The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and a loss of the feeling of freshness of the skin. The aging process in the initial stages is almost not manifest and therefore does not attract much attention, but already at the age of 25 the first signs of the onset of wilting appear: the turgor decreases, the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually thins - vessels become noticeable, areas of hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore the youthfulness of the skin, it is not enough just to get rid of the visible manifestations of aging - it is necessary to restore the active activity of cells, the natural mechanism of their renewal and growth. This not only gives the skin a fresh look, but also makes it really younger. Cosmetology achieved a real breakthrough in 2004 when the fractional photothermolysis method for the treatment of age-related skin changes was introduced. Tried and tested clinically, this technology has been shown 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 defects and returning 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
A significant and pleasant advantage of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is its painlessness - only the use of surface anesthesia is required, while the sensations are limited to a slight tingling sensation in the area treated with the laser beam.
The anesthetic is applied before the start of the session, which lasts within an hour - the time varies depending on the size of the surface to be treated.
The specialist, who carries out the procedure immediately after its completion, advises the patient, lubricates the skin with cream and gives detailed instructions on care.
It should be noted that no special skin medical care is required and you can go home on your own.
Recovery phase
If a surgical procedure previously required a long recovery period, the method of fractional laser rejuvenation does not last long: it does not take more than a week to return to the usual rhythm of life: the timing depends on the method of intervention (ablative, non-ablative). The skin may swell slightly for the first two days after the procedure, redness is noted on days 2 to 4, and dead cells begin to peel off on days 4 to 7, freeing healthy and beautiful skin for breathing and development.
You can ensure that fractional photothermolysis makes your skin younger very soon - after the ablative exposure method, the skin is tightened almost immediately, and in general, after a week, wrinkles begin to smooth out, the complexion is evened out, the skin texture improves, thatThe oval of the face becomes clearer. In order to consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are required - they are carried out with a difference of about a month.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after all procedures are over, and the effects last for several years. In many ways, the outcome is determined by the lifestyle the patient leads. Following the program prescribed by the doctor to maintain the youthfulness of the skin will help to noticeably slow down the aging process.
Combination with other methods of rejuvenation
Many patients who want to enhance the effect of rejuvenation 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 influence of a fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers. For those who want to have both the laser rejuvenation procedure and botox injection done on the same day, there are no restrictions either. However, in order to achieve the greatest rejuvenation effect, it is recommended to first complete the fractional laser rejuvenation process. Most likely, the effect achieved will not require 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:
- Neoplasms benign and malignant in the treatment area.
- Oncological diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatoses in the area of the procedure, photodermatoses.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpes infection in the past 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 past 6 months or use of topical dermatological agents with retinoids in the past 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- Mental illness.
If the procedure is contraindicated, you should temporarily abstain for health safety. The same fractional laser rejuvenation procedure is completely safe.