Laser resurfacing or chemical peeling: which is better?

Laser resurfacing or chemical peeling: which is better to choose?

Laser resurfacing or chemical peeling: which is better to choose for maximum results.
For many years in a row, chemical peels have been famous for their excellent action and results. However, with the development of laser technologies, laser technologies are confidently winning the podium. More and more beautiful women are abandoning aggressive effects on the skin in favor of a more gentle method.

What is better to choose, grinding or peeling, is up to you to decide. If you find it difficult to choose, specialists with extensive experience at Coolaser Clinic will be happy to answer all your questions.

Laser resurfacing and chemical peeling. What are the similarities?

Both methods have the same focus on the result - removing the stratum corneum of the epidermis (dead cells) and stimulating basic processes.

Why is removing dead cells from the surface of the skin so important? It's simple. In order for cells to actively renew themselves, they must not have any obstacles. The better the epidermis is cleansed from the stratum corneum, the less inflammation and the better our skin is renewed.

What is better - peeling or laser resurfacing?

Peeling is a light procedure to slightly improve the condition of the skin. The effect is carried out only on the very top layer of the skin.

Resurfacing is a radical procedure during which the skin is replaced with a new, healthy one. Realization – up to 14 days. But the result is great!

In the professional medical language of English-speaking cosmetologists, the word “resurfacing” appears, which most succinctly and accurately reflects the task of laser rejuvenation procedures.

Chemical peeling

Any chemical peel is divided into three categories: superficial, medium and deep. Each of them is aimed at a specific layer of the dermis.

Depending on the patient’s skin type, the appropriate active ingredient is used (usually alkali or acid):

• sensitive – glycolic acid
• dry – milk peeling
• for inflammation - salicylic acid
• fatty acid – retinoic acid

In fact, any chemical peeling is a dosed burn of the epidermis. After it heals, the cells are renewed, the skin looks soft and healthy again.

Benefits of Chemical Peels

• safety
• small percentage of complications
• eliminates inflammation
• corrects scars and scars
• removes age spots

Time: 30-60 minutes

Number of sessions: individually depending on skin type. On average 5-6 procedures .

Duration of effect: individual

Risks of complications: quite high risks when using medium and deep peels, severe pain during the procedure.

Laser rejuvenation is the most modern skin renewal procedure!

Professional cosmetologists prefer laser procedures to outdated chemical (acid) peels. The effect that is noted after laser and chemical exposure is very similar, but the possibility of various options when using wide settings of the laser device makes this procedure more flexible and applicable for more “fine” correction of the patient’s skin.

The experience of our cosmetologists (and especially Levon Chakhoyan, who is also an active plastic surgeon with a deep understanding of anatomy) allows us to promise patients truly the best results! Check out the before and after photos.

Please note that the cost of laser rejuvenation with the head doctor of the clinic, Levon Chakhoyan, is the same as with any other cosmetologist at our clinic. If you have never been to us before, we recommend taking advantage of our promotion and getting a 15% discount on your first visit!



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Laser peeling

Laser facial resurfacing or laser peeling is a deep cleansing, it can be compared to a medium and deep chemical peel.

Laser resurfacing or laser peeling is more gentle. Its action is based on the vaporization process. That is, dead skin cells are literally evaporated from the surface of the epidermis.

The laser wave, whose length and depth are fully programmed and controlled by the device, treats the skin area. There is water inside every cell; it completely absorbs this energy.

Why is laser facial resurfacing sometimes called fractional? After laser treatment, tiny dots - fractions - may remain on the epidermis. Fractional laser resurfacing is based on the name of these points.

For those who want to understand more about laser rejuvenation

Impact level

For those who want to delve into the details of laser procedures, you need to know that laser exposure, according to the degree of impact, is conventionally divided into light (laser peelings), medium (various parameters and settings, usually such procedures are called laser rejuvenation) and intense (laser resurfacing).

In fact, this is a non-professional classification that came from the field of chemical peels. There is no clear boundary between light and intense effects; some cosmetologists even distinguish only two types of laser effects: peelings and resurfacing.

Type of impact

You can often hear the term photothermolysis - this is the process of exposing tissue to light energy in order to “decompose” or “evaporate” what is the target of thermolysis. Laser hair removal and IPL procedures also refer to photothermolysis and target melanin. This is a general term emphasizing the nature of the effect and includes laser exposure.

If the light beam does not damage the skin, then such an effect is called non-ablative .

Non-ablative procedures are notable for the fact that they heat the tissue up to 40-85°C. This threshold is not enough to “evaporate” tissue, but is enough to damage old collagen in order to stimulate neocollagenesis. Non-ablative laser rejuvenation is similar to RF lifting, but differs in a different principle of action.

The procedure is indicated for patients with a mild deformation type of aging (“floating” face oval, jowls, bags under the eyes, etc.) and is designed to prolong the youthfulness of the skin. Sometimes it is prescribed for complex treatment of acne.

For example, non-ablative effects are IPL procedures, but this is not a laser, but a light effect.

If after exposure to a laser beam traces remain (burnt “wells”, “furrows”, etc.), then such an effect is called ablative .

Typically, ablation is exclusively a laser procedure. Therefore, the term “laser ablative photothermolysis” is “oil of oil”, but from the point of view of terminology it is quite applicable: laser (type of light exposure) ablative (with violation of the skin) photothermolysis (type of procedure). The combinations “laser ablative peeling” and “laser ablative resurfacing” are often used, which emphasize the degree of impact.

As a rule, the laser beam of the devices affects the patient’s skin within a square area (therefore, the treatment area after the procedure is visually divided into squares).

If within these squares the beam burns out points (that is, it does not affect the continuous surface of the skin), then such an effect is called fractional. Almost all laser procedures aimed at skin rejuvenation are fractional. Although if you set up the device in a special way, you can “burn” all the skin within a square - this is classic continuous grinding.

The combination of these terms - ablation, fractional, photothermolysis, resurfacing, peeling - can get confusing! The biggest confusion is in the term fractional laser resurfacing.

Resurfacing is the basis of laser rejuvenation.

Laser resurfacing is the first term that arose when laser technologies appeared in cosmetology, and therefore gave rise to a lot of erroneous understandings of the essence of hardware procedures.

Initially, it was believed that any (not just laser) resurfacing was a continuous impact on an area of ​​the skin. Therefore, many old-school specialists view the term “fractional” (that is, not continuous) grinding with hostility.

Moreover, many (not only patients, but also doctors) call any fractional photothermolysis laser resurfacing, although laser peeling is also fractional photothermolysis.

Peeling using laser machines is carried out on light parameters, affecting only the epidermis, so it is considered a skincare procedure.

Here you need to understand that peeling and grinding are common concepts, and photothermolysis (simply thermolysis, ablation) are special, pseudo-scientific concepts.

Thus, the following scale of concepts is usually used: fractional ablation = ablative fractional photothermolysis. If on light settings, then this is laser peeling. If on “intensive” parameters, this is laser resurfacing. If it’s somewhere in the middle, then the term has not been invented and is simply called fractional photothermolysis or “laser rejuvenation.”

Goals of laser exposure:

• Reduction of skin flaps (biological lifting);
• Alignment of skin texture;
• Smoothing age-related furrows and folds;
• Mitigation of scar changes (including removal of stretch marks and postoperative / post-traumatic hypertrophic scars).

The choice of treatment parameters is the prerogative of the doctor!

Benefits of fractional facial resurfacing

• Safely. No punctures or serious interventions
• Painless. For your comfort, we apply an anesthetic gel before the procedure. To prevent the risk of burns, we additionally blow cool air onto the area.
• Long lasting results
• Any time of year. It doesn’t matter at all whether it’s winter or summer outside. Laser facial resurfacing can be done at any time of the year and in any weather.

Fractional or laser resurfacing is an ideal way to tighten facial skin without surgery. Thanks to modern CO2 laser technologies, it has become possible to restore youth to the face without surgery.

After a course of procedures, your face will again be elastic and toned, with a healthy complexion. Laser resurfacing perfectly removes scars and scars, including post-acne. Smoothes wrinkles and gives the skin a youthful glow.

Just look at the amazing review about laser resurfacing from our patient:

Laser resurfacing reviews

Time: 10-20 minutes, depending on the sanding area

Number of sessions: on average 4 procedures, between polishings there is a break of 10-20 days

Duration of effect: up to 1.5 years

Risks of complications: virtually none

Rehabilitation: on average 7 days, on the second day you can apply makeup.

In the photo, by day before and after, skin after laser resurfacing by day:

What's on the Internet?

Although you may have read an article about laser rejuvenation on some website, please ask all your questions directly to our doctors or administrators. The amount of “nonsense” in the vast expanses of the global network is growing very quickly.

Example: fragment from an article about laser rejuvenation.

In fact: laser resurfacing is the most “powerful” type of laser treatment; no laser procedures are performed at home (unless you have a laser device at home costing at least 5 million rubles and have a medical license); The most popular type of laser for resurfacing is the carbon dioxide CO2 laser; There is no laser birevitalization.

Only 6 lines, but so many lies! Don't trust the "internet". Trust only trusted sources like us!

Laser resurfacing is an effective weapon in the fight for beautiful skin.

Skin resurfacing (dermabrasion) is a deep peeling procedure during which the epidermis and part of the dermis are completely removed. One of the progressive methods of skin resurfacing is to carry out this procedure using a laser. In this case, its radiation leads to complete evaporation and coagulation of soft tissue to the required depth. The main difference between laser skin resurfacing and laser peeling is the depth of the surface effect of this procedure - with laser peeling it does not exceed 30 microns, while with laser resurfacing it reaches 150 microns (corresponding to the depth of the basement membrane). Thus, it is possible to effectively even out the relief of the skin, remove deep wrinkles and scars.

There are the following types of laser resurfacing:

1. Carbon dioxide laser (CO2). The use of this laser provides maximum effect from the procedure, but also more opportunities for complications, as well as a long rehabilitation period.
2. Erbium laser has a more gentle effect on the skin. There is less chance of complications and a shorter rehabilitation period.

Traditional laser skin resurfacing involves completely removing layers of skin to a certain depth. At the same time, it is characterized by high trauma and a long recovery period, as well as many complications. More gentle, but no less effective, is fractional laser resurfacing, in which the epidermis is removed not from the entire surface of the skin, but from its individual fragments. As a result, the formation of an extensive wound surface is prevented, and the presence of intact skin between the damaged micro-areas leads to rapid healing and a reduction in complications.

Fractional laser resurfacing involves the use of carbon dioxide or erbium lasers. The first leads to significant heating of the surrounding tissue areas being treated, which increases the risk of burns and increases the healing period. Resurfacing of the eyelid and neck areas with this laser should be done with great care. The carbon dioxide laser is an excellent tool for removing skin tumors and resurfacing stretch marks and scars.

A more advanced tool for skin resurfacing is the erbium laser. Its radiation is divided into several micro-rays, which, when exposed to the skin, create tiny depressions in it. In this case, undamaged areas of the skin after the procedure are tightened over the damaged ones, which provides a pronounced lifting effect. In this case, the procedure is painless and there is no risk of side effects. In addition, the soft effect of the erbium laser allows it to be used on delicate areas - eyelids and neck.

Heating of the skin occurs due to its absorption of photons of laser radiation. To adjust the depth of exposure, change the laser power or the duration of its radiation pulses. Heating the skin causes the water contained in it to evaporate, vaporization, and cell destruction. Throughout the depth of the microthermal zone, tissue coagulation occurs, protein, old collagen and elastin are destroyed. The presence of healthy cells around damaged areas ensures their rapid regeneration.

Laser resurfacing is effective against photoaging of the skin, which is caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the skin. As a result, wrinkles appear and the elasticity of the skin decreases due to an increase in its thickness, accumulation of fibrous tissue and a decrease in the amount of interstitial fluid. This procedure also helps in getting rid of scars that form due to injuries, burns, improper healing of wound edges, prolonged regeneration and the skin’s tendency to keloid scars. In this case, the connective tissue penetrates the intercellular space, forming a new layer, which leads to the formation of scars. The effect of laser radiation on connective tissue leads to its destruction and stimulation of the division of neighboring cells. Other indications for laser resurfacing include enlarged pores, pigment formations, stretch marks and age-related changes.

Laser resurfacing of facial skin is carried out for the purpose of:

• Rejuvenation;
• Removal of scars, scars and age spots;
• Removal of stretch marks (stretch marks);
• Correction of the consequences of acne - post-acne;

Contraindications to laser resurfacing

Laser resurfacing can be performed at any age. Some restrictions on it are imposed by the presence of allergies, poor healing of scars, dark skin, etc. People with dark skin tones need to treat it with bleaching agents before the procedure to reduce the risk of dark pigmentation during healing. They should also undergo whitening after laser resurfacing. Laser resurfacing is not recommended during pregnancy, lactation, immunodeficiency, exacerbation of chronic somatic diseases, recurrent acne, cancer, psoriasis, epilepsy, and should also be carried out with caution if there is a tendency to form keloid scars. Also, before starting the procedure, you should wait at least three months after the last time you took retinoids. Preparing for the procedure. When carrying out the procedure on large areas of the skin, general and biochemical blood tests, detection of antibodies to hepatitis B, C and HIV, and blood microreaction are performed as pre-procedure tests. To suppress the activity of pigment-forming structures of the skin, it is recommended to perform a superficial chemical peel before laser resurfacing.

Carrying out the laser resurfacing procedure

Immediately before the procedure, anesthesia is performed - local or general (anesthesia), depending on the area and depth of exposure. It can be superficial (using anesthetic creams) or intravenous, which can reduce the feeling of discomfort during the procedure by reducing skin sensitivity. And also before the procedure, the doctor removes facial makeup, wipes the treatment area with an antiseptic and puts protective glasses on the patient’s eyes if the face is being treated.

The doctor performs initial treatment with a laser beam, removing the surface layer of the epidermis. After treatment, the skin becomes whitish in color. This indicates that the laser beam has passed through the epidermis to the basement membrane. If local anesthesia was used, the doctor reapplies the anesthetic cream. After 5-10 minutes the procedure can be repeated.

The procedure lasts until the damaged areas of the skin are removed or until droplets of blood appear on the surface of the skin, which indicates that the laser beam has reached the papillary or papillary layer of the dermis, located under the basement membrane and containing a large number of tiny blood vessels and capillaries. The maximum therapeutic effect with minimal risk of complications is achieved at this level.

Duration and number of procedures

The duration of one laser resurfacing procedure can reach 2 hours (when treating the entire surface of the face). For partial facial treatment, the session duration does not exceed 45 minutes; if the procedure is performed on the body, the time depends on the area of ​​the surface being treated. This time also depends on the patient’s skin type, its current condition, individual characteristics of the body, age and other factors that must be taken into account by the doctor.

Skin care after laser resurfacing

After laser resurfacing, the skin is in a condition similar to that of a second-degree thermal burn. The surface of the skin is an open wound with exudate flowing out. Treated skin should not be touched or combed. On the second or third day after the procedure, crusts form on the surface of the skin, which begin to come off on days 5-7. The crusts cannot be removed independently; reddish spots form at the site of their origin, which disappear within 3-6 months. The rehabilitation period takes 2-3 months. If fractional laser resurfacing was carried out, the rehabilitation period lasts much less - about two weeks.

Immediately after laser resurfacing, the treated skin areas are covered with a sterile bandage, which is removed after 1 to 3 days (depending on the degree of exposure). The skin is in a condition similar to a 2nd degree burn and requires careful care. It is necessary to treat the affected areas of the skin up to 5 times a day with antibacterial, anti-burn, moisturizing and wound-healing preparations (Olazol, Argosulfan, Bepanten-plus, Pantesol, Linetol, Vinizol, Levovinisol, Lifuzol, Solcoseryl, Levomekol, Natursil, Radevit, sea buckthorn, peach oils and wheat germ oil). You can wash your face with sterile thermal water from a spray bottle. If pain bothers you greatly, you can take painkillers (Ketanov, Nurofen Express). Please note that you cannot mechanically remove formed crusts; removing them yourself can lead to the formation of foci of hyperpigmentation. It is also necessary to treat skin that has undergone laser resurfacing with a cold vinegar or saline aqueous solution. The duration of such care is up to 3 weeks (depending on the condition of the skin). Areas of skin that have undergone laser resurfacing must be protected from ultraviolet rays until their natural color is completely restored, which may take up to one year. During the first 2 months, it is recommended to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 35. Therefore, it makes sense to carry out this procedure in late autumn or early winter, when the intensity of solar radiation is minimal.

Within 2 - 3 months (with strong exposure up to 6 months) after the procedure, red or pink areas may be noticeable on the surface of the skin. To disguise them, you should use non-greasy green shades of makeup, since it is this that effectively neutralizes the red color. It should be borne in mind that the disappearance of redness in people with red or blond hair occurs over a longer period of time.

Possible complications after laser resurfacing

Immediately after the procedure, the patient feels like a sunburn - for 12 to 72 hours he is bothered by itching and burning. Therefore, anti-burn medications should be used. The main complications of laser resurfacing include small whiteheads (milia), hyper- and hypopigmentation, recurrent cold sores, bacterial infection, swelling and scars. To get rid of milia, gentle cleansing with terry cloths is recommended. Hyperpigmentation usually resolves over time and can be reduced by applying a whitening cream. Repeated herpetic fever most often occurs during laser resurfacing of areas near the mouth. To prevent it (as well as any other bacterial infection), you should take an antiviral drug before the procedure and for 7-10 days and after it, as well as antibacterial drugs after the procedure, orally and locally. If swelling occurs, it is recommended to use an additional pillow for sleeping, and apply ice to the treated areas in the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. Scars may occur with deeper exposure to the laser beam or if the skin tends to form keloid scars. A “gauze effect” may occur from the impact of a fractional laser if the parameters are set incorrectly. Areas of hypopigmentation resulting from the death of melanocytes may remain forever. Mandatory use of sunscreen. It is recommended to stop smoking during the rehabilitation period, as it has a negative impact on recovery. 5–7 days after laser resurfacing, the skin becomes dry and begins to peel. To eliminate this effect, light scrubs and moisturizers are used. The duration of the recovery period, after which you can start working, does not exceed 2 weeks. Full physical activity is allowed after 4 – 6 weeks.

The effect of laser resurfacing

The primary effect of laser resurfacing becomes noticeable a week after the first procedure - small defects, wrinkles and crow's feet around the eyes will disappear, pores will narrow, the skin will tighten, its texture and tone will become even, large defects will noticeably decrease in size and depth, and their edges will will be smoothed out. Moreover, these effects are progressive and their final results can be assessed after 3-6 months - the skin is noticeably rejuvenated (becomes even and smooth), collagen is renewed, the oval of the face is tightened, and the consequences of gravitational ptosis are eliminated. The effect of laser resurfacing of facial skin for the purpose of rejuvenation can last for several years, and if you removed scars or stretch marks, the result will be permanent.

Laser resurfacing. Before and 4 weeks after the procedure. The patient is 39 years old

Laser resurfacing. Before and 4 weeks after the procedure. The patient is 55 years old

Laser resurfacing. Before and 4 weeks after (three procedures). The patient is 46 years old

Natalia Komarnitskaya

Similarities and differences

Chemical and laser peels have many differences:

1. In the second case, restoration of the skin is safer. The method does not cause chemical burns. It is much easier to damage your face with fruit acids. By incorrectly calculating the dose of the product or not taking into account the individual characteristics of the skin, you can cause serious injury to the client.
2. The laser carbon method makes it possible to completely control the depth of impact. This can be successfully solved to solve certain cosmetic problems. So, for example, if the skin needs to be given youth and freshness, the laser beam penetrates no deeper than 1 mm. If necessary, deeper treatment will help get rid of wrinkles. The chemical method does not allow such an accurate calculation, and therefore skin burns occur.
3. Laser peeling is used for plastic lifts and corrections; chemical exposure in this case is very undesirable.
4. Compared to laser grinding, chemical grinding is much cheaper.
5. The chemical method can be used much more often than the laser method.
6. Laser peeling can only be done in special beauty salons, where the specialists have equipment, high-quality equipment confirmed with the necessary certificates and have a medical education. Chemical peeling can also be performed at home.

At the same time, both methods, as cosmetic methods for correcting appearance, have something in common:

1. With both procedures, to obtain a better result, you will have to use additional products (creams, gels, ointments). With their help, the procedure is easier, faster and gives a good effect.
2. You won’t be able to get rid of numerous freckles or age spots in one go. You need to undergo a whole course of laser or chemical treatment.
3. It is strictly not recommended to sunbathe in a solarium or in the sun after the procedures.

How is the procedure performed?

Before the procedure, a special anesthetic cream is applied to the skin for 40 minutes. Also, in our clinic, during the entire period of laser exposure, special skin cooling is used using a Zimmer device (Germany). Thanks to anesthesia and a stream of cooled air that is supplied to the treatment area, the procedure is completely comfortable. Typically, the procedure itself lasts from 15 minutes to half an hour; after it is completed, a healing agent is applied to the skin to accelerate regeneration.

The essence of the method: a laser beam, penetrating deep into the skin, is divided into many microbeams, which create pinpoint microscopic damage in the skin (the phenomenon of fractional photothermolysis). In areas of damage, intensive recovery processes are launched, since the ability of skin tissue to regenerate is very high. The technique involves evaporation of the surface layer of skin under the influence of a laser beam. As a result, dead skin cells and various skin defects disappear, along with which collagen production is stimulated, which provides a remarkable effect of improving skin quality.

The results of our specialists’ work bring exclusively positive emotions to patients. This is not surprising: skin color improves, it becomes smoother and tighter, pores narrow, fine wrinkles disappear.

The advantages of the procedure include:

• visible results even after one session of the procedure
• a small list of contraindications for the procedure
• short period of skin recovery (lasts 5-7 days, and all this time the patient remains socially active)
• an alternative to various types of peelings (one laser peeling session replaces 6-8 chemical peeling sessions)

Indications:

• dull complexion, uneven texture
• decreased skin tone and elasticity
• enlarged pores, increased skin greasiness
• post-acne
• manifestation of the first wrinkles and skin imperfections

Contraindications:

• the skin was exposed to ultraviolet rays for 2 weeks before the procedure (sun/artificial tanning);
• taking medications that increase sensitivity to solar radiation (vitamin A (retinoids), tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones);
• epilepsy;
• acute infectious diseases;
• herpes in the active stage;
• pregnancy

Plasma therapy + laser resurfacing

We recommend combining laser therapy with plasma therapy for owners of problematic skin prone to inflammation and signs of post-acne. With this combination of procedures, you will get smooth, beautiful skin, the texture of which is very different from the original one.

• The plasma is filled with a special component that minimizes the recovery period.
• After the procedure, patients are less likely to experience skin swelling and pain.
• The rehabilitation and healing process is significantly accelerated.

As a result, deep processes of creating new connective tissue are launched, and post-acne scars straighten out on their own from the dermis.

MicroLaserPeel

Laser peeling with a continuous beam MicroLaserPeel is designed to remove damaged cells at a depth of 10 to 50 microns. An impact depth of up to 10 microns is considered light peeling, from 10 to 30 – medium, from 30 to 50 – deep, and 50 and above – already grinding.

Laser peeling is safer than chemical peeling, since the effect of the laser beam is easier to control than the effect of the chemical composition. However, when performing a procedure with the MicroLaserPeel attachment, the doctor can adjust the parameters of the laser to achieve a variety of effects - from a light scrub to the equivalent of a superficial, medium or deep chemical peel.

Laser peeling with a continuous beam

With the MicroLaserPeel attachment it is effective for:

1. Problem skin with enlarged pores, comedones, frequent rashes or post-acne marks.

In this case, during the procedure, excess horn cells are removed, which clog pores and cause inflammation. A depth of up to 25 microns is sufficient for this.

2. Pigment spots.

With this problem, during laser peeling, a layer of horn cells and part of the epidermal cells with a high content of melanin are removed. As a result, pigment spots lighten and the skin acquires an even tone.

3. Fine mesh wrinkles.

Here the depth of impact depends on the severity of wrinkles. Under the action of the laser, wrinkles are smoothed out.

After the MicroLaserPeel peeling procedure, metabolic processes in the skin are activated, a velvety matte appearance appears, and dryness disappears. It may not be enough to solve severe problems, so it is more often performed on young skin.

Recovery period

The recovery period after laser peeling ranges from 3 to 5 days and is accompanied by slight peeling of the skin.

Skin care during this time is simple. For the first 3 hours, it is enough to moisturize the skin with thermal water, then every 3 hours you need to apply a special cream with a soothing effect. It quickly rehabilitates the skin, relieves irritation and eliminates discomfort.

It takes only 4 days to restore the usual rhythm of life. The primary effect of the procedure appears after a week - the tone and texture are evened out, pores are narrowed, the skin is tightened and thickened, and dryness disappears.

This effect is increasing, and it can be finally assessed after a month. It is stored for up to six months. The result is especially noticeable in the autumn, when the skin needs restoration after the negative effects of the bright sun.

A course of laser peeling usually consists of 3-4 procedures.

Sciton's Joule laser platform offers both full and fractional peels

Full beam laser resurfacing

When grinding with a continuous laser beam, skin cells are removed to the required depth over the entire surface of the treated area. The doctor fully controls the level of laser skin ablation (evaporation of tissue) and coagulation (soldering of damaged cells).

During the procedure, old keratinized cells are removed and the synthesis of collagen and elastin is activated. Wrinkles are smoothed out, the relief is leveled, and the oval of the face is tightened. Removed skin cells are replaced with new ones.

There are a number of indications for laser resurfacing:

1. Uneven skin texture.
2. All types of wrinkles.
3. Sagging oval face.
4. Scars, scars.
5. Post-acne marks.

Recovery period

Lasts 7–14 days. At this time, the skin looks like it is tanned, after which it becomes covered with a crust, which peels off within 1-2 weeks. Due to the increased impact on the skin, full resurfacing is performed in exceptional cases.

It is a one-time procedure. The effect after laser resurfacing lasts 1–3 years.

Botox injection

This technique is one of the most common. Well restores the skin, smoothing out facial wrinkles. Consists of injection skin lifting. It is highly effective, therefore it gives an almost instant effect. It has a locally paralyzing effect on muscle fibers, relaxing them. This eliminates wrinkles of small and medium depth. In general, Botox eliminates the following wrinkles:

• at the corners of the mouth;
• on the forehead;
• on the bridge of the nose;
• on the back of the nose;
• around eyes.

Botox also effectively fights hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and the effect of “crow's feet” (small mesh folds). The final result is observed after 5–7 days.

Injection technique

This procedure does not cause discomfort or pain. A fairly thin needle is used for injection. However, if patients wish, an anesthetic cream can be applied to the face first. It prevents unwanted sensations.

Botox injection is performed in doses, in small portions, evenly over the entire treated surface. For better distribution of the drug, the area is lightly massaged after each injection.

Possible risks and side effects of procedures

Although both types of peeling are performed only by certified cosmetologists or dermatologists, complications often arise after such procedures. The traditional version of negative consequences after cold laser treatment is:

• edema;
• redness;
• itching;
• burning.

Such symptoms of irritated skin persist for several days and then disappear on their own. The client should be concerned if:

• spots (of any color and type) appeared on the face, which were not observed before the procedure;
• redness and itching do not go away within 4 days;
• scars have appeared;
• diffuse fibrosis is observed - a condition in which the face looks like an artificial mask.

Most often, such negative consequences arise as a result of the specialist’s unprofessionalism or when the patient does not comply with the prescribed rules of behavior after performing the procedure. Dangerous consequences of the chemical peeling procedure are burns of varying degrees of complexity. You can learn about Jessner peeling by following the link.

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In this case, you may observe:

• redness;
• impaired pigmentation (spots appear on the face);
• wounds of varying depth and area;
• edema;
• pain in the damaged area.

Among the possible causes of such complications, dermatologists especially often name low-quality products used for the procedure, too long a procedure, incorrectly calculated proportions of the substance, and sensitivity to the components of the patient’s skin.

Treatment of complications that can result from chemical and laser peels is most often symptomatic. The patient is recommended to take antihistamines, and her face should be treated with special wound-healing or antiseptic medications. You can learn about peeling for dry skin in this article.

Biorevitalization before laser resurfacing

You can start preparing with biorevitalization. Since during laser resurfacing the skin actively loses moisture and liquid evaporates, it is better to replenish moisture and nutrients in advance. This can be done using biorevitalization.

• The biorevitalization procedure is performed 2 weeks before resurfacing.

Typically, a specialist chooses either a product with pure hyaluronic acid or a composition supplemented with vitamins and other active ingredients. Saturating the skin will help eliminate signs of stress, fatigue, even out color, and remove dark circles.

• Biorevitalizant fills the skin with microelements, amino acids and hyaluronic acid
• Additional hydration is also recommended to replenish deficient conditions in the skin, as well as to accelerate the recovery and regeneration of skin cells after resurfacing.
• As a result, the recovery period is reduced from 14 – 30 days to 7 – 10 days

Combining laser resurfacing with biorevitalization will allow you to get rid of facial wrinkles, signs of post-acne, enlarged pores, and as a pleasant addition, the oval of the face will tighten and become chiseled.