The external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and 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 wilting appear: the turgor decreases, the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually becomes thinner: the vessels are noticeable and areas with hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore the youth of the skin, it is not enough to remove 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 appearance, but it will actually become more youthful. Cosmetology made a breakthrough in 2004 when the fractional photothermolysis method was introduced for the treatment of age-related skin changes. This technology has been tried and tested and clinically proven, proven effective in wrinkle correction and skin rejuvenation.
Practical application has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has a high performance in removing 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" for solving cosmetic problems. In addition, it is a modern and safe alternative to surgical skin lift.
The course of the procedure, the feelings of the patient.
An integral and pleasant advantage of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is its painlessness: only 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 one hour; the time varies according to the size of the surface to be treated.
The specialist who performs the procedure immediately after its completion informs the patient, lubricates the skin with cream and gives detailed instructions for caring for it.
It should be noted that, in addition, no special medical care for the skin is required and you can go home on your own.
Recovery period
If the surgical intervention previously required a long recovery period, then the fractional laser resurfacing method does not take long: it does not take more than a week to return to the usual rhythm of life: the time 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, redness is noted, and on days 4-7, dead cells begin to shed, releasing healthy, beautiful skin for breathing andthe development.
You can make sure that the fractional photothermolysis procedure makes your skin younger very soon: after the ablative method of exposure, the skin tightens almost immediately, and generally after a week, the wrinkles begin to smooth, thecomplexion is leveled, skin texture improves, facial oval becomes lighter. To consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are necessary: they are carried out with a difference of approximately one month.
Fractional laser resurfacing 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 of the patient: following the program to preserve the youth of the skin, prescribed by the doctor, helps to significantly slow down aging.
Combination with other rejuvenation methods.
Many patients, seeking to enhance the effect of rejuvenation, wish to combine fractional laser resurfacing along 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 fractionated laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers. For those who wish to perform both the laser resurfacing procedure and the Botox injection on the same day, there are also no restrictions, but for the rejuvenation effect to be the greatest, it is recommended to complete the fractional laser resurfacing course first. . Most likely, the effect achieved does not require any additional effort to restore the beauty and youth of your skin.
Contraindications to the procedure.
Fractional laser resurfacing should not be performed if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant neoplasms in the treatment area.
- Cancer diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatosis in the area of the procedure, photodermatosis.
- 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 tan in the last month.
- Use of oral retinoids in the last 6 months or use of topical dermatological agents with retinoids in the last 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
- Mental illness.
If there is a contraindication to the procedure, you should temporarily abstain to ensure health safety, the same fractional laser resurfacing procedure is completely safe.