In youth, the facial skin looks smooth, fresh and toned, despite the state of health and the lack of cosmetic care. Over the years, their appearance gradually changes: first, a pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then spider veins, age spots and deep folds. Each change suggests that the skin is aging. When conventional face masks stop working, the most powerful treatments come to the rescue, one of which is laser facial rejuvenation.
The advantage of fractional photothermolysis (this is its second name) is total safety and high efficiency in removing wrinkles and other defects. This procedure is a gentler alternative to surgery or injection.
Laser skin rejuvenation technology
What causes skin aging? There are several main reasons:
- weakening of metabolic processes;
- delayed or incomplete waste removal;
- impairment of cell growth function;
- reduced transfer of nutrients 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, viable cells become activated and weak cells die completely, giving way to stronger samples. In short, the cellular composition of the skin is renewed.
The quality and speed of the restoration process depends on the diameter of the laser beam. Its 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 forming a mesh. Local areas are innovations in the application of laser technology. They help to avoid touching healthy areas of the skin, thus contributing to an early recovery.
Types of fractional laser resurfacing
Rejuvenation and lifting occur by using two effective exposure methods, differing in some characteristics of laser use.
- Treatment of the entire skin surface
Its main function is to evaporate the upper cells of the epidermis. Visible and superficial microscopic areas are removed, causing a lifting effect: the skin appears to tighten. As a result, the first sign of aging disappears: a mesh of fine wrinkles.
- Exposure method without damaging the skin surface
Acts in the deeper lower layers of the dermis and epidermis without affecting the upper area. In this way, it is recommended to solve deep-seated problems related to the irreversible process of skin aging. With the help of a laser beam, a new cell membrane skeleton is built, the metabolic process is activated, collagen production is improved, as a result, the skin looks younger from the inside.
Both methods are aimed at local treatment, that is, the surrounding skin areas are not affected, this is necessary for a quick and complete skin restoration. In fact, fractional laser resurfacing can be called heat shock, which renews the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of both methods allows you to obtain the maximum results thanks to the double healing impulse from the outside and from the inside. This technique is practiced in many modern clinics with laser equipment.
Progress and results of the procedure
The advantage of laser skin treatment is that it does not hurt, which is an attractive factor for people with a great fear of pain. The procedure itself is divided into several stages.
- Superficial anesthesia, after which the patient feels no pain, only a slight tingling sensation in the treatment area. The anesthetic composition is applied immediately before the session.
- Carrying out a session using a special device, whose action is based on the use of a fractional laser. The duration of the session is one hour, although the exact time depends on the number of areas treated.
- Apply a revitalizing cream on the skin.
- Consult with a skin care specialist
It will take approximately a week for the skin to acquire an updated appearance. This is a fairly short period compared to, for example, surgery.
In the first two days, the swelling will remain on the face, then it will change to redness, after which the skin will begin to peel off; the process of releasing dead cells begins. They will be replaced by young and healthy cells, giving the face a fresh and youthful appearance.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis
Most women, and some men are also not an exception, take good care of themselves, which is why not only fractional facial rejuvenation has become popular, but also laser photothermolysis of other parts of the body.
Most often, patients resort to:
if they need it- restoration of the skin of the whole body or some of its areas, especially visible;
- elimination of capillary networks and pigmentation;
- pore reduction;
- removal of scars, stretch marks, scars;
- skin whitening;
- smooth or eliminate facial wrinkles;
- skin rejuvenation of hands, chest, neck;
- update skin texture, lifting.
Contraindications of the procedure
Each salon procedure has general and specific contraindications, laser treatment of facial skin is no exception.
Therefore, procedures using a fractional laser are prohibited for patients with any of the following diagnoses:
- immunity deficiency, as a result - frequent infectious diseases;
- period of pregnancy, lactation;
- dermatosis in the treatment area;
- scars;
- cancer;
- chronic blood diseases, diabetes mellitus;
- herpes
Also, laser resurfacing should be postponed if you have been taking retinoids for six months prior to the session and you have a fresh tan on your body.
All women, regardless of their age, want to have attractive and healthy skin
There are a number of diseases for which the procedure is possible, but only after consulting a specialist, therefore, before the session, it is necessary to consult with your doctor. If, however, one or more contraindications are identified, it is recommended to resist a certain period until complete recovery or the onset of a state in which the body is ready for the laser. The procedure itself is safe, but if there is a disease, it can provoke its further development.
If you cannot use a laser, you should choose other methods to remove the signs of skin aging, for example Botox or hyaluronic acid injections.