Laser rejuvenation: ablative or non-ablative?

Is it possible to get beautiful, toned skin without scars and pigmentation? It might be. Since 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 only affects 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 scars,
  • decreased skin tone,
  • static wrinkles around the eyes,
  • some pigment formation disorders.

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 to 7 days. Repeat sessions are generally not necessary.

beautiful skin after non-ablative rejuvenation

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

  • 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 the best result, 3-4 procedures with an interval of 2 weeks are recommended.

What kind of laser rejuvenation to choose?

The choice of method depends on your age and the problems you want to solve. Also, alternatively, you can try a hardware SMAS facelift.

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