Post acne, age spots, stretch marks and varicose veins - these manifestations of age spoil the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation will help you become younger and more attractive, relieving many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective is this procedure. What results can you expect?
Description and features
Fraction: what is it? This is a laser beam split into multiple beams. Under its influence, regeneration processes are activated in the body, new collagen and elastin fibers appear. 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 at the age of 40, age-related changes are reflected quite strongly on the face. The laser helps to eliminate the unpleasant manifestations of age: the upper layer of the epidermis, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.
The reviews of the fractional rejuvenation procedure are quite controversial. Some women consider it a real salvation from old age. Others note only the high cost, tenderness and complete absence of the anti-aging effect.
Advantages of laser facial rejuvenation:
- the laser acts precisely, it affects only the damaged areas, its effect does not apply to nearby tissues;
- under the influence of high temperatures, non-viable cells completely disappear, wrinkles of different depths are smoothed;
- the procedure can be performed on sensitive parts of the face and body: décolleté, skin around the eyes and lips;
- With the help of the latest generation of facial rejuvenation products, you can remove a double chin without surgery.
The fractional radiofrequency facial rejuvenation method ensures laser penetration into the deep layers of the epidermis: point heating allows you to effectively remove pathological changes on the face and body. Among the disadvantages are the high cost of facelift, pain and a long recovery period.
Description of the procedure
Reviews often speak of a noticeable result after one session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a thorough makeup removal, after 20 minutes the doctor treats the skin with an anesthetic. According to reviews, many experience only a slight tingling sensation, 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 the types of fractional photothermolysis:
- Ablative - the effect occurs only on the upper layers of the skin, due to the high temperatures they simply evaporate. After this method of facial rejuvenation, the lifting effect is immediately manifested, suitable for eliminating age-related changes at the initial level.
- Non-ablative: the laser penetrates the lower layers without affecting the upper cells of the epidermis. With its help, global problems are solved when the aging process of the skin is irreversible. It allows to form a new base membrane, the skin rejuvenates from the inside.
- The maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of both methods.
For another popular method of rejuvenation, read the article Fractionated Microneedle Mesotherapy: An Overview of the Procedure.
Peculiarities of skin care after laser rejuvenation
Laser facial rejuvenation is a painful procedure, regardless of sensitivity threshold and type of anesthesia. The skin requires special care for 2-3 weeks, exposure to sunlight is categorically contraindicated.
Immediately after the fractional laser rejuvenation, the treated areas are very painful, pain relieving gels and ointments are of little help. After a few hours, severe swelling occurs, especially if the procedure was performed on the skin around the eyes, nose and upper eyelids. The greatest number of edema is observed in one day, sometimes the face almost turns into a ball. To slightly reduce the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms, it is necessary to exclude salty foods from the diet, drink diuretic teas. At the next stage, a lot of icore begins to stand out, crusts appear that prevent the penetration of microbes into the wounds.
It is strictly forbidden to peel off and touch the scabs. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes can begin, scars are formed on the new skin.
Recovery begins in 6-7 days. The crusts become soft, the swelling disappears. For another 28-30 days, the skin will have a bright pink hue, it is necessary to use powerful 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, constantly use restorative medicines;
- The vascular network remains - it occurs due to the deep penetration of the laser, it is impossible to eliminate the defect, over time it will become less noticeable.
Women with sun allergies or vegetative-vascular dystonia may experience various rashes on the face after fractional rejuvenation.
During the recovery period, you can wash your face only with boiled or ozonated water, peels are contraindicated.
Indications and contraindications
Laser skin rejuvenation allows you to get rid of acne, age spots, tighten the eyelids and eliminate fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. According to some women, it is not very effective for deep facial creases.
Facial rejuvenation with laser is a complex and painful procedure, it has many serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- exacerbation of heart and vascular diseases;
- poor blood clotting;
- viral colds accompanied by fever;
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Among other contraindications are pregnancy and lactation, diabetes mellitus, herpes and other rashes on the face, mental disorders. It is forbidden to rejuvenate the face with a laser with high and low blood pressure, vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Important! Fraxel should not be given to people under 17 and over 60.
Reviews
The photos before and after laser exposure on the skin are impressive: people look 10-15 years younger. But keep in mind that the reality may be slightly different.
“At the age of 35 I had a deep nasolabial fold, I decided to correct the defect with the help of fractional laser rejuvenation. The problem disappeared, but after 10 months there was no trace of the anti-aging effect. The price of the procedure is high, the sensations are very unpleasant, I would like a longer result ”.
“I am 40 years old, my skin is subject to premature aging, so I look older than my years. I read the rave reviews of those who have done fractional photothermolysis - I decided to take a chance. I performed the procedure on the nasolabial folds and eyelids: it was very painful, the anesthesia didn't help much. During the recovery period, scabs, constant itching, peeling were much precipitated. It's been six months, I like the effect, but soon I need to do it again, but I can't mentally prepare for it. "
"As a teenager, I had severe acne that left a lot of bad scars. I read the reviews about facial skin rejuvenation with a laser and went to the clinic. The impressions are terrible: it hurts and smells like burning. The first day I ran around the apartment in terrible pain. The scars have become less noticeable, but it will take 5-6 procedures to completely remove them ".
“I had a face lift and an eyelid lift 3 weeks ago, the skin is still recovering, it is very itchy, you can't get out again. During the procedure itself, the pain was bearable, like with a tattoo, but after that I had terrible herpes. Furthermore, the age spots and wrinkles have not completely disappeared. I believe there are better methods. "
“At the age of 45 I made myself a present - I decided to remove droopy eyelids and nasolabial folds with a laser. It took me 3 procedures, which were performed with an interval of 2 weeks. It's been 3 months, the recovery period has been difficult, but now I'm happy to look in the mirror. I'll do it again in 3 months. "
“I had a facelift twice, at 30, again after 3 years. The skin became more elastic, fresh, pores decreased, fine wrinkles disappeared. But one session is not enough and the course is expensive. There is an effect, but it is far from what is shown in commercials ".