Every woman wants to be the owner of perfectly smooth and young skin without a single wrinkle. Over the years, the aging process of the skin becomes more and more active, so it quickly loses its elasticity and firmness. Fractional laser rejuvenation will help restore the quality of the skin. Thermal exposure during the procedure activates cell growth, ensures the production of collagen fibers and the elimination of the dead skin layer.
Operating principle
Fractional rejuvenation with a laser - what is it? So experts call skin resurfacing using high temperatures provided by a laser beam. The principle of operation of the technique resembles laser resurfacing, but it has a deeper effect and possible complex consequences. The apparatus for the procedure is small in size, it is equipped with photocells that ensure the penetration of the laser beam into the tissues. The specialist drives the device over the patient's skin very quickly, otherwise burns may occur.
Types
Specialists distinguish between ablative and non-ablative types of laser fractional rejuvenation. Ideally, a combination of both types of exposure is recommended.
ablative type
A facelift without surgery using an ablative type helps to resurface the dead layer of skin cells. This option allows you to eliminate the first signs of aging. The procedure, acting on the skin, activates the growth of healthy new cells, tightens, evens out skin tone, smoothes mimic wrinkles.
non-ablative type
A non-ablative type of laser rejuvenation is used in case of irreversible skin changes. This option allows you to influence the deep layers, eliminates pathological processes in the skin, promotes cellular regeneration and the formation of a membrane frame, activates the production of collagen fibers.
Indications
- Flabbiness, sagging skin;
- The presence of pigmentation, acne, enlarged pores;
- The presence of scars, rosacea (spider veins), striae (stretch marks);
- The presence of facial wrinkles, "crow's feet" around the eyes.
Contraindications
Experts do not recommend laser rejuvenation in the following cases:
- The presence of allergic reactions, skin infections;
- The presence of inflammation in the area of the planned impact, psoriasis;
- Epilepsy;
- The presence of malignant tumors in the area of the planned impact.
Preparation period
Before fractional rejuvenation, it is necessary to stop:
- A course of antibiotic treatment based on tetracyclines;
- Use of cosmetics containing alcohol;
- Visiting beaches, solariums (refusal of sunbathing a few weeks before the procedure).
How is it carried out
All manipulations within the framework of laser rejuvenation are performed under local anesthesia. During the procedure, the patient may experience discomfort. The whole process takes about half an hour.
During the operation of the device, special protective goggles are in front of the patient's eyes. Remember: the level of exposure and intensity of the procedure is selected by a specialist individually for each patient. The course mainly consists of 7 sessions. This is enough to smooth out even deep scars and eliminate most of the wrinkles.
Effects
Immediately after fractional rejuvenation, the patient experiences pain even with the use of painkillers and drugs. After about 3 hours, the skin turns red and swells a little (the swelling is maximum on the 2nd day), especially in the nose area, around the eyes and on the upper eyelids. To reduce swelling, you need to drink diuretics and reduce the amount of salty foods.
On the second day, abundant secretion of ichor and the appearance of a crust on the face, which hardens towards the end of the day (it is forbidden to touch it, as well as try to remove it, is fraught with infection and the appearance of scars). After a while, it will become softer and go away on its own (using skin regeneration products will help with this).
After about a week, swelling on the face stops, but for about a month, a pronounced pinkish tint of the skin remains. When going outside, the use of compounds with a sun protection factor (at least SPF 30) is required, vitamin intake is recommended. Sunbathing, as well as the use of exfoliants (scrub, peeling, gommage) is prohibited.
Usually, after 3-6 months, the specialist prescribes a second session, and all the consequences will have to be transferred again.