The 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, and therefore does not pay much attention, but already at the age of 25 the first signs of early development appear: the turgor decreases, the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually becomes thinner - the dishes become noticeable, areas with hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore the youth of the skin, it is not enough to eliminate only the visible manifestations of aging - it is necessary to restore the active function of cells, their natural mechanism of regeneration and growth. This will not only return the skin to a fresh look, but it will really look younger. Cosmetology made a real breakthrough in 2004 with the introduction of fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of age-related skin changes. This technology has been proven and clinically tested - proven to be effective in the correction of wrinkles and skin rejuvenation.
Practical application has also shown that partial photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has a high performance in the prevention 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 of the integral and pleasant advantages of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is its painlessness - only surface anesthesia is required, while the sensations are limited to a slight tingling sensation in the area treated with the laser beam.
The anesthetic is used before the start of the session, which lasts for an hour - the time varies depending on the size of the surface to be treated.
The specialist, who performs the procedure immediately after its completion, advises the patient, lubricates the skin with cream and provides detailed instructions for its care.
It should be noted that in the future no special medical care for the skin is required, and you can go home yourself.
Recovery period
If the surgery previously required a long recovery period, then the fractional laser restoration method does not take much time: it takes no more than a week to return to the normal rhythm of life: the time depends on the method of intervention (ablative, ablative). During the first two days after the procedure, the skin may swell slightly, 2. -4. Redness is observed during the day, and 4. -7. During the day, dead cells begin to peel, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for breathing and development.
You can be sure that the fractional photothermolysis procedure very soon made your skin younger - after the ablative method, the skin is tightened almost immediately, and in a week after a whole wrinkles begin to smooth out, complexion improves, skin oval becomes clearer. In order to consolidate and maximize the result, several procedures are required - they are performed with an interval of about a month.
The regeneration of the fractional laser 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 patient's lifestyle - the program prescribed by the doctor to maintain the youth of the skin helps to significantly slow down its aging.
Combination with other recovery methods
Many patients want to combine fractional laser regeneration with botulinum toxin injections and excipients in an effort to improve the recovery effect. There are no contraindications in this case - specific studies have confirmed the safety of the fractionated 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 for the recovery effect to be the greatest, it is recommended to take a fractional laser rejuvenation course first. . Most likely, the effect achieved will not require any additional efforts to restore the beauty and youth of your skin.
Contraindications to the procedure
Fractional laser reconstruction should not be performed if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant neoplasms in the treatment area.
- Oncological diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatosis procedures in the field of photodermatosis.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpetic infection in the last month.
- History of keloid scars.
- Acute infectious diseases or impaired immunity.
- Chronic diseases (diabetes, 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, lactation.
- Mental illness.
If the procedure is contraindicated, you must temporarily refrain to ensure health safety, the same fractional laser reconstruction procedure is completely safe.