to it at the age of 17-19, you can get rid of acne and too noticeable freckles, after 25-30 years, photorejuvenation sessions will help maintain a high level of collagen in the skin, narrow pores and remove spider veins and a mesh, and after 45-55 fading dull skin will get a second youth.
The essence of the photorejuvenation method
Photorejuvenation is a type of laser therapy. The technique is a complete set of procedures using intense pulsed light devices. The device emits light waves of different lengths.
Taking into account the depth of their penetration, there are three types of procedures:
- superficial effect on the skin
- penetration into the middle layer
- penetration into the deepest layers of the skin
At the third stage, a powerful stimulation of collagen production occurs, which, in fact, causes a tightening effect (lifting effect).
Experts also talk about two types of photorejuvenation. The first is a complex of procedures aimed at removing vascular manifestations and age spots. Correction of vascular formations is carried out due to such a complex process as thermal coagulation of blood vessels, and pigment spots become pale or disappear altogether as a result of the destruction of the dark pigment – melanin. The second type of photorejuvenation consists in organizing procedures that improve the structure of the skin, increase its tone, and narrow the pores. The result is provided by warming up the deep layers of the skin and stimulating collagen synthesis.
The effect of the second type of photorejuvenation is cumulative, since collagen synthesis shows the maximum and therefore visible result only 5-6 months after the full course of photorejuvenation
Photorejuvenation procedures of the 1st and 2nd types can be carried out in parallel, during one session, the difference will only concern the parameters of exposure to the skin.
This is how it goes. The session begins with a thorough cleansing of the facial skin and the application of a special gel with a cooling effect on it. Both the doctor and the patient are required to wear dark glasses. After these preparations, the device is switched on, and its light pulses, directed into the patient’s skin by the tip, begin to work. The radiation parameters (light intensity and temperature) are monitored by a doctor who pre-selected and determined them individually. The patient feels only a slight tingling sensation during the procedure. The duration of one session is from 10 minutes to half an hour.
The whole course usually includes 3-8 sessions, which are recommended to be carried out with an interval of 3-6 weeks
It happens that after the procedures there are side effects – slight peeling or redness of the skin, slight swelling, burning. This happens most often in women with thin, sensitive skin. These manifestations should not be scary: as a rule, they disappear very quickly without additional treatment. You can use decorative cosmetics at this time, but only those that do not contain alcohol.
For those women who decide to undergo a course of photorejuvenation, experts warn that three weeks before the start of the procedure, they will have to give up some of their usual and favorite activities. For example, visiting baths, saunas and swimming pools, using scrubs and peels, taking a hot shower and even washing with hot water is not recommended. And also – sunbathe and epilate two weeks before photorejuvenation sessions.
But treating your face with sunscreen before each going out and using moisturizers every day, on the contrary, is shown (this should be done without fail within three weeks preceding the sessions).
Who is shown photorejuvenation procedures?
Disadvantages and contraindications of the photorejuvenation procedure
Owners of dark skin are very upset by the fact that they are the ones who are advised by experts to refrain from the photorejuvenation procedure and stay on other methods, since there are a lot of them today. The same goes for pregnant and lactating women who are upset about a tainted appearance (in particular, age spots and stretch marks).
In addition, it should be borne in mind that the photorejuvenation procedure is often incompatible with the intake of certain medications.
You will have to postpone the sessions of photorejuvenation and those who suffer from colds with fever, herpes during an exacerbation, who have recently been injured or underwent surgery.
It is categorically contraindicated to undergo photorejuvenation sessions:
- cancer patients
- hypertonic
- people with hormonal imbalance
- diabetics
- patients with epilepsy
- with eye diseases
Often, the disadvantages of photorejuvenation women include the fact that these procedures are unable to cope with deep wrinkles. This is true, the procedure is powerless against deep wrinkles and folds, but this is not a drawback, but rather a reason to resort to photorejuvenation before this defect makes you worry and worry. After all, the full course of this technique is an excellent prevention, thanks to which the youth of the face will last and last.