Post acne, age spots, stretch marks and spider veins - these age manifestations ruin the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation will help you to be younger and more attractive, relieving you of many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective such a procedure is. What results can you expect?
Description and Features
Shard - what is it? This is a laser beam that is split into several beams. Under its influence, the regeneration process is 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 age 30, and by age 40, age-related changes are noticeable on the face. The laser helps to get rid of the unpleasant manifestations of age - the upper layer of the epidermis, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.
The overview of the fractional rejuvenation procedure is somewhat controversial. Some women consider him a true savior from old age. Others noted only the high cost, pain relief and no anti-aging effect at all.
Benefits of laser facial rejuvenation:
- laser works precisely, only affects the damaged area, the effect does not apply to the surrounding tissue;
- under the influence of high temperature, non-viable cells completely disappear, wrinkles of different depths are smoothed;
- this procedure can be performed on sensitive parts of the face and body - décolleté, the skin around the eyes and lips;
- With the help of the latest generation of facial rejuvenation products, you can get rid of double chin without surgery.
The fractional RF-facial rejuvenation method ensures laser penetration into the inner layers of the epidermis - spot heating allows you to effectively eliminate pathological changes on the face and body. Among the disadvantages are the high cost of facial rejuvenation, pain, and a long recovery period.
Procedure Description
Reviews often talk about the visible results after one session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a thorough make-up removal, after 20 minutes the doctor treats the skin with an anesthetic. According to reviews, many feel only a slight tingling sensation, others complain of unbearable pain. The duration of the procedure is about one hour, it all depends on the size of the area being treated.
Overview of fractional photothermolysis types:
- Ablatives - effects only occur on the top layer of the skin, because their high temperature simply evaporates. After this method of facial rejuvenation, the lifting effect is manifested immediately, suitable for eliminating age-related changes at an early stage.
- Non-ablative - the laser penetrates the lower layer without affecting the upper epidermal cells. With its help, global problems are solved when the skin aging process is irreversible. Allows you to form a new membrane base, rejuvenating skin from within.
- The maximum effect can be achieved by a reasonable combination of the two methods.
For another popular rejuvenating method, see the article Fractional microneedle mesotherapy - an overview of the procedure.
Laser rejuvenation skin care features
Laser facial rejuvenation is a painful procedure, regardless of sensitivity threshold and type of anesthesia. The skin requires special care for 2-3 weeks, sun exposure is categorized as contraindicated.
Immediately after fractional laser rejuvenation, the treated area becomes very painful, pain relief gels and ointments are of little help. After a few hours, severe swelling develops, especially if the procedure is performed on the skin around the eyes and nose, and on the upper eyelids. The greatest amount of edema is observed in a day, sometimes the face turns almost ball-like. To slightly reduce the unpleasant manifestations of symptoms, you should exclude salty foods from food, drink diuretic teas. At a later stage, a lot of ichor begins to bulge, a crust appears, which prevents the penetration of microbes into the wound.
It is strictly forbidden to peel and touch the skin. Otherwise, a strong inflammatory process can begin, scars form on the new skin.
Recovery starts in 6-7 days. The crust becomes soft, the swelling disappears. For another 28-30 days, the skin will have a bright pink hue, you need to use a strong sunscreen.
How to remove fractional laser rejuvenation effect:
- very sick - apply a thick layer of dexpanthenol to the skin;
- long recovery period - need to take vitamins, do not go out, constantly use restorative drugs;
- fixed vascular tissue - it appears due to the deep penetration of the laser, it is impossible to remove the defect, over time it will become less noticeable.
In women with sun allergy or vascular-vascular dystonia, various rashes may appear on the face after fractional rejuvenation.
During the recovery period, you can only wash your face with boiled or ozonized water, exfoliation is contraindicated.
Indications and contraindications
Laser skin rejuvenation allows you to remove acne, age spots, tighten eyelids, and remove fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. According to some women, this method is not very effective for deep facial folds.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a complex and painful procedure, with many serious limitations. The main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- exacerbation of heart and vascular disease;
- poor blood clotting;
- flu due to viruses with fever;
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Among other contraindications - pregnancy and breastfeeding, 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, vascular-vascular dystonia.
Important! Fraxel should not be given to people under 17 years and over 60.
Reviews
The before and after photos of laser skin exposure are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. But it must be remembered that the reality may be a little different.
“At 35 years of age, I developed deep nasolabial folds and decided to correct the defect with fractional laser rejuvenation. The problem disappeared, but after 10 months there was no trace of an anti-aging effect. The price of the procedure is high, the sensation is very unpleasant - I want a longer result ”.
“I'm 40 years old, my skin is prone to premature aging, so I look older than my age. I read rave reviews of those doing fractional photothermolysis - I decided to take a chance. I performed procedures on the nasolabial folds and eyelids - very painful, anesthesia did not help much. During the recovery period, crusts, constant itching, flaking are deeply deposited. Six months have passed, I like the effect, but soon I have to do it again, but I can't mentally prepare for this. "
“When I was a teenager, I had severe acne that left many nasty scars. I read a review about laser facial skin rejuvenation and went to the clinic. It was horrible - it hurt and smelled burnt. The first day I ran around the apartment due to excruciating pain. The scar becomes less visible, but it will take 5-6 procedures to completely remove it ”.
“I underwent a facelift and eyelid lift 3 weeks ago, the skin is still not recovering, it's very itchy, you can't come out again. During the procedure itself, the pain was tolerable, as with a tattoo, but after that I caught a bad cold sore. Plus, age spots and wrinkles haven't gone away completely. I am sure there is a better method. "
“At 45, I made a gift for myself - I decided to remove drooping eyelids and nasolabial folds using a laser. I need 3 procedures, which are carried out at an interval of 2 weeks. 3 months have passed, the period of recovery has been difficult, but now I am happy to see myself in the mirror. I'll do it again in 3 months. "
“I did the facelift twice, at the age of 30, again after 3 years. Skin becomes more elastic, fresh, pores shrink, fine wrinkles disappear. But one session is not enough, and the courses are expensive. There is an effect, but far from what is shown in the ad. "