Photorejuvenation: contraindications and consequences, procedure description, effectiveness and feedback

What woman does not want to always look attractive, and not only for her man, but for others? After all, in many respects the number of people turning around depends on the self-esteem of the fair sex. In the modern world, cosmetic procedures are very popular activities, because with their help you can achieve the desired effect: remove wrinkles, smooth out complexion, get rid of freckles and age spots. Also today, a relatively new method to combat age-related changes in the structure of the dermis is gaining popularity - photorejuvenation. Contraindications and consequences, indications and effectiveness, prices and reviews - all this will be discussed in this article.

What is photorejuvenation?

The basis of the technique is IPL - intense pulsed light. The first devices using this technology appeared in the West in the early 1990s, and by the end of the same decade they were imported to Russia. The inventors of "eternal youth" (as was believed in those years) were the scientists Parrish and Anderson. They told the public about this technique, but long before the devices appeared on the market.

In those early years, in fact, a real wizard in the field of restoring youth was photorejuvenation. Contraindications and consequences, not always pleasant, were revealed much later. Initially, the basis of IPL was considered selective photodermolysis. To put it simply, the light energy of a certain wave on contact with the dermis became thermal, which led to the heating of tissues and their destruction. Thus, it became possible to remove hair follicles, acne and dilated capillaries. At the same time, adjacent tissues were not damaged.

When it became known about contraindications, no one dared to open people's eyes to photorejuvenation. The consequences and results of the device in some cases were really terrible, but people continued to go on the procedure, because it was incredibly fashionable. It can not be said that this technique is one continuous minus. The technology does work, especially now, when there are many different devices.

Who needs to undergo the procedure of photorejuvenation?

This is not only for women, but for men. Even representatives of the strong half of humanity are trying to improve their appearance, which is helped by facial rejuvenation. Contraindications and consequences will be described a little lower, and first about who might need such a procedure.

So, to visit a cosmetologist for the purpose of photorejuvenation can not only women who become visible signs of skin aging, as well as young girls, but with other problems:

• dark spots;
• Defects in the upper layer of the dermis;
• Minor aesthetic drawbacks, for example, freckles, which not everyone likes;
• Rosacea, acne;
• Expanded pores;
• Couperose and vascular asterisks.

In general, the procedure of photorejuvenation will help restore skin tone, update the cells, forcing them to work, bleach the dermis, removing any cosmetic imperfection. Also, the technique will help the women to make the skin more elastic. This will bring back the person's attractiveness, especially if some time ago a woman strongly and sharply lost weight, why the skin may not be at its best.

What effect can be achieved with the procedure?

To understand what kind of result can be obtained, it is best to study the principle of the apparatus, with which the photorejuvenation is performed. Action, contraindications, testimonials and evidence - all this is based on the technique of the procedure.

Previously, the beautician cleanses the skin, then puts on glasses with dark glasses to himself and the client to protect the eyes from the flashes. Everything else is a matter of the device. Different nozzles are used, the time of the procedure may vary depending on the existing skin problems. During photorejuvenation, tingling or burning is possible, sometimes even pain, but all this is considered normal.

The flash is the moment when a powerful pulse of the light wave penetrates into the depth of the epidermis, which leads to the purification and removal of various formations on the skin, and also activates collagen fibers. Thus, the face becomes elastic, rejuvenated, taut and clean. For the best result, you need to complete a complete course, although the first positive changes are immediately apparent.

Photorejuvenation: contraindications and consequences

The procedure can not be performed in the following cases:

• Diseases of the nervous system, including epilepsy;
• Period of pregnancy;
• If the skin has an intense tan;
• Pathology in the hematopoiesis system, including coagulation disorders;
• Damage to the integrity of the skin or inflammation in the proposed treatment site.

The cosmetician should warn about all this. The procedure is, perhaps, one of the safest, however in this case much depends on the professionalism of the doctor. It is better to look for a qualified specialist among friends if there is a desire to undergo photorejuvenation. Contra-indications and consequences then will not be terrible, after all the cosmetician in advance will warn about possible collateral phenomena. For example, it could be:

• Edema.
• Excessive redness of the skin.
• Burn.

But even if this happened, do not worry, because all this will take place within 3 days, only the positive effect of the procedure will remain.

How to care for the skin after the procedure?

If you can carry out photorejuvenation of the skin of the face, there are no contraindications, and the evidence, on the contrary, is available, then it is necessary to undergo the procedure to restore beauty and youth. But we must remember that after this it is important to follow certain recommendations.

• Avoid sunburn for 2-3 weeks. In the summer, use protective creams with a high level of SPF.
• It is necessary to use as little as possible decorative cosmetics, and it is better to abandon it altogether.
• Use instead of regular cream the one that stimulates skin regeneration. For example, "Pantenol".
• Within three days after the procedure, you should not visit the sauna and sauna.

To maintain the effect, a single, but regular, repetition of the procedure is recommended. It is also desirable:

• Every day, drink at least two liters of liquid, as it is important for the proper operation of all body systems.
• Keep in mind that in the diet there were vitamins A and C.
• Properly care for the skin: cleansing with a scrub, moisturizing.

How many procedures does the course consist of, and how much will it cost?

The price and duration completely depends on what skin problems are available, in what cosmetology center and with what apparatus there is photorejuvenation of the face. Reviews, contraindications can be found on the forums, as well as on the sites of beauty salons. It is advisable to choose those establishments in which the price is indicated for 1 flash, because this can be saved if the problems are insignificant. On average, the course can consist of 4-6 procedures. One outbreak will cost approximately 400-700 rubles, and the full rejuvenation of a certain area of the face varies from 2000 to 7500 rubles.

Reviews about the procedure

In this issue, the opinions of people differ, which is not surprising. Someone went through without problems and painlessly, while others some "enjoyed" the side effects that gave photorejuvenation. Pros and cons, contraindications and evidence - everything needs to be weighed, thought out, and only then make a final decision on whether this procedure is necessary.