Surely every girl dreams of beautiful and glowing skin. However, sometimes even with careful care, the situation is overshadowed by inflammation and acne. Someone is looking for a solution to problems on the surface, someone finds out about the presence of concomitant diseases and begins to treat them. But do not forget that cosmetic procedures will become real helpers in the fight against acne and other skin imperfections. One such procedure is carbon peeling.
What is carbon peeling?
Laser carbon peeling is a type of peeling, which consists in the fact that with the help of a laser and carbon peeling nanogel, the upper part of the damaged skin is removed so that new, young skin is formed in its place.
Carbon peeling - what is it: it gives the effect of tightening the skin thanks to laser heating and cleanses it of dead cells using a carbon mask.
The process of carbon peeling is quite unusual. Therefore, before doing carbon rejuvenation, you need to consult a specialist.
Carbon face masks are part of carboxytherapy. Their essence is that carbon dioxide stimulates the production of oxygen and nutrients. Thus, increased collagen production occurs, as a result of which the skin itself begins to tighten.
List of carbon peeling effects
Indications
Carbon peeling is recommended:
- People with noticeable signs of aging facial skin.
- Patients with acne and pimples.
- Numerous comedones.
- If you have oily skin.
- To eliminate age spots (one of these spots are freckles).
Laser carbon peeling is performed for those people who have at least one of the above problems.
Contraindications
There are a number of contraindications for those who decide to undergo carbon peeling. If you have any skin-related disorders, then this procedure is contraindicated.
This type of peeling should not be done under the following conditions:
- Oncological diseases.
- Carbon peeling is contraindicated for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
- Carbon dioxide intolerance. The chemical element may cause allergies.
- Pigmentation disorder, when pigment begins to disappear in certain areas of the skin. The color becomes light and the hair begins to turn grey. This type of disease is called "Vitiligo".
If there are scars or tumor-like growths on the skin, the laser can provoke an inflammatory process and after surgery, unformed scars can become larger and cause acute pain in this area of the skin.
approximate cost
Now many cosmetology clinics and salons charge from 2,000 to 5,000 thousand rubles per session for a similar procedure. However, do not forget that to achieve a good effect you need to complete a whole course, which includes 4-5 sessions. But don’t be upset, because very often salons offer discounts on cosmetic procedures.
As the cosmetologist noted in the conversation, carbon cleansing helps achieve the coveted effect of “porcelain” skin. The face is tightened, pores are narrowed, acne spots disappear and the overall complexion improves.
However, before going to a clinic or salon, check the specialist’s qualifications and ask to present documents confirming his skills in the field of cosmetology. You should not receive a refusal from an honest doctor, because according to the law, the client has every right to demand educational documents. Do not forget that you have the right to learn everything about the equipment with which the procedures are carried out. Namely, you may well require a license and certificates. And only after you are sure of absolute safety, you can safely begin facial care procedures. After all, the final result, the health and beauty of your skin depends only on the hands of the doctor and his skills.
Photo: before and after
If you look at the photos before and after laser carbon peeling, you can judge how effective the procedure is.
Impact zones
The most popular impact areas:
- face;
- neck;
- décolleté area;
This is where most often occur:
- acne;
- inflammation;
- irritation;
- wrinkles appear;
You can choose to treat a single zone or purchase a whole package for 3 areas at once, which is more effective:
- If there are certain problems, laser treatment of the back or shoulders is also possible.
- Carbon peeling is used to treat the area of the hands to get rid of dryness and wrinkles, as well as the feet if you suffer from fungal diseases or have cracks, and will also effectively help regulate sweating of the palms and feet.
How is carbon peeling done?
Carbon rejuvenation is done if, before the start of the session, the patient has undergone a consultation with a cosmetologist and dermatologist, and passed all the necessary tests, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences.
The stages of the procedure are demonstrated in pictures.
The carbon peeling process goes something like this:
- The skin is cleansed of accumulated dust and cosmetics. A layer of antiseptic is applied to the selected area, which kills germs and eliminates all inflammatory processes. Open wounds and pimples can cause severe pain.
- The patient is checked for an allergic reaction to the nanogel. If there is no rash, itching, change in skin color, or various swelling, then you can proceed with the operation.
- The antiseptic gel is washed off and the nanogel is evenly distributed. The result is a carbon mask. At this time, the equipment is being configured. The laser device must sufficiently heat the mask to remove dead or diseased skin, and also prevent the laser from burning out the cells themselves. At this stage, clogged glands, acne, etc. are removed.
- At the fourth stage of carbon peeling, the intensity of cleaning increases. Under the influence of the laser, two proteins begin to be actively produced - elastin and collagen. In addition, the beam provokes the active production of hyaluronic acid, which fills the voids in the folds and thereby smoothes the skin. At this stage, pigmentation problems are solved, deep wrinkles are leveled, and the appearance of the skin improves.
- Then the nel is washed off the face and a protective (relaxation) mixture is applied.
The entire carbon peeling session takes a total of half an hour and can be carried out at any time of the year .
Video
On the Internet you can read reviews of patients who have undergone the procedure and describe it as painful.
Cosmetologists assure that pain could occur either because the patient or doctor did not see scars or scars, or pain could arise due to incorrect beam settings.
During the operation, only warmth should be felt.
Contraindications
Attention! Carbon peeling, like any other cosmetic procedure, has a number of contraindications.
The specialist conducting the course must notify the patient in advance about the consequences and possible harm of the manipulation.
The following contraindications to laser exfoliation are identified:
- the presence of burns, microcracks, wounds, scars or cicatrices;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- infectious and viral diseases;
- inflammatory processes of the skin;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- problems with melatonin production;
- oncology;
- allergic skin reaction to drugs included in the nanogel.
In the case of drug therapy with aggressive drugs, you must inform the cosmetologist in advance.
What to do after carbon peeling?
When carbon facial cleansing is completed, some patients begin to neglect the basic rules of rehabilitation. And the effects of laser and carbon can cause complications in the future if you do not follow the recommendations of a cosmetologist.
Since everyone’s body is different, they can also react differently to the carbon rejuvenation procedure. Therefore, the rehabilitation course below is only recommendations.
Rehabilitation rules
After the procedure, the skin in the peeling areas may turn red . This is a normal process and there is no need to be alarmed.
- The main thing is to limit yourself from being in the sun after 11-00 for two weeks. And also avoid exposure to heat rays (for example, visiting a solarium).
- After peeling, the skin is cleansed with soft, gentle products for 24 hours.
- The skin should always be moist, do not let it dry out.
- No cosmetics for 7 days, because they cause skin infection.
- After peeling, it is allowed to go to mesotherapy sessions and make masks, but it is forbidden to do grinding and various types of peeling.
Stages of implementation
Laser exfoliation is carried out in several stages, including preparation of the skin before the procedure and a rehabilitation period after.
- At the first stage, preparation for the procedure is carried out. The cosmetologist finds out the presence of contraindications and cleanses the face of decorative cosmetics. Then, with a special brush, a thin layer of carbon-based nanogel, consisting of finely dispersed coal and cosmetic oils, is applied to the skin. The composition quickly penetrates the skin and prepares it for laser exposure.
- At the second stage, glasses are put on the patient and skin areas with a gel mask applied are treated with laser pulses. As a result, the process of photothermolysis occurs: carbon particles explode and evaporate along with dead cells and contaminated particles.
- The recovery phase lasts from 7 to 10 days.
Important! Redness in the treated skin areas may persist for several hours after the procedure. To eliminate hyperemia, you should apply an alginate mask, which soothes the skin and prevents irritation.
Complications and consequences
Complications may arise if the patient does not comply with all the requirements of the cosmetologist. For example, I came to the procedure with an invisible wound on my face.
You cannot hide the timing of pregnancy from the doctor, or the fact that a woman is breastfeeding at this time.
The consequences may be:
- Purulent complications on the skin. If the patient hid or did not notice open wounds at the peeling site. In this case, you should immediately consult a cosmetologist and treat the wound with an antiseptic.
- Increase in pigment. This may occur if the patient hides her pregnancy. This side effect also appears if the procedure is performed during adolescence, or the patient has problems with pigmentation. An effective way to avoid problems is to reduce your time in the sun.
A small “stone in the garden” for doctors who do peeling:
If the specialist has chosen the wrong depth of laser exposure, or has overheated the device, unpleasant sensations may occur on the skin. It will begin to peel off, and swelling may appear in the treated areas.
What are the types
Carbon peeling essentially includes two procedures:
Laser cleansing
During laser exposure to the skin, it is cleared of dead dermal cells, and the simultaneous bactericidal effect treats problematic skin . Peeling, which occurs in the next two days, allows the skin to renew itself and activate regeneration processes.
Photothermolysis
Immediately after laser cleaning, the skin is heated at a deep level, which allows the amount of collagen and elastin to be restored , which keep the skin youthful and elastic.
Compatible with other procedures
Laser carbon peeling can be performed in conjunction with the following cosmetic procedures:
- Fractional thermolysis (better known as Fraxel, the benefits of which we discussed in this article).
- Laser biorevitalization.
- RF lifting - see a review of thermolifting here.
Any of these procedures in combination with carbon cleansing gives a more pronounced effect of rejuvenation and face lifting.
Carbon peeling at home
Sometimes on forums you can find a question about whether it is possible to carry out carbon peeling at home.
Based on the above information and the recommendations of doctors, we can come to the conclusion that this cannot be done.
Even if you have the funds to buy carbon peeling nanogel and laser equipment, the procedure should be carried out under the strict guidance of a cosmetologist.
If you set up the equipment incorrectly, you can harm your own skin.
Service price
This table shows the average price of carbon peeling in Russia. The cost of services may vary depending on the region, beauty salon and dollar exchange rate.
If you want to undergo comprehensive rejuvenation, then SPA centers may have their own bonuses and discounts.
For a complex procedure, prices must be obtained separately from each beauty salon.
| Body area | price, rub. |
| Face | 1100-2200 |
| Cleavage | 1000-1500 |
| Neck | 800-1200 |
| Back | 1200-3000 |
There is a lot of information about carbon peeling now. It can be found on the websites of professional beauty salons. This is a truly unique procedure that combines all the delights of mesotherapy and laser removal of old skin.
This is a painless process that does not take too much time, without injections or surgery.
Cosmetologists' opinions
Laser-carbon peeling has generated a lot of controversy.
Feedback from cosmetologists about the procedure is generally positive, since:
- Carbon rejuvenation, for which a person needs to spend only 30 minutes in a relaxing pose, can replace 1.5 years of massages, yoga, balanced nutrition and other procedures.
- The skin becomes noticeably younger and does not require additional care.
- The result is not long in coming. A positive effect is achieved in a short period of time.
Reviews from women
Marina, 23 years old: “I struggled with acne for 14 years in a variety of ways, but even if something helped, it was only for a short time. The peeling was a great help in dealing with acne and small scars that were all over my face.
At first I was quite skeptical about the process, but after the first session I realized that this was something! I saw the real effect after 3 times: the depth and intensity of the scars decreased significantly, and the rashes on the face simply stopped.
There is some peeling after each session, but it is really minor and does not cause any inconvenience. The price of the procedure, of course, is not very cheap, but since it really helps, you don’t mind investing money in yourself. At the end of the year I want to repeat the course again!”
Svetlana, 37 years old: “I had the procedure done on my entire face and neck. I can’t say that I had a lot of wrinkles, but the folds on my forehead and nasolabial folds really bothered me.
The effect of the device is not painful, although it is done with a laser. Only a thermal effect and slight tingling sensations were felt. My redness went away within a day or so. I didn’t feel any discomfort or severe peeling at all.
Well, at least no more than after using an ordinary scrub for several days. The wrinkles are really smoothing out, I was especially pleased with the result on the forehead area: even the deep wrinkle in the middle became less noticeable, and the small ones disappeared altogether! In general, why inject something; a laser activates natural processes?”
Olga, 35 years old: “I decided to have a procedure to somehow reduce the appearance of acne on the T-zone and remove the gray complexion. Of course, it’s not cheap, but the main thing is that there is a result!
The treatment lasted 15-20 minutes. While I was lying there, I felt only the pleasant effect of warmth. After this, the doctor advised to use the most ordinary moisturizer, and on the first day after the procedure - an antiseptic.
But the very next day, almost all the redness disappeared. A month has already passed since my course, and I noticed that the oiliness of my skin has decreased, and my skin is smooth, elastic and more radiant. Acne also did not appear during this period. Definitely worth doing!”
