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  Life   Fashion  13 Nov 2018  Carbon for your skin

Carbon for your skin

THE ASIAN AGE. | DR RAMANJIT SINGH
Published : Nov 13, 2018, 12:45 am IST
Updated : Nov 13, 2018, 12:45 am IST

Opt for a carbon laser peel treatment to get that fine, wrinkle free and glowing skin, says an expert.

A picture of Angelina Jolie used for representational purpose only.
 A picture of Angelina Jolie used for representational purpose only.

Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston and Kim Kardashian are all stars who have used and loved the laser peel treatment. After all, who does not want to look young and spotless?

A carbon laser peel is a mildly exfoliating and toning procedure that improves the appearance of fine wrinkles, pigment, pores, and acne instantly. An ultra-modern advanced carbon-peel technique option for stubborn long-term acne and pigmentation. It’s a revolutionary innovative laser treatment that utilises focused light beams to treat skin imperfections. The Carbon Peel works to restore skin balance at the same time promoting a fresh and even glow. As the treated skin regenerates, the appearance of uneven spots and pigment are visibly clearer, it gives more uniformity to the texture of the skin. This painless no-downtime procedure helps rejuvenate the appearance of aging and damaged skin.

People with blackheads, enlarged pores, dull uneven skin tone, congested skin and pigmentation due to several reasons including, sun damage, inflammation, hormonal changes acne and drug reactions. Treatment can be performed on any part of the body, including the back and chest.

A layer of liquid carbon is applied to the skin’s surface, once evenly distributed, a focussed light beam is emitted for a precise and targeted area. The carbon particles actively absorb the light before a vacuum suction gently removes them, along with damaged cells contaminant and oils found in the upper layers of the skin. Carbon Peel with Tri-Beam Laser treatment is an absolutely painless treatment and has almost minimal to zero downtime

Noticeable results can be experienced after a single treatment. But for desired glowing acne free skin, four to six sittings are recommended with an interval of three weeks each. Subsequent treatment, once in three months is recommended to maintain the results.

Price: Rs 5,000 per sitting.

Treatment Benefits

Skin Cleansing: Carbon has the ability to absorb oil and contaminants from deep within the pores. When the laser is passed over the treatment area it targets and destroys the carbon particles, taking any absorbed material with it.

Exfoliation: As the carbon is targeted by the laser, it blasts away dead skin cells and effectively exfoliates the skin. The result is softer, radiant skin with reduced pore size and a more even skin tone.

Skin Rejuvenation: Carbon peels also target the deep layers of the skin to  stimulate collagen production, which in turn produces firmer, plumper skin, reduces wrinkles, and leaves the skin feeling tighter and
glowing.

Acne Management: The heat produced by carbon peels helps in reducing the bacteria responsible for acne, allowing for better management of pimples and it also shrinks oil producing glands, resulting in less oil production.

Do’s & Don’ts
It is a very safe treatment with almost no side-effects. Before any laser treatment, the skin has to be well-hydrated so use of appropriate facewash, moisturiser and sunscreens are advised before and after carbon peeling.

— The writer is a dermatologist.

Disclaimer: Always check with a specialist before going ahead with this procedure.

Tags: exfoliation, laser peel treatment, carbon laser peel, skin cleansing