Photorejuvenation is a new non-ablative treatment technology for photoaging that has emerged in recent years. It can not only improve wrinkles and spots, but also whiten and rejuvenate the skin and shrink pores. Its safety and effectiveness make it a project that many people would choose when trying skin care for the first time. So what are the side effects of such an all-round project? Let’s give you some scientific knowledge.
Photorejuvenation is the application of specific intense pulsed light, which directly irradiates the skin surface, penetrates deep into the skin, selectively acts on skin pigments or blood vessels, destroys pigments, closes abnormal red blood vessels, and causes chemical changes in the molecular structure of collagen fibers and elastic fibers in the dermis. It can effectively treat blemishes on the skin surface, improve skin elasticity, color and smoothness, thereby achieving therapeutic effects such as whitening and rejuvenation, wrinkle removal, and pores shrinkage.
Although photorejuvenation is an entry-level skin care project with a relatively high level of safety, it is still a medical aesthetic procedure after all, and there is a certain risk of side effects.
- Skin burns: When performing photorejuvenation treatment, if the energy is too high, it will burn or scaled the skin. This is a serious adverse accident, which is often caused by the use of illegal “three-no” photorejuvenation equipment or improper operation by the operator. In severe cases, there may even be serious consequences such as wound infection and disfigurement.
- Skin redness and swelling: After photorejuvenation treatment, our skin often becomes extremely sensitive. This is mainly because the heat generated during the treatment will evaporate the moisture in the skin. At the same time, the instantaneous high energy can cause the skin barrier to have a brief turbulence, so itching, redness, swelling, peeling and other conditions may occur. The degree and duration vary from person to person. Generally speaking, darker skin will be more red. However, these are all normal postoperative reactions. Generally, regular medical beauty institutions will provide postoperative repair processes and professional postoperative care. Pay more attention to hydration and moisturizing during your recovery period, and the redness and swelling will slowly subside.
- Scabbing: Normally, photorejuvenation is different from picosecond treatment and is less likely to form scabs. It is a non-invasive and traceless skin beauty project. Scabbing reaction may only occur when treating vascular diseases, such as red birthmarks, red acne marks, etc. The degree of scab formation is like that after just being exposed to the sun. In this case, it is also necessary to follow the doctor’s advice and postoperative precautions. Most people will be able to scab off and heal in about a week.
- Pigmentation: Pigmentation is a common risk in laser beauty treatments, but the incidence rate is 2%-5%, which is a low-probability event, but it is still a risk. Incorrect or illegal photorejuvenation treatments can cause damage to skin cells, and the skin cannot repair and protect itself. This will not only fail to achieve the effect of whitening and rejuvenating the skin, but will cause facial melanin deposition and aggravation of spots. In severe cases, topical medications or other medical beauty projects may be needed to correct and restore the skin. Therefore, it is very important to choose a compliant and effective photorejuvenation instrument.
Damage to the stratum corneum: The energy of regular photorejuvenation equipment skips over the skin surface and acts on the deep layer of the skin. Its energy is stable and precise. If a “copycat machine” is used, there is a high probability of overlapping accumulation of heat during the treatment process, thereby damaging the skin tissue. When the stratum corneum of the human skin is damaged, the skin will lose its protective barrier, the loss of nutrients will accelerate, the skin condition will be unbalanced, and aging will be accelerated, producing a counterproductive effect.
Rebound after surgery: I have also seen rebound after photorejuvenation, and the area of the spots may even be larger than before. This is often related to whether the instrument is regular or not and postoperative care. Insufficient energy from irregular instruments or excessive Damage to the skin will accelerate the spread of spots. Failure to pay attention to sun protection and hydration after surgery will also affect the final effect.
There is also a common misunderstanding: Will photons make the skin thinner? Obviously, the answer is no. The skin is constantly metabolizing like tree bark. As long as the regular medical beauty equipment is used, photothermal stimulation will not only not harm the skin , but will regenerate collagen and promote the skin to become thicker and “stronger”.
Side effects of photorejuvenation