Learn laser skin rejuvenation and regeneration methods

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Skin appears wrinkles, melasma, freckles, sagging skin, ... are typical manifestations of skin aging. Skin rejuvenation laser technology is used to reduce aging, regain youthful beauty for the skin.

1. What is laser skin rejuvenation?

Laser skin rejuvenation is a method of using laser beams to affect the skin organization, helping to treat the manifestations of aging skin such as wrinkles, sagging, pigment lesions, vasodilation, ... So is laser facial skin good? This technique directs short beams of light and focuses light pulses on aging skin to treat, remove layers of skin and promote collagen production. As new skin cells form, the skin becomes younger and smoother.
Accordingly, laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation is for the following:
People with obvious lines or wrinkles around the eyes, mouth or on the forehead; In case there is a shallow scar due to acne; People with loss of skin elasticity, vasodilation, hyperpigmentation; The skin does not change after the skin tightening procedure. Laser skin rejuvenation and resurfacing techniques are not recommended for:
People with stretch marks; The treated skin area has an acute or diffuse infection; People with severe systemic disease: Heart failure, respiratory failure, systemic disease. Use caution when using laser skin rejuvenation and regeneration techniques for:
The treated skin area is being irradiated; People with keloid scars; Pregnant; People with severe immunodeficiency; People with a history of recurrent herpes infections in the treated skin area. SEE ALSO: PRP
post-rejuvenation care instructions

2. Types of lasers for skin regeneration and rejuvenation

There are many types of lasers with different levels of skin penetration, classified based on strength (wavelength of the laser). Specifically, there are 2 laser skin resurfacing techniques:
2.1. Ablative Laser This is a technique to remove thin layers of skin to treat acne, scars and wrinkles on the skin. Some of the types of lasers used are CO2 and Erbium.
CO2 laser is a technique that uses energy from very short pulses of light or continuous beams of light, transmitted in a scanning pattern, to help remove thin layers of skin, minimizing thermal damage. The recovery process is about 2 weeks; Laser from Erbium element is a method of skin resurfacing to treat wrinkles in the face, hands, neck, chest,... This method can burn the surrounding tissue to a minimum. The laser beam causes less swelling, bruising, and redness, so it has a faster recovery time than the CO2 laser. Recovery time is about 1 week; 2.2.Non-ablative laser This is a technique that uses fractional lasers, creating vibrations through the skin, stimulating the skin to produce collagen and tighten the underlying skin. This technique affects the skin lighter than the ablative laser technique, so it has a faster recovery time. Some of the widely used non-ablative lasers are YAG laser, fractional RF,...
Both of the above treatments are used to treat acne scars, help control oily skin and minimize pores.
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3. Laser skin rejuvenation and regeneration process

3.1 Prepare the patient to see a dermatologist to assess his or her suitability for laser skin rejuvenation. The doctor will check the patient's medical history, health status, skin aging level, ... to give appropriate indications;
Accordingly, patients need to talk to their doctor if they have mouth sores or blisters because the laser method can cause stronger irritation with the above lesions;
If laser skin rejuvenation is used, patients are asked to avoid drugs that can affect blood clotting such as ibuprofen, aspirin or vitamin E for 10 days before treatment;
If you smoke, you need to stop smoking 2 weeks before the treatment because smoking will prolong the recovery time of the body;
The patient may be prescribed antibiotics by the doctor before the procedure to prevent infection; Antiviral medications can be used if you have mouth sores or cold sores.

3.2 Steps to take The patient removes makeup, takes photos, wears protective clothing, wears eyeglasses, applies anesthetic,...; The doctor treats the patient directly with a laser machine. Skin problems such as acne scars, wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, forehead, ... are treated with intervention; Treatment time for a part of the face lasts 30 - 45 minutes, treatment for the whole face can last 2 hours; After completion: Cool the treatment area, bandage, apply a mask, apply sunscreen, take care of the skin according to the instructions. 3.3 Risks When performing skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing laser therapy, patients may face a number of risks such as:
Itching, swelling, redness of the skin: After skin resurfacing with ablative laser. , the treatment area will be itchy, swollen and red. Although this condition does not last long, it can make the patient feel uncomfortable, which can take up to several months to recover. In addition, patients with pre-existing skin problems such as facial flushing, contact dermatitis, etc. may experience more severe complications; Acne: If the patient applies thick creams and bandages to the skin after treatment, it can make acne on the skin worse; Infection: Ablative laser skin rejuvenation and resurfacing techniques can lead to the risk of infection, fungal or viral infection; Skin color change: Skin rejuvenation laser technology can cause the treated skin area to become lighter or darker than usual; Scarring: This treatment carries the risk of permanent scarring.
Laser technology for skin rejuvenation, skin regeneration can help improve skin brighter, healthier before aging, scars, acne,... After performing the technique, the patient needs proper skin care. Follow your doctor's instructions to avoid the risk of unwanted complications.
Not only is the leading comprehensive health care address, Vinmec International General Hospital is also a place of examination, aesthetics and beauty trusted by many women. In order to improve the quality of services, help women have smooth, anti-aging skin, Vinmec now deploys a skin rejuvenation treatment package with PRP (non-invasive). PRP skin rejuvenation injection method is combined with Fractional CO2 Laser technology - using laser to affect the skin, creating microscopic lesions. These injuries will stimulate the body's self-healing mechanism, increase collagen and elastin production, help restore damaged cells and regenerate new tissue to replace lost cells; helps PRP easily penetrate deep into the skin and maximize its use in treating pitted scars, shrinking pores, making the skin more even, healthy and smooth.
Not only bringing PRP skin rejuvenation method to help "Return to youth for the second time", Vinmec Plastic Surgery Center also always puts safety first - Where customers can send trust, peace of mind when beautifying.

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