What is a Carbon Laser Treatment? | Dr. Hina Khan
A carbon laser peel is a superficial treatment that helps with acne, enlarged pores, oily skin, and uneven skin tone. They're sometimes called carbon laser facials.
What Does a Carbon Laser Peel Treat?
The carbon laser peel is effective for treating acne. The whole process works to eliminate oil, debris, and bacteria in the pores, which are often causes of acne. It can clear up existing acne and prevent new breakouts from occurring for weeks or months.
Does carbon laser remove blackheads?
It works well if you are having oily skin, blackheads, whiteheads, dull skin, acne, deep pores, etc. There is no or minimal downtime for carbon peel. As it contains activated carbon so it can easily remove impurities and dust from your face.
Is carbon laser good for acne treatment?
Removal of acne and excess oil: The heat generated by carbon peels kills the bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes, which is responsible for causing acne. It also shrinks sebaceous glands that produce excess oils, resulting in less oil secretion and reducing pore congestion.
Does carbon laser reduce pore size?
As the carbon is targeted by the laser, it blasts away dead skin cells, and blackheads and effectively exfoliates the skin. The result is softer, radiant skin with reduced pore size and a more even skin tone.
Is carbon laser good for melasma?
Carbon laser treatment is a helpful treatment for people suffering from melasma. Melasma is a skin condition that describes the overproduction of melanin, the substance in our skin that gives color and pigment.
Does carbon laser brighten skin?
A Carbon Laser is a deeply purifying and brightening treatment that is suited to those that wish to brighten their dull complexion and deeply cleanse their pores.
Does Carbon laser lighten skin?
Like the Laser charcoal peel procedure is suitable for all ages and has the ability to lighten age spots and dark spots, fade freckles, shrink pores, minimize wrinkles, soften fine lines, and remove acne blackheads and whiteheads.
How Do Carbon Laser Peels Work?
Carbon laser peels usually take place in your doctor's clinic. You should always make sure that the person performing the procedure is trained in administering it. Any skin treatment comes with a risk of injury or infection so having a trained professional perform the carbon laser peel is crucial for safety.
A carbon laser peel typically involves the following steps.
Carbon lotion- First, your doctor will apply a dark-colored cream with a high carbon content to your skin. The lotion is an exfoliating treatment that helps prepare the skin for the next steps. You will sit with it on your face for several minutes to let it dry. As the lotion dries, it bonds with dirt, oil, and other contaminants on the surface of your skin.
Pulsed laser- The final step is a pulsed laser that your doctor uses to break down the carbon. The laser destroys the carbon particles and any oil, dead skin cell, bacteria, or other impurities on your face. The heat from the process also signals a healing response in your skin. That stimulates collagen and elastin production to make your skin look firmer.
Because the carbon laser peel is a mild procedure, you won’t need any numbing cream before the treatment. You should be able to leave the doctor's office or medi-spa right after it's over.
Does carbon laser hurt?
No! The treatment is gentle, non-invasive, and painless. You'll probably hear a small pulse as we target the carbon particles in your pores with the laser.
How safe is carbon laser?
The Carbon Laser Treatment is a very safe, superficial treatment, with very little risk of any long-term problems/scarring etc. However, there are some circumstances where you would not be able to be treated. Pregnancy – it is not possible to treat you with Laser if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Can I do carbon laser every week?
For the best results, it is recommended that you get laser peel facial treatment every four weeks or until your skin clears up. The Hollywood Carbon laser Peel is a gentle procedure that can be performed every other week, monthly, or even just once before a special event.
What is the aftercare like or what should i avoid after laser or Post laser care?
- Avoid direct sun exposure for a couple of days after the treatment.
- Avoid using cosmetics with harsh chemicals.
- Avoid retinoids or glycolic acid for at least 48 hours after treatment.
- Do not forget to wear sunscreen!
- Avoid excessive sweating for 3-4 days post-treatment.
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