In youth, facial skin looks smooth, fresh and firm, even though it is in a healthy state and lacks cosmetic care. Over the years, its appearance gradually changes: first, the pleasant color disappears and first wrinkles appear, then spider veins, age spots and deep creases. Every change indicates that the skin is aging. When conventional face masks stop working, more effective treatments come to the rescue, one of which is laser facial rejuvenation.
The advantages of fractional photothermolysis (this is the name of both) are complete safety and high efficiency in removing wrinkles and other defects. This procedure is a gentler alternative to surgery or injection.
Laser skin resurfacing technology
What causes skin aging? There are several main reasons:
- weakens metabolic processes;
- delayed or incomplete waste disposal;
- impaired cell growth function;
- reduced transfer of nutrients to cells.
Of course, it is not possible to initiate the reverse process of cell regeneration, but it is possible to activate "sleep" cell activity. For this, laser facial rejuvenation is used. After heat treatment, the living cells were activated, and the weak cells died completely, giving way to a stronger specimen. In short, the skin's mobile composition is updated.
The quality and speed of the recovery process depends on the diameter of the laser beam. The thickness must be less than 200 microns. Fractional thermolysis has enhanced the effect of laser treatment: instead of a single beam, many microscopic rays act on the surface of the skin, as if to form a web. The local zone is an innovation in the application of laser technology. They help not to touch healthy areas of skin, thereby contributing to early recovery.
Fractional laser rejuvenation type
Rejuvenation and lifting occurs through the use of two effective exposure methods, which differ in some characteristics of laser use.
- Whole skin care
Its main function is to evaporate the cells of the upper epidermis. Superficial, visible microscopic areas are removed, causing a lifting effect - the skin appears to be tightened. As a result, the first signs of aging disappear - a bunch of fine wrinkles.
- Method of non-injury to the skin surface
It works on the lower and deep layers of the dermis and epidermis without affecting the topmost area. In this way, it is recommended to solve the fundamental problem of the irreversible skin aging process. With the help of a laser beam, a new cell membrane framework is built, metabolic processes are activated, collagen production is increased, as a result of which the skin looks younger from within.
These two methods are intended for local treatment, that is, the surrounding skin area is not affected - this is necessary for a fast and complete skin recovery. In fact, fractional laser facial rejuvenation can be called a heat shock, renewing the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of the two methods allows you to get maximum results due to the dual healing drive from the outside and from the inside. This technique is practiced in many modern clinics with laser equipment.
Progress of procedures and results
The advantage of laser skin care is that it is painless, which is an attractive factor for people with a strong fear of pain. The procedure itself is divided into several steps.
- Surface anesthesia, after which the patient does not feel pain, but only feels a little tingling in the treatment area. The anesthetic composition was applied immediately before the session.
- Conducts sessions using special equipment, the actions of which are based on the use of a fractional laser. The session duration is in one hour, although the exact time depends on the number of zones treated.
- Apply revitalizing cream to the skin.
- Consultation with a skin care specialist
It will take about a week for the skin to appear updated. This is a fairly short time compared to, for example, the.
operationWithin the first two days, swelling will remain on the face, then redness will be replaced, after which the skin will begin to peel off - the process of shedding dead cells begins. They will be replaced by healthy young cells, which will give the face a fresh and youthful look.
Indication for fractional photothermolysis
Most women, and some men are no exception, take good care of themselves, so it is not only fractional facial rejuvenation that is becoming popular, but also laser photothermolysis of other body parts.
Most often, patients turn when they need:
- restoration of skin throughout the body or some areas, especially visible;
- removal of capillary tissue and pigmentation;
- pore reduction;
- removes scars, stretch marks, scars;
- skin whitener;
- smooths or removes facial wrinkles;
- skin rejuvenation of hands, chest, neck;
- skin texture update, lift.
Contraindicated to the
procedureEach salon procedure has general and specific contraindications, including laser treatment of facial skin.
Thus, procedures using fractional lasers are prohibited for patients with the following diagnoses:
- immune deficiency, as a result - frequent infectious diseases occur;
- gestation, breastfeeding;
- dermatoses in the treatment area;
- scar;
- cancer;
- chronic blood disease, diabetes mellitus;
- herpes
Also, laser rejuvenation should be postponed if you have been taking retinoids for six months prior to the session and if you have a fresh tan on your body.
Every woman, regardless of age, wants to have attractive and healthy skin
There are a number of diseases that allow this procedure, but only after consulting a specialist, therefore, before the session, you need to consult your doctor. If, however, one or more contraindications are identified, it is recommended to hold a certain period until complete recovery or the onset of the state when the body is ready for laser. The procedure itself is safe, but if there is a disease it can lead to further development.
If you cannot use a laser, you should choose another method to remove the signs of skin aging, for example Botox injections or hyaluronic acid.