Every woman wants to have perfectly smooth and youthful skin, without a single wrinkle. Over the years, the skin aging process becomes increasingly active, so it quickly loses its elasticity and firmness. Fractional laser rejuvenation will help restore skin quality. Thermal exposure during the procedure activates cell growth, ensures the production of collagen fibers and the elimination of the dead skin layer.
Working principle
Fractional Laser Rejuvenation - What is it? That's why experts call it skin resurfacing using high temperatures delivered by a laser beam. The working principle of the technique is similar to laser resurfacing, but has a deeper effect and possible complex consequences. The device for the procedure is small in size, it is equipped with photocells that ensure the penetration of the laser beam into the tissues. The specialist guides the device over the patient's skin very quickly, otherwise burns may occur.
types
Experts distinguish between ablative and non-ablative types of fractional laser rejuvenation. Ideally, a combination of both types of exposure is recommended.
ablative type
A non-surgical facelift using an ablative type helps to resurface the dead layer of skin cells. This option allows you to eliminate the first signs of aging. The procedure, acting on the skin, activates the growth of new healthy cells, tightens, evens out the skin tone, smoothes mimic wrinkles.
non-ablative type
A non-ablative type of laser rejuvenation is used in case of irreversible skin changes. This option allows you to influence the deep layers, eliminates pathological processes in the skin, promotes cell regeneration and the formation of a membrane structure, activates the production of collagen fibers.
indications
- Sagging, sagging skin;
- The presence of pigmentation, acne, enlarged pores;
- The presence of scars, rosacea (spider veins), stretch marks (stretch marks);
- The presence of facial wrinkles, "crow's feet" around the eyes.
contraindications
Experts do not recommend laser rejuvenation in the following cases:
- The presence of allergic reactions, skin infections;
- The presence of inflammation in the area of planned impact, psoriasis;
- Epilepsy;
- The presence of malignant tumors in the area of the planned impact.
preparation period
Before fractional rejuvenation, it is necessary to stop:
- A course of tetracycline-based antibiotic treatment;
- Use of cosmetics containing alcohol;
- Visit beaches, solariums (refusal to sunbathe a few weeks before the procedure).
how is it performed
All manipulations within the scope of laser rejuvenation are carried out under local anesthesia. During the procedure, the patient may experience discomfort. The whole process takes about half an hour.
During device operation, special protective eyewear is in front of the patient's eyes. Remember: the level of exposure and the intensity of the procedure are selected by a specialist individually for each patient. The course mainly consists of 7 sessions. This is enough to smooth out deep scars and eliminate most wrinkles.
Effects
Immediately after fractional rejuvenation, the patient feels pain even with the use of analgesics and medications. After about 3 hours, the skin becomes red and slightly swells (swelling is maximum on the 2nd day), mainly in the nose area, around the eyes and on the upper eyelids. To reduce bloating, you need to drink diuretics and reduce the amount of salty foods.
On the second day, abundant secretion of ichor and the appearance of a crust on the face, which hardens at the end of the day (it is forbidden to touch it, as well as try to remove it, it is fraught with infection and the appearance of scars). After a while, it will become softer and disappear on its own (using skin regeneration products will help with this).
After about a week, the swelling on the face stops, but for about a month, a pronounced pinkish hue of the skin remains. When leaving the house, it is necessary to use compounds with a sun protection factor (minimum SPF 30), vitamin intake is recommended. Sunbathing is prohibited, as is the use of exfoliating agents (exfoliation, peeling, gommage).
Usually, after 3-6 months, the specialist prescribes a second session, and all consequences will have to be transferred again.