The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and loss of fresh skin. The aging process in the early stages is barely visible and, therefore, does not attract much attention, but at 25 years of age, the first signs of incipient wilting appear: the turgor decreases, the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually becomes thinner - the vessels become visible, areas with hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore the youth of the skin, it is not enough to eliminate only the visible manifestations of aging - it is necessary to restore the active activity of the cells, the natural mechanism of their renewal and growth. Thus, the skin will not only return a fresh look, but will actually look younger. Cosmetology made a breakthrough in 2004, when the fractional photothermolysis method was introduced for the treatment of age-related skin changes. This technology has been proven and clinically tested - proven effective in correcting wrinkles and rejuvenating the skin.
The practical application also showed that fractionated photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has a high performance in the elimination of cosmetic defects and the return of youth. Today it is one of the most reliable and promising methods of skin rejuvenation and stretching, recognized as the "gold standard" in the solution of cosmetic problems. In addition, it is a modern and safe alternative to surgical lifting.
The course of the procedure, the patient's feelings
An integral and pleasant advantage of the fractionated photothermolysis procedure is its absence of pain - only the use of surface anesthesia is necessary, while the sensations are limited to a slight tingling sensation in the area treated with the laser beam.
The anesthetic is applied before the start of the session, which lasts up to an hour - the time varies according to the size of the surface to be treated.
The specialist who performs the procedure immediately after its completion guides the patient, lubricates the skin with cream and gives detailed instructions on care.
It should be noted that no other special medical care for the skin is necessary and you can go home on your own.
Recovery period
If the surgical intervention previously required a long recovery period, then the fractional laser rejuvenation method does not take long: it does not take more than a week to return to the normal rhythm of life: the time depends on the intervention method (ablative, noablative). In the first two days after the procedure, the skin may swell slightly, on days 2-4, redness is noticed, and on days 4-7, the dead cells begin to peel, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for breathing and development.
You can be sure that the fractional photothermolysis procedure will make your skin younger soon - after the ablative method of exposure, the skin is stretched almost immediately and, in general, after a week, the wrinkles begin to soften, the complexionit becomes uniform, the skin texture improves, the oval face becomes lighter. To consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are necessary - they are carried out with a difference of about one month.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after the end of all procedures and the effect lasts for several years. In many ways, the outcome is determined by the lifestyle the patient leads - following the program for preserving the youth of the skin, prescribed by the doctor, helps to visibly delay aging.
Combination with other rejuvenation methods
Many patients, seeking to enhance the effect of rejuvenation, wish to combine fractional laser rejuvenation with the use of injections and botulinum toxin fillers. In this case, there are no contraindications - special studies have confirmed the safety of the impact of the fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers. For those who want to perform the laser rejuvenation procedure and Botox injection on the same day, there are also no restrictions, but for the rejuvenation effect to be greater, it is recommended to first complete the fractional laser rejuvenation course. Probably, the effect obtained will not require any additional effort to restore the beauty and youth of your skin.
Contraindications to the procedure
Fractional laser rejuvenation should not be performed if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant neoplasms in the treatment area.
- Oncological diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatoses in the procedure area, photodermatoses.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpetic infection in the last month.
- History of keloid scars.
- Acute infectious diseases or impaired immunity.
- Chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, systemic diseases of the connective tissue, blood clotting disorders, thromboembolic diseases. )
- Fresh tan or tan in the last month.
- Use of oral retinoids in the last 6 months or use of topical dermatological agents with retinoids in the last 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- Mental disease.
If there is a contraindication to the procedure, you should temporarily abstain to ensure health safety, the same fractional laser rejuvenation procedure is completely safe.