In youth, the skin of the face looks soft, fresh and toned, despite poor health and lack of cosmetic care.Over the years, its appearance gradually changes: first, the pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then spider veins, age spots and deep folds.Each change indicates that the skin is aging.When the usual face masks no longer help, more powerful procedures come to the rescue, one of them being laser facial rejuvenation.
The advantage of fractional photothermolysis (this is its second name) is its complete safety and high effectiveness in eliminating wrinkles and other defects.This procedure is a gentler alternative to surgery or injection.
Laser skin rejuvenation technology.
What causes skin aging?There are several main reasons:
- weakening of metabolic processes;
- slow or incomplete disposal of waste;
- impairment of cell growth function;
- reducing the transfer of nutrients to cells.
Of course, it is impossible to start the reverse process of cell reactivation, but there is a possibility of activating the activity of "dormant" cells.Laser facial rejuvenation is used for this.After heat treatment, viable cells are activated and the weak ones die completely, giving way 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 must be less than 200 microns.Fractional thermolysis has improved the effects of laser treatment: instead of one beam, many microscopic beams act on the surface of the skin, as if forming a network.Local areas are innovations in the use of laser technology.They help avoid touching healthy areas of the skin, thus promoting a speedy recovery.
Types of fractional laser resurfacing.
Rejuvenation and lifting occur through the use of two effective methods of exposure, which differ in some features from the use of laser.
- Impact on the entire surface of the skin.
Its main function is the evaporation of the upper cells of the epidermis.Superficial and visible microscopic areas are removed, causing a lifting effect: the skin appears to be tightened.As a result, the first sign of aging, a network of fine wrinkles, disappears.
- Exposure method without damaging the skin surface.
It affects the deepest and lowest layers of the dermis and epidermis, without affecting the uppermost area.In this way, it is recommended to solve underlying 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, as a result, the skin becomes younger from the inside.
Both methods are aimed at local treatment, that is, the surrounding skin is not affected;This is necessary for quick and complete skin restoration.In fact, fractional laser facial rejuvenation can be called heat shock, which resumes the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of both methods allows you to obtain maximum results due to a double healing impulse from the outside and 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 with a great fear of pain.The procedure itself is divided into several stages.
- Superficial anesthesia, after which the patient does not feel pain, only a slight tingling in the treatment area.The anesthetic composition is applied immediately before the session.
- Carrying out 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 one hour, although the exact time depends on the number of areas to be treated.
- Apply regenerating cream to the skin.
- Consult a specialist regarding skin care.
It will take approximately a week for the skin to take on a renewed appearance.This is a fairly short period compared to, for example, surgery.
In the first two days, swelling will remain on the face, then it will be replaced by redness, after which the skin will begin to peel off - the process of removing dead cells begins.They will be replaced by young, healthy cells, which will give the face a fresh and youthful appearance.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis.
Women for the most part, and some men are no exception, carefully take care of themselves, which is why not only fractional facial rejuvenation has become popular, but also laser photothermolysis of other parts of the body.
Most often, patients come if they need:
- restoration of the skin of the entire body or some of its areas, especially visible ones;
- removal of capillary networks and pigmentation;
- pore reduction;
- removal of scars, stretch marks, scars;
- skin whitening;
- soften or eliminate facial wrinkles;
- rejuvenation of the skin of the hands, chest, neck;
- renewal of skin texture, lifting.
Contraindications for the procedure
Each 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:
- As a result, deficiency of immunity: frequent infectious diseases;
- pregnancy period, lactation;
- dermatoses in the treatment area;
- cicatrization;
- cancer;
- chronic blood diseases, diabetes;
- herpes.
Also, laser resurfacing should be postponed if you have been taking retinoids for six months before the session and if you have a fresh tan on your body.
Every woman, regardless of her age, wants to have attractive and healthy skin.
There are a number of diseases for which the procedure is possible, but only after consulting a specialist, so before the session it is necessary to consult with your doctor.However, if one or more contraindications are identified, it is recommended to withstand a certain period until complete recovery or the appearance 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 it is not possible to use a laser, it is worth choosing other methods to eliminate signs of skin aging, for example, injections of Botox or hyaluronic acid.