CO2 fractional laser skin rejuvenation

After thirty years, the first signs of aging begin to appear on the face. At first they are barely noticeable, but soon the condition worsens, visible wrinkles appear, and the skin becomes dull. Therefore, experts recommend not to make the situation worse and start an anti-aging procedure.One of the popular facial treatments is fractional laser rejuvenation. Although this method is new, it is already well proven.

What does Hardware Beauty offer?

Use the following methods for revival:

• Problem areas are heated evenly by radiofrequency energy. The skin is not significantly affected and the recovery time is quite short;
• This device allows you to create a beautiful face, smooth wrinkles, and eliminate signs of acne, blemishes, and blemishes. Skin becomes smoother, firmer and fresher.
• Effects on skin melanin, elastin and collagen.

Fractional or spot resurfacing using CO2 lasers has become very popular.

Invented by an American company, precision radiation can produce very precise and targeted effects on even tiny problem areas of the skin.

Program features

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

• The ablation method is quite aggressive. Special laser handpieces heat the skin to 150 degrees. At the same time, the fluid and cells rapidly evaporate. The regeneration process begins in these areas. Of course, the skin takes quite some time to recover, but the result is a more toned, fresher face and smoothed wrinkles. With CO2 peels, scars and blemishes can be eliminated.
• Non-ablative. The laser beam penetrates deeply, but the upper layers of the epidermis are not damaged. The effects take longer to achieve but feel softer.

If we talk about the fractional rejuvenation method, it is much gentler since the effects only work on certain areas of the skin and, therefore, everything is less painful. In this case, the laser works not with a beam but with a microbeam. They form a lattice on the skin, acting on the tissue in a checkerboard pattern. Healthy cells located around the microdomains begin dividing rapidly, promoting regeneration. The effect depends directly on the depth of the beam.

CO2 laser resurfacing helps stimulate the production of substances like collagen and elastin, which can help improve the condition of your skin. The tissue structure improves, becoming denser and more elastic, giving a healthy complexion.

Recommended people and what to expect

CO2 laser is suitable for the following problems:

• stretch marks on the skin;
• Wrinkles, crow's feet of lips and eyelids;
• The pores are obvious;
• scar;
• Faded, dull skin tone;
• Loss of elasticity and firmness, becoming pale;
• increased pigmentation;
• Distinctive signs and manifestations of post-acne;
• Vascular network (asterisk).

After completing a course of CO2 laser skin resurfacing, a slight lifting effect can be observed, restoring a youthful and healthy skin tone, the tissue becomes denser and more elastic, and problems such as wrinkles, creases and scars are gradually smoothed and disappeared.

What can’t you do with CO2 laser skin resurfacing? Of course, rejuvenation is very effective, but even it cannot solve some problems:

• The skin sagging is severe and the proportion of sagging is very high. This needs to be removed surgically, not with laser;
• If the skin does not receive the necessary and proper care, that is, if a person does nothing to maintain beauty and youthfulness during the years of 30-40 years, then a surgery is of no use;
• Scars that are too visible are also best removed surgically - by excision.

The advantages and disadvantages of

CO2 laser skin rejuvenation has many advantages:

• Spot beams, or spot beams, cause minimal damage to the skin, so any traces of the procedure will disappear after five days;
• Large areas can be treated in one session, preserving and initiating the tissue regeneration process. Therefore, the recovery period is quite rapid;
• No anesthesia is required;
• This program is suitable for cleaning the shoulder and neck areas;
• Side effects are very rare;
• This surgery is suitable for patients of all ages.

Numerous reviews from people who have had this type of facial rejuvenation surgery attest to its effectiveness.

The skin truly becomes smoother, becomes more elastic and toned, and fine lines disappear. Those with scars will get excellent results. At the same time, you can see positive results after the first meeting, but experts tailor the course to the complexity of the problem and the client's requirements. On average, experts recommend at least 5-8 treatments to see truly good results.Disadvantages of CO2 grinding include:

• redness in the treated area;
• swelling;
• peeling;
• itching;
• Painful feeling.

There are also some complications that can occur after laser skin resurfacing, such as infection, which can lead to scarring. Sometimes, people develop hyperpigmentation, which is related to the individual's body response and skin characteristics.Negative consequences of CO2 peels also include the development of erythema (persistent), herpes, "marbling" of the skin, increased acne, keloid scarring, and the formation of fine lines where both treated and untouched skin are clearly visible.This condition is extremely rare, occurring in approximately four out of a hundred customers. But you need to be aware of the possibility.It must also be remembered that the cost of such a procedure is quite high.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation: Contraindications

There is no specific age limit for CO2 laser skin resurfacing. Therefore, you can start from the age of thirty, or from the moment the first signs of skin aging, scarring, etc. appear.There are some nuances of this program that you should reject:

• Pregnancy or lactation;
• skin disease;
• Herpes;
• Acute inflammatory processes in the area of planned laser work;
• recent chemical peel;
• Diseases related to the blood, immune system, and connective tissue;
• tumor formation;
• diabetes;
• Hypertension, coronary heart disease;
• Varicose veins appear in the area requiring treatment.

If there are health issues, then you must address them first before undergoing cosmetic surgery.

stages of procedure

Fractional laser skin rejuvenation is performed with preliminary preparation. This means you will have to give up tanning (sun or sunbathing) for two weeks before then.For skin light types 3 or 5, you should start using a depigmenting cream.The CO2 laser skin resurfacing process itself is as follows:

• Experts use scrubs and exfoliants to thoroughly cleanse the skin;
• If the patient has a low pain threshold, use special analgesics to reduce discomfort;
• Set the equipment to a mode suitable for the chosen working method and work from the problem area;
• In one session, experienced specialists can treat areas of the face, neck, and shoulders that require correction;
• After the procedure, the specialist will apply a softening cream to the treatment area to help reduce redness, irritation and swelling.

The entire process usually takes one hour.In order for the skin repair process after a CO2 facial peel to proceed faster and correctly, proper care is required:

• Do a mask for the next two weeks and use a moisturizer at the same time. It’s best to use products that contain hyaluronic acid;
• It is best not to use decorative cosmetics for the first few days to avoid further damage to slightly injured skin. In addition, wearing makeup can also lead to infections;
• Scrubs and peeling should be excluded from home and professional care for several weeks;
• If there is a possibility or tendency of hyperpigmentation, then it is necessary to apply sunscreen to the face;
• It is best to wash your face with boiled water that has been cooled to room temperature;
• To make the recovery process faster, you can add vitamin-rich foods to your diet or start taking a multivitamin;
• Spend more time outdoors, preferably in areas with high humidity.

With high quality and proper care, skin regeneration after CO2 laser resurfacing occurs quickly and without complications.

Modern cosmetology can extend and preserve youthfulness using hardware methods that have proven to be highly effective. An experienced beautician with appropriate training will be able to choose a set of measures that will allow you to properly care for your skin and improve its appearance. The main thing is to follow all the advice of experts.