The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and loss of feeling of skin freshness. The aging process 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 initial wilting appear: turgor decreases, the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually becomes thinner - the vessels become noticeable, areas with hyperpigmentation appear.
In order for the skin to regain its youth, it is not enough to remove only the visible manifestations of aging - it is necessary to restore the active activity of the cells, the natural mechanism of their renewal and growth. This way, the skin will not only regain a fresh look, but will really become younger. Cosmetology made a real breakthrough in 2004, when the method of fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of age-related changes in the skin was presented. This technology has been proven and clinically tested - it has proven to be effective in correcting wrinkles and rejuvenating the skin.
Practical application has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has high performance in removing cosmetic imperfections and restoring youth. Today, it is one of the most reliable and promising methods of 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
One integral and pleasant advantage of the fractional process of photothermolysis is its painlessness - only the use of surface anesthesia is required, while the sensations are limited to 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 area to be treated.
The specialist who performs the procedure immediately after the end advises the patient, lubricates the skin with a cream and gives detailed instructions for care.
It should be borne in mind that no special medical skin care is required and you can go home on your own.
Recovery period
If a long recovery period was required before the surgical intervention, then the fractional laser rejuvenation method does not take much time: it takes no more than a week to return to normal life: the time depends on the mode of intervention (ablative, non-ablative). In the first two days after the procedure, the skin may be slightly swollen, redness is noticed on the 2nd to 4th day, and 4-7. Days of dead cells begin to peel, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for respiration and development.
You can make sure that the process of fractional photothermolysis rejuvenates your skin very quickly - after the ablative method of exposure the skin tightens almost immediately, and in general, after a week, wrinkles begin to smooth, complexion evens out, skin texture improves, facial oval becomes clearer. In order to consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are needed - they are carried out with a difference of about a month.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after the completion of all procedures, and the effect lasts for several years. The result is in many respects determined by the lifestyle that the patient leads - following the program for preserving the youthfulness of the skin, prescribed by the doctor, helps to slow down its aging.
Combination with other methods of rejuvenation
Many patients, wanting to enhance the rejuvenating effect, want to combine fractional laser rejuvenation along 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 the procedure of laser rejuvenation and Botox injections on the same day, there are also no restrictions, but in order to maximize the effect of rejuvenation, it is recommended to first complete a course of fractional laser rejuvenation. Most likely, the achieved effect will not require any additional efforts to restore the beauty and youthfulness 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 area 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, blood clotting disorders, thromboembolic diseases. )
- Fresh tan or tan 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 from the procedure, temporarily refrain to ensure health safety, the same procedure of fractional laser rejuvenation is completely safe.