Acne and rosacea are a pressing problem for all ages; the ELOS technique has been successfully combating these dermatological problems for more than 15 years. It is based on the use of combined light and electromagnetic wave radiation. This therapy is also suitable for facial rejuvenation, elimination and prevention of wrinkles, used for hair removal, and used to prevent cellulite.
Concept of method
ELOS – Electro-Optical Synergy, it uses pulsed radiation that affects acne bacteria. They are the main cause of acne. Beams of light emitted by the attachment of a special apparatus affect protoporphyrins (molecules that are very sensitive to light), resulting in the formation of free radicals that destroy the membrane of bacteria contained in subcutaneous sebum accumulated in the pores. The causative agents of acne begin to lose numbers to healthy cells, and thanks to this, inflammation on the skin disappears.
At the same time, heat rays clear sebaceous plugs, reduce subcutaneous fat, and thereby visually make the skin smooth and even out its color. The Elos technique is used both to treat multiple rashes and to eliminate single pimples. It can be carried out to treat existing acne, to prevent their appearance, as well as to smooth out the consequences after they remain on the skin.
The effect of radiation therapy and consolidation of results occurs after 8-10 procedures; they can be performed no more than twice a week.
The video below will tell you about Elos treatment:
What is Elos acne treatment
If you do not consult a doctor in time with a problem such as acne, complications may arise in the form of abscesses, scars or furunculosis. To combat such violations, an integrated approach is used. It is necessary to increase the protective functions of the skin and get rid of the causes of the disease.
Elos acne treatment is based on the use of light energy, radio frequency current and electromagnetic waves. The combination of these physical phenomena allows you to get rid of acne painlessly and in the shortest possible time.
The principle of operation is based on the penetration of energy into problem areas of the skin and heating the areas to the required temperature. During Elos therapy, the patient may feel a slight tingling in the area treated with the device.
Treatment of acne in this way occurs in 3 stages:
- Cooling of the skin.
- Application of light wave and radio frequency current.
- Warming the problem area to the required temperature using electromagnetic waves.
Its types
Elos therapy solves not only dermatological problems, but also aesthetic ones. Along with popular methods for removing acne and rosacea, it is used to eliminate unwanted hair. In fact, it is not divided into subspecies, but is used for different directions; they are distinguished:
- Elos acne;
- Elos rosacea;
- Elos hair removal.
Photos before and after Elos therapy
Why is ELOS acne treatment necessary: technology features and therapeutic effect
Treatment of acne involves the use of complex therapy. Elos acne treatment is very popular. The modern method is used both independently and as a component of a general treatment program. There are different types of rashes, so to determine an accurate diagnosis and determine the correct treatment, you need to consult a professional doctor. You can ask the necessary questions and make an appointment on our clinic’s website. Getting rid of unpleasant skin pathologies is the most important task in cosmetology and dermatology.
Pros and cons of Elos therapy
Elos therapy is aimed at eliminating acne and other dermatological problems from the inside. The pulses of the device penetrate deep enough into the skin and disinfect purulent formations. This feature of the technique eliminates the use of hormonal agents and antibiotics, which are mandatory in the treatment of acne with other methods of eliminating them.
But not only this speaks in favor of using the Elos technique, it also has other obvious advantages:
- Fast results. This procedure fights small vascular networks on the face and more. The effect of treating rosacea occurs immediately after the first procedure. Since Elos acts at a depth of 3 mm, it can eliminate even wine stains and strong age spots.
- Safety and painlessness. The procedure is almost always painless and has no serious complications or side effects. The skin is not injured during the procedure; if slight redness occurs, it goes away within half an hour. The use of a cooling system provided for by the technique avoids overheating of the epidermis and provides special comfort.
- Eliminates the cause of acne, gets rid of blackheads and tightens pores. This occurs due to a reduction in sebum secretion, which, when excessively secreted, accumulates and forms sebaceous plugs.
- High efficiency. After using Elos technology, patients experience a long-term absence of new rashes and changes in skin texture, this applies to moderate and mild forms of the disease. In the case of severe forms, the technique helps 100%; it quickly controls new formations or rashes on the skin.
- Promotes rejuvenation. Elos therapy not only fights rosacea, but at the same time improves cell regeneration, promotes renewal of the upper cellular layer of the epidermis, and stimulates the production of elastin and collagen. After the procedure, the skin looks tightened, elastic and rejuvenated.
Mechanism of action
Upon contact, dermal cells absorb the energy of electric current and light. Optical energy increases tissue permeability, after which radiofrequency exposure occurs. In deep layers – up to 6 mm – transformation into thermal energy occurs. Electric current selectively acts on heated target cells.
As a result, stretched collagen threads coagulate and contract, and the tissues stretch. The lifting effect increases for some time after the procedure. The achieved result lasts up to 4-5 years.
The effect of the procedure is due to a combination of factors:
- Deep heating activates the activity of fibroblasts, stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin. This ensures relief alignment and a lifting effect.
- An increase in blood temperature in the capillaries causes protein coagulation and thrombosis of small vessels. This eliminates spider veins and mesh on the skin.
- An increase in temperature in the dermis promotes the destruction of cells that cause melanin hyperpigmentation. This is manifested by brightening and evening out skin tone.
- The procedure stimulates photothermolysis - the gradual destruction of old cells and the formation of new ones. In this way, a lasting visible effect of skin rejuvenation is achieved.
Indications for testing
The ELOS technique successfully relieves the skin of acne, pimples, acne, age spots and port-wine stains, helps with rosacea, and can be used at any stage of the disease. The procedure is successfully applied:
- to narrow enlarged pores;
- in the treatment of comedones;
- to eliminate white pustular acne, post-acne and regular pimples;
- to renew the skin, restore its youth;
- for uneven skin;
- for resorption of scars and seals.
The procedure can be carried out at different stages of the disease with any number of skin lesions. It is carried out for males and females starting from the age of 16, it is not affected by visiting a solarium or contact with the sun, the treatment is successful even after tanning, but if it was received at least 2 weeks ago.
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 signs of aging and 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.
Contraindications
There are general and local restrictions. The first includes:
- tumors and oncological diseases;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- taking antibiotics or other potent medications that increase sensitivity to light;
- recently undergone rejuvenation with collagen injections;
- chronic diseases such as diabetes;
- allergy to ultrasound and nickel;
- use of oral contraceptives;
- herpes virus, which appeared on the face.
Local contraindications include:
- exacerbation of psoriasis or eczema;
- tan received less than two weeks ago;
- tendency to form keloid scars;
- exacerbation of inflammation and violation of the integrity of the skin in areas of expected thermal exposure;
- the presence of tattoos or permanent makeup in places where the procedure is applied.
Preparation for the procedure
Three weeks before the day of therapy, it is better to refrain from visiting a solarium or being in direct sunlight, otherwise age spots and burns may appear. You should also not undergo mechanical or chemical cleansing of the face and other parts of the body.
Immediately before the procedure, the skin must be cleansed and degreased.
Preparatory stage
Before starting Elos rejuvenation, it is necessary to prepare the skin for exposure to thermal radiation. For this reason, you should not sunbathe in the sun or use a solarium 2 weeks before the start of the course. It is forbidden to give injections 2 weeks before Elos rejuvenation, as well as to visit a bathhouse or steam in a sauna, or take a hot bath.
It is not recommended to subject the skin surface to mechanical stress several days before the start of anti-aging procedures. Do not clean your skin with scrubs, peels or other abrasives.
Algorithm
After examining the skin by a doctor and thoroughly cleansing it, a moisturizing gel is applied to the treated areas. Next, the following steps are carried out:
- The doctor selects the device settings for each client individually.
- Initially, cooling affects the skin, it protects and anesthetizes the skin surface, and prevents side effects.
- A special attachment is brought to the skin with problems, through which short-acting light flashes are transmitted. The entire affected surface of the skin is treated in this way.
- During the procedure, no unpleasant sensations are observed; the patient experiences only a slight tingling sensation and warmth spreading over the skin.
To achieve high efficiency, not only areas with acne are treated, but also the surrounding skin. If there are large pimples on the surface of the skin, then they can be treated 2-3 times.
After the procedure, redness of the skin may appear, especially in those areas that have been treated twice or three times, but this erythema will go away on its own.
The procedure is clearly shown in this video:
How is the ELOS rejuvenation procedure performed?
ELOS therapy does not damage the epidermis. A conductive gel is applied to the face (or other area), and the patient's eyes are protected with special glasses. After this, the procedure itself is carried out - the surface of the skin is evenly treated with the appropriate attachment. Each flash feels a little “hot” and a little “biting”, but overall the procedure is quite comfortable. It is well tolerated by patients and does not require anesthesia. To reduce discomfort, the working surface of the nozzle is cooled, which also prevents overheating of the upper layer of the epidermis.
Consequences and possible complications
- Treatment with the hardware technique under consideration is painless, but in some cases it may be accompanied by a feeling of dryness, burning and slight redness that goes away on its own.
- According to customer reviews, acne does not appear for a long time after such a procedure, and if pimples do appear, they are most often single. In severe cases, the appearance of acne is controlled and can be eliminated in 4 treatments.
- After light treatment, the body begins to find the strength to independently restore the skin from the inside.
Price
The price of Elos depends on the type of procedure performed and the area of the area it covers. If we consider the cost of Elos depilation, then the approximate prices will be as follows:
- bikini area – from 1300 to 2000 rubles;
- armpits – 1100 rubles;
- complete legs – 3,700 rubles;
- neckline – 1000 rubles;
- full hands - 3400 rubles.
For the male population, prices increase by about 10%. The procedure for rejuvenating the entire face with Elos costs from 1,800 rubles.
The technique used to eliminate acne has its own prices, as follows:
- shoulder area – 2500 rubles;
- full face – 3600 rubles;
- back area – 4200 rubles.
Stages of the rejuvenation process
The Elos facial rejuvenation procedure has many reviews from experienced oncologists. Among the features, it can be noted that it has simple stages of passage, while the pain threshold is lowered to a minimum level and is almost not noticeable.
It only creates a slight tingling sensation. Therefore, there is no need to use painkillers. Compared to the mechanism of action of the laser principle, in which minor damage to the epidermis occurred, the rejuvenation process with the help of Elos has a less bright light sensitivity and does not create an irritating effect on the skin surface .
The presence of burns is kept to a minimum. They are possible only if the client has recently arrived from vacation and has dark skin color on the body. Because after this technique, sunbathing is contraindicated.
Reviews
The Elos technique can fight any form of acne; after its use, bacteria that cause inflammation and acne are destroyed. This therapy lightens the skin, resolves vascular networks, narrows pores, normalizes metabolic processes and thereby prevents the appearance of an oily film. U
3 days after undergoing Elos, clients observe a noticeable lightening of the skin, its structure improves, but pigmentation and blood vessels remain noticeable, they begin to lighten only in the second week, and completely disappear after 8 weeks.
