Post acne, age spots, stretch marks and spider veins - these age signs spoil the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation will help you become younger and more attractive, and solve many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective such a procedure is. 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, and new collagen and elastin fibers emerge. The structure of the epidermis improves, dead cells disappear completely. The first wrinkles on the skin around the eyes begin to appear at the age of 30, and by the age of 40, age-related changes are strongly reflected on the face. The laser helps to eliminate the unpleasant signs of age - the upper layer of the epidermis, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.
Reviews of the partial rejuvenation procedure are highly controversial. Some women see it as a real salvation from old age. Others just note the high cost, pain and complete absence of anti-aging effect.
Benefits of laser facial rejuvenation:
The- laser behaves precisely, it only affects damaged areas, its effect is not applied to nearby tissues;
- Under the influence of high temperatures, non-living cells disappear completely, wrinkles at different depths are smoothed;
- procedure on sensitive areas of the face and body - décolleté, around the eyes and lips;
- With the help of the latest generation products for facial rejuvenation, you can remove your double chin without surgery.
The fractional RF-facial rejuvenation method allows the laser to penetrate the deep layers of the epidermis - point heating allows you to effectively remove pathological changes in the face and body. Its disadvantages include the high cost of facial rejuvenation, pain and a long recovery time.
Procedure Description
Reviews usually mention a noticeable result after a session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor thoroughly removes make-up, after 20 minutes the doctor anesthetizes the skin. 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 treated area.
Overview of fractional photothermolysis types:
- Ablative - the effect occurs only in the upper layers of the skin due to the high temperatures at which they evaporate. After this facial rejuvenation method, the lifting effect immediately manifests itself, suitable for eliminating age-related changes in the initial stage.
- Non-ablative - the laser penetrates the lower layers without affecting the upper cells of the epidermis. With its help, global problems are solved when the aging process of the skin becomes irreversible. It allows you to create a new membrane base, the skin is rejuvenated from the inside.
- Maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of both methods.
For another popular rejuvenation method, read the article An overview of the procedure - Fractional microneedle mesotherapy.
Features of skin care after laser rejuvenation
Laser facial rejuvenation is a painful procedure regardless of the sensitivity threshold and the type of anesthesia. 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, pain relieving gels and ointments help little. Severe swelling occurs after a few hours, especially if the eye area and nose contour and upper eyelids are treated. The most edema is seen in a day, sometimes the face turns into a ball. To slightly reduce the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms, you should exclude salty foods from the diet, drink diuretic teas. At the next stage, numerous anchors begin to stand out, preventing microbes from getting into wounds, crusts appear.
Peeling and touching the shells is strictly prohibited. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes may begin, scars will form on the new skin.
Recovery starts within 6-7 days. The crusts soften, swelling disappears. The skin will have a bright pink shade for another 28-30 days, you need to use strong sunscreens.
How to eliminate the effects of fractional laser rejuvenation:
- severe pain - apply a thick layer of dexpanthenol to the skin;
- long recovery time - it is necessary to take vitamins, not go out, constantly use reparative drugs; The
- vein network remains - arises due to deep penetration of the laser, it is impossible to eliminate the defect, it will become less noticeable over time
Women with sun allergies or vegetative-vascular dystonia may experience various rashes on their face after fractional rejuvenation.
During the healing period, you can wash your face only with boiled or ozonized water, peels are contraindicated.
Indications and contraindications
Laser skin rejuvenation allows you to get rid of acne, age spots, tighten the eyelids, and remove fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. According to some women, it is not very effective in deep facial folds.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a complex and painful procedure, it has many serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- exacerbation of cardiovascular diseases;
- poor blood coagulation;
- viral cold with fever;
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Other contraindications include pregnancy and breastfeeding, diabetes mellitus, herpes and other facial rashes, mental disorders. With high and low blood pressure, vegetative-vascular dystonia, laser rejuvenation of the face is prohibited.
Important! Fraxel does not apply to people under 17 or over 60.
Reviews
Photos before and after laser exposure to the skin are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. However, it should be borne in mind that reality may differ slightly.
“When I was 35 years old, I developed a deep nasolabial fold and decided to correct the defect using fractional laser rejuvenation. The problem was gone, but after 10 months there was no trace of the anti-aging effect. The price of the procedure is high, the emotions are so uncomfortable - I want a longer result ”.
“I am 40 years old, my skin tends to age prematurely, so I look older than my age. I've read rave reviews from those doing fractional photothermolysis - I decided to give it a shot. I did the procedure on the nasolabial folds and eyelids - it was very painful, anesthesia did not help much. During the healing period, scabs, constant itching, peeling became very quick. Six months have passed, I like the effect, but I have to do it again soon, but I can't prepare for it mentally. "
“When I was younger, I had severe acne that left a lot of ugly marks. I read the reviews about facial skin rejuvenation with laser and went to the clinic. The impressions are terrible - it hurts and smells burnt. The first day I ran around the circle from terrible pain. The scars have become less noticeable, but it will take 5-6 procedures to get rid of them completely, ”he said.
“I had a facelift and eyelid lift 3 weeks ago, the skin is still healing, it is very itchy, you cannot go out again. During the procedure itself, the pain was tolerable, like a tattoo, but after that I got a terrible herpes. Also, age spots and wrinkles have not disappeared completely. I believe there are better methods. "
“At 45, I made a gift for myself - I decided to remove the droopy eyelids and nasolabial folds using a laser. It took 3 procedures done 2 weeks apart. 3 months have passed, the healing process was difficult, but now I am happy to look at myself in the mirror. I will do it again in 3 months. "
“I was 30 years old, 3 years later I did face lift twice again. The skin has become more elastic, refreshed, pores decreased, fine wrinkles disappeared. However, one session is not enough and the course is expensive. It has an effect, but it's far from what's shown in ads. "