The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores, and the disappearance of a feeling of freshness on the skin. 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 fading appear at the beginning: turgor decreases, texture changes. Then the skin gradually becomes thinner - the vessels become noticeable, areas with hyperpigmentation appear.
In order to restore the youth of the skin, it is not enough just to eliminate the visible manifestations of aging - it is necessary to restore the active activity of cells, the natural mechanism of their regeneration and growth. Thus, the skin will not only get a new look, but it will become really young. Cosmetology made a real breakthrough in 2004, when the fractional photothermolysis method was introduced for the treatment of age-related skin changes. This technology is proven and clinically tested - proven effective in wrinkle correction and skin rejuvenation.
Practical practice has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe, and has high performance in removing cosmetic defects and returning youth. It is one of the most reliable and promising methods of skin rejuvenation and tightening, which is accepted as the "gold standard" in solving cosmetic problems today. It is also a modern and safe alternative to surgical skin lifting.
The course of the procedure, the patient's emotions
An integral and pleasant advantage of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is that it is painless - while only surface anesthesia should be used, the senses are limited to a slight tingling sensation in the area treated with the laser beam.
The anesthetic is applied before the session begins, which lasts within one hour - the duration depends on the size of the surface to be treated.
Immediately after the procedure is completed, the practitioner advises the patient, lubricates the skin with cream and gives detailed instructions for its care.
It should be noted that there is no need for special medical care for the skin and you can go home on your own.
Recovery time
If surgical intervention previously required a long recovery period, then the fractional laser rejuvenation method does not take much time: returning to normal life rhythm does not take more than a week: the timing depends on the method of intervention (ablative, non-ablative). In the first two days after the procedure, the skin may swell slightly, 2-4. There is a rash on days and 4-7. In days when dead cells begin to peel off, freeing healthy and beautiful skin to breathe and develop.
You can be sure that the fractional photothermolysis procedure rejuvenates your skin in a very short time - after the ablative exposure method, the skin is tightened immediately and generally after a week the wrinkles begin to flatten, the skin becomes even, the skin texture improves, the facial oval becomes clear. Several procedures are required to consolidate and maximize the result - they are performed with a difference of about a month.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after all procedures are completed and its effect lasts for several years. In many ways, the result is determined by the lifestyle that the patient leads - following the doctor-prescribed program to preserve skin youthfulness helps slow aging significantly.
Combination with other rejuvenation methods
Many patients who want to increase the effect of rejuvenation want to combine fractional laser rejuvenation with botulinum toxin injections and the use of fillers. In this case, there are no contraindications - special studies have confirmed the safety of the effect of the fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers. Although there is no restriction for those who want to do both laser rejuvenation and Botox injection on the same day, it is recommended to complete the fractional laser rejuvenation process first in order to have the greatest rejuvenation effect. . Most likely, the effect achieved will not require any additional effort to restore the beauty and youthfulness of your skin.
Contraindications for the procedure
Fractional laser rejuvenation should not be performed if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant neoplasms in the treatment area.
- Oncological diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatoses in the process area, photodermatoses.
- Vitiligo history in the family.
- Herpetic infection in the last month.
- The history of keloid scars.
- Acute infectious diseases or impaired immunity.
- Chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, systemic connective tissue diseases, blood coagulation disorders, thromboembolic diseases. )
- Fresh tanning or tanning in the last month.
- Oral retinoid use in the last 6 months or topical dermatological agents with retinoids in the last 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
- Mental illness.
If there is a contraindication to the procedure, you should temporarily avoid to ensure health safety, the same fractional laser rejuvenation procedure is completely safe.