Filling up with pimples, age spots, stretch marks and spider veins - these manifestations of age degrade the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation helps to become younger and more attractive, alleviates many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective such a procedure is. What results can you expect?
Description and features
Broken - what is it? It is a multi-beam laser beam. Under its influence, regenerative processes are activated in the body, new collagen and elastin fibers appear. The structure of the epidermis improves, the dead cells disappear completely. The first wrinkles on the skin around the eyes begin to appear by the age of 30, and by the age of 40, the age-related changes are reflected quite strongly on the face. The laser helps to eliminate the unpleasant manifestations of age - the upper layer, which has lost the elasticity of the epidermis, is completely removed.
The review of the fractional rejuvenation process is quite controversial. Some women from her old age consider it a real salvation. Others note only the high cost, the pain, and the complete lack of anti-aging effect.
Benefits of laser facial rejuvenation:
- the laser works accurately, only affects the damaged areas, its effect does not apply to nearby tissues;
- At high temperatures, non-viable cells disappear completely, wrinkles of different depths smooth out;
- the procedure can be performed on sensitive parts of the face and body - décolletage, skin around the eyes and lips;
- With the latest generation of facial rejuvenation products, the double chin can be removed without surgery.
The fractional RF facial rejuvenation method ensures that the laser penetrates the deep layers of the epidermis - spot heating allows effective removal of pathological changes in the face and body. Disadvantages include the high cost of facial rejuvenation, pain, and a long recovery period.
Procedure Description
Opinions often talk about a noticeable result after a session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a thorough removal of makeup, after 20 minutes the doctor treats the skin under anesthesia. According to opinions, many feel only mild tingling, others complain of unbearable pain. The duration of the procedure is about one hour, all depending on the size of the treated area.
Overview of types of fractional photothermolysis:
- Ablative - the effect only occurs on the upper layers of the skin, they simply evaporate due to the high temperature. After this method of facial rejuvenation, the lifting effect manifests itself immediately, it is suitable for the elimination of age-related changes at the initial level.
- Non-ablative - the laser penetrates the lower layers without affecting the upper cells of the epidermis. It helps solve global problems when the skin aging process is irreversible. It allows the formation of a new membrane base, the skin is rejuvenated from the inside.
- The maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of both methods.
For another popular method of rejuvenation, see Fractional Microneedle Mesotherapy - Procedure Overview.
Features 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 sunlight is categorically contraindicated.
Immediately after fractional laser rejuvenation, the treated areas are very painful, and painkillers 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 eyelid. Most edema is observed in a day, sometimes the face almost turns into a ball. To slightly reduce the onset of unpleasant symptoms, you should exclude salty foods from your diet and drink diuretic teas. In the next stage, many ichors begin to stand out, barking appearing that prevents microbes from entering the wounds.
It is strictly forbidden to peel or touch the shells. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes may begin, scars may form on the new skin.
Recovery will begin in 6-7 days. The bark becomes soft and the swellings disappear. For another 28-30 days, the skin will have a bright pink tint, you will need to use strong sunscreen.
How to eliminate the effects of fractional laser rejuvenation:
- severe pain - apply a thick layer of dexpanthenol to the skin;
- long healing period - vitamins should be taken, do not go out, constantly restorative drugs should be used;
- the vascular network is preserved - it is formed due to the deep penetration of the laser, it is impossible to eliminate the error, it will become less noticeable over time.
Women with sun-allergic or vegetative-vascular dystonia may experience various rashes on their faces after fractional rejuvenation.
During the healing period, you can only wash your face with boiled or ozonated water, exfoliation is contraindicated.
Indications and Contraindications
Laser skin rejuvenation allows you to get rid of acne, aging spots, tighten the eyelids and eliminate delicate wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. Some women say it is not very effective for deep wrinkles.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a complex and painful procedure with many serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- worsening of cardiovascular disease;
- poor blood clotting;
- viral cold, accompanied by fever;
- is any pathology of infectious etiology.
Other contraindications include 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 with vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Important! Fraxel should not be given to people over 17 years of age or over 60 years of age.
Reviews
Photos before and after laser skin exposure are stunning - people are 10-15 years younger. But keep in mind that the reality may be a little different.
“By the age of 35, a deep nasolabial shoot developed and I decided to remedy the defect with fractional laser rejuvenation. The problem disappeared, but after 10 months there was no trace of the anti-aging effect. The cost of the procedure is high, the feelings are very unpleasant - I want a more lasting result. "
“I’m 40 years old, my skin is prone to premature aging, so I look older than my years. I read the great reviews of fractal photothermolizers - I decided to take a risk. I did the procedure on the nasolabial folds and eyelids - it was very painful, anesthesia didn’t help much. During the healing period, the crust, constant itching, peeling very precipitated. Six months have passed, I like the effect, but I have to do it again soon, but I just can’t prepare myself mentally for it. "
“As a teenager, I had severe pimples that left a lot of nasty scars. I read reviews about facial skin rejuvenation with a laser and went to the clinic. The impressions are awful - it hurts and smells burnt. The first day I just ran into the apartment in terrible pain. Scars are less noticeable, but 5-6 procedures are needed to get rid of them completely ”.
“I had facial care and eyelid lifting for 3 weeks, my skin is still recovering, very itchy, I can’t go out again. During the procedure itself, the pain was tolerable, even with a tattoo, but then it became a horrible herpes. In addition, aging spots and wrinkles have not completely disappeared. I think there are better ways. "
“When I was 45, I made a gift for myself - I decided to use a laser to remove drooping eyelids and nasolabial folds. It was performed in 3 procedures performed at 2-week intervals. It’s been 3 months, the recovery period has been difficult, but now I’m glad to look in the mirror. I'll repeat in 3 months. "
“Twice, at the age of 30, I did facelift, again after 3 years. The skin became more elastic, fresher, the pores shrank, the fine wrinkles disappeared. But one occupation is not enough and the course is expensive. It has an impact, but it’s far from what the ads show. "