In youth, facial skin appears smooth, fresh and toned, despite poor health and lack of cosmetic care.Over the years, its appearance gradually changes: first, the pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then spider veins, age spots and deep folds.Each change indicates that the skin is aging.When ordinary facial masks are no longer useful, more powerful procedures come to the rescue, one of them being laser facial rejuvenation.
The advantage of fractional photothermolysis (this is its second name) is complete safety and high efficiency in eliminating wrinkles and other defects.This procedure is a gentler alternative to surgery or injection.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation Technology
What are the causes of skin aging?There are several main reasons:
- weakening of metabolic processes;
- slow or incomplete disposal of waste;
- deterioration of cell growth function;
- reducing the transfer of nutrients to cells.
Of course, it is impossible to start the reverse process of cell rebirth, but there is a chance to activate the activity of “dormant” cells.For this purpose, laser facial rejuvenation is used.After heat treatment, viable cells are activated and weaker ones completely die, giving way to stronger specimens.In a word, 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 improved the effects of laser treatment: instead of a single beam, many microscopic beams act on the surface of the skin, as if forming a mesh.Local areas are innovations in the use of laser technology.They help avoid touching healthy areas of the skin, thus promoting a speedy recovery.
Types of fractional laser rejuvenation
Rejuvenation and facelift occur through the use of two effective methods of exposure, which differ in some features from the use of laser.
- Impact on the entire surface of the skin
Its main function is the evaporation of the upper cells of the epidermis.The superficial and visible microscopic areas are eliminated, causing a lifting effect: the skin appears to firm up.Thus, the first sign of aging – a network of fine wrinkles – disappears.
- Exposure method without damaging the skin surface
It affects the deeper and lower layers of the dermis and epidermis, without affecting the uppermost area.In this way, it is recommended to resolve the underlying problems related to the irreversible process of skin aging.With the help of a laser beam, a new membrane cell structure is built, the metabolic process is activated, collagen production is improved and, as a result, the skin rejuvenates from the inside.
Both methods are aimed at local treatment, that is, the surrounding skin is not affected - this is necessary for rapid and complete skin restoration.In fact, fractional laser facial rejuvenation can be called thermal shock, which resumes the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of the two methods achieves optimal results thanks to a double healing impulse from the outside and from the inside.This technique is practiced in many modern clinics equipped with laser equipment.
Course of the procedure and its results
The advantage of laser skin treatment is painlessness, 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 does not feel any pain, but only feels a slight tingling in the area to be treated.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 duration depends on the number of areas to be treated.
- Apply a regenerating cream to the skin.
- Consultation with a specialist regarding skin care.
It will take about a week for the skin to regain its renewed appearance.This is a fairly short period compared to, for example, surgery.
In the first two days, swelling will remain on the face, then it will be replaced by redness, after which the skin will begin to peel off - the process of shedding dead cells begins.They will be replaced by young and healthy cells, which will give the face a fresh and youthful appearance.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis
Most women, and some men are no exception, take care of themselves, therefore not only fractional facial rejuvenation has become popular, but also laser photothermolysis of other parts of the body.
Most often, patients come if they need:
- restoration of the skin of the entire body or some of its areas, especially visible;
- elimination of capillary networks and pigmentation;
- reduction of pores;
- removal of scars, stretch marks, scars;
- skin whitening;
- smooth or eliminate facial wrinkles;
- rejuvenation of the skin of the hands, chest, neck;
- renewal of skin texture, lifting.
Contraindications to the procedure
Each salon procedure has general and specific contraindications, laser treatment of facial skin is no exception.
Therefore, procedures using fractional laser are prohibited for patients with one of the following diagnoses:
- deficiency of immunity, as a result – frequent infectious diseases;
- period of pregnancy, breastfeeding;
- dermatosis in the area to be treated;
- scars;
- cancer;
- chronic blood diseases, diabetes;
- herpes.
In addition, laser rejuvenation should be postponed if you took retinoids six months before the session and have a fresh tan on your body.
Every woman, regardless of age, wants to have beautiful and healthy skin.
There are a number of diseases for which the procedure is possible, but only after consulting a specialist.Before the session, you must therefore consult your doctor.If one or more contraindications are nevertheless identified, it is recommended to resist for a while until complete healing or the appearance of a state where the body is ready for laser exposure.The procedure itself is safe, but if the disease is present, it can provoke its further development.
If it is not possible to use a laser, you should choose other methods to eliminate signs of skin aging, for example, Botox or hyaluronic acid injections.