In youth the skin of the face appears smooth, fresh and toned, despite the state of health and the lack of cosmetic treatments. Over the years, its appearance gradually changes: first a pleasant color disappears and the first wrinkles appear, then varicose veins, age spots and deep folds. Any change suggests that the skin is aging. When conventional face masks stop working, more powerful treatments come to the rescue, one of which is laser facial rejuvenation.
The advantage of fractional photothermolysis (this is its second name) is total safety and high efficiency in eliminating wrinkles and other defects. This procedure is a gentler alternative to surgery or injection.
Laser technology for skin rejuvenation
What causes skin aging? There are several main reasons:
- weakening of metabolic processes;
- delayed or incomplete waste disposal;
- impaired cell growth function;
- reduction of nutrient transfer to cells.
Obviously it is impossible to initiate the reverse process of cell regeneration, but there is the possibility of activating the activity of "sleeping" cells. For this, laser face rejuvenation is used. After heat treatment, viable cells are activated and weak ones die completely, giving way to stronger samples. In a word, the cellular composition of the skin is renewed.
The quality and speed of the restoration process depend 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 rays act on the surface of the skin, as if forming a mesh. Local zones are innovations in the application of laser technology. They help not to touch the healthy areas of the skin, thus contributing to early recovery.
Types of fractional laser rejuvenation
Rejuvenation and lifting take place through the use of two effective exposure methods, which differ in some characteristics of laser use.
- Treatment of the entire skin surface
Its main function is to evaporate the upper cells of the epidermis. The superficial and visible microscopic areas are removed, causing a lifting effect: the skin appears to tighten. As a result, the first sign of aging disappears: a network of fine wrinkles.
- Method of exposure without injury to the skin surface
Acts on the deeper and lower layers of the dermis and epidermis without affecting the uppermost area. In this way, it is advisable to solve the deep problems concerning the irreversible process of skin aging. With the help of a laser beam, a new cell membrane skeleton is built, the metabolic process is activated, the production of collagen is improved, as a result, the skin looks younger from the inside.
Both methods are aimed at local treatment, i. e. the areas of the skin around are not affected - this is necessary for a quick and complete skin restoration. In fact, fractional laser facial rejuvenation can be called heat shock, which renews the growth of healthy cells.
The combination of both methods allows to obtain maximum results thanks to the double impulse of healing from the outside and from the inside. This technique is practiced in many modern clinics with laser equipment.
Progress and results of the procedure
The advantage of laser skin treatment is the absence of pain, 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 feels no pain, but only feels a slight tingling sensation in the area to be treated. The anesthetic composition is applied immediately before the session.
- Performing a session using a special apparatus, 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 look up to date. 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 begin to peel off - the process of releasing dead cells is initiated. They will be replaced by young and healthy cells, which will give the face a fresh and youthful look.
Indications for fractional photothermolysis
Most women, and even some men are no exception, take care of themselves, so not only fractional facial rejuvenation, but laser photothermolysis of other parts of the body has also become popular.
Most often, patients turn to if they need:
- restoration of the skin of the whole body or of some of its particularly visible areas;
- removal of hair networks and pigmentation;
- reduction of pores;
- removal of scars, stretch marks, scars;
- skin whitening;
- smooth or eliminate facial wrinkles;
- skin rejuvenation of hands, chest, neck;
- skin texture update, lifting.
Contraindications to the procedure
Each salon procedure has general and specific contraindications, laser facial skin treatment is no exception.
Therefore, procedures using a fractional laser are prohibited for patients with one of the following diagnoses:
- lack of immunity, as a result - frequent infectious diseases;
- period of pregnancy, lactation;
- dermatosis in the treatment area;
- scars;
- cancer;
- chronic blood diseases, diabetes mellitus;
- herpes
Also, laser rejuvenation should be postponed if you have been taking retinoids for six months prior to the session and if you have a new tan on your body.
Every woman, regardless of age, wants to have attractive and healthy skin
There are a number of diseases for which the procedure is possible, but only after consulting a specialist, therefore, before the session, you should consult your doctor. If, however, one or more contraindications are identified, it is recommended to hold out for a certain period until full recovery or the onset of a state where the body is ready for the laser. The procedure itself is safe, but if there is a disease, it can provoke its further development.
If you cannot use a laser, you should choose other methods to eliminate the signs of skin aging, for example, injections of Botox or hyaluronic acid.