Laser rejuvenation: ablative or non-ablative?

Is it possible to achieve beautiful and toned skin without scars and pigmentation? Maybe. Since the laser machine has been used in cosmetology.

There are ablative and non-ablative methods of laser rejuvenation - each solves its own skin problems. Which method to choose, read the article.

Laser rejuvenation: differences between ablative and non-ablative methods

Ablative rejuvenation is a way to tighten the skin with quick and visible results.

In the ablative method, a carbon dioxide or erbium laser is used. Light radiation affects only the upper layers of the skin to a depth of up to 1 mm. This is enough to eliminate or correct skin problems.

The procedure is suitable for troubleshooting:

  • wrinkles,
  • acne ar,
  • decrease in skin color,
  • static wrinkles around the eyes,
  • some disturbances in pigment formation.

In addition to the lifting effect, the ablative laser allows you to remove or reduce stretch marks, scars and scars.

The rehabilitation period is 5-7 days. Repeat sessions are usually not necessary.

beautiful skin after non-ablative rejuvenation

In the non-ablative method, the laser inflicts microdamages to stimulate collagen production. In this case, the deep layers of the skin are affected without damaging the upper ones - slight redness disappears within an hour. The procedure is suitable for those who want:

  • remove excess pigmentation
  • improve facial skin tone without surgery.

Non-ablative laser skin tightening is the right option if you are looking for a way to rejuvenate without downtime.

The method has a cumulative effect - for best results 3-4 procedures with an interval of 2 weeks are recommended.

What type of laser rejuvenation should one choose?

The choice of method depends on the age and what problems you want to solve. Alternatively, you can also try a hardware SMAS facelift.

To remove fine wrinkles or reduce post-acne scars, an ablative method is suitable. For skin rejuvenation at the age of 25-35 years, a non-ablative method is suitable: the laser works more gently in the deep layers of the epidermis.