Carbon Laser Peeling or so-called Hollywood Peel was originally discovered in Asia. Because of being the leading anti-aging treatment in Los Angeles, it is called Hollywood Peel. It is gradually growing in popularity in India because of its zero downtime and instant results.
It does not use any harsh, invasive tools, which means no bleeding, adverse reaction or recovery time making it a favourite procedure for Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian before red carpet.
Mechanismofaction:
Laser energy lightly absorbs carbon lotion, heating dermis which results in stimulating the building up of collagen leading to tightening and younger looking skin and lightly ablating the top layer of epidermis. Laser energy breaks up pigment that is carried away by blood vessels and lightening effect is achieved. It has bactericidal effect on Propionibacterium acnes and decreases the size of sebaceous glands so a favourable response is seen in acne prone patients.
Indications
- Enlarged or dilated pores
- Oily and acne prone skin
- Presence of fine lines
- Dull complexion or dyschromia
Contra-indications
- Acute or chronic inflammatory dermatoses
- Pregnancy
- Malignancy
- History of keloidal tendency
Technique of Laser Carbon Peel
1 Cleansing: It is done with a mild cleanser so as to remove any oil, dirt and makeup and apply eye protective shield.
2 Carbon Lotion Application: Then a uniform layer of medicated carbon lotion is applied over the area to be treated. Then dab it with a cotton pad so as to remove excess of carbon.
3 Laser Pass: We use Q-switched Nd-YAG 1320nm at maximum fluence tolerable to patient as it should not hurt throughout the procedure. The laser pass is given without overlapping. The carbon particles are absorbed by laser and leave skin refreshed and toned.
4 Dressing: The remaining carbon particles, if anywhere, should be cleaned with micelle solution and a layer of vitamin c and hyaluronic acid serum is applied followed by sunscreen.
Post-procedure Instructions
- Avoid sun and sauna bath for 7 days
- Use moisturizer and sunscreen on a regular basis.
- Maintain hydration
Side Effects
- Erythema and transient swelling which may be present for a few hours and can be managed well with cool packs
- Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation may also occur
- Laser burn is quite rare
Results:
Even after a single session, smooth and even skin is noticed. For ideal results, 5-6 sessions at the interval of 2-3 weeks are advised for other indications.
In Summation:
Carbon Laser Peel is a laser procedure that uses a carbon layer as a photo-enhancer to improve the skin’s radiance and promotes a smooth and glowing complexion. This treatment is used to target active acne as the carbon powder penetrates into pores, thus allowing the laser to focus its energy more effectively. It also helps refine enlarged pores to reduce oil secretion, remove open comedones and achieve whitening effects.
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