Every person has their own skin imperfections. Of course, the modern beauty industry offers a huge number of products for all occasions: creams, gels, serums... However, they are not always truly effective. Especially if the problem is not due to the properties of the skin (for example, dryness and tendency to peel), but is systemic in nature.
Unsightly scars, rosacea, acne marks, spider veins are defects that cannot be corrected without the intervention of a competent specialist and are very difficult to disguise with cosmetics.
Fortunately, in the arsenal of modern cosmetology there are methods that have been used for many years to solve such problems. One such method is a neodymium laser.
What is a neodymium laser and what is the essence of its application?
A neodymium laser is the most common type of solid-state laser emitter based on a yttrium aluminum garnet crystal with neodymium ions. Its difference from other types of laser is, first of all, its impact power and long wavelength. The beam of this laser is capable of penetrating tissue to a depth of 6-8 mm.
Neodymium laser is used in various fields: it is used to treat tumors and coagulate blood vessels during operations. In cosmetology, a neodymium laser is an excellent assistant in the treatment of vascular defects of the skin, its rejuvenation, and the treatment of post-acne. Also, with the help of this laser, you can effectively get rid of unwanted hair by performing laser hair removal.
Moreover, this type of hair removal can be considered radical - since after the intervention of a neodymium laser, the vessels feeding the hair follicle stick together, ceasing to perform their function, and the hair dies. And if pigment is important for photoepilation - that is, it allows you to decisively remove only relatively dark hair, then hair removal with a neodymium laser does not make a difference between light, red and dark hair - since it works at the level of blood vessels.
It is on this advantage - the ability to coagulate blood vessels - that other properties of the laser are based, its effectiveness in working with scars and scars. In addition, the laser beam, which penetrates deeply into the skin, has a thermal effect on collagen and elastane, the fibers responsible for the elasticity and density of the skin. Using a neodymium laser, you can significantly improve your complexion, its relief, and provide a tightening, in some cases comparable to the results of surgical operations.
Prices
Neodymium laser for hair removal gives good long-term results, but this procedure is not cheap. At the initial appointment, the specialist will conduct an examination, give recommendations, and, depending on the area of hair removal, name the cost of the course.
Hair removal in the chin area will cost an average of about 2,500 rubles, in the upper lip area - from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles, along the bikini line - on average 7,000 rubles, buttocks - 8,000 rubles, hips - 12,000 rubles.
You can buy the device itself in the online store. The price for it will depend on the manufacturer and its main characteristics. For example, Magic ONE can be purchased for 1,500,000 rubles.
What skin problems can be solved using a neodymium laser?
If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your skin due to the fact that vascular “patterns” have appeared on it: stars, spots and similar defects, if you have noticeable scars on your face or body, or if your problem is traces from the fight against acne (in fact, also scars), neodymium laser is exactly the method with which you can completely renew your appearance. It allows you to deal with:
- Cuperosis, rosacea, hemangiomas
- Traces of rashes and post-acne
- Pronounced scars and scars
- Age-related changes: loss of elasticity and smoothness of the skin, sagging, loss of clear facial contours
Scope and tasks to be solved
Most often, this device is used to treat hyperpigmentation, tattoo removal, unsuccessful permanent makeup (tattoo), laser rejuvenation, carbon peeling. Our German-made neodymium laser is the most effective method for removing tattoos and permanent makeup—using a special attachment, you can effectively lighten the pigment located under the skin. Compared to other methods, this is primarily characterized by complete safety - the intervention is carried out without damaging the skin or making any incisions.
How does a neodymium laser work in cosmetology?
Once the problem area has been identified, the next step is exposure to the laser beam. By penetrating into the deep layers of the skin, the laser makes it possible to treat blood vessels, which often cause defects: for example, scars differ significantly in color from the surrounding tissues. After exposure to laser and coagulation of blood vessels, the scars turn pale and cease to be noticeable. rejuvenation effect is ensured - the process of collagen and elastane production is activated, and the skin is literally transformed, becoming denser, elastic and youthful.
If your main problem is acne and its consequences , a neodymium laser can be used to improve the relief and quality of the skin. Acne is always an inflammatory process. Their occurrence is associated with excess sebum production and the pathogenic effects of bacteria that provoke inflammation. For acne prone neodymium laser
- blocks the work of bacteria due to the fact that their protein shells are destroyed under the influence of the beam,
- relieves the skin of excess oil by sclerosing the vessels that feed the sebaceous glands.
In order to achieve a lasting result, it is necessary to repeat the procedure 4-6 times. After this, you will notice how much smoother your skin has become and the oil content has decreased - not to mention the fact that acne will no longer spoil your face.
If acne itself is a thing of the past, but after fighting it, the upper layer of the skin has been damaged, pronounced “pits”, scars, spots remain – a neodymium laser can significantly improve the situation.
All types of laser facial rejuvenation are based on one effect - the destruction of individual tissue fragments, which provokes increased production of collagen and elastane. The neodymium laser device allows targeted action , processing only certain areas. It is this feature that makes the procedure low-traumatic - classical laser resurfacing assumes that the patient’s face will temporarily turn into one large wound, and accordingly, there is a risk of developing various complications; it will take a long and difficult time to recover.
Neodymium laser can be used to treat even the most sensitive areas of the skin - for example, the décolleté area, the skin around the eyes.
Removal of permanent makeup and tattoos
This procedure is highly effective and suitable for any skin phototype. The Magic 3 laser has the ability to generate three beams, each of which removes a different pigment. For example, neodymium infrared ray eliminates black and blue colors. The green beam effectively removes red, orange and yellow. And a yellow diode beam is good for removing blue pigments.
During the procedure, the laser acts on the pigment, causing the pattern to gradually fade. The number of sessions depends on the skin type and the severity of the tattoo or permanent makeup. In the case of small drawings made in one color, two or three procedures are enough to completely remove them. If tattoos occupy a large surface of the body, then seven to eight sessions may be necessary.
How to prepare for a neodymium laser session and what to expect after the procedure?
There are no special methods of preparing for a neodymium laser session. However, after you come for your first consultation, our doctor will evaluate the need for additional manipulations. For example, if you have severe skin inflammation, it needs to be cured. You should not undergo laser sessions if you have herpetic rashes or similar problems on your face.
After a neodymium laser treatment session, you can go home almost immediately. The non-traumatic technique allows you to avoid any serious external changes in the treated area. There may be some swelling, but this goes away quickly. Within a few days after the procedure, you will observe how the appearance of the treated area changes - the effect of the neodymium laser is, one might say, “cumulative,” that is, it tends to increase over time.
What color hair is it used for?
Neodymium lasers appeared on the market as devices that can work with any skin phototype. They even suit African Americans. Unlike alexandrite, their work does not depend on the amount of melanin and is aimed at the vessels that are located next to the hair follicles. This is why they are popular, despite the pain of the procedure itself.
Devices of this type are suitable for salons and clinics that offer patients a full range of cosmetology services. They work on dark, red, blond, even gray hair and are always safe.
Peculiarities
- energy 700-1100 J/cm2;
- patented Top-hat technology (uniform distribution of energy flow over the entire working area and automatic tracking of this function).
The light spot area is from 1.5 to 10 mm.
This makes it possible to use it in a wide range of applied techniques:
- non-ablative skin rejuvenation;
- modification of scar tissue;
- elimination of venous pathologies of the face, body, legs;
- removal of ingrown hairs;
- solving dermatological problems of the face and body.
Operating principle
Neodymium laser rejuvenation involves the use of Cynosure technology. It is designed to create a strong laser pulse. A specific feature of the effect is that the tissues around the treated part of the body are not affected, which means that their accidental damage is excluded.
Using a neodymium laser, you can normalize the condition of blood vessels and tone the skin. The event allows you to synthesize new fibroblasts, influencing the structure of collagen molecules. As a result, wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin becomes elastic, the color is healthy, and the pores become normal in size.
Using a neodymium laser, you can normalize the condition of blood vessels
Why are Nd:YAG laser procedures popular among patients?
The neodymium laser system provides:
- no traces after treatment (short-term redness of the skin is possible);
- painlessness of the procedure;
- speed of execution (15-30 minutes);
- obvious result (noticeable after the first few sessions of the course);
- lack of a rehabilitation period as such (the patient can return to everyday activities almost immediately).
Indications for deep dermal rejuvenation
- decreased skin tone
- sagging skin, loss of elasticity and firmness
- gray dull complexion
- owners of enlarged pores
- signs of aging and fading of the skin (network of small wrinkles, folds, slight sagging of tissue, etc.)
- stagnant spots after acne
- vascular changes
- for preparation for a surgical rejuvenation procedure or after its implementation as a restoration
- prevention of skin aging.
How many procedures will be required
It is clear that it is impossible to achieve 100% effectiveness after one procedure, so many people are interested in the question: how many are needed? First of all, do not forget that each case is unique and it is very difficult to answer unambiguously, but on average, the course of removing unnecessary hair with a neodymium laser is 4-8 procedures.
At the same time, for men with hormone-dependent areas of the body, as well as for women who suffer from hypertrichosis or hirsutism, this number of procedures may not be enough.
Immediately after the first session, you will get rid of 30% of hair (this is exactly the number of hairs that are actively growing at a particular point in time), and after 2-5 procedures their number will decrease by 50-60%. After 6-8 sessions of neodymium laser therapy, 95% of dark hairs and 80% of light or gray hairs will be removed from the area of interest.
The growth of hair on the body is stable and cyclical.
That is, periods of active hair growth are followed by periods of rest, when the hair is in the follicle, but its growth is suspended, or when one hair has already fallen out and the other has not yet begun to grow. Considering that laser hair removal only destroys follicles at the active stage of growth, one procedure will solve practically nothing. Find out more about how often laser hair removal should be done. Did you know?
Hair color directly affects the amount of hair. Scientists have proven that red-haired people have about 80 thousand hairs on their heads, black-haired people have about 100 thousand, and blondes have an average of 120 thousand. A certain interval must be maintained between laser hair removal sessions. For example, about 6-8 weeks should pass after the first session, about 8-10 weeks after the second, etc.
Simply put, with each subsequent session the duration of this period increases by two weeks.
This time interval explains why the full course of removing unwanted vegetation from a particular area of the body most often takes about one year.
Benefits of neodymium dermal rejuvenation
SkinLazerMed uses high-tech Italian devices for neodymium facial rejuvenation : the Duetto Quanta System laser system, as well as the SYNCHRO REPLA:Y and Deka Motus AY systems.
Among the advantages of deep dermal rejuvenation at the SkinLazerMed medical center:
- The rejuvenation procedure is carried out using modern and effective equipment by experienced cosmetologists.
- the procedure is carried out quickly and without discomfort
- the skin is not injured during laser rejuvenation, which means it does not require a long period of recovery
- eliminates the possibility of infection
- solving several aesthetic problems at once in one session
- the procedure can be carried out at any time of the year
- the technique is safe and effective, which is scientifically proven
- rejuvenation processes will continue to operate even after the procedure
- Suitable for any skin type.
Recovery period
Since the laser does not harm virtually anyone, rehabilitation usually takes a minimum amount of time. Some people experience high sensitivity to light, so they have to temporarily give up tanning and long walks in the sun.
A specialist should definitely give you recommendations on how to take care of laser-treated skin. You should not ignore his advice, as you may encounter unpleasant side effects.
The doctor will give recommendations for skin care after the procedure.
Contraindications
Before starting a course of manipulations, it is necessary to consult with several specialists who will exclude all possible contraindications. Within a week and a half you need to take a course of vitamin C and medications with an antiviral effect. Tanning and solarium are prohibited for a month.
The contraindications are as follows:
- high sensitivity to the sun, sun allergy;
- skin diseases;
- decompensated diabetes mellitus;
- skin injuries;
- fresh tan;
- infections, herpes in the acute stage;
- cancerous tumors;
If there are malignant neoplasms in the body, the procedure is contraindicated
- use of vitamin A and isotretinoin preparations for the last 6 months;
- tendency to keloid scars;
- taking drugs with a photosensitizing effect;
- severe pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
- wearing a cardiac, electrical, acoustic stimulator, metal prostheses;
- epilepsy;
- mental problems;
- carrying a baby or breastfeeding;
- age up to 18 years.
Neodymium laser is not used during pregnancy
