Photorejuvenation

Preserving youth is perhaps the primary problem of many women. Many procedures are used for this purpose. One of these is photorejuvenation. This method of restoring youth has been known for a long time, but still does not lose its popularity.

How is photorejuvenation done?

This procedure belongs to the category of hardware cosmetological manipulations. It is performed with a special apparatus. This device affects the skin with flashes of light repeated at a certain interval. They activate cell regeneration processes. Therefore, after the first session, a positive result is noticeable.

It is best to carry out this manipulation in a salon, but some women do photorejuvenation on their own, so to speak, at home. At the same time, no one will take responsibility for the result of home rejuvenation.

So, the photorejuvenation procedure looks like this:

1. To begin with, the patient’s eyes are protected with special glasses. The specialist who performs photorejuvenation also wears the same glasses.
2. The facial skin is covered with a special gel for better conductivity.
3. The nozzle is applied to the area of ​​the dermis to be corrected and a button is pressed to activate the flash.
4. After this, the nozzle is moved to a new area.
5. After treating the entire targeted area, the skin is treated with preparations containing panthenol, which have a wound-healing and restorative effect.

At home, the procedure is carried out in a similar way. You will need to purchase a special device for this. Before treating your face, it is recommended to do a test on the skin of your hand and see if there are any burns or allergies. When treating your skin yourself, you must remember not to apply more than one flash to one area, otherwise you may get burned.

Pros and cons of photorejuvenation

It is not for nothing that the procedure for skin rejuvenation using light flashes has been in demand for many years. This method has proven itself to be one of the most effective.

The positive aspects of photorejuvenation include:

• The procedure is carried out in comfortable conditions and completely painless.
• Flares do not injure the skin and there are no crusts or swelling left after the procedure.
• Immediately after the session you can lead your normal life.
• The effect of photorejuvenation appears literally immediately and lasts for a long time. The skin is transformed - pores become less noticeable, the complexion looks healthier, wrinkles become less pronounced.
• Light flashes stimulate the synthesis of your own collagen fibers, which prolongs the youth of the skin.
• There are no hints of the procedure performed on the skin.
• A woman can immediately apply makeup.
• To carry out photorejuvenation, there is no need to set aside special time and go to the clinic. This is an ideal option to maintain skin health for overly busy women.

But, as they say, not everything is as good as we would like. Photorejuvenation also has its disadvantages. But this is typical for all cosmetic procedures:

• This procedure is quite expensive. For one session you will have to pay from $60.
• An hour or two after the procedure, you may notice slight redness on the skin. If the skin is very sensitive, peeling may occur.
• It is not recommended to take sunbathing for half a month before photorejuvenation and the same amount after the procedure. And after this time, it is imperative to protect your face with a cream with a high degree of sun protection.

The rejuvenation procedure with light flashes can be done not only for the face, but also for the skin of the whole body.

Photorejuvenation: contraindications

Unfortunately, not all people can use this rejuvenation technique. There are several important contraindications:

• Presence of nervous diseases or epilepsy.
• During the entire period of pregnancy.
• If you have an intense tan.
• For various blood diseases. It is especially not recommended to do photorejuvenation if blood clotting is weak.
• If there is inflammation or some kind of wound at the treatment site.

If the manipulation is performed incorrectly, significant redness or swelling may form on the skin. In any case, these unpleasant changes will pass in just a couple of days.

Photorejuvenation: before and after

The results of this cosmetic procedure largely depend on the initial condition of the skin and the problem with which the client came to the salon. So, with the help of rejuvenation with flashes of light, you can solve the problem of rosacea, get rid of age spots, cure acne, reduce sebum secretion. In addition, clients experience smoother wrinkles, the skin looks more toned and elastic.

Reviews about photorejuvenation

Since the photorejuvenation procedure has been used in salons for many years, there have been many reviews about its results. Most reviews are positive. This technique is especially praised for solving the problem of rosacea or vascular network on the face. Women who have dealt with this problem note a visible effect. The vessels became less noticeable, but still did not disappear completely. This procedure solves problems well acne. But with regard to face lifting and wrinkle elimination, customer opinions are mixed. Some note a clear positive result, others have not noted any improvement at all and consider photorejuvenation to be another scam by beauty salons.