External manifestations of skin aging are wrinkles, enlarged pores and loss of skin feeling of freshness. In the initial stages, the aging process is almost invisible and therefore does not attract much attention, but already at the age of 25 the first signs of the first quenching appear: the turgor decreases, the texture changes. Later, the skin gradually thins - the vessels become noticeable, areas of hyperpigmentation appear.
To restore the youth of the skin, it is not enough just to eliminate the visible manifestations of aging - it is necessary to restore the active activity of cells, their natural mechanism of renewal and growth. Thus, the skin will not only return to a fresh look, but also it will really become younger. Cosmetology made a real breakthrough in 2004 when the method of fractional photothermolysis was introduced to treat age-related skin changes. This technology has been proven and clinically tested - it is effective in correcting wrinkles and rejuvenating the skin.
Practical application has also shown that fractional photothermolysis is easily tolerated, safe and has high efficiency in eliminating cosmetic defects and restoring youth. Today it is one of the most reliable and promising methods of skin rejuvenation and tightening, which is 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 pleasing advantages of the fractional photothermolysis procedure is its painlessness - only superficial anesthesia is required, and the sensations are limited to a small tingling sensation in the laser beam area.
The anesthetic is applied before the session, which lasts for one hour - the time varies depending on the size of the treated surface.
Immediately after the procedure, the performing specialist advises the patient, warms the skin with a cream and gives detailed instructions on how to care for it.
It should be noted that further special medical care is not required for the skin and you can go home.
Recovery period
If earlier surgical intervention 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 rhythm of life: the time depends on the method of intervention (ablative, non-ablative). During the first two days of the procedure, the skin may be slightly swollen, redness may be noted on days 2-4, and on days 4-7, dead cells begin to form from the skin, releasing healthy and beautiful skin for respiration and development.
Make sure that the fractional photothermolysis procedure rejuvenates the skin very soon - after the ablation method of impact, the skin is strongly tightened and generally, after a week the wrinkles begin to straighten, the face is smoother, the skin structure improves, the oval of the face becomes clearer. In order to consolidate the result and maximize it, several procedures are needed - they are carried out with a difference of about a month.
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 outcome determines a patient’s lifestyle - adhering to a doctor-prescribed program for skin rejuvenation helps to significantly reduce his or her aging.
Combine with other methods of rejuvenation
Many patients who want to enhance the rejuvenating effect want to combine fractional laser rejuvenation with botulinum toxin injections and fillers. There are no contraindications in this case - special studies have confirmed the safety of the effect of fractional laser on collagen and hyaluronic acid fillers. For those who want to have a laser rejuvenation procedure and Botox injection on the same day, there are also no restrictions, but in order for the rejuvenation effect to be the greatest, it is recommended to complete a fractional laser rejuvenation course first. . Most likely, the effect achieved will not require extra effort to restore the beauty and youth of your skin.
Contraindications to the procedure
Fractional laser rejuvenation should not be performed if there are general therapeutic contraindications:
- Benign and malignant neoplasms in the healing zone.
- Oncological diseases, radiation and chemotherapy.
- Dermatoses in the procedure area, photodermatoses.
- Family history of vitiligo.
- Herpes infection of 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. )
- The last month is a new tan or tan.
- Use of oral retinoids for the last 6 months or use of local dermatological remedies with retinoids in the last 2 weeks.
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- ქიMental illness.
If the procedure has contraindications, you should temporarily refrain from it to ensure health safety, the same fractional laser rejuvenation procedure is completely safe.