Review of the Elos rejuvenation method: benefits and risks

Elos rejuvenation system: how does it work?

The Elos technique combines streams of light and radio wave radiation. Today it is the most gentle, effective and non-hazardous technology used in the beauty industry. Our words are not an advertising statement, but the opinion of specialists who work in beauty clinics around the world.

At an international conference recently held in Paris, leading plastic surgeons from more than 30 countries demonstrated a wide variety of rejuvenation systems. As a result, all participants recognized the fact that elos gives amazing results that have no analogues at the moment

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In the professional slang of cosmetologists, rejuvenation is called photothermolysis
- a procedure that stimulates the formation of collagen fibers and elastins in the deep layer (papillary) of the skin. Over the years, the body loses the ability to reproduce collagen and elastin, which immediately affects the condition of the skin: it loses many properties, including external beauty. This technique is based on restoring the skin’s ability to produce collagen and elastin fibers. That is, the skin begins to rejuvenate itself, without third-party interventions or additional substances.

Many of the hardware photorejuvenation techniques are also based on the impact on the papillary layer of the dermis, however, when passing through the outer layers of the skin, serious damage to the structure of the dermis occurs (burns, etc.), while the impact on the deeper layers is minimal.

The wave effect of IPL + RF penetrates directly into the deep layers of the dermis, bypassing the superficial ones, thus the procedure is painless, without damage and with maximum effect. Collagen and elastin begin to be produced in the dermis, restoring youth, beauty, elasticity and health to the skin.

The modern term “elos rejuvenation” refers to three concepts: stimulation of neocollagen production, elimination of vascular pathologies (hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other superficial vascular changes) and elimination of pigmentation pathologies. But most often, the “IPL + RF technique” refers to the stimulation of collagen fiber synthesis.

Reviews from oncologists about the procedure

Recently, people have begun to believe that Elos procedures contribute to the development of cancer, such as skin cancer. It is based on the factor of irradiation of the dermis, which can trigger an unfavorable process.

Having studied the technique and examined groups of people who underwent such a procedure, the doctors made a conclusion. It lies in the absolute safety of the device with the normal structure of the body’s protective layer. The use of Elos for facial rejuvenation, according to oncologists, can be dangerous even in the presence of neoplasms. Then its accelerated growth is provoked, and the benign tumor gains the ability to degenerate.

Aging and problem skin: what is the essence of elos rejuvenation?

As you know, collagen fibers form a kind of “framework” of the skin. The wave effect exerted on the deep layers of the skin causes the production of collagen fibers, which immediately improves the structure of the skin and smoothes out wrinkles. Stimulation of collagen synthesis is carried out under conditions of highly elevated temperature in the vessels in the shortest possible period of time (fractions of milliseconds). Oxyhemoglobin absorbs energy when exposed to radiation with a density of up to 40 J/cm2, causing it to instantly heat up. The response to this temperature jump is a sharp release of inflammatory mediators by the skin, which, passing into the connective tissue, activate the production of fibrillar protein by fibroblasts. The new collagen processes formed improve skin turgor and texture.

For the result to be positive, the upper layers of the skin must also be heated to a critical temperature (43-45 degrees C) and remain in this temperature range for up to 5 ms. Most often, for anti-aging procedures, broadband sources of light energy are used, on which a filter is installed that cuts off the range of short waves (up to 500 nm).

The most common cause of premature skin aging is sun exposure or photoaging. In 95% of cases, wrinkles appear precisely due to sun exposure. Sun damage to the skin accumulated over the years begins to manifest itself most actively after 40 years.

Solar ultraviolet radiation kills collagen and elastin, which are so necessary, causing the skin to prematurely wither, dry out, and folds and wrinkles appear on it. In the thinnest areas of the skin (around the eyes, lips), the skin texture becomes rougher, a fine network of wrinkles appears, and a decrease in the number of cells containing fat and a lack of moisture have a detrimental effect.

The main factors causing skin aging:

• Health problems (systematic),
• Solar irradiation,
• Tobacco and alcohol use
• Poor malnutrition,
• Stress and psychological problems,
• Exposure to chemicals and dirty environment,
• Pharmaceuticals.

Features of the practical application of the ELOS technique

Rejuvenation is a process that causes minor damage to the skin, resulting in activation of healing processes. As a result, the skin is restored, becomes healthier and more youthful.

Nowadays, requirements for rejuvenation techniques are becoming more biased. What is needed is a gentle, safe and most effective effect, which will not only permanently eliminate the signs of aging - wrinkles, but also eliminate pigment and sun spots, vascular lesions, and significantly improve appearance.

Most signs of skin aging can be treated. Selective coagulation allows you to remove most age spots and spider veins. Controlled, intentional damage to the cells of the underlying layers of the skin eliminates wrinkles.

Advantages of ELOS therapy

If we consider hardware rejuvenation using the ELOS technique, in comparison with other methods it has many advantages:

• any manipulations performed with the skin are completely painless and do not pose any danger;
• if the procedure was carried out correctly and taking into account all the characteristics of the patient’s skin, the risk of swelling, burns and redness is practically reduced to zero;
• the procedure allows you to process areas locally;
• after the session there will be no need for complex and lengthy recovery;
• This type of therapy is much better than the services of a plastic surgeon.

The procedure has many advantages

ELOS rejuvenation is aimed at healing, rejuvenating the skin and giving it an even, healthy color. From session to session, skin elasticity increases, skin lifting is noticeable, the shape of the face changes, the size and depth of wrinkles decrease, pores narrow, pigmentation and rosacea are reduced.

Important ! After the first session, the visible effect is noticeable after 4-5 days, and to fix the result and make it more lasting, you will need 5-6 sessions.

A clearly visible effect appears after a week

How skin texture changes

The dermis (middle layer of skin) is a kind of elastic basis for the upper layer (epidermis). Thanks to collagen and elastin, the dermis has the ability to increase in volume when stretched and contract. With a decrease in collagen and elastin fibers, the ability to fully support the epidermis is lost, which is why wrinkles form. Rejuvenation occurs due to micro thermal damage, causing the production of new collagen fibers.

Light radiation, which causes collagen production, strengthens the dermis layer and restores it.

The ELOS technique uses the light range of near and mid-infrared frequencies (700 nm and above). These waves are directly absorbed by the intercellular and intracellular fluid, causing slight thermal damage to the skin in the papillary dermis and upper reticular layer.

In the superficial connective tissue of the dermis, new processes of collagen and elastin begin to be produced due to weak temperature effects, causing stimulation of fibroblasts.

The process of synthesis of new collagen fibers, caused by thermal damage and the production of fibroblasts, continues over several months. That is, the rejuvenation process continues even after the procedures are stopped. Skin texture improves, wrinkles and fine lines disappear. The effect of the procedures lasts up to several years if patients protect their skin from the sun.

Prices for elos rejuvenation

Cost of IPL+RF rejuvenation in the LouisD`or studio

As you know, one of the most famous methods of rejuvenation these days is photorejuvenation.

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Let's compare the photo-rejuvenation method with the elos technique. Comparison of photo- and elos rejuvenation

Results of the ELOS rejuvenation method

The results after the procedure are similar to those that can be obtained after a three-week holiday at a SPA resort.

ELOS is not only a way to get rid of wrinkles. Facial rejuvenation is also an effective way to eliminate aesthetic defects and skin changes that accumulate with age.

Already a week after the first ELOS rejuvenation procedure, you will notice a decrease or complete disappearance of:

• skin defects;
• keratosis;
• red spots on the face (rosacea);
• age spots;
• fine wrinkles;
• gray complexion;
• enlarged pores;
• consequences of previous acne - reddish spots, skin thickening, scars;
• vascular defects – angiomas, hemangiomas;
• acne.

The unique ELOS procedure, presented at the Telos Beauty Prof. clinic, makes it possible to:

• Facial rejuvenation.
• Improve skin tone (visually tighten the skin in the neck, chest, arms).
• Reduce the severity of pigmentation on the face and body.
• Eliminate vascular defects.
• Remove wrinkles and more.

Immediately after the procedure, you will notice a blooming appearance, beautiful and healthy skin color. You will be able to use decorative cosmetics (including foundation, powder) without waiting.

Contraindications

• Epilepsy,
• Oncological diseases and malignant formations in the treated areas,
• Undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy within 3 months before the rejuvenation procedure,
• “Golden threads” implanted into the skin
• Keloid scars and other skin diseases,
• Taking photosensitizing drugs,
• Tanning (obtained within 21 days before and after the course of procedures),
• Tattoos on treated areas,
• Availability of active implants, devices for correction of urinary incontinence, cardiac stimulators, insulin pumps, etc.
• Skin inflammations
• Age up to 18 years,
• Pregnancy.

Who is the procedure suitable for? Indications

Cosmetologists recommend rejuvenation using the Elos method for women aged 35-50 years. At this age, the skin can no longer cope with independent regeneration, many problems arise: wrinkles, sagging skin, decreased elasticity, etc. The procedure helps to activate collagen production, normalize blood circulation, and eliminate fat deposits. At an earlier age, up to 35 years, Elos rejuvenation is recommended only in cases where there are pronounced defects on the face, for example, scars, pigmentation, vascular network, acne, and so on. In other cases, young women do not need the procedure, because the epidermis itself is able to renew itself and produce the required amount of collagen. Indications for rejuvenation are as follows:

• the skin has become dull and uneven in color;
• the tone of the dermis decreased, the skin began to sag and become flabby;
• the upper eyelids hung over the eyes;
• facial wrinkles and folds appeared;
• pigmentation appeared;
• a vascular network has formed;
• the corners of the mouth drooped;
• the oval of the face has changed;
• severe stretch marks appeared.

To identify such problems, you should visit a cosmetologist, he will examine your face and decide whether it is advisable to carry out Elos rejuvenation.