The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and the loss of the skin's feeling of freshness.The aging process in the initial stages almost does not manifest itself and therefore does not attract much attention, but already at the age of 25 the first signs of incipient wilting appear: a decrease in turgor, changes in texture.Later, the skin gradually becomes thinner - blood vessels become visible and areas of hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore youthful skin, it is not enough just to eliminate the visible signs of aging - you need 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 younger.A real breakthrough in cosmetics came in 2004, when the method of fractional photothermolysis was introduced to treat age-related skin changes.This technology has been proven and clinically tested - its effectiveness in correcting wrinkles and rejuvenating skin has been proven.
Practical use has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is well tolerated, safe, and has high effectiveness in eliminating cosmetic defects and restoring youth.Today this is one of the most reliable and promising methods of skin rejuvenation and tightening and is considered the “gold standard” in solving cosmetic problems.In addition, it is a modern and safe alternative to surgical skin tightening.
Progress of the procedure, patient feelings
A significant and pleasant advantage of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is its painlessness - only superficial anesthesia is required and the sensations are limited to a slight tingling in the area treated by 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 performing the procedure consults the patient immediately after the procedure is completed, smears the skin with cream and gives detailed instructions on care.
It should be noted that no further special medical skin care is required and you can go home on your own.
recovery phase
If a surgical intervention previously required a long recovery period, the method of fractional laser rejuvenation does not take long: returning to the usual rhythm of life 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, redness can be observed on days 2 to 4, and dead cells begin to shed on days 4 to 7, freeing healthy and beautiful skin to breathe and develop.
You can be sure that the fractional photothermolysis procedure will make your skin younger very quickly - after the ablative method, the skin tightens almost immediately and, in general, after a week, wrinkles begin to smooth out, the complexion is evened out, the skin texture improves, and the oval of the face becomes clearer.To consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are necessary - they are carried out about a month apart.
Fractional laser rejuvenation continues to be effective for up to six months after all procedures have been completed and the effect lasts for several years.The result is largely determined by the patient's lifestyle - following a program prescribed by a doctor to maintain youthful skin will help significantly slow down its fading.
Combination with other rejuvenation methods
To enhance the rejuvenation effect, many patients 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 effect of fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers.There are also no restrictions for those who want to undergo both laser rejuvenation and Botox injections on the same day.However, in order for the rejuvenation effect to be the greatest, it is recommended to first perform fractional laser rejuvenation.The effect achieved most likely does not require additional efforts to restore the beauty and youth of your skin.
Contraindications to the procedure
The procedure of fractional laser rejuvenation should not be carried out if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant neoplasms in the treatment area.
- Oncological diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatoses in the area of the procedure, photodermatoses.
- Cases of vitiligo in the family.
- Herpes infection in the last 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 use of a solarium in the last month.
- Use of oral retinoids in the past 6 months or use of topical dermatologic products containing retinoids in the past 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
- mental illness.
If there is a contraindication, the procedure should be temporarily avoided for health reasons;The fractional laser rejuvenation procedure itself is completely safe.