Laser Rejuvenation: Ablative or Non-Ablative?

Is it possible to have beautiful and toned skin without blemishes and pigmentation? Probably. Since laser machines are beginning to be 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: The Difference Between Ablative and Non-Ablative Methods

Ablative rejuvenation is a method of skin tightening with fast and visible results.

The ablative method uses a carbon dioxide or erbium laser. Light irradiation only affects the upper layers of the skin at a depth of up to 1 mm. This is enough to eliminate or cure skin problems.

The procedure is suitable for troubleshooting:

  • wrinkles,
  • nail acne,
  • decrease in skin tone,
  • static wrinkles around the eyes,
  • Some disorders of pigment formation.

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

The rehabilitation period is 5-7 days. Repeated sessions are usually not needed.

Beautiful skin after non-degradable rejuvenation

In the non-ablative method, the laser inflicts microscopic damage to stimulate collagen production. In this case, the deeper layers of the skin are affected without damaging the upper layers – mild redness disappears within an hour. Suitable for people who want to:

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

Non-ablative laser skin tightening is the perfect choice if you're looking for a way to rejuvenate without downtime.

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

Which type of laser rejuvenation to choose?

The choice of method depends on the age and what problems you want to solve. Also, as an alternative, you can try a hardware SMAS facelift.

For example, to remove fine wrinkles or reduce post-acne scars, the ablative method is suitable. For skin rejuvenation at the age of 25-35, a non-ablative method is suitable: laser deepening of the epidermisActs more gently in layers.