Acne, age spots, stretch marks and spider veins - these manifestations of age spoil the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation will help you to become younger and more attractive, in addition to alleviating 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 divided into several beams. Under its influence, regeneration processes are activated in the body, new fibers of collagen and elastin appear. The structure of the epidermis improves, the dead cells disappear completely. The first wrinkles on the skin around the eyes start to appear around the age of 30 and, at 40, age-related changes are strongly reflected in 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.
Revisions of the fractional rejuvenation procedure are quite controversial. Some women consider it a real salvation from old age. Others note only the high cost, the pain and the complete absence of the anti-aging effect.
Benefits of laser facial rejuvenation:
- the laser acts precisely, affects only damaged areas, its effect does not apply to nearby tissues;
- under the influence of high temperatures, unviable cells disappear completely, wrinkles of different depths are smoothed;
- the procedure can be performed on sensitive parts of the face and body - cleavage, skin around the eyes and lips;
- With the help of the latest generation of facial rejuvenation products, the double chin can be removed without surgery.
The fractional RF facial rejuvenation method ensures laser penetration into the deep layers of the epidermis - punctual heating can effectively remove pathological changes in the face and body. Among the disadvantages are the high cost of facial rejuvenation, pain and a long recovery period.
Description of the procedure
Assessments usually talk about a noticeable outcome after a session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a complete makeup removal, after 20 minutes the doctor treats the skin with an anesthetic. According to the assessments, many feel only a slight tingling sensation, others complain of unbearable pain. The duration of the procedure is about one hour, everything 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, because at high temperatures they simply evaporate. After this method of facial rejuvenation, the lifting effect immediately appears, suitable to eliminate age-related changes at the initial level.
- Non-ablative - the laser penetrates the lower layers without affecting the upper cells of the epidermis. With your help, global problems are solved when the skin aging process is irreversible. It allows to form a new membrane base, the skin rejuvenates inside.
- The maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of both methods.
For another popular method of rejuvenation, read the article Fractional microneedle mesotherapy - an overview of the procedure.
Characteristics of skin care after laser rejuvenation
Laser facial rejuvenation is a painful procedure, regardless of the sensitivity threshold and the type of anesthesia. The skin requires special care for 2-3 weeks, exposure to the sun is categorically contraindicated.
Immediately after fractional laser rejuvenation, the treated areas become very painful, the analgesic 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 and nose and on the upper eyelids. The greatest number of edema is observed in one day, sometimes the face turns into almost a ball. To slightly reduce the appearance of unpleasant symptoms, you should exclude salty foods from the diet, drinking diuretic teas. In the next stage, a lot of ichor starts to stand out, crusts appear that prevent the penetration of microbes in the wounds.
It is strictly forbidden to peel and touch the crust. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes can start, scarring the new skin.
Recovery starts in 6-7 days. The crusts are soft, the swelling disappears. For another 28-30 days, the skin will have a bright pink hue, you need 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, to use restorative drugs constantly;
- vascular network remained - it arises due to the deep penetration of the laser, it is impossible to eliminate the defect, over time it will become less noticeable.
Women with allergies to the sun or vascular-vegetating dystonia may experience several rashes on the face after partial 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 your eyelids, eliminate fine wrinkles around your mouth and eyes. According to some women, it is not very effective for deep facial folds.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a complex and painful procedure, with 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 prohibited to rejuvenate the face with laser with hypertension and low, vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Important! Fraxel should not be given to people under 17 and over 60.
Reviews
The photos before and after laser skin exposure are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. But one must keep in mind that the reality may be a little different.
“At 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 was no trace of the anti-aging effect. The price of the procedure is high, the sensations are very unpleasant - I wanted a longer result ”.
“I'm 40, my skin tends to age early, so I look older than I really am. I read the complimentary reviews of those who did fractional photothermolysis - I decided to take a chance. I did the procedure on the nasolabial folds and on the eyelids - it was very painful, anesthesia didn't help much. During the recovery period, scabs, constant itching, flaking were very hasty. Six months have passed, I like the effect, but soon I need to do it again, but I just can't mentally prepare for it. "
“As a teenager, I had severe acne that left many ugly scars. I read comments about laser facial skin rejuvenation and went to the clinic. The impressions are terrible - it hurts and smells like burning. On the first day, I simply ran through the apartment in terrible pain. The scars are less noticeable, but it will take 5-6 procedures to eliminate them completely ”.
“I had a plastic surgery and an eyelid 3 weeks ago, the skin is still recovering, itching a lot, you can't leave the house again. During the procedure itself, the pain was tolerable, as in a tattoo, but after that I got terrible herpes. In addition, age spots and wrinkles have not completely disappeared. I believe that there are better methods. "
“At 45 I made a gift for myself - I decided to remove droopy eyelids and nasolabial folds with a laser. I took 3 procedures, which were done with an interval of 2 weeks. 3 months have passed, the recovery period was difficult, but now I am happy to look in the mirror. I will do it again in 3 months. "
“I did a face lift twice, at 30, again after 3 years. The skin became more elastic, fresh, the pores narrowed, the fine wrinkles disappeared. But one session is not enough and the course is expensive. It has an effect, but it is far from what you see in the commercials. ”