External manifestations of skin aging are the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and loss of skin freshness. In the early stages, the aging process is almost non-existent and therefore does not attract much attention, but at the age of 25 the first signs of fading appear: turgor decreases, the tissue changes. Then the skin gradually thins - the veins are noticeable, areas of hyperpigmentation are visible.
To restore the youth of the skin, it is not enough to eliminate the visible manifestations of aging - it is necessary to restore the active activity of cells, the natural mechanism of renewal and growth. Thus, the skin will not only look fresh, but also really rejuvenate. Cosmetology made a real discovery in 2004, when fractional photothermolysis was introduced to treat age-related skin changes. This technology is proven and clinically tested - it is effective in correcting wrinkles and rejuvenating the skin.
Practical application has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has a high performance in the removal of cosmetic defects and the return of youth. Today, it is one of the most reliable and promising methods of skin rejuvenation and firming, known as the "gold standard" in solving cosmetic problems. In addition, it is a modern and safe alternative to surgical skin removal.
The course of the procedure, the patient's feelings
An integral and pleasant advantage of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is its painlessness - only the use of surface anesthesia is required, the sensations are limited to a slight tingling sensation in the area treated with the laser beam.
Anesthesia is applied one hour before the start of the session - the time varies depending on the size of the surface to be treated.
Immediately after the procedure, the specialist advises the patient, lubricates the skin with a cream and gives him detailed instructions for care.
It should be noted that in addition, no special medical care is required for the skin, and you can go home yourself.
Recovery period
Previously, surgery required a long recovery period, but the fractional laser rejuvenation method does not take long: it does not take more than a week to return to a normal rhythm of life: the time depends on the method of intervention (ablative, non-ablative). In the first two days after the procedure, the skin may swell slightly, redness is noted on days 2-4, and dead cells begin to peel off on days 4-7, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for breathing and growth.
You can be sure that the fractional photothermolysis procedure rejuvenates your skin in a very short time - after the ablative effect method, the skin tightens almost immediately, and generally after a week, wrinkles begin to correct, skin is smoothed, skin texture improves, facial plain becomes clearer. Several procedures are needed to combine and maximize the result - they are performed with a difference of about a month.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after the end of all procedures and the effect lasts for several years. In many ways, the result is determined by the patient's lifestyle - following a doctor-prescribed skin rejuvenation program can help significantly slow down aging.
Combination with other rejuvenation methods
Many patients who want to increase the effect of rejuvenation want to combine fractional laser rejuvenation with the use of botulinum toxin injections and fillers. There are no contraindications in this situation - special studies have confirmed the safety of fractional laser exposure to collagen and hyaluronic fillers. There are no restrictions for those who want to perform both the laser rejuvenation procedure and Botox injections on the same day, but it is recommended to complete the fractional laser rejuvenation course first to have the greatest rejuvenation effect. . Most likely, the achieved effect will not require additional efforts to restore the beauty and youth of your skin.
Contraindications to the procedure
Fractional laser rejuvenation should not be performed if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant neoplasms in the field of treatment.
- Oncological diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatoses in the field of procedure, photodermatoses.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpes infection in the last month.
- History of keloid scars.
- Acute infectious diseases or immunodeficiency.
- Chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, systemic connective tissue diseases, blood clotting diseases, thromboembolic diseases. )
- Fresh tanning or tanning in the last month.
- Use of oral retinoids in the last 6 months or use of topical dermatological agents with retinoids in the last 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- Mental illness.
If there is a contraindication to the procedure, you should temporarily give up to ensure health safety, the same fraction laser rejuvenation procedure is completely safe.