Heat and cold for youthful skin - cold and hot peeling

Laser facial peeling is considered a fairly effective procedure that promotes rejuvenation. However, not everyone is in a hurry to resort to this procedure. The main problem is the rehabilitation period, as well as the high cost of this type of peeling.

Laser facial peeling

However, sometimes there are still those who want to rejuvenate their own skin using this procedure. In addition, experts guarantee that the effect of such peeling will last for quite a long time.

Features, procedure innovations

Skin renewal and rejuvenation is carried out through the action of a laser beam. Getting into the layers of the skin, it causes instant heating of the intracellular fluid and its evaporation. Thanks to intentional, controlled tissue damage, the active growth of new cells is activated.

In response to damaging effects, the body develops a protective reaction and skin restoration begins. New, absolutely healthy cells appear, due to which the skin is noticeably smoothed and its relief is evened out. In addition, cellular metabolism accelerates, elastin and collagen are produced, which ensure the smoothness and elasticity of the epidermis.

For this type of peeling, an erbium or carbon dioxide laser is used. The first one is more gentle, it is suitable even for sensitive skin. They treat the superficial and middle layers of the skin. The second one is very powerful; it is also used in surgery to eliminate various formations and correct major aesthetic problems. It provides a powerful lifting effect, but can cause burns.

Depending on the depth of impact, peeling can be:

1. Deep - the laser penetrates to the dermis. Suitable for eliminating complex cosmetic problems. Provides high-quality results, but is associated with the risk of developing negative consequences and a long recovery period. The procedure uses a carbon dioxide laser.
2. Median - the beam penetrates to the basal layer of the epidermis. Suitable for general skin rejuvenation, removal of wrinkles, scars and age spots. An erbium laser is most often used for the procedure.
3. Superficial - the beam affects only the surface of the epidermis. Suitable for eliminating minor aesthetic problems. Performed with an erbium laser.

Indications for cleansing the skin in this way

Detailing the information related to carbon peeling, it can be noted that it is effective in the following cases:

• Signs of aging become obvious on the skin: deep wrinkles, sagging, decreased tone.
• The presence of comedones, acne, post-acne is noted - but not in the acute stage.
• Seborrhea.
• The skin becomes uneven and loses elasticity.
• Pigment spots appear - for example, as a result of excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the skin or as a consequence of age-related changes.

Carbon peeling is suitable for any skin type, but it is especially effective for eliminating problems that arise with oily skin: enlarged pores, excessive shine, and excessive secretion of skin secretions. It fights well against acne and its consequences. The reason is simple: the laser beam has a warming effect on the layers of the epidermis, and bacteria, which often become the source of acne, die.

Age restrictions: from 18 to 60 years. In adolescence, the skin is still young enough to undergo such procedures. After 60 years, it is recommended to consult with your doctor in advance, since laser carbon peeling is a hardware procedure.

Pros and cons of laser facial peeling

The procedure helps to slow down the aging process, as well as solve a number of cosmetic problems. It rejuvenates the skin and gives it a healthy look. Defects become less pronounced after the first procedure.

Thanks to the targeted impact of the laser beam, it is possible to treat individual areas of the skin, rather than its entire surface. And the adjustable laser force helps prevent accidental burns or insufficient radiation intensity.

Laser peeling retains its effect for at least a year. Thanks to the high and long-lasting effect, you can postpone your trip to the plastic surgeon. If the procedure is carried out under the supervision of an experienced cosmetologist and the execution technology is followed, then the risk of side effects is minimal.

Among the disadvantages:

• Often one procedure is not enough to obtain the desired cosmetic result; up to 8 sessions may be required;
• to combat complex cosmetic defects, deep wrinkles, etc. Laser resurfacing is more suitable than peeling;
• post-procedure complications are possible;
• an extensive list of contraindications.

Reviews

You can talk about the procedure as much as you like, but nothing can better describe the result than the opinion of those who have already tried laser peeling and know what it is.

Here are some reviews from women who have personally experienced the effects of this procedure:

• Julia : I recently went through the procedure, of course I liked the result, but I didn’t think about sticking my head out to people. I applied the cream for two weeks, but after that the skin was beautiful and smooth. Beauty requires sacrifice.
• Anna: The redness went away, well, probably on the fifth day, I constantly applied cream, but still the skin almost got a burn. But I was pleased with the result; there were almost no old wrinkles left.
• Christina: It took me a long time to decide on this procedure because of the price (it’s still a bit expensive), but then I decided because of the “craters” on my cheeks, that’s what I call my scars, because of which I had a lot of complexes. I am more than pleased with the result, the skin is tightened, the depressions are almost invisible and the relief has changed significantly. I visit a cosmetologist every month now.
• Irina: There were acne scars left, I did a bunch of other cleansing procedures, all to no avail. I finally decided to have laser peeling and even had to take a week off. The redness went away in the first days, and with it everything that I didn’t like to see in the mirror disappeared. The only thing that was alarming was the discomfort during the procedure itself, otherwise everything was just fine.

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  Diana: I used to do peeling at home, on my own, but couldn’t get rid of the scars. Ultimately, this problem got to me and I went to see a doctor. For the first few hours everything was terribly hot, I was even scared, but then it went away. The result surprised me, the skin was smooth and pleasant.

• Irina: I had terrible complexes about the scars on my face. Probably, if it weren’t for them, I would never have decided on such a procedure, including because of the price. But now I’m simply delighted with the result. The thing is very effective, but the main thing is to do it in a good clinic, and not from some laymen.
• Diana: I’m already 47 and age is taking its toll. There were a lot of wrinkles, my skin literally turned into something indescribable, but now thanks to peeling I feel much younger, and people don’t believe that I’m almost half a century old. It even affected my mood; I didn’t want to feel like an old woman, although I had to pay the money normally.
• Ekaterina: I was tired of stretch marks, I didn’t even know what to do with them anymore, a friend advised me to go for a peeling, she said it should help, I didn’t believe it right away and doubted it for a long time, but then I even regretted that I wasted so much time. The result exceeded all expectations.
• Olga: I worked on the beach for several years and had to squint all day because of the sun; after a while, small wrinkles appeared near my eyes. I’m not even 30, and already this... I just didn’t do cream and mask with them, tried everything I could, zero results, then I came across an article about laser peeling, and this was my salvation. I had to suffer right away, but the result was worth it. I got rid of my problem, I hope forever.
• Inna: My husband insisted on the procedure. After the operation, there was a small scar above his eye and on his chin, he didn’t like it either and it embarrassed me terribly; I even developed the habit of holding my hand at the level of my chin and combing my hair over my eyes. Until recently I thought it was a fool’s errand, but everything went well. The procedure itself is not scary, just lie there and that’s it, but I was pleased with the result. I actually had to do several procedures, but now everything is fine, the complexes disappeared and the skin itself began to look better.
• Sonya : All my life I have been struggling with freckles. Many people said they were cute, but for me it was something terrible. When I became more independent and decided to get rid of them, I came across an article about peeling, after some time I found a good doctor and agreed on the procedure and waited. While my face was red, for the first few days, I didn’t even know whether they disappeared or not, but then my joy knew no bounds.

Is advance preparation necessary?

Before the procedure, it is recommended to adhere to several important recommendations:

1. A week before peeling, soften the skin with cosmetics based on glycolic acid.
2. If skin healing is slow, it is better to pre-drink vitamins with omega-3 fatty acids.
3. It is better to quit smoking 2 weeks before the procedure, since this bad habit negatively affects the condition of blood vessels, which may delay the recovery process.
4. If you have a herpes infection, undergo antiviral therapy a week before the procedure so that peeling does not provoke new rashes.

Important!

Since laser irradiation can cause an exacerbation of existing diseases in the body, it is recommended to undergo a preliminary examination of the body to diagnose such conditions! To do this, you need to take a general urine and blood test. If there are any deviations from the norm, find out their cause and eliminate it!

Technique

Before starting the procedure, the cosmetologist selects the depth and intensity of laser exposure. These parameters depend on what result you want to achieve. If laser peeling is carried out to remove the stratum corneum, return a healthy color to the epidermis, and reduce the severity of wrinkles, then the effect of the beam will be superficial and soft. If it is necessary to reduce scars and pigmentation, then a deeper and more intense effect is necessary.

The cosmetologist applies an anesthetic cream to the cleansed skin. To protect the retina, the patient wears special glasses. If there are moles in the treated area, they are sealed with a special light-proof plaster.

Then the cosmetologist turns on the device and begins to treat the necessary areas. Modern devices have attachments that monitor the temperature in the treated area and prevent overheating.

Depending on the amount of work, the entire process takes from a few minutes to 1.5 hours. At the end, the cosmetologist applies a wound-healing cream with antiseptic substances to the skin.

Price

Laser peeling is a very expensive procedure. It requires the use of only expensive and high-quality equipment, the best, qualified doctors, anesthesia and other means, respectively, all this costs a pretty penny. Also, the price of the procedure depends on the area where it is performed.

Approximate cost:

• Upper and lower eyelids - from 5,000 to 8,000 rubles;
• Nose - from 5500 to 6000 rubles;
• Neck - from 6,000 to 17,000 rubles;
• Cheeks - from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles;
• Chin - from 4000 to 7000 rubles;
• Around the lips - from 5,000 to 8,000 rubles;
• Forehead - from 5,000 to 10,000 rubles;
• “Crow’s feet” - from 3,000 rubles;
• Stretch marks - from 9,000 rubles;
• Pigment spots and scars - from 3,000 to 4,000 rubles.

What to expect immediately after laser facial peeling?

Immediately after peeling, the patient will experience severe redness of the skin. How strong it will be depends on the intensity of the beam, the individual characteristics of the body and the sensitivity of the tissues.

In addition, you will be bothered by swelling and pain in the treated area - also a normal option. This is a natural reaction to microtrauma and damage. If these symptoms cause significant discomfort, then cold compresses, vasoconstrictor tonics (to prepare such a solution yourself, mix an ampoule of 1% adrenaline with 50 ml of water) and anesthetic creams will help reduce them.

Before and after

Important!

If you experience any discomfort after the procedure, be sure to contact your doctor and let him know about it! Under no circumstances should you take any self-medication measures!

Skin care during the rehabilitation period

A good result from the procedure depends 50% on post-peeling care. Typically, a specialist recommends smearing the treated skin twice a day with creams containing bepanthen or any anti-burn agents. If redness and swelling appear, cold compresses are recommended.

In addition, during the rehabilitation period it is necessary to remember the following points:

• refrain from visiting the bathhouse, sauna, solarium and swimming pool until the skin is completely healed;
• protect your face from cold, wind and sun, use creams with SPF filters;
• For 5–10 days, forget about decorative cosmetics.

For severely dry skin, a cosmetologist may prescribe hyaluronic acid injections or other restorative procedures.

Good results are achieved by using Danne (USA) and Dermaheal (Korea) line creams in post-peeling care. The products prevent the development of hyperpigmentation and shorten the recovery period.

The duration of regeneration depends on the type of laser. The non-ablative technique is low-traumatic and peeling marks often disappear within 3–5 days. Hot technologies have a pronounced damaging effect, so the recovery period often lasts up to 20–25 days.

Reviews from real people

Irina, 45 years old, Kirov:

With age, my skin began to fade, so I thought about ways to restore it. I consulted with my cosmetologist and decided on hot laser peeling. I did 2 procedures. I was pleased with the result. Within two months I noticed the effect - the skin tightened, became somehow denser, wrinkles decreased.

Tatyana, 28 years old, Samara:

I have had acne scars on my face since I was a teenager. Horror, all the skin is torn. And then I noticed the first wrinkles. Well, the complete set. I decided to make a laser. The cosmetologist recommended the classic option. It turned out great. The face became smoother, the blue spots from acne disappeared, the pores became smaller. Now I'm beautiful.

Svetlana, 32 years old, Novosibirsk:

I won't say that I have very bad skin. In some places there are traces of acne, wrinkles have appeared, but if you don’t look closely, it’s not noticeable. But I decided not to delay, but to start fighting age now. I immediately refused chemical peeling, it’s not my thing. I chose Fraxel. It is inexpensive, and the effect is excellent. The skin is evened out, wrinkles are not noticeable, the face is fresher. And it doesn't hurt at all.

What effect do we get after finishing rehabilitation?

After the end of the rehabilitation period, the skin takes on a smoother appearance. Peeling eliminates irregularities on the surface of the skin, reduces the severity of age-related changes, age spots, scars, and enlarged pores. The procedure helps give the skin a natural and healthy appearance, increases the elasticity of the epidermis, and provides a light lifting effect.

Before and after

In which areas is carbon peeling used?

The ability to solve several problems at once has made such skin cleansing in various areas in demand.

• Facial peeling is the most popular procedure using carbon fiber. Deep cleansing; getting rid of post-acne, scars, age spots, wrinkles; stabilization of sebum production; narrowing of pores; stimulating blood and lymph flow - these and other problems can be solved in such a radical way.
• Neck peeling - carbon dioxide in combination with a laser gives an excellent result in eliminating age-related changes in this area, for example, getting rid of unattractive Venus rings.
• Peeling of the décolleté and chest area - in this case, a laser procedure using carbon dioxide can be considered as a panacea for post-acne (they often occur in these areas) and age spots. The procedure also helps to improve skin tone and get rid of signs of aging.
• Back peeling – the appearance of age spots and acne here is also not a rare occurrence.

Thus, the scope of application of laser carbon peeling is quite extensive. Moreover, in one procedure you can peel different areas.

Recommendations for choosing a clinic and specialist: what should you pay attention to?

To prevent negative consequences after the procedure, you should pay attention to the choice of the salon and the specialist who will perform the peeling:

1. A cosmetologist must have a document confirming his qualifications.
2. The specialist should provide full consultation on all issues of interest, warn about possible consequences, and tell you about skin care after peeling.
3. The salon must have a license, a positive reputation and customer reviews.

Laser facial peeling will be successful if you take into account the above recommendations. Also, you should definitely follow the skin care tips after the procedure, this will help prevent various complications.

February 7, 2021 by anna

Contraindications

It is important to understand that laser peeling cannot be prescribed to everyone. Doctors prohibit laser facial cleansing if the patient has:

• cuts, abrasions and wounds on the face;
• fillers at the treatment site;
• skin pathologies;
• autoimmune or connective tissue diseases;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• blood clotting disorders;
• epilepsy;
• tumors – malignant and benign;
• infectious diseases, elevated body temperature;
• allergy to a pain medication;
• mental and neurological pathologies.

Laser peeling is prohibited for persons with a pacemaker, as well as for pregnant and lactating women.

Failure to comply with precautions can lead to adverse outcomes:

• inflammatory effects;
• exacerbation of herpes;
• the occurrence of bruising, allergies, swelling of the skin after the procedure, thermal burns;
• increased sensitivity of facial skin.