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, alleviate many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective is such a 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 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 at the age of 30 and by the age of 40, age-related changes are reflected quite strongly on 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.
Reviews of the fractional renewal procedure are quite controversial. Some women consider it a real salvation from old age. Others notice only the high cost, pain and complete lack of anti-aging effect.
Benefits of laser facial rejuvenation:
- laser works precisely, touches only the damaged areas, its effect does not apply to nearby tissues;
- under the influence of high temperatures unstable cells disappear completely, wrinkles of different depths soften;
- 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 facial rejuvenation products, a double chin can be removed without surgery.
The RF fractional facial rejuvenation method provides laser penetration into the deeper layers of the epidermis - spot heating allows you to effectively remove pathological changes to the face and body. Among the disadvantages are the high cost of facial rejuvenation, soreness and a long recovery period.
Procedure Description
Reviews often speak of a noticeable result after a session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a complete removal of the composition, after 20 minutes the doctor treats the skin with an anesthetic. According to reviews, many feel just a tingling sensation, others complain of excruciating pain. The duration of the procedure is about an hour, it all depends on the size of the treated area.
Summary of types of fractional photothermolysis:
- Ablative - the effect occurs only on the upper layers of the skin, due to the high temperatures they simply evaporate. After this method of facial rejuvenation, the lifting effect is manifested immediately, suitable for eliminating age-related changes at the initial level.
- Non-ablative - the laser penetrates the lower layers without touching the upper cells of the epidermis. With its help, global problems are solved when the skin aging process is irreversible. Allows you to form a new membrane base, the skin rejuvenates from within.
- Maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of both methods.
For another popular method of rejuvenation, read Fractional Microneal Mesotherapy - a summary of the procedure.
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, pain relieving gels and oils do not help much. After a few hours, severe swelling occurs, especially if the procedure is performed on the skin around the eyes and nose, and upper eyelids. The greatest number of edema is observed in a day, sometimes the face turns into almost a ball. To slightly reduce the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms, you should exclude salty foods from the diet, drink diuretic teas. In the next stage, too much ichor begins to come out, crusts appear, which prevent microbes from penetrating the wound.
is strictly forbidden to remove and touch the crust. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes can begin, marks are formed on the new skin.
Recovery starts in 6-7 days. Heads become soft, puffiness disappears. For another 28-30 days, the skin will have a bright pink tinge, you should use strong protective creams.
How to eliminate the effects of fractional laser rejuvenation:
- severe pain - put a thick layer of dexpanthenol on the skin;
- long recovery period - it is necessary to take vitamins, not to go out, to constantly use restorative medicines;
- vascular network remains - arises due to deep penetration of the laser, it is impossible to eliminate the defect, over time it will become less visible.
Women with sun allergies or vegetative-vascular dystonia may experience various rashes on the face after fractional 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 eyelids, eliminate fine wrinkles around the 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, there are many serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- exacerbation of cardiovascular disease;
- poor blood clotting;
- viral colds accompanied by fever;
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Important! Fraxel should not be administered to persons under 17 and over 60 years of age.
Reviews
Photos before and after laser skin exposure are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. But it must be borne in mind that the reality may be a little different.
“At the age of 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 anti-aging effect. The price of the procedure is high, the feelings are very unpleasant - I would like a longer result ".
"I'm 40 years old, my skin is prone to premature aging, so I look older than my years. I read the good reviews of those who did fractional photothermolysis - I decided to take a chance. nasolabial folds and eyelids - it was very painful, anesthesia did not help much. During the recovery period, crusting, constant itching, skin were very precipitated. Six months have passed, I like the effect, but soon I have to do it again, but"I just can not prepare mentally for this. "
"As a teenager, I had severe acne that left a lot of ugly scars. I read reviews about facial skin rejuvenation with a laser and went to the clinic. The impressions are horrible - it hurts and smells bad. The first day just"I ran around the apartment in terrible pain. The marks have become less visible, but it will take 5-6 procedures to remove them completely. "
"I did a face lift and an eyelid lift 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, like with a tattoo"But after that I developed a terrible herpes. Plus, the spots and wrinkles of age are not completely gone. I believe there are better methods. "
“At the age of 45 I made a gift for myself - I decided to remove drooping eyelids and nasolabial folds using a laser. It took me 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 see myself in the mirror. I will 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 shrunk, the fine wrinkles are gone. But one session is not enough, and"The course is expensive. There is an effect, but it is far from what is shown in the ads. "