Laser Facial Rejuvenation Techniques

The use of a laser surgical system for facial and body rejuvenation is one of the main specializations of modern aesthetic medicine clinics. The purpose of this article is to introduce the reader to the main characteristics of the three types of laser used in facial aesthetic surgery, the possibilities of their use, and also to consider practical recommendations for conducting laser rejuvenation procedures.

The problem of preserving the youth and beauty of the skin today is successfully solved with the help of various high-tech methods of aesthetic medicine, which make it possible to rid a person of wrinkles and scars without surgical intervention.

Benefits of laser technology for facial rejuvenation

Initially, methods such as resurfacing and chemical peeling were used to rejuvenate the skin. However, they gave less predictable results, and the procedures were accompanied by pain and complications.

A breakthrough in cosmetology was the use of laser. Absorbed by the surface layer of the skin, the laser beam instantly transfers a huge amount of energy to the microscopic volume of tissue, causing it to evaporate. In this case, the depth of impact is precisely controlled by a computer. This is the main advantage of laser technology.

Main types of lasers in aesthetic surgery

The most widely used are CO2 lasers (with a wavelength of 10.6 microns). They are popular due to their high effectiveness in dermabrasion and blepharoplasty.

With the advent of erbium lasers (wavelength 2.94 microns), many surgeons switched to them, but over time it became clear that CO2 lasers give better results. With the correct selection of parameters, these two types of lasers can be equally effective.

The main advantage of CO2 lasers is their greater depth of penetration into tissue, which stimulates the formation of new collagen and smoothes wrinkles. In addition, the continuous radiation mode allows these lasers to be used as a bloodless scalpel.

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