A younger and tighter skin through light therapy

Getting older is a bit of a swallow: we would like to postpone the development of crow's feet, wrinkles and sagging skin for as long as possible. Many want to maintain a youthful appearance for as long as possible. Sagging eyelids, a sagging jawline, bags under the eyes, wrinkles above the mouth and a deep nose / mouth fold, however, betray aging. And when it starts to come to that: who wouldn't want a younger and tighter skin, or at least slow down the skin aging process? One way to get younger skin is light therapy.

A younger skin and a delay in the aging process

Preventing skin aging completely is unfortunately not possible. However, skin aging can be slowed, and it is possible to rejuvenate the skin that has aged. The effects of the damage the skin has suffered over the years can be reversed by light therapy. There are two types of skin aging: intrinsic and extrinstical skin aging. Skin is damaged and ages by UV radiation and smoking, but also by toxic substances in the diet. Genes also play a role.

Injectables such as Botox and fillers can fill the skin, where fullness in the face is disappearing. The ingredients that are used with injectables and fillers are often relatively new, so not everyone likes to use these methods. After all, not much is known about its long-term effects on the skin. Getting used to Katrien Duck lips and unnatural looking faces, not everyone will be into fillers and injectables. Although fillers and injectables can give beautiful natural results.

When getting younger skin by means of light therapy, no foreign substances get into the skin. There is also no intervention in the skin such as with a mini lift, facelift and other procedures such as eyelid corrections and the like. It is therefore less drastic and suitable for those who accept that something may be visible of the fact that one no longer belongs to the youth. Because really flabby skin and advanced wrinkles cannot be lost. However, it is possible to visibly rejuvenate and tighten the skin.

Flash lamp stimulates collagen production This therapy is suitable for the reduction of unsightly pigmentation spots, superficial wrinkles, large pores, rosacea and couperose. Use is made of 2 IPL-Intense Pulsed Light (including Ellipse, Lumenis, Vasculight). The intense pulse light ensures the production of collagen. When the skin has suffered a lot from sunlight and damage such as pigmentation spots, this is the best choice. The blood flow is improved, the skin looks considerably fresher and the skin texture improves. Rough parchment-like skin softens. The treatment is not really painful, because cooling is used. The advantage is that you don't look strange after the treatment. At most, there are some red spots or a minimal swelling here and there. Occasionally it happens that after the therapy you have small blisters or a few scabs. So in principle work can be resumed immediately. The IPL treatment is safe. To prevent infections, scars and pigment disorders, treatment by a professional is really necessary, not everyone is skilled enough to treat with IPL. The strength and wavelengths have to be determined skilfully and are adjusted differently per skin type. IPL is not always suitable for dark skin.

For dark circles and sagging skin under the eyes, large pores, improvement of the overall skin structure, incipient and superficial wrinkles, scars due to acne and tightening and renewal of the face and neck is the 4 Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing (including Mixto SX and Active FX) very suitable. This CO2 laser divides a light beam into smaller light beams that are evaporated by the laser. A pattern of holes is created in the top layer of the skin. Very minute holes are also made in the underlying skin layers. The result: collagen is produced, the skin tightens and a new, younger, smoother and firmer skin surface appears. The 4 Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing has much less side effects than the normal CO2 laser. The latter damages the entire surface of the skin, but the normal CO2 laser also gives less improvement in skin texture and less tightening. The treatment is not painless. The skin is therefore anesthetized with a special cream. Until at least five days after the treatment, it is visible that the skin has undergone a treatment. The face is red and swollen and flaking is visible. The chance is very small, but there could be a change in color of the skin after treatment. Professional therapy is necessary to prevent scars, blemishes, burns and eye damage. 4 Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is not suitable for people with fragile skin, use of certain medications, people with permanent fillers and an immune system that is disturbed.

For smoothing superficial wrinkles in the face (especially around the mouth and eyes), neck, acne scars, tightening (up to 20%) of the face and neck, improving structure of the skin and décolleté and removal of pigmentation spots, the 3 Fractional laser (including Matisse, Fraxel and Cap Affirm) is suitable. The laser uses wavelengths to create very small clotting columns in the deeper skin layers. This creates a recovery process. The skin recovers because the production of collagen is greatly stimulated. Renewal of the skin surface takes place. The 3 3 Fractional laser gives very nice results for superficial wrinkles and differences in structure. There is no mention of pain during the treatment, you just feel some pinpricks. An advantage is that after treatment it is hardly visible that a treatment has been undergone, although the skin may still be slightly swollen and red for a few days. The treatment is not suitable for people with cold sores. Professional use of the laser is required to avoid pigment failures, scars, blisters, and burns.

To prevent skin aging, LED light therapy is very suitable (including Omnilux Plus, Omnilux Revive). Fine wrinkles, coarse pores, pigmentation, scars and rosacea are reduced by this form of light therapy, which shines red light on the skin for approximately 20 minutes. The cells deeper in the skin absorb the light and this produces collagen and elastin. According to scientific studies, visible results actually take place in 85% of the women treated. The skin becomes smoother, firmer, softer and more even. Reduce skin damage and abnormalities, and LED light therapy also rejuvenates the hands. Omnilux is the best according to research. The treatment is completely painless and even pleasant. After treatment, work can simply be resumed and treatment is completely safe. However, the treatment is not suitable for people who are on certain medications (antibiotics) and who are sensitive to light.