Light radiation stimulates the synthesis of collagen, which increases the overall tone of the skin, makes it more elastic and taut. Usually, the procedure is used to rejuvenate the face and hands (wrists, wrists).
Types of photorejuvenation
- Laser photorejuvenation is a laser procedure.
- IPL photorejuvenation is a method with the use of intense pulsed light sources, in fact - frequent flashes of radiation of a certain intensity.
- Elos-photorejuvenation is a technology that combines photo and electro-rejuvenation.
- Photorejuvenation with collagen lamps - the effect is produced by lamps from a certain wavelength, which should stimulate the synthesis of collagen fibers.
Indications for use and procedure
At the moment, photorejuvenation is used to combat the following problems:
- aging, fading skin, decreased skin elasticity, wrinkles;
- the presence of age spots or freckles;
- the appearance of spots, red veins or vascular "stars" on the face (couperose);
- Acne (including pink acne rosacea);
- to improve the condition of oily and problem skin;
- to improve the complexion and combat the effects of photoaging;
- to prevent recurrence of herpes.
Some improvements can be observed after the first session, but to achieve a lasting effect, 4-5 procedures are necessary, with an interval of 3-4 weeks. The repeated course of photorejuvenation can be carried out not earlier than in a year, and further it is recommended to conduct such courses no more often than every two to three years.
One session of photorejuvenation lasts from 20 to 40 minutes - depending on how deep the impact should be. Before the procedure, the skin is lubricated with a cooling gel, and special glasses are worn to protect the eyes.
After photorejuvenation, it is recommended not to visit saunas and solariums, do not sunbathe, use sunscreens, moisturizers and nutrients.
Consequences and contraindications
If properly carried out, the procedure for photorejuvenation is considered to be less traumatic, and most often the consequences are limited to temporary reddening of the face (2-3 days), slight flaking, and sometimes puffiness. Violation of rules and techniques can lead to burns and serious skin injuries, therefore photorejuvenation at home can not be carried out.
The procedure can not be carried out on swarthy and tanned skin, it is undesirable to do it in the summer, since the likelihood of burns and pigment spots on the treated areas is high.
List of contra-indications of a medical nature for photorejuvenation is very high:
- presence of a pacemaker;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- epilepsy and other mental illnesses;
- hormonal imbalance;
- bleeding disorders;
- gerspes in the acute stage;
- eye diseases;
- skin diseases;
- Varicose veins in the area of planned rejuvenation;
- hypertension;
- trauma of the skin;
- inflammatory processes;
- reception of antibiotics, hormonal drugs, tranquilizers and antidepressants;
- increased photosensitivity;
- tanning sessions and chemical peeling less than 2 weeks before photorejuvenation.
Thus, talk about the harmlessness and sparing mode of this method of rejuvenation is only when the recommendations of the cosmetologist are strictly observed and with all contraindications taken into account.