In young people, the skin of the face is smooth, fresh and toned, despite the state of health and the lack of cosmetic care. Over the years, its appearance gradually changes: first, a pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then spider veins, age spots and deep creases. Each change suggests that the skin is aging. When conventional masks stop working, more powerful treatments come to the rescue, including laser facial rejuvenation.
The advantage of fractional photothermolysis (this is its second name) is total safety and high efficiency in removing wrinkles and other blemishes. This procedure is a milder alternative to surgery or injection.
Laser skin rejuvenation technology
What causes skin aging? There are several main reasons:
- weakening of metabolic processes;
- delayed or incomplete waste disposal;
- impaired cell growth function;
- reduced transfer of nutrients to cells.
Of course, it is impossible to start the reverse process of cell regeneration, but there is a chance of activating the activity of "sleeping" cells. For this, laser facial rejuvenation is used. After heat treatment, viable cells are activated and weaker cells die completely, giving way to stronger samples. In short, the cellular composition of the skin is renewed.
The quality and speed of the restoration process depends on the diameter of the laser beam. Its thickness must be less than 200 microns. Fractional thermolysis has enhanced the effect of laser treatment: instead of a single beam, many microscopic beams act on the surface of the skin, as if they are forming a mesh. Local areas are innovations in the application of laser technology. They help not touch healthy areas of the skin, thus contributing to early recovery.
Types of fractional laser rejuvenation
Rejuvenation and facelift occurs through the use of two effective exposure methods, which differ in some characteristics from laser use.
- Treatment of the entire skin surface
Its main function is to evaporate the upper cells of the epidermis. Superficial and visible microscopic areas are removed, causing a lifting effect - the skin appears to tighten. As a result, the first sign of aging disappears - a mesh of fine wrinkles.
- Exposure method without damage to the skin surface
It acts on the lower and deep layers of the dermis and epidermis without affecting the upper area. In this way, it is recommended to solve deep problems concerning the irreversible process of skin aging. With the help of a laser beam, a new membrane skeleton of the cell is built, the metabolic process is activated, the production of collagen is improved, as a result, the skin looks younger from the inside out.
Both methods are aimed at local treatment, that is, the surrounding areas of the skin are not affected - this is necessary for rapid and complete skin restoration. In fact, fractional laser facial rejuvenation can be called heat shock, which renews the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of the two methods allows you to achieve maximum results through the double healing pulse of the outside and the inside. This technique is practiced in many modern clinics with laser equipment.
Progress and results of the procedure
The advantage of laser skin treatment is the absence of pain, which is an attractive factor for people with a high fear of pain. The procedure itself is divided into several steps.
- Surface anesthesia, after which the patient does not feel pain, but only feels a slight tingling sensation in the treatment area. The anesthetic composition is applied immediately before the session.
- Performing a session using a special device whose action is based on the use of a fractional laser. The duration of the session is one hour, although the exact time will depend on the number of areas treated.
- Apply a revitalizing cream to the skin.
- Consultation with a skin care specialist
It will take about a week for the skin to take on an updated look. That's a pretty short time compared to, say, surgery.
In the first two days, the swelling will remain on the face, then it will turn to redness, after which the skin will begin to peel off - the process of releasing dead cells is initiated. They will be replaced by healthy young cells, which will give the face a fresh and youthful appearance.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis
Most women, and some men are no exception either, take good care of themselves, so not only partial facial rejuvenation has become popular, but also laser photothermolysis of others. body parts.
Most often, patients turn to if they need:
- restoration of the skin of the whole body or of some of its areas, particularly visible;
- removal of capillary networks and pigmentation;
- pore reduction;
- removal of scars, stretch marks, scars;
- skin whitening;
- smoothing or removing facial wrinkles;
- skin rejuvenation of the hands, chest and neck;
- updated skin texture, facelift.
Contraindications to the procedure
Every salon procedure has general and specific contraindications, laser treatment of facial skin is no exception.
Thus, procedures using a fractional laser are prohibited for patients with any of the following diagnoses:
- immunity deficit, as a result - frequent infectious diseases;
- period of pregnancy, lactation;
- dermatosis in the treatment area;
- scars;
- cancer;
- chronic blood diseases, diabetes mellitus;
- herpes
Additionally, laser rejuvenation should be postponed if you have been taking retinoids for six months prior to the session and have a fresh tan on your body.
Every woman, regardless of age, wants to have attractive and healthy skin
There are a number of diseases for which the procedure is possible, but only after consulting with a specialist, therefore, before the session it is necessary to consult your doctor. If, nevertheless, one or more contraindications are identified, it is recommended to endure a certain period of time until complete recovery or the appearance of a condition when the body is ready for the laser. The procedure itself is safe, but if there is a disease, it can cause its further development.
If you cannot use a laser, you have to choose other methods to get rid of the signs of skin aging, for example, injections of Botox or hyaluronic acid.