Post acne, age spots, stretch marks and spider veins - these manifestations of old age affect the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation will help you get younger, more attractive and solve many dermatological problems. How safe, painful, and effective such a procedure is. What results can you expect?
Description and functions
break - what is it? This is a laser beam that is split into several beams. Under its influence, regeneration processes are activated in the body and new collagen and elastin fibers are created. The structure of the epidermis improves, dead cells disappear completely. The first wrinkles on the skin around the eyes appear at the age of 30, and by the age of 40, age-related changes are fairly strongly reflected on the face. The laser helps to get rid of the unpleasant manifestations of old age - the upper layer of the epidermis, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.
Reviews of the fractional rejuvenation process are rather controversial. Some women consider them a real salvation from old age. Others only notice the high cost, painfulness, and complete lack of anti-aging effects.
Advantages of laser facial rejuvenation:
- the laser works precisely, only affects damaged areas, its effect does not apply to nearby 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 - cleavage, 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.
The method of fractional RF facial rejuvenation ensures the penetration of the laser into the deep layers of the epidermis. Point heating allows you to effectively remove pathological changes on the face and body. The disadvantages include the high cost of facial rejuvenation, pain, and a long recovery period.
Procedure description
Reviews often speak of a noticeable result after one session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a thorough makeup removal. After 20 minutes, the doctor will treat the skin with an anesthetic. According to reviews, many only feel 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 types of fractional photothermolysis:
- ablative - The effect only occurs on the upper layers of the skin, as they simply evaporate due to high temperatures. After this method of facial rejuvenation, the lifting effect manifests itself immediately and is suitable for eliminating age-related changes at the initial level.
- 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 is irreversible. Allows the formation of a new membrane base, the skin rejuvenates from the inside.
- The maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of both methods.
You can find another popular method for rejuvenation in 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 threshold and the type of anesthesia. The skin needs special care for 2-3 weeks, exposure to the sun is categorically contraindicated.
Immediately after the fractional laser rejuvenation, the treated areas are very painful, pain relieving gels and ointments are of little help. Severe swelling occurs after a few hours, especially if the procedure was performed on the skin around the eyes and nose and on the upper eyelids. Most of the edema is observed in a day, sometimes the face turns almost into a ball. To slightly reduce the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms, you should exclude salty foods from the diet and drink diuretic teas. In the next stage, a lot of ichor is noticed, scabs appear, which prevent microbes from entering the wounds.
It is strictly forbidden to peel off and touch the crusts. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes can begin, scars will form on the new skin.
The recovery will begin in 6-7 days. The crusts become soft, swellings disappear. For another 28-30 days, the skin is a bright pink hue. You need to use powerful sunscreens.
How to Eliminate the Effects of Fractional Laser Rejuvenation:
- severe pain - apply a thick layer of dexpanthenol on the skin;
- long recovery period - it is necessary to take vitamins, not to go out, constantly use restorative drugs;
- vascular network remained - it arises due to the deep penetration of the laser, it is impossible to get rid of the defect, over time it becomes less noticeable.
In women with sun allergies or vegetative-vascular dystonia, various skin rashes may appear on the face after fractional rejuvenation.
During the recovery phase, you can only wash your face with boiled or ozonated water. Peels are contraindicated.
Indications and contraindications
With laser skin rejuvenation, you can remove acne and age spots, tighten the eyelids, and remove fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. According to some women, it isn't very effective for deep facial wrinkles.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a complex and painful procedure with many serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- aggravation of heart and vascular diseases;
- poor blood clotting;
- colds with fever;
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Other contraindications include pregnancy and breastfeeding, diabetes mellitus, herpes and other rashes on the face, as well as mental disorders. It is forbidden to rejuvenate the face with a laser with vegetative-vascular dystonia with high and low blood pressure.
Important! Fraxel will not be given to anyone under the age of 17 or over 60 years of age.
Reviews
Photos before and after laser exposure of the skin are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. However, it must be taken into account that reality may be slightly different.
“At the age of 35 I developed a deep nasolabial fold and decided to correct the defect using fractional laser rejuvenation. The problem went away, but after 10 months there was no trace of the antiaging effects. The price of the procedure is high, the sensations are very uncomfortable - I would like a longer result. "
"I'm 40 years old, my skin tends to age early, so I look older than my years. I've read the rave reviews of those who did fractional photothermolysis - I decided to take a risk. I did the procedure on the nasolabial folds and eyelids - it was very painful, the anesthesia didn't help much. During the recovery phase, crusts, constant itching and peeling were very unusual. Six months have passed, I like the effect, but soon I have to do it again, but I cannot mentally prepare for it. "
“As a teenager, I had severe acne that left a lot of ugly scars. I read reviews about laser facial skin rejuvenation and went to the clinic. The impressions are horrible - it hurts and smells burnt. On the first day, I ran around the apartment in excruciating pain. The scars have become less noticeable, but 5-6 procedures will be required to completely remove them. “
“I had a facelift and an eyelid lift 3 weeks ago. The skin is still recovering, it is very itchy, you cannot go outside. During the procedure itself the pain was bearable, like a tattoo, but afterwards I developed a terrible herpes. In addition, age spots and wrinkles have not completely disappeared. I think there are better ways. "
“At the age of 45 I made myself a present - I decided to remove drooping eyelids and nasolabial folds with a laser. I needed 3 procedures that were performed 2 weeks apart. 3 months have passed, the recovery phase was difficult, but now I am happy to look at myself in the mirror. I will do it again in 3 months. "
"When I was 30, I did two facelifts, and again after 3 years. The skin has become more elastic, fresh, the pores have become smaller, fine wrinkles have disappeared. However, one session is not enough and the course is expensive. There is an effect, but it's far from what is shown in commercials. "