Post acne, age spots, stretch marks and spiders - these manifestations of age ruin the mood of many women. Laser rejuvenation helps you become younger and more attractive and relieves you of many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective such a procedure is. What results can you expect?
Description and Features
Faction - 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, dead cells disappear completely. The first wrinkles on the skin around the eyes begin to appear at the age of 30, and at the age of 40, age-related changes are reflected quite strongly in the face. The laser helps remove the unpleasant manifestations of age - the top layer of the epidermis, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.
Reviews of the fractional rejuvenation procedure are quite controversial. Some women regard her as a real salvation from old age. Others note only the high cost, pain, and complete absence of the anti-aging effect.
Benefits of laser facial rejuvenation:
- the laser works accurately, affecting only damaged areas, its effect does not apply to nearby tissues;
- under the influence of high temperatures, non-viable cells disappear completely, wrinkles at different depths are smoothed out;
- procedure can be performed on sensitive parts of the face and body - décolleté, skin around eyes and lips;
- Using the latest generation of facial rejuvenation products, you can remove a double chin without surgery.
The fractional RF facial rejuvenation method ensures that the laser penetrates the deep layers of the epidermis - spot heating allows you to effectively remove pathological changes in the face and body. Among the disadvantages are the high cost of facial rejuvenation, soreness and a long recovery period.
Procedure Description
Reviews often talk about a noticeable result after a session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a thorough removal of make-up, after 20 minutes, the doctor treats the skin with an anesthetic. According to reviews, many feel only a slight tingling, 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 fractionated photothermolysis:
- Ablative - the effect occurs only on the upper layers of the skin due to high temperatures they simply evaporate. Following this method of face rejuvenation, the lifting effect manifests itself immediately, well suited to eliminate 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 you to form a new membrane base, the skin rejuvenates from within.
- The maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of both methods.
For another popular method of rejuvenation, read the article Fractional microneedle mesotherapy - an overview of the procedure.
Skin Care Features After Laser Rejuvenation
Laser facial rejuvenation is a painful procedure, regardless of the sensitivity threshold and 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, analgesic gels and ointments are of little help. After a few hours, severe swelling occurs, especially if the procedure was performed on the skin around the eyes and nose and the upper eyelids. The greatest number of edema is observed in a day, sometimes the face becomes almost a ball. To reduce the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms easily, exclude salty foods from the diet, drink diuretic tea. In the next step, a lot of ichor begins to stand out, crusts appear, which prevent the penetration of microbes into the wounds.
It is strictly forbidden to remove and touch the crusts. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes may begin, scars forming on the new skin.
Recovery begins in 6-7 days. The crust becomes soft, swelling disappears. For another 28-30 days, the skin will have a pink tint, you will need powerful sunscreen.
To remove 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 medicine;
- vascular network remains - it occurs due to the deep penetration of the laser, it is impossible to eliminate the defect, over time it becomes less visible.
In women with sun allergy or vegetative-vascular dystonia, various rashes may occur on the face after fractional rejuvenation.
During the recovery period, you can only wash your face with boiled or ozonated water, peeling is contraindicated.
Indications and contraindications
Laser rejuvenation allows you to get rid of acne, age spots, tight eyelids and remove 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, it has many serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of different origins;
- exacerbation of cardiovascular disease;
- bad blood clots
- viral cold accompanied by fever
- any pathology of infectious etiology.
Among other contraindications are pregnancy and lactation, diabetes mellitus, herpes and other facial rashes, 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 administered to people under 17 years of age or older.
Reviews
Photos before and after laser skin exposure are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. But it must be remembered that reality can be a little different.
“At the age of 35, I developed a deep nasolabial fold and 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 price of the procedure is high, the sensations are 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 years. I read the amazing reviews of those who did fractional photothermolysis - I decided to take a chance. I performed the procedure on the nasolabial folds and eyelids - it was very painful, the anesthesia did not help much. During the recovery period, crust, constant itching and peeling became very precipitated. It's been six months, I like the effect, but soon I have to do it again, but I just can not mentally prepare for this. "
“As a teenager, I had severe acne that left many ugly scars. I read reviews about facial rejuvenation with a laser and went to the clinic. Impressions are terrible - it hurts and smells burnt. The first day I ran right around the apartment in terrible pain. The arenas have become less noticeable, but it takes 5-6 procedures to get rid of them completely ”.
“I got a facelift 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, as with a tattoo, but then I developed a terrible herpes. Plus, 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 drooping 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 was difficult, but now I am happy to look at myself in the mirror. I will do it again in 3 months. "
“I did a facelift twice, 30 years old, again after 3 years. The skin has become more elastic, fresh, the pores have fallen, 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 advertisements. "