The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and a loss of the sensation of freshness of the skin. The aging process in the initial stages hardly manifests itself and, therefore, does not attract much attention, but already at the age of 25 the first signs of incipient withering appear: the turgor decreases, the consistency changes. Subsequently, the skin gradually becomes thinner: the vessels become noticeable, areas with hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore the youth 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. Therefore, the skin will not only return a fresh look, but it will really become younger. Cosmetology made a real breakthrough in 2004, when the method of fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of age-related skin changes was presented. This technology has been proven and clinically proven: it has been shown to be effective in wrinkle correction and skin rejuvenation.
The practical application has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has high performance in the elimination of aesthetic defects and in the return of youth. Today it is one of the most reliable and promising methods of skin rejuvenation and firming, recognized as the "gold standard" in the resolution of aesthetic problems. In addition, it is a modern and safe alternative to surgical skin lifting.
The course of the procedure, the patient's feelings
An integral and pleasant advantage of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is its painless: only the use of superficial anesthesia is necessary, while the sensations 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 surface to be treated.
The specialist who carries out the procedure immediately after its completion advises the patient, lubricates the skin with the cream and gives detailed instructions for caring for it.
It should be noted that also no special medical care for the skin is required, and you can go home on your own.
Recovery period
If the surgery previously required a long recovery period, the fractional laser rejuvenation method does not take much time: it does not take more than a week to return to the normal rhythm of life: the timing depends on the method of intervention (ablative, non-ablative). In the first two days after the procedure, the skin may swell slightly, on days 2-4 there is redness, and on days 4-7 the dead cells begin to peel off, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for breathing and development.
You can make sure that the fractional photothermolysis procedure made your skin younger very soon: after the ablative exposure method, the skin is firmed almost immediately and in general, after a week, the wrinkles begin to smooth out, the complexion is evened out, the skin texture improves, the oval of the face becomes clearer. To consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are required: they are carried out with a difference of about a month.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after the end of all procedures, and the effect lasts for several years. In many respects, the result is determined by the lifestyle that the patient leads - following the program to preserve the youth of the skin, prescribed by the doctor, helps to significantly slow down its aging.
Combination with other methods of rejuvenation
Many patients, seeking to enhance the effect of rejuvenation, wish 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 impact 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 no restrictions, but in order for the rejuvenation effect to be maximum, it is recommended to complete the fractional laser rejuvenation course first. Most likely, the effect obtained will not require additional efforts to restore the beauty and youth of your skin.
Contraindications for the procedure
Fractional laser rejuvenation should not be performed if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant tumors in the treatment area.
- Oncological diseases, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- Dermatosis in the area of the procedure, photodermatosis.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpetic infection in the past month.
- History of keloid scars.
- Acute infectious diseases or reduced immunity.
- Chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, systemic connective tissue diseases, blood clotting disorders, thromboembolic diseases. )
- Fresh tan or tan within the last month.
- Use of oral retinoids within the past 6 months or use of topical dermatological agents with retinoids within the past 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
- Mental disease.
If there is a contraindication to the procedure, it is necessary to temporarily refrain to ensure the safety of health, the fractional laser rejuvenation procedure itself is completely safe.