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, will alleviate many dermatological problems. How safe, painful and effective such a procedure is. What results can you expect?
Description and characteristics
Faction - what is it? This is a laser beam divided into several beams. Under its influence, the body activates regeneration processes, 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 the age-related changes affect the face quite strongly. The laser helps to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of age - the upper layer of the epidermis, which has lost its elasticity, is completely removed.
The reviews of the partial rejuvenation procedure are quite contradictory. Some women consider it a real salvation from old age. Others note only the high cost, soreness and complete absence of anti-aging effect.
Benefits of laser facial rejuvenation:
- the laser works precisely, affects only the 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 - décolleté, skin around the eyes and lips; With the help of the latest generation of facial rejuvenation products, a double chin can be removed without surgery.
The method of fractional RF-rejuvenation of the face ensures the penetration of the laser into the deep layers of the epidermis - spot heating allows you to effectively remove pathological changes on the face and body. Disadvantages include the high cost of facial rejuvenation, soreness and a long recovery period.
Description of the procedure
Reviews often show a noticeable result after one session, but doctors recommend doing it again after 3-6 months. First, the doctor performs a thorough removal of makeup, after 20 minutes the doctor treats the skin with anesthesia. According to reviews, many experience 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.
Overview of fractional photothermolysis types:
- Ablative - the effect is manifested 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, suitable for removing 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 is rejuvenated from the inside.
- The maximum effect can be achieved with a reasonable combination of the two methods.
For another popular method of rejuvenation, read the article Fractional mesotherapy with microneedles - a review of the procedure.
Characteristics 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 strictly contraindicated.
Immediately after fractional laser rejuvenation, the treated areas are very painful, gels and ointments to relieve pain are of little help. After a few hours, severe swelling appears, especially if the procedure was performed on the skin around the eyes and nose and upper eyelids. The largest number of swellings is observed per 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. At the next stage, a lot of ichora begins to stand out, crusts appear, which prevent the penetration of microbes into the wounds.
It is strictly forbidden to peel off or touch the crusts. Otherwise, strong inflammatory processes can begin, scars form on the new skin.
Recovery starts after 6-7 days. The crusts become soft, the puffiness disappears. For another 28-30 days the skin will have a bright pink hue, you need to use powerful sunscreen.
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, to constantly use restorative drugs;
- vascular network remained - it occurs 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 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, remove fine wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. According to some women, it is not very effective in deep facial folds.
Laser facial rejuvenation is a complex and painful procedure, there are very serious limitations. Main contraindications:
- tumors of various origins;
- exacerbation of cardiovascular disease;
- poor blood clotting;
- viral colds accompanied by fever;
- any pathology with infectious etiology.
Other contraindications include pregnancy and breastfeeding, diabetes, 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 used in people under 17 and over 60 years of age.
Reviews
The photos before and after the laser exposure of the skin are impressive - people look 10-15 years younger. But it must be borne in mind that the reality may be a little different.
“By the age of 35, I had a deep nasolabial fold, so I decided to correct the defect with the help of 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 premature aging, so I look older than my years. I 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 period, peeling, constant itching, peeling were very sedimentary. It's been six months, I like the effect, but I have to do it again soon, but I just can't mentally prepare for it. "
"As a teenager, I had severe acne that left a lot of ugly scars. I read reviews about laser skin rejuvenation and went to the clinic. The impressions are terrible - it hurts and smells burnt. The first day I just ran around the apartment in terrible pain. The scars have become less noticeable, but it will take 5-6 procedures to get rid of them completely.
"I had a facelift and eyelid lift 3 weeks ago, the skin is still recovering, it itches a lot, you can't go out again. During the procedure itself, the pain was bearable, like a tattoo, but then I got terrible herpes. In addition, age spots and wrinkles have not completely disappeared. 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 with a laser. It took me 3 procedures that were done with an interval of 2 weeks. It's been 3 months, the recovery period has been difficult, but now I'm happy to look 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, pores have shrunk, fine wrinkles have disappeared. But one session is not enough and the course is expensive. It has an effect, but it is far from what is shown in the ads. "