In youth, facial skin looks smooth, fresh and toned, despite the state of health and lack of cosmetic care. Over the years, its appearance changes gradually: first, a pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then the spider veins, age spots and deep folds. Every change shows that the skin is aging. When conventional face 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 in the elimination 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:
- attenuation of metabolic processes,
- delay or incomplete disposal of waste,
- cell growth function impairment;
- reduction of nutrient transport to cells.
Of course, it is impossible to start the reverse process of cell regeneration, but there is the possibility of activating the activity of "sleeping" cells. For this, laser facial rejuvenation is used. After heat treatment, the viable cells are activated and the weak ones die completely, giving way to stronger specimens. In short, the cellular composition of the skin is renewed.
The quality and speed of the recovery process depends on the diameter of the laser beam. Its thickness must be less than 200 microns. Fractional thermolysis has improved the effect of laser treatment: instead of a single beam, many tiny rays act on the surface of the skin, as if forming a lattice. Local bands are innovations in the application of laser technology. They help not to touch healthy areas of the skin, thus contributing to early recovery.
Types of laser fractional rejuvenation
Rejuvenation and elevation are accomplished through the use of two effective exposure methods, which differ in some features of laser use.
- Treatment of the entire surface of the skin
Its main function is the evaporation of the upper cells of the skin. The superficial, visible microscopic areas are removed, causing a lifting effect - the skin seems to tighten. As a result, the first sign of aging disappears - a grid of fine wrinkles.
- Non-injury exposure method on the skin surface
Works on the deeper, lower layers of the skin and epidermis without affecting the upper area. In this way, it is recommended to solve the underlying problems related to the irreversible aging process of the skin. With the help of a laser beam, a new membrane of the cell is created, the metabolic process is activated, the production of collagen is improved, with the result that the skin looks younger than inside.
Both methods aim at topical treatment, that is, the surrounding skin areas are not affected - this is necessary for fast and complete skin recovery. In fact, fractional laser facial rejuvenation can be called thermal shock, which stimulates the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of both methods allows you to get maximum results due to the double healing push from the outside and from the inside. This technique is applied in many modern clinics with laser equipment.
Process progress and results
The advantage of laser treatment is pain, which is an attractive factor for people with a high fear of pain. The process itself is divided into several stages.
- Superficial anesthesia, after which the patient does not feel pain, but only a slight tingling sensation in the treatment area. The anesthetic composition is applied immediately before the session.
- Perform a session with a special device, the action of which is based on the use of a fractional laser. The duration of the session is within one hour, although the exact time depends on the number of zones being treated.
- Apply a refreshing cream to the skin.
- Consult a skin care specialist
For the first two days, the swelling will remain on the face and then be replaced by redness, after which the skin will begin to peel - the process of releasing dead cells begins. They will be replaced by healthy, young cells, which will give the face a fresh, youthful appearance.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis
Most women and some men are no exception, they take care of themselves, so not only fractional facial rejuvenation has become popular, but also laser photothermolysis of other parts of the body.
Most of the time, patients are asked if they need:
- repair of the skin of the whole body or some of its areas, especially visible.
- capillary removal and coloring,
- resource reduction?
- removal of scars, stretch marks, scars,
- skin whitening,
- smoothing or eliminating facial wrinkles,
- rejuvenation of the skin of the hands, chest, neck,
- skin texture update, lifting.
Contraindications to the procedure
Every salon procedure has general and specific contraindications, laser treatment of facial skin is no exception.
Therefore, procedures that use a fractional laser are prohibited for patients with any of the following diagnoses:- Immune deficiency as a result - common infectious diseases,
- period of pregnancy, lactation,
- skin disease in the treatment area,
- scars,
- cancer,
- chronic blood diseases, diabetes,
- herpes
In addition, laser rejuvenation should be postponed if you are taking retinoids for six months before the session and if you 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 is possible, but only after consulting a specialist, therefore, before the session, it is necessary to consult your doctor. If, however, one or more contraindications are detected, it is recommended that you endure a certain period until you have fully recovered or the onset of a condition when the body is ready for the laser. The process itself is safe, but if there is a disease, it can cause it to grow further.
If you can not use a laser, you should choose other methods to get rid of signs of aging skin, for example, Botox or hyaluronic acid injections.