Acne, age spots, stretch marks and spider veins - these manifestations of age upset many women. Laser rejuvenation will help you stay young and attractive, eliminate many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective such a procedure is. What results can be expected?
Description and Features
Fraction - what is it? This is a laser beam divided into several beams. Under its influence, regeneration processes are activated in the body, new collagen and elastin fibers are formed. The structure of the epidermis improves, dead cells disappear completely. The first wrinkles on the skin around the eyes begin to appear at the age of 30, and age-related changes at the age of 40 are very strongly reflected on the face. The laser helps to eliminate the unpleasant manifestations of age - the top layer of the epidermis, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.
Consideration of the fractional rejuvenation procedure is highly controversial. Some women consider it a real escape from old age. Others focus only on the high cost, pain and incomplete anti-aging effect.
Advantages of laser facial rejuvenation:
- The laser moves precisely, affecting only the damaged areas, the effect does not apply to nearby tissues;
- Under the influence of high temperatures, non-living cells disappear completely, wrinkles are corrected at different depths;
- The procedure can be performed on sensitive parts of the face and body - décolleté, eyes and skin around the lips;
- With the help of the latest generation of facial rejuvenation products, the double jaw is removed without surgery.
Fractional RF facial rejuvenation method allows the laser to penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis - point heating allows you to effectively eliminate pathological changes on the face and body. Disadvantages include the high cost of facial rejuvenation, pain and a long recovery period.
Procedure Description
Reviews often speak of a noticeable result after one session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. Initially, the doctor performs a thorough removal of makeup, and after 20 minutes, the doctor treats the skin with anesthetic. According to reviews, many feel only a slight tingling sensation, while others complain of unbearable pain. The duration of the procedure is about an hour, it all depends on the size of the treated area.
Overview of fractional photothermolysis types:
- Ablative - the effect occurs only in the upper layers of the skin, evaporates due to high temperatures. The lifting effect manifests itself immediately after this facial rejuvenation method, it is suitable to eliminate age-related changes at the initial level.
- Non-ablative - the laser penetrates the lower layers of the epidermis without affecting the upper cells. With its help, global problems are solved when the skin aging process is irreversible. Allows you to create a new membrane base, rejuvenates the skin from the inside.
- Maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of both methods.
Fractional micronedle mesotherapy for another popular rejuvenation method - read the general article of the procedure.
Features of skin care after laser rejuvenation
Laser facial rejuvenation is a painful procedure, regardless of the level of sensitivity and the type of anesthesia. The skin needs special care for 2-3 weeks, exposure to sunlight is completely contraindicated.
Immediately after fractional laser rejuvenation, the treated areas become very painful, and analgesic gels and ointments help little. After a few hours, severe swelling occurs, especially if the procedure is performed on the skin around the eyes and nose and on the upper eyelids. Most edema is observed in a day, sometimes the face almost turns into a ball. To reduce the appearance of unpleasant symptoms, you should avoid salty foods and drink diuretic teas. In the next stage, many ichores begin to differentiate, forming crusts that prevent germs from penetrating the wounds.
Peeling and touching shells is strictly prohibited. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes may begin, new skin scars appear.
Recovery starts in 6-7 days. The shells soften, the swelling disappears. For 28-30 days, the skin will have a bright pink color, you need to use strong sunscreens.
How to eliminate the effects of fractional laser rejuvenation:
- severe pain - apply a thick layer of dexpanthenol to the skin;
- long recovery period - it is necessary to take vitamins, not to go out, to use regular restorative drugs;
- vascular network remained - caused by deep penetration of the laser, the defect can not be eliminated, it will become less noticeable over time.
In women with sun allergies or vegetative-vascular dystonia, various rashes may appear on the face after fractional rejuvenation.
During the recovery period, you can wash your face only with boiled or ozonated water, the use of peels is contraindicated.
Indications and contraindications
Laser rejuvenation allows you to get rid of acne, age spots, tighten eyelids, remove fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. Not very effective for deep facial wrinkles for some women.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a mixed and painful procedure with many serious limitations. The main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- exacerbation of cardiovascular diseases;
- poor blood clotting;
- viral colds accompanied by fever;
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Other contraindications include pregnancy and lactation, diabetes mellitus, herpes and other rashes on the face, mental illness. Laser rejuvenation of the face with high and low blood pressure, vegetative-vascular dystonia is prohibited.
Important! Fraxel should not be given to persons under 17 years of age or over 60 years of age.
Reviews
Images before and after skin exposure with a laser are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. However, it should be borne in mind that the reality may be slightly different.
“At the age of 35, I developed a deep nasolabial fold and decided to correct the defect with fractional laser rejuvenation. The problem disappeared, but after 10 months there were no signs of anti-aging effects. The cost of the procedure is high, the feelings are very unpleasant - I would like a longer result.
“I am 40 years old, my skin tends to age prematurely, so I look older than I am. I read the perfect reviews of fractional photothermolizers - I decided to give it a chance. I did the procedure on the nasolabial folds and eyelids - it was very painful, anesthesia did not help much. During the recovery period, the shells, persistent itching, peeling collapsed a lot. It's been six months, I like the effect, but I have to do it again soon, but I can't mentally prepare for it. "
“When I was a teenager, I had severe acne that left very ugly scars. I read reviews about laser skin rejuvenation and went to the clinic. The impressions are terrible - it hurts and the smells burn. The first day I ran around the apartment in terrible pain. Wounds are less noticeable, but it takes 5-6 procedures to heal completely.
“3 weeks ago I lifted my face and raised my eyelids, the skin is still recovering, it is very itchy, I can't go out again. The pain during the procedure itself, like a tattoo, was tolerable, but after that I got a terrible herpes. In addition, age spots and wrinkles have not completely disappeared. I believe there are better methods. "
“At the age of 45, I gave myself a gift - I decided to use a laser to remove sagging eyelids and nasolabial folds. I needed 3 procedures done 2 weeks apart. Three months have passed, the recovery period has been difficult, but now I am happy to see myself in the mirror. I will do it again in 3 months. "
“At the age of 30, after 3 years, I made a face twice again. The skin became more elastic, fresh, pores were reduced, fine wrinkles disappeared. But one session is not enough and the course is expensive. It has an effect, but it is far from what is shown in the ads. "