The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and a loss of the feeling of freshness of the skin. The aging process at the initial stages is almost not manifested, and, therefore, does not attract much attention, but already at the age of 25 the first signs of incipient wilting appear: the turgor decreases, the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually becomes thinner - vessels become noticeable, areas with 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 return not only a fresh look, but it will really become younger. Cosmetology made a real breakthrough in 2004, when the method of fractional photothermolysis was presented for the treatment of age-related skin changes. This technology has been proven and clinically tested - proven effective in wrinkle correction and skin rejuvenation.
Practical application has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has high performance in the elimination of cosmetic defects and the return of youth. Today it is one of the most reliable and promising methods of skin rejuvenation and tightening, recognized as the "gold standard" in solving cosmetic problems. In addition, it is a modern and safe alternative to surgical skin lifting.
The course of the procedure, the patient's feelings
One integral and pleasant advantage of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is its painlessness - only the use of surface 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 performing the procedure immediately after its completion advises the patient, lubricates the skin with cream and gives detailed instructions for caring for it.
It should be noted that further no special medical care for the skin is required and you can go home on your own.
Recovery period
If surgical intervention previously required a long recovery period, then the method of fractional laser rejuvenation does not take much time: it takes no more than a week to return to the usual 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 slightly swell, on days 2-4, redness is noted, and on days 4-7, dead cells begin to peel off, freeing 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 method of exposure, the skin is tightened almost immediately, and in general, after a week, wrinkles begin to smooth out, the complexion is evened out, the texture of the skin improves, the oval of the face becomes clearer. In order to consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are necessary - 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 youthfulness of the skin, prescribed by the doctor, helps to noticeably slow down its aging.
Combination with other methods of rejuvenation
Many patients, seeking to enhance the effect of rejuvenation, want to combine fractional laser rejuvenation together 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 the fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers. For those who want to carry out both the laser rejuvenation procedure and the Botox injection on the same day, there are also no restrictions, but in order for the rejuvenation effect to be the greatest, it is recommended to first complete the course of fractional laser rejuvenation. Most likely, the achieved effect will not require any additional efforts to restore the beauty and youthfulness of your skin.
Contraindications for 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.
- Dermatoses in the area of the procedure, photodermatoses.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpetic 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 tanning in the last month.
- Use of oral retinoids in the past 6 months or use of topical dermatological agents with retinoids in the past 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- Mental illness.
If there is a contraindication from the procedure, you should temporarily abstain in order to ensure health safety, the very same procedure of fractional laser rejuvenation is completely safe.