Laser facials utilize different sources of light in a concentrated, precise manner to provide a medical-grade facial, which is much more effective than a standard salon facial. Facial treatments are designed to be non-ablative, gentle, and can usually be completed in a short amount of time. There are various types of laser facials available to address different skin issues, so it is important to consult with a dermatologist to determine the best laser facial for the results you desire.
Types of laser facials
There are different types of laser facials in India. At the core, they are divided into ablative and non-ablative, but laser facials are usually the non-ablative types of treatments. They do not cause any breakage, damage or superficial burns in the skin; thereby causing no bruising or redness. Which means you do not need any downtime post-procedure and can go home with your skin feeling very supple, dewy, hydrated, and considerably brighter. These lasers consist of mostly IPL treatments or Q-switched Nd: YAG lasers to address different skin concerns.
Benefits of laser facials
As seen above, a laser facial treatment can give you visible results, while being good to your skin. Some of the factors that makes it so desirable are:
- It is simple and short in duration It requires no downtime, so you do not have to take leave from work (or other chores)
- It needs to be done only once or twice a month for lasting results
- It helps your anti-ageing regimen by reducing, or delaying the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- It reduces the appearance of age spots by decreasing the pigmentation and the melanin in your skin
- It stimulates elastin and collagen production in the skin
Procedure followed with laser facials
Pre-procedure does not require too much effort on your side, other than coming in with very clean skin and not applying any cosmetics or makeup to the actual clinic. Prior to that, about 2 to 3 days, you need to discontinue all the glycolic acid and retinol formulations which you may be using already. They tend to be light-sensitive and can dry out your skin a little, leading to possible irritation during the procedure.
During the procedure, make sure to relax and trust your dermatologist with the process. Just come with clean skin and without any applications on, so that you don’t react wrongly to anything.
Post-procedure you can either put a little bit of ice if you have redness or just apply a good SPF if you are required and instructed to for a few days. Do not use very harsh active ingredients or serums for the next 48 hours. You can get back to a good moisturising regimen as well as your usual skin regimen within 48 hours of the procedure.
Aftercare
Your skin requires good hydration, proper cleansing and very good moisturising. Use an SPF and try to be very regular with it. If you had a laser facial session which resulted in a little bit of ablation, then you require some downtime for healing. Moisturising the affected area helps heal it faster and also aids the scabs to fall away quickly. However, if you’ve got the much gentler IPL or Q-switched Nd: YAG treatment, which is non-ablative, there is not much after-care required. That’s the beauty of this facial – that it’s less cumbersome and less time-consuming. If you’re regular enough with your sessions, your skin will look wonderful!
FAQs about laser facial treatment
While laser facials are non-ablative and show instant results, they can have a little bit of stinging sensation, slight irritation, redness or a burning sensation during the procedure. But the pain is minimal; often compared to the sensation you get from snapping a rubber-band on your skin, and you will get used to it after a while.
Laser facials can help remove irregular and damaged skin cells from the picture and replace them with newer cells. The action results in a complexion that is significantly brighter, with reduced dullness and more even skin tone after regular sessions.
The duration of laser facials is usually short and depends on the specific skin concerns you are trying to target. Some can be as quick as 30 minutes or could take up the time of a whole lunch break.
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