The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, swollen pores and loss of skin freshness. The aging process in the early stages is almost non-existent, and, therefore, does not attract much attention, but already at the age of 25 the first signs of initial wilting appear: the turgor decreases, the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually becomes thinner - the vessels become noticeable, areas of hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore the youthfulness of the skin, it is not enough to eliminate only the visible manifestations of aging - it is necessary to restore the active activity of cells, the natural mechanism of their renewal and growth. Thus, the skin will not only return a fresh look, but will become really younger. Cosmetology made a breakthrough in 2004 with the introduction of fractional photothermolysis to treat age-related skin changes. This technology has been proven and clinically tested - it has been proven to be effective in correcting wrinkles and rejuvenating the skin.
Practical application has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and highly effective in eliminating cosmetic defects and returning new ones. Today it is one of the most reliable and promising methods of skin rejuvenation and firming, recognized as the "gold standard" for solving cosmetic problems. In addition, it is a modern and safe alternative to surgical skin lift.
The course of the procedure, the patient's feelings
An integral and pleasant advantage of the fractional photothermolysis process is its painless nature - only the use of superficial anesthesia is necessary, while the senses 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 area to be treated.
The specialist who performs the procedure immediately after its completion advises the patient, lubricates the skin with cream and gives detailed instructions for its care.
It should be noted that no special medical skin care is required and you can return home on your own.
Recovery period
If the surgery previously required a long recovery period, then the fractional laser rejuvenation method does not take much time: it does not take more than a week to return to a normal rhythm of life: the time depends on the non-repressive intervention method). In the first two days after the procedure, the skin may swell slightly, on days 2-4, redness is observed and on days 4-7, the dead cells begin to peel, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for respiration and growth.
You can be sure that the fractional photothermolysis process made your skin younger very soon - after the removal method of exposure, the skin tightens almost immediately, and generally, after a week, wrinkles begin to smooth, the skin smoothes, the texture of the skinimproves, the oval of the face becomes clearer.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after the end of all procedures and the result lasts several years. In many ways, the result is determined by the lifestyle of the patient - following the program to maintain youthful skin, prescribed by the doctor, helps to slow down aging.
Combination with other methods of rejuvenation
Many patients, seeking to enhance the effect of rejuvenation, want to combine fractional laser rejuvenation with the use of sausage toxin injections and supplements. In this case, there are no contraindications - special studies have confirmed the safety of the effect of a fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers. For those who wish to perform both the laser rejuvenation procedure and the Botox injection on the same day, there are also no restrictions, but for the greatest rejuvenation effect, it is recommended that you first complete the fractional laser rejuvenation course. Most likely, the achieved result will not require additional efforts to restore the beauty and youth of your skin.
Contraindications to 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.
- Skin diseases in the area of the procedure, photodermatitis.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpes infection in the last month.
- History of keloid scars.
- Acute infectious diseases or reduced immunity.
- Chronic diseases (diabetes, systemic connective tissue diseases, blood clotting disorders, thromboembolic diseases
- Fresh tan or tan in the last month.
- Use of retinoids orally in the last 6 months or use of topical dermatological agents with retinoids in the last 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- Mental illness.
If there is a contraindication to the procedure, you should temporarily avoid it to ensure health safety, the same fractional laser rejuvenation procedure is completely safe.