The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and loss of the feeling of freshness of the skin. The process of aging in the initial stages is almost not manifested and therefore does not attract much attention, but already at the age of 25 the first signs of onset withering appear: turgor decreases, the structure changes. Later, the skin gradually thins - the vessels become noticeable, areas of hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore the youth of the skin, it is not enough to eliminate only the visible signs of aging - it is necessary to restore the active activity of cells, the natural mechanism of their renewal and growth. This way, the skin will not only return a fresh look, but will really become younger. Cosmetology made a real breakthrough in 2004 when the method of fractional photothermolysis was introduced to treat age-related skin changes. This technology has been proven and clinically tested - proven effective in correcting wrinkles and rejuvenating the skin.
Practical application has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has high efficiency in removing cosmetic defects and restoring youth. Today, it is one of the most reliable and promising methods for skin rejuvenation and tightening, recognized as the "gold standard" in solving cosmetic problems. In addition, it is a modern and safe alternative to surgical skin lifting.
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 superficial anesthesia is required, while the sensations are limited to a slight tingling in the area treated with the laser beam.
The anesthetic is applied before the start of the session, which lasts for an hour - the time varies depending on the size of the surface to be treated.
The specialist performing the procedure immediately after its completion advises the patient, lubricates the skin with a cream and gives detailed instructions for its care.
It should be noted that in addition, no special medical care is required for the skin and you can go home on your own.
Recovery period
If before surgery required a long recovery period, the method of fractional laser rejuvenation does not take much time: it takes no more than a week to return to normal life: the time depends on the method of intervention (ablative, non-ablative). During the first two days after the procedure, the skin may swell slightly, on day 2-4 redness is noticed, and on day 4-7 the dead cells begin to peel off, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for breathing and development.
You can be sure that the partial photothermolysis procedure has made your skin much younger very soon - after the ablate method of exposure the skin tightens almost immediately and after a week the wrinkles start to smooth out, the complexion evens out, the skin textureimproves, the oval of the face becomes clearer. Several procedures are needed to consolidate and maximize the result - they are performed with a difference of about a month.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after completion of all procedures, and the effect lasts several years. In many respects, the result is determined by the lifestyle that the patient leads - following the program to preserve the youth of the skin, prescribed by the doctor, helps to noticeably slow down its aging.
Combination with other methods of rejuvenation
Many patients who seek to enhance the rejuvenating effect want to combine fractional laser rejuvenation with the use of botulinum toxin injections and fillers. In this case, there are no contraindications - special studies have confirmed the safety of the effect of fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers. For those who want to perform both the laser rejuvenation procedure and the Botox injection, there are also no restrictions, but in order for the rejuvenation effect to be greatest, it is advisable to complete the fractional laser rejuvenation course first. 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 treatment area.
- Cancer, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatoses in the field of the procedure, photodermatoses.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpes infection in the last month.
- History of keloid scars.
- Acute infectious diseases or impaired immunity.
- Chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, systemic connective tissue diseases, coagulation disorders, thromboembolic diseases. )
- Fresh tan 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, breastfeeding.
- Mental illness.
If there is a contraindication to the procedure, you should temporarily refrain to ensure health safety, the same procedure for fractional laser rejuvenation is completely safe.