In childhood, human skin is smooth, fresh and cute, despite the state of health and lack of cosmetic care. Over the years, its appearance gradually changes: at first, a pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then spider veins, age spots, deep folds. Every change indicates that the skin is aging. When traditional facial masks stop working, more powerful treatments come to the rescue, one of which is laser facial rejuvenation.
The advantage of fractional photothermolysis (this is its second name) is complete safety and high efficiency to get rid of wrinkles and other defects. This procedure is a milder alternative to surgery or injection.
Laser skin rejuvenation technology
What causes skin aging? There are several main reasons for this:
- impairment of metabolic processes;
- delayed or incomplete waste disposal; Impairment
- of cell growth function;
- reduced nutrient transfer to cells.
Of course, it is impossible to start the reverse process of cellular regeneration, but there is a chance to activate the activity of “sleeping” cells. For this purpose, laser facial rejuvenation is used. After heat treatment, viable cells are activated, and the weak ones die completely, yielding to stronger specimens. In a word, 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 should be less than 200 microns. The effect of laser treatment is enhanced by fractional thermoforming: instead of a single beam, many microscopic beams act on the surface of the skin, as if they were a mesh. Local zones are innovations in the application of laser technology. They help avoid contact with healthy parts of the skin, and thus contribute to early recovery.
Fractional laser refresh types
Refreshment and uplift occur by using two effective exposure methods, which differ in some characteristics associated with the use of a laser.
- Treatment of the entire surface of the skin
Its main function is to evaporate the upper cells of the epidermis. Surface, visible microscopic areas are removed, resulting in a lifting effect - the skin appears to be tighter. As a result, the first sign of aging disappears - a mesh of fine wrinkles.
- Exposure method without damaging the skin surface
Works on the deeper, lower layers of the dermis and epidermis without disturbing the upper area. In this way, it is recommended to solve deep-seated problems with the irreversible process of skin aging. With the help of a laser beam, a new membrane skeleton is taken from the cell, the metabolic process is activated, collagen production is improved, as a result, the skin looks younger from the inside.
Both methods are aimed at local treatment, that is, the areas of the surrounding skin are not affected - this is necessary for the skin to regenerate quickly and completely. In fact, heat shock can cause fractional laser facial rejuvenation, which rejuvenates the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of the two methods allows you to get the most results due to the double healing impulse from the outside and from the inside. This technique is practiced in many modern clinics with laser equipment.
Procedural progress and results
The advantage of laser skin treatment is the lack of pain, which is an attractive factor for people with high fear of pain. The procedure itself is divided into several stages.
- Surface anesthesia, after which the patient does not feel pain, but only feels a slight tingling sensation in the treatment area. An anesthetic composition is applied just before the session.
- Conduct a session using a special apparatus, the action of which is based on the use of a fractional laser. The duration of the session lasts within an hour, although the exact time depends on the number of treated zones.
- Apply revitalizing cream on the skin.
- Consultation with a skin care specialist
It will take about a week for the skin to take an updated look. This is a relatively short period of time compared to, for example, surgery.
In the first two days, the face remains swollen, then turns red, after which the skin begins to peel - the process of releasing dead cells begins. They will be replaced by healthy young cells, which will give the person a fresh, young look.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis
Most women, and some men too, are no exception, so not only is fractional facial rejuvenation done, but also laser photothermolysis is popular on other parts of the body.
Patients often turn to it if necessary:
- restoration of the skin of the whole body or part of its areas, especially visible;
- removal of capillary and pigmentation networks; Pore reduction
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- remove scars, stretch marks, scars; Skin whitening
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- eliminate or eliminate facial smoothing; skin rejuvenation
- hands, chest, neck; Skin texture update
- , rising.
Contraindications to the procedure
All salon procedures have general and specific contraindications, laser treatment of facial skin is no exception.
Therefore, procedures using fractional lasers are prohibited for patients with any of the following diagnoses:
- Deficiency of immunity
- , as a result - often infectious diseases;
- period of pregnancy, lactation; dermatosis
- in the treatment area; coilm
- ; cancer
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- chronic blood diseases, diabetes mellitus; herpes
In addition, laser rejuvenation should be delayed if you have been taking retinoids for six months before the session and have a fresh tan on your body.
Every woman, regardless of age, wants to have attractive, healthy skin
There are some diseases for which the procedure can be performed, but after consulting a specialist, therefore, before the session, it is necessary to consult your doctor. However, if one or more contraindications are identified, it is recommended to endure a certain period until full recovery occurs or a state begins when the body is ready for the laser. The procedure itself is safe, but if there is a disease, it may stimulate its further development.
If you cannot use a laser, you should choose other methods to get rid of the symptoms of skin aging, for example, Botox injections or hyaluronic acid.