Photorejuvenation with ultra-pulsed fractionated CO2 laser
To process :
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Signs of photoaging of the skin
- Scars (acne)
- Sagging skin (décolleté wrinkles)
The principle: CO2 lasers, which have been used for 25 years in dermatology, were not easy to treat. With this latest generation of laser, the laser shot is fractioned and sieved to preserve islands of healthy skin on the treated surface. There is no longer any need to avoid social contact (light after-effects for a week or so).
Results are obtained from the first session and improve for 6 months.
During the session, the patient feels a tingling sensation of varying intensity, followed by a sunburn sensation which quickly disappears.
The skin remains slightly red and swollen for a few days.
Make-up can be applied after 48 hours.
Fractional CO2 laser photorejuvenation and LED photomodulation can be combined to optimize results.
The Clinique du Lac's extensive laser technical platform enables us to maintain the results obtained with a few annual Xeo (NdYag and IPL) and Titan (infrared) laser sessions.
What is photorejuvenation?
The principle of photo rejuvenation is to improve skin texture and radiance through exposure to light sources, such as intense pulsed light (IPL), certain lasers or soft LED-type lights. These machines, which do not come into direct contact with the skin, act directly on epidermal cells.
Sessions are quick and painless. They enable rapid recovery, without leaving any traces. Their effect is immediate, very natural, but transient. These sessions must be repeated to maintain the result. This technique is designed for people whose skin has become thinner with age, and who have brown spots, visible vessels or dilated pores. The face, décolleté and back of hands are the areas most effectively treated by luminous photorejuvenation. These techniques only act on the epidermis, and can be combined with other more in-depth treatments. A consultation with your doctor is essential. He or she must analyze your request, your medical and family history, and examine your skin in order to establish the appropriate protocol.
At the first consultation, tell the practitioner :
- any allergies,
- abnormal reactions occurring during a previous treatment,
- current medication.
During the 2 weeks preceding a session:
- apply sunscreen (with a protection factor of 40 or more),
- avoid sun exposure and UV sessions.
Treatment should be postponed in the event of pregnancy.
Each session lasts between 15 and 40 minutes. Allow 4 to 6 sessions, spaced about 1 month apart.
The doctor sometimes spreads a conductive gel on the surface to be treated. He then applies a handpiece to the skin, delivering pulses of light. Each pulse produces a sensation of heat, sometimes tingling.
A protective cream is often applied at the end of the session.
You can return to your normal activities when you leave the clinic.
A slight erythema may appear on the treated area after the session. This will dissipate within 1 to 2 hours. The doctor will prescribe a soothing treatment. Photorejuvenation does not entail any social exclusion.
Sleep with your head slightly elevated for the first two nights, to reduce the risk of oedema.
Apply sun protection (SPF 40 or higher) to the treated area for two weeks.
The appearance of the skin improves markedly after 3 sessions.
Results are long-lasting if the skin is moisturized daily and protected from the sun.
One or two annual maintenance sessions are recommended to maintain the effects of the first treatment.
