In youth, the skin of the face looks smooth, fresh and firm, despite poor health and a lack of cosmetic care.Over the years, their appearance gradually changes: first the pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then spider veins, age spots and deep wrinkles.Any change indicates that the skin is aging.When regular face masks no longer help, more effective procedures come to the rescue, one of which is laser facial rejuvenation.
The advantage of fractional photothermolysis (this is its second name) is absolute safety and high efficiency in eliminating wrinkles and other defects.This procedure is a gentler alternative to surgery or injections.
Laser skin rejuvenation technology
What causes skin aging?There are several main reasons:
- weakening of metabolic processes;
- slow or incomplete waste disposal;
- deterioration of cell growth function;
- Reducing the transfer of nutrients to cells.
Of course, it is impossible to initiate the reverse process of cell renewal, but there is a possibility of activating the activity of “resting” cells.Laser facial rejuvenation is used for this purpose.After heat treatment, viable cells are activated and weak cells die completely, creating stronger cells.In short, the skin's cellular composition is renewed.
The quality and speed of the recovery process depends on the diameter of the laser beam.Its thickness should be less than 200 microns.Fractional thermolysis has improved the effect of laser treatment: instead of one beam, many microscopic rays act on the surface of the skin, as if forming a network.Local zones are innovations in the use of laser technology.They help avoid touching healthy areas of skin, thereby promoting a quick recovery.
Types of fractional laser rejuvenation
Rejuvenation and tightening occurs through the use of two effective exposure methods, which differ in some features of laser application.
- Effects on the entire skin surface
Its main function is evaporation from the upper cells of the epidermis.Superficial, visible microscopic areas are removed, creating a lifting effect - the skin appears to tighten.This causes the first signs of skin aging to disappear – a network of fine wrinkles.
- Method of exposure without damaging the skin surface
It affects the deeper, lower layers of the dermis and epidermis without affecting the uppermost area.In this way, it is recommended to solve fundamental problems related to the irreversible process of skin aging.With the help of a laser beam, a new membrane cell structure is built, the metabolic process is activated, collagen production is improved and the skin is younger from the inside out.
Both methods are aimed at local treatment, that is, the surrounding skin is not affected - this is necessary for rapid and complete skin recovery.In fact, fractional laser facial rejuvenation can be described as a heat shock that restarts the growth of healthy cells.
By combining both methods, you achieve maximum results through a double healing impulse from the outside and from the inside.This technique is practiced in many modern clinics that have laser equipment.
Progress of the procedure and its results
The advantage of laser skin treatment is that it is painless, which is an attractive factor for people who are very afraid of pain.The procedure itself is divided into several phases.
- Superficial anesthesia, after which the patient does not feel any pain, but only feels a slight tingling sensation in the treatment area.The anesthetic composition is applied immediately before the session.
- Conducting a session using a special device, the action of which is based on the use of a fractional laser.The duration of the session is a maximum of one hour, although the exact duration depends on the number of areas treated.
- Applying a regenerating cream to the skin.
- Advice from a specialist on skin care.
It takes about a week for the skin to take on a new look.This is a relatively short period of time compared to an operation, for example.
In the first two days, the swelling on the face remains, then it is replaced by redness, after which the skin peels off - the process of shedding dead cells begins.They are replaced by healthy, young cells, giving the face a fresh, youthful appearance.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis
Most women, and some men are no exception, take careful care of themselves, so not only fractional facial rejuvenation has become popular, but also laser photothermolysis of other parts of the body.
Most often, patients come when they need:
- Restoration of the skin of the entire body or some of its areas, especially visible ones;
- removal of capillary networks and pigmentation;
- reduction of pores;
- removal of scars, stretch marks, scars;
- skin whitening;
- smoothing or eliminating wrinkles on the face;
- rejuvenation of the skin of the hands, chest, neck;
- Renewal of skin structure, lifting.
Contraindications to the procedure
Any salon procedure has general and specific contraindications, laser treatment of facial skin is no exception.
Therefore, fractional laser procedures are prohibited for patients with any of the following diagnoses:
- Lack of immunity, resulting in frequent infectious diseases;
- duration of pregnancy, breastfeeding period;
- dermatosis in the treatment area;
- scarring;
- Cancer;
- chronic blood diseases, diabetes;
- Herpes.
In addition, laser rejuvenation should be postponed if you have been taking retinoids for six months before the session and your body is newly tanned.
Every woman, regardless of age, wants attractive, healthy skin
There are a number of diseases for which the procedure is possible, but only after consulting a specialist.Therefore, you must consult your doctor before the session.However, if one or more contraindications are identified, it is recommended to hold out for a certain period of time until complete recovery or the onset of a state in which the body is ready to be exposed to the laser.The procedure itself is safe, but if the disease is present, it can provoke its further development.
If the use of a laser is not possible, you should choose other methods to eliminate the signs of aging, such as injections of Botox or hyaluronic acid.