Post acne, age spots, stretch marks and spider veins - these manifestations of age spoil the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation will help you become younger and more attractive, relieve you of many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective such a procedure is. What results can you expect?
Description and features
Fraction - what is it? It is a laser beam that splits into several rays. Under its influence, regenerative processes are activated in the body, new collagen and elastin fibers appear. The structure of the skin is improved, the dead cells disappear completely. The first wrinkles on the skin around the eyes begin to appear from the age of 30 and from the age of 40, age-related changes are strongly reflected on the face. The laser helps to eliminate the unpleasant manifestations of age - the upper layer of the skin, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.Criticisms of the fractional rejuvenation process 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, it only affects the damaged areas, the result does not apply to nearby tissues.
- under the influence of high temperatures, the non-viable cells disappear completely, the wrinkles at 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.
Process Description
Reviews often report a remarkable result after a session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a detailed make-up removal, after 20 minutes the doctor treats the skin with anesthetic. According to reviews, many feel 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 treatment area.
Overview of types of fractional photothermolysis:
- Removal - the effect occurs only in the upper layers of the skin, due to the high temperatures that simply evaporate. After this method of rejuvenating the face, the lifting effect is manifested immediately, suitable for eliminating age-related changes at the initial level.
- Non-abstract - the laser penetrates the lower layers without affecting the upper cells of the skin. With its help, global problems are solved when the skin aging process is irreversible. Allows you to form a new membrane base, the skin is rejuvenated from within.
- The maximum result can be achieved with a logical combination of both methods.
For another popular method of rejuvenation, read the article Fractional microneedle mesotherapy - an overview of the procedure.
Features of skin care after laser rejuvenation
Laser facial rejuvenation is a painful process, regardless of the sensitivity limit 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, the gels and ointments relieving the pain are of little use. After a few hours, severe swelling occurs, especially if the procedure was performed on the skin around the eyes and nose, upper eyelids. The largest number of edema is observed in a day, sometimes the face turns into almost a ball. To slightly reduce the onset of unpleasant symptoms, you should exclude salty foods from the diet, drink diuretic teas. In the next stage, many ichor begin to stand out, crusts appear, which prevent the penetration of germs into the wounds.
It is strictly forbidden to peel and touch the crusts. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes can begin, forming scars on the new skin.
Recovery starts in 6-7 days. The crusts become soft, the swelling disappears. For another 28-30 days, the skin will have a bright pink color, you should use strong sunscreen.
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 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.
In women with sun allergies or vascular dystonia, various rashes may appear on the face after fractional rejuvenation.
During the recovery period, you can wash your face only with boiling or ozonated water, while peeling is contraindicated.
Indications and contraindications
Laser skin rejuvenation allows you to get rid of acne, age marks, tighten eyelids and eliminate fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. According to some women, it is not very effective for deep aspects of the face.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a complex and painful process, it has many serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins.
- worsening of heart and vascular diseases.
- poor blood clotting.
- viral colds accompanied by fever.
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Other contraindications include pregnancy and lactation, diabetes, herpes and other facial rashes, mental disorders. Laser rejuvenation of the face with high and low blood pressure, plantar-vascular dystonia is prohibited.
Important! Fraxel should not be used in people under 17 years of age or older.
Reviews
The photos before and after the laser skin rejuvenation are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. But we must keep in mind that the reality may be slightly different.
“By the age of 35, I had 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 anti-aging action. The price of the procedure is high, the senses are very unpleasant - I would like a bigger result ".
"I'm 40 years old, my skin is prone to premature aging, so it looks older than my age. I read the main reviews of those who did fractional photothermolysis - I decided to seize the opportunity. - it was very painful, the anesthesia did not help much. During the recovery period, the crusts, the constant itching, the peeling fell off. Six months have passed, I like the result, but soon I have to do it again, but I just can notto prepare mentally for it. "
"As a teenager, I had severe acne that left many ugly scars. I read reviews about laser skin rejuvenation and went to the clinic. The impressions are terrible - it hurts and smells burnt. The first day I ran to the apartment in terrible pain. The scars have become less noticeable, but it will take 5-6 procedures to get rid of them completely ".
"I had a facelift and facelift 3 weeks ago, the skin is still recovering, itching a lot, you can not go out again. During the procedure itself, the pain was tolerable, as with a tattoo, but after that I got a terrible herpes. In addition, the signs of age and wrinkles have not completely disappeared. I think there are better methods. "
"At the age of 45 I made a gift for myself - I decided to remove the drooping eyelids and nasolabial folds using a laser. It took me 3 procedures, which were done over a period of 2 weeks. 3 months have passed, the period"Recovery was difficult, but now I'm glad to look in the mirror. I'll do it again in 3 months. "
"I did a facelift twice, at the age of 30, again after 3 years. The skin has become more elastic, fresh, the pores have been reduced, the fine wrinkles have disappeared. But one session is not enough and the lesson"It's expensive. There is a result, but it's far from what the ads show. "