An external manifestation of skin aging is the appearance of wrinkles, enlarged pores and loss of skin freshness. The aging process is almost non-existent in the initial stages, so it does not receive much attention, but after the age of 25, the first signs of wilting appear: the turgor decreases and the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually thins - the vessels become noticeable, there are places with hyperpigmentation.
In order 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 not only restore a fresh look, but will definitely become younger. Cosmetology made a real breakthrough in 2004. When fractional photothermolysis has been proposed for the treatment of age-related skin changes. This technology has been proven and clinically tested - it has been proven to be effective in correcting wrinkles and rejuvenating the skin.
Practical application has also shown that partial photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has a high efficiency in removing cosmetic defects and returning to youth. Today, it is one of the most reliable and promising methods for skin rejuvenation and firming, 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 of the integral and pleasant advantages of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is the painlessness - only surface anesthesia is necessary, and the sensations are limited to a slight tingling in the laser-treated area.
The anesthetic is applied before the start of the session, which lasts for an hour - the time varies depending on the size of the surface to be treated.
Immediately after the procedure, the specialist advises the patient, lubricates the skin and provides detailed instructions on how to care for it.
It should be noted that there is no further special medical care for the skin and you can go home on your own.
Recovery period
If a surgical intervention previously required a long recovery period, the fractional laser rejuvenation method does not require much time: it takes no more than a week to return to a normal life rhythm: the time depends on the type of intervention (ablation, no doubt). During the first two days after the procedure, the skin may swell slightly, redness is seen on days 2-4, and dead cells begin to peel on days 4-7, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for breathing and development.
You can be sure that the partial photothermolysis procedure rejuvenates your skin very quickly - after the ablation method, the skin is contracted almost immediately, and in general after a week the wrinkles start to smooth out, the complexion smooths, the skin structure improves and the oval becomes clearer. In order to consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are required - they are performed approximately one month apart.
Fractional laser rejuvenation lasts up to six months after the completion of all procedures, and the effect lasts for several years. In many ways, the result is determined by the patient's lifestyle - a program prescribed by a doctor to preserve the youth of the skin helps to significantly slow down its aging.
Combination with other rejuvenation methods
Many patients want to combine partial laser rejuvenation with botulinum toxin injections and fillers to enhance the rejuvenating effect. There are no contraindications in this case - special studies have confirmed the safety of the fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic fillers. There are also no restrictions for those who want to have both a laser rejuvenation procedure and a Botox injection on the same day, but to get the maximum rejuvenation effect, it is recommended to complete a partial laser rejuvenation course first. Most likely, the achieved effect will not require any additional effort. restoring the beauty and youthfulness of your skin.
Contraindications to the procedure
Fractional laser rejuvenation should not be performed if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant tumors in the field of treatment.
- Oncological diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- In the field of dermatosis procedures, photodermatoses.
- Vitiligo family history.
- Herpetic infection in the last month.
- History of keloid scars.
- Acute infectious diseases or impaired immunity.
- Chronic diseases (diabetes, systemic connective tissue diseases, blood coagulation disorders, thromboembolic diseases).
- A fresh tan or tan in the last month.
- Use of oral retinoids in the last 6 months or use of topical dermatologicals with retinoids in the last 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- Mental illness.
If there are contraindications to the procedure, you should temporarily abstain to ensure health safety, the same fractional laser rejuvenation procedure is completely safe.