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Laser Carbon Peel

What is a Laser Carbon Peel and How Does it Work?

What is a Laser Carbon Peel and How Does it Work?

A Laser Carbon Peel is a skin resurfacing procedure that improves your skin texture, addresses acne, and help with enlarged pores. It is best for people with oily and acne-prone skin. The laser carbon peel is a fast and painless procedure that can even out your skin tone, reduce the signs of sun damage, and improve the overall look of your skin within 30 minutes.

If you have never heard of a laser carbon peel facial, it is time you should check it out. This article explains everything you need to know about the laser carbon peel, how it works, the procedure, precautions, and side effects.

It is used primarily by people with acne, oily skin and enlarged or clogged pores. This treatment is also beneficial if you’re starting to see the effects of sun damage to your skin.

Laser carbon peels are not for everyone. In this article, we will go over the benefits and effectiveness of this procedure so that you can best determine if this treatment is the right one for you.

 

What are the benefits of a Laser Carbon Peel?

  • Fades acne scars.
  • Reduces hyperpigmentation.
  • Evens out the skin tone.
  • Exfoliates the dead skin cell.
  • Lightens dark spots and age spots.
  • Adds an instant glow.
  • Removes dirt and oil from clogged pores.
  • Pain-free.
  • No downtime required.
  • Takes about 30 minutes.

Laser carbon peels deeply exfoliate skin. They also help stimulate collagen production.

 

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What is the procedure for a Laser Carbon Peel?

What is the procedure for a Laser Carbon Peel?

Be sure to make an appointment to discuss this procedure with the therapist or licensed aesthetician prior to having it done.

Your provider will recommend that you stop using retinols for around one week before the laser carbon peel. You should also use sunscreen daily during this time.

The laser carbon peel is a multi-part process that takes around 30 minutes from start to finish. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as a lunchtime peel.

Here is what you can expect from a typical Laser Carbon Peel:

  1. Your face is cleaned with cleanser to remove makeup, dirt, and oil.
  2. A thick layer of a charcoal mask is applied to your face in an upward motion. The carbon absorbs oil, dirt, and dead skin cells from deep within the pores.
  3. You will wait for about 10 minutes for the liquid carbon to dry.
  4. After the carbon has dried, your therapist will give you eye shields to protect your eyes from the laser.
  5.  Therapist will pass a laser, such as the Nd: YAG -1064nm, over the skin on a low-energy setting. This heats up the carbon, binding it to the epidermis is used to peel the mask off gently without any pain.
  6. If you have very sensitive skin or dark patches like melasma, your therapist may recommend skipping the heating step. The laser also heats up subdermal tissue, boosting collagen and plumping up fine lines.
  7. On a higher-energy setting, the laser will be used to fragment the liquid carbon into tiny particles.
  8. A smoke evaporator attached to the laser will remove the carbon as well as the debris and impurities it contains.
  9. Your therapist may also apply a hydrating moisturizer and sunscreen to your skin after treatment.

You should immediately see brighter, glowing skin and tighter pores.

If you have sensitive skin, you may experience a slight pinking or reddening of the skin. This usually lasts for one hour or less.

 

How effective is a Laser Carbon Peel?

How effective is a Laser Carbon Peel?

Laser carbon peels are typically remarkably effective for improving the look of oily skin and large pores. If you have severe acne or acne scarring, it may take several treatments before you see full results. Fine lines and wrinkles should also be visibly diminished after one or more treatments.

For a client with acute acne significant improvements were seen by the fourth treatment and after the sixth treatment, her acne was reduced by 90 percent. These long-lasting results were still apparent at a follow-up visit two months later.

Like chemical peels, laser carbon peels will not provide permanent results. You may need ongoing treatments to sustain the benefits of each. Carbon peels may be repeated every two to three weeks. This period allows for ample collagen regeneration between treatments.

Everyone’s skin is different. Please talk to me about how many treatments you should anticipate needing before you start to reap full benefits.

 

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Post treatment for a laser carbon peel.

Post treatment for a laser carbon peel.

Here are some dos and don’ts for laser carbon peel aftercare:

  • Treat your skin gently after getting a laser carbon peel by continuing to moisturize daily.
  • It is normal to see some flaking or experience dryness for a few days,
  • Use sunscreen regularly with at least SPF 30+ for several days after treatment.
  • Do not use any products containing retinol for at least five days after treatment.
  • Do not exfoliate or use any abrasive or invasive skin treatments for at least one week.
  • If you have oily skin, use products designed to combat acne to maintain optimum results

What are the side effects of a Laser Carbon Peel?

What are the side effects of a Laser Carbon Peel?

Apart from a slight reddening of the skin and a tingling sensation, there should be no side effects after a laser carbon peel.

It is important to have this procedure done by an experienced and certified professional. This will help to ensure the safety of your skin and eyes as well as provide optimal results.

Laser carbon peels can refresh and improve the look of skin, and they are best for people with oily skin, enlarged pores, and acne.

People who have minor wrinkling and photoaging may also benefit from this treatment.

Kasia Morawska-Fernandez Laser skin Specialist

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