Post acne, age spots, stretch marks and spider veins - these manifestations of aging spoil the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation will help you look younger and more attractive, relieve many skin problems. How safe, painful and effective such a procedure is. What results can you expect?
Description and functionalities
Fraction - what is it? It is a laser beam divided into several beams. Under its influence, regenerative processes are activated in the body, new fibers of collagen and elastin 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 40 years age-related changes are quite strongly reflected on the face. The laser helps to remove the unpleasant manifestations of aging - the upper layer of the epidermis, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.
Reviews of the fractional rejuvenation procedure are quite controversial. Some women consider it a real salvation from old age. Others only note the high cost, the pain and the complete lack of anti-aging effect.
Benefits of Laser Facial Rejuvenation:
- the laser acts with precision, affects only damaged areas, its effect does not apply to neighboring tissues;
- under the influence of high temperatures, non-viable cells completely disappear, wrinkles of 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 products for facial rejuvenation, a double chin can be removed without surgery.
The RF-facial fractional rejuvenation method ensures the penetration of the laser into the deep layers of the epidermis - point 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.
Description of the procedure
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 deep 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 an hour, it all depends on the size of the treated area.
Presentation of the types of fractional photothermolysis:
- Ablative - the effect occurs only on the upper layers of the skin, due to high temperatures, they simply evaporate. After this method of facial rejuvenation, the lifting effect manifests itself immediately, conducive to 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 in solving overall problems when the aging process of the skin is irreversible. Allows the formation of a new membrane base, the skin rejuvenates from the inside.
- The maximum effect can be obtained with a reasonable combination of the two methods.
For another popular method of rejuvenation, read the article Micro-Needle Fractional Mesotherapy - An Overview of the Procedure.
Features of skin care after laser rejuvenation
Facial laser 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 categorically contraindicated.
Immediately after fractional laser rejuvenation, the treated areas are very painful, pain relieving gels and ointments are of no use. 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 eyelids. The greatest number of edemas is observed in one day, sometimes the face almost 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, a lot of ichor begins to stand out, crusts appear, which prevents the penetration of microbes into the wounds.
Peeling off and touching the scabs is strictly prohibited. Otherwise, powerful inflammatory processes can begin, scars form on the new skin.
Recovery begins in 6-7 days. The crusts become soft, the puffiness disappears. For another 28-30 days the skin will have a bright pink tint, 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 period - it is necessary to take vitamins, not to go out, constantly use restorative drugs;
- vascular network remained - 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 vegetative-vascular dystonia, various rashes may appear 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 and remove fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. According to some women, it is not very effective for deep folds in the face.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a complex and painful procedure, with many serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- exacerbation of heart and vascular disease;
- poor blood clotting;
- viral colds with fever;
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Other contraindications include pregnancy and lactation, diabetes mellitus, herpes and other skin rashes on the face, mental disorders. It is forbidden to rejuvenate the face with a laser with high and low blood pressure, vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Important! Fraxel should not be given to people under the age of 17 and over 60.
Reviews
The before and after photos of laser exposure on the skin are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. But keep in mind that the reality can be slightly different.
“At the age of 35 I had a deep nasolabial fold, I decided to correct the defect using 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 sensations are very unpleasant - I would like a longer result ”.
"I'm 40 years old, my skin is prone to early aging, so I look older than my years. "I read the rave reviews of those who have done Fractional Photothermolysis - I decided to give it a shot. I did the procedure on the nasolabial folds and eyelids - it was very painful, the anesthesia didn't help much. During the recovery period, the scabs, constant itching, peeling were very precipitated. Six months have passed, I love the effect, but soon I have to do it again, but I just can't mentally prepare myself for it. "
“As a teenager, I had severe acne that left a lot of ugly scars. I read reviews on facial skin rejuvenation with laser and went to the clinic. The impressions are terrible - it hurts and smells burnt. On the first day, I ran around the apartment in terrible pain. The scars have become less visible, but it will take 5 to 6 procedures to get rid of them completely ”.
"I had a face lift and an eyelid lift 3 weeks ago, the skin is still recovering, itchy a lot, you can't come out anymore. During the procedure itself, the pain was tolerable, like with a tattoo, but after that I had terrible herpes. In addition, age spots 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 droopy eyelids and nasolabial folds using a laser. It took me 3 procedures, which were performed with an interval of 2 weeks. 3 months have passed, the recovery period has been difficult, but now I'm happy to look at myself in the mirror. I will do it again in 3 months. "
“I had a facelift twice, at 30, again after 3 years. The skin has become more elastic, fresh, the pores have diminished, the fine wrinkles have disappeared. 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. "