The Carbon Laser Facial or Charcoal Facial is a quick, painless procedure used to help skin appear better.
People with oily skin, acne, and enlarged or clogged pores are the main users. If you are starting to notice the symptoms of sun damage on your skin, this therapy is very helpful.
Not everyone should have a charcoal facial. We will discuss the advantages and efficacy of this process in this post so that you can decide if it is the best course of action for you.
One of the best ways to deeply cleanse the face is with a carbon facial or carbon peel. A specific laser is used in conjunction with an activated charcoal cleansing mask to provide the desired results. The interaction between the high energy laser beam and the carbon nanoparticles of the charcoal mask produces cleansing at depths that topical cleanses can't achieve, earning it the nickname "Hollywood Peel" due to its appeal among A-list celebrities.
Based on the carbon nanoparticles' capacity to saturate deeply inside the skin pores, charcoal face masks provide therapeutic effects. The nanoparticles are excited when the laser is applied to the mask, causing them to "explode" and vaporise from the skin's surface. Excess oil, dirt, and other deep impurities are removed by this gentle ablation of the carbon particles, which also lifts deep material from within the pores.
The deeper dermal layers of the skin are also heated by the laser radiation in addition to deep pore cleaning, specifically killing the melanin-producing cells that give skin its colour. Reduced pigmentation and profound skin remodelling are both triggered by the destruction of these cells.
Prior to having the operation done, be sure to schedule a consultation with your doctor or a qualified aesthetician.
Prior to the laser carbon peel, your doctor may advise you to cease using retinoids for around a week. During this period, you should also use sunscreen every day.
The entire laser carbon face procedure, which consists of several steps, lasts about 30 minutes. Because of this, it is often known as a midday facial.
Here’s what you can expect from a typical laser carbon Facial:
A mild pinking or reddening of the skin may occur if you have sensitive skin. This typically lasts for no more than an hour.
The treatment leaves skin feeling tighter and more refreshed, with an even appearance in skin tone. However, a whole treatment plan, often requiring 4-6 sessions, must be successfully completed before the benefits of a carbon laser facial can be fully appreciated. Each session lasts about an hour, and it takes at least two to three weeks between sessions for the skin to recover.
While activated charcoal might benefit those with oily or mixed skin, it can work against those with dry skin. It makes sense because activated charcoal is renowned for being absorbent rather than hydrating. Sebum, however, is absent from dry skin. A substance like activated charcoal will simply make the imbalance worse.
If you choose to take activated charcoal pills or powder to clear your skin, be aware of any existing drugs you are taking. Because activated charcoal stops pharmaceuticals from entering the bloodstream, taking supplements could make your treatments ineffective.
Cleansers and exfoliants are two skincare products that contain activated charcoal. However, it's frequently utilised in sheet masks and peel-off masks, both of which can harm your skin (which can be bad for the environment). In the part after this, we'll go into further detail.
A carbon laser facial typically costs between INR 3,000 and 5,000. It is significant to note that a carbon laser facial may cost differently depending on the city and clinic. This is due to the fact that the price varies depending on a number of variables, including the surgeon's experience, the clinic's success rate, the severity and extent of any skin complications, the patient's general and overall health, etc.
What is a Carbon Peel?
With little to no downtime, the Carbon Peel is a laser procedure that is completely painless. People with oily skin, blackheads, enlarged pores, dull skin, and body or facial acne benefit greatly from it. It's a great technique to exfoliate and revitalise your skin, giving it an instantly fresh appearance and firmer, softer, smoother, and more comfortable feeling afterwards. The skin is covered with a film of liquid carbon, which seeps deep into the pores. The carbon atoms are very attracted to laser light. When the laser is applied to the region, the carbon is destroyed, and oil, pollutants, and dead skin cells are also taken with it.
Do Carbon Peels hurt?:
With the Carbon Laser Peel, there is no discomfort. You could feel some little tingling and warmth on your skin while the laser removes the small coating of carbon; this is typical.
When will I see results from my Carbon Peel?:
You shall be surprised by an instant brightening of your skin immediately after your 1st treatment. The results will continue to progress throughout your following treatments.