Photorejuvenation in Wrocław, Poland – Nowa Estetyka Medical Center
What is photorejuvenation?
The photorejuvenation process involves stimulating the deeper layers of the skin, resulting in the surface layers becoming firmer and more toned, providing a visible rejuvenating effect and improved skin nourishment. These results are achieved through the use of an innovative light-emitting method with the VPL device.
How does the VPL laser work?
The laser, or rather the variable pulsed light (VPL) emitter, unlike earlier generation IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) lasers, allows for the precise adjustment of light wavelengths to match the patient’s skin tone.
The principle behind the VPL laser is based on the process of photothermolysis, which converts the light energy emitted by the laser into thermal energy. The light is absorbed by the pigment in the skin cells, rapidly increasing their temperature. The heated water in the cells evaporates, causing the dried cells to die off. This localized micro-damage stimulates the cells responsible for collagen synthesis and other fibers. Collagen increases water retention, tightening and rejuvenating the skin, while elastin improves skin condition, making it more resistant to stretching.
Photorejuvenation – What does the procedure look like?
At the Nowa Estetyka aesthetic medicine clinic, we place great emphasis on ensuring maximum comfort during the procedure. To achieve this, the skin area undergoing photorejuvenation is numbed with a cooling gel before treatment. Additionally, the laser device cools the patient’s skin between light pulses. The doctor adjusts the light beams generated by the device, which are individualized for each patient depending on their skin tone.
After laser photorejuvenation, swelling and redness of the skin may occur, so we cool the treated area immediately after the procedure. The redness and swelling typically disappear within a few hours to a day.
Benefits of VPL device therapy
In addition to facial skin photorejuvenation, the VPL laser is also effective in treatments such as:
- Laser vascular closure (so-called spider veins) on the lower limbs
- Blood vessel coagulation
- Removal of redness and skin discoloration
- As a supplementary method for acne treatment
Contraindications
Contraindications to laser photorejuvenation include:
- Vitiligo
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Skin infection at the treatment site
- Tendency to scar
- Use of blood-thinning medications (aspirin) within 7 days before the procedure
- Taking photosensitizing medications or herbs
