In youth, facial skin looks smooth, fresh and toned, despite the state of health and lack of cosmetic care. Over the years, its appearance gradually changes: first, a pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then spider veins, age spots and deep folds. Each change suggests that the skin is aging. When conventional face masks stop working, the most powerful treatments come to the rescue, one of which is 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 milder alternative to surgery or injection.
Technology for laser skin rejuvenation
causes what causes skin aging? There are several main reasons:
- weakening of metabolic processes;
- delayed or incomplete disposal of waste;
- impairment of cell growth function;
- reducing the transfer of nutrients to cells.
Of course, it is impossible to start the reverse process of cell regeneration, but there is a chance to activate the activity of "sleep" cells. For this, laser facial rejuvenation is used. After heat treatment, the stable cells are activated, and the weak ones die completely, giving way to the 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 should be less than 200 microns. Fractional thermolysis has enhanced the effect 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 application of laser technology. They help to avoid touching healthy areas of the skin, thus contributing to early healing.
Types of laser fraction renewal
Renovation and augmentation occur through the use of two effective exposure methods, which differ in some characteristics of the use of the laser.
- Treatment of the entire skin surface
Its main function is to evaporate the upper cells of the epidermis. Microscopic, superficial areas are removed, causing an uplifting effect - the skin appears to be tightening. As a result, the first sign of aging disappears - a network of fine wrinkles.
- Method of exposure without damaging the skin surface
It works in the deeper, lower layers of the dermis and epidermis, without affecting the upper area. In this way, it is recommended to solve deep problems related to the irreversible process of skin aging. With the help of a laser beam, a new membrane membrane skeleton is built, the metabolic process is activated, collagen production is improved, as a result, the skin looks younger from the inside.
Both methods are aimed at local treatment, d. m. th. , the surrounding skin areas are not affected - this is necessary for the rapid and complete restoration of the skin. In fact, partial laser fraction rejuvenation can be called heat shock, which restores the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of both methods allows you to get maximum results due to the dual healing impulse from outside and inside. This technique is practiced in many modern clinics with laser equipment.
Procedure progress and results
The advantage of laser skin treatment is painless, which is an attractive factor for people with a high fear of pain. The procedure itself is divided into several stages.
- Superficial anesthesia, after which the patient does not feel pain, but only feels a slight tingling sensation in the treatment area. The anesthetic composition is applied immediately before the session.
- Perform a session using a special device, the action of which is based on the use of a fractional laser. The duration of the session is within one hour, although the exact time depends on the number of areas treated.
- Apply a revitalizing cream to the skin.
- Consultation with a skin care specialist
It will take about a week for the skin to get an updated look. This is a fairly short period compared to, for example, surgery.
In the first two days, the swelling will remain on the face, then it will turn into redness, after which the skin will start to peel - the process of releasing dead cells begins. They will be replaced by new healthy cells, which will give the face a fresh, youthful look.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis
Most women, and some men are no exception, take good care of themselves, so not only facial rejuvenation but also laser photothermolysis of other parts of the body has become popular.
Most often, patients are referred if they need:
- restoration of the skin of the whole body or some of its areas, especially visible;
- removal of capillary networks and pigmentation;
- pore reduction;
- wound removal, stretch marks, wounds;
- skin whitening;
- smoothing or eliminating facial wrinkles;
- rejuvenation of the skin of the hands, chest, neck;
- skin structure update, lift.
Contraindications in the procedure
procedure any salon procedure has general and specific contraindications, laser treatment of facial skin is no exception.
Thus, procedures using a fractional laser are prohibited for patients with any of the following diagnoses:
- lack of immunity, as a result - frequent infectious diseases; period of pregnancy, lactation;
- dermatosis in the treatment area;
- chronic blood diseases, diabetes mellitus;
Additionally, laser rejuvenation should be delayed if you have been taking retinoids for six months before the session and if you have a fresh blemish on your body.
womando woman, regardless of age, wants to have attractive, healthy skin
There are a number of diseases for which the procedure is possible, but only after consulting a specialist, therefore, before the session, it is necessary to consult your doctor. If, however, one or more contraindications have been identified, it is recommended that you resist a certain period until complete recovery or the onset of a condition when the body is ready for laser. The procedure itself is safe, but if there is a disease, it can provoke its further development.
If you can not use a laser, you should choose other methods to get rid of the signs of skin aging, for example, Botox or hyaluronic acid injections.