Every woman wants to be the owner of perfectly smooth and young skin without a single wrinkle. Over the years, the aging process of the skin becomes more active, so it quickly loses its elasticity and firmness. Fractional laser rejuvenation will help restore the quality of the skin. The thermal effect during the procedure activates cell growth, ensures the production of collagen fibers and the elimination of the dead skin layer.
Operating principle
Fractional laser rejuvenation - what is it? This is what experts call restoration of the skin surface with the help of high temperatures provided by a laser beam. The principle of operation of the technique resembles laser resurfacing, but has a deeper effect and possible complex consequences. The apparatus for the procedure is small in size, equipped with photocells that ensure the penetration of the laser beam into the tissues. The specialist drives the device on the patient's skin very quickly, otherwise a burn may occur.
Kinds
Specialists distinguish between ablative and non-ablative types of laser fractional 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 remove the first signs of aging. The procedure, acting on the skin, activates the growth of healthy new cells, tightens, evens the skin tone, smooths facial wrinkles.
non-ablative type
For irreversible skin changes, a non-ablative type of laser rejuvenation is used. This option allows you to affect the deep layers, eliminates pathological processes in the skin, promotes cell regeneration and the formation of a membrane frame, activates the production of collagen fibers.
Indications
- Sagging skin;
- Presence of pigmentation, acne, enlarged pores;
- The presence of scars, rosacea (spider veins), stretch marks (stretch marks);
- The presence of mimic 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;
- Presence of inflammation in the area of planned impact, psoriasis;
- epilepsy;
- The presence of malignant tumors in the area of the planned impact.
Preparatory period
Before partial rejuvenation, it is necessary to stop:
- A course of antibiotic treatment based on tetracyclines;
- Use of cosmetics containing alcohol;
- Visiting beaches, solariums (refusal from sunbathing a few weeks before the procedure).
How it is conducted
All manipulations within the framework of laser rejuvenation are performed under local anesthesia. During the procedure, the patient may feel discomfort. The whole process takes about half an hour.
During operation of the device, special protective glasses are 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 even deep scars and remove most of the wrinkles.
Effects
Immediately after the partial rejuvenation, the patient experiences pain even with the use of painkillers and drugs. After about 3 hours, the skin becomes red and slightly swollen (swelling is maximum on the 2nd day), especially in the area of the nose, around the eyes and on the upper eyelids. To reduce swelling, you should drink diuretics and reduce the amount of salty foods.
On the second day, profuse secretion of ichor and the appearance of a crust on the face, which hardens towards the end of the day (it is forbidden to touch it, as well as to try to remove it, it is fraught with infection and the appearance of scars). After some time, 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 pink tint of the skin remains. When going outside, it is necessary to use preparations with a sun protection factor (at least SPF 30), taking vitamins is recommended. Sunbathing, as well as the use of exfoliants (scrub, peeling, gommage) are prohibited.
Usually, after 3-6 months, the specialist prescribes a second session and all the consequences will have to be transferred again.