If age-related changes have already been reflected on the skin, but you do not want to resort to surgical services, we recommend that you contact non-surgical rejuvenation clinics.We propose to consider one of these technologies - fractional laser rejuvenation of the skin of the face and body.
Working principle
What is it?Fractional laser resurfacing is the shredding of tissue using high temperatures provided by a laser beam.The principle of its action is approximately the same as that of laser rejuvenation, but photorejuvenation is much stronger and has more serious possible consequences.
The device is quite small and looks like a battery.On its working surface there are special photoelements that are responsible for the penetration of the laser under the dermis.It should be noted that the temperature of this effect is slightly higher than that of a simple laser device for hair removal or acne treatment.It drives very fast;Otherwise, a minute delay and the dermis will simply burn to the deepest layer.
The advertisement for this procedure is very nice and looks fantastic.In a single session, wrinkles and scars disappear, acne and rosacea are treated, and the oily type can even be changed to normal.But during the sessions you have to keep in mind. reality:
- Wrinkles disappear, but not all.The epidermis is not responsible for the formation of deep wrinkles, only facial wrinkles;
- The scars will not disappear in one session;At least three will be needed, each six months apart;
- The dermis heals for at least two weeks, the first of which is the complete absence of a protective layer, it will be necessary to constantly apply various ointments and creams to the treated areas, you cannot expose them to the sun;
- It hurts a lot and it doesn't matter what your sensitivity threshold is or if the area was treated with painkillers or not;
- You cannot do photorejuvenation for acne.
Consequences of fractional laser rejuvenation.
Immediately After the session, the face hurts very much, despite the use of analgesic ointments and solutions.After 2-3 hours it becomes red and may begin to swell, especially in the upper eyelid area, nose and area around the eyes.Peak swelling occurs the next day;There are cases when the entire treated area simply turns into a ball of water, so the body tries to recover faster after rejuvenation.To soften things a bit, eat less salty foods and take diuretics.
The second day Blood can be released in large quantities, subsequently a scab forms on the face, which at the end of the day hardens and becomes a very hard layer, which protects the face from infections and colds.You can't tear it off or touch it at all, otherwise you can cause some kind of sore and simply tear the future new layer of the epidermis and remain scarred forever.Over time, the bark itself will soften and fall off under the influence of regenerating compounds.
Recovery is just beginning a week later.The crust gradually becomes less hard and the face stops swelling.You will have to enjoy the bright pink color of your face for another month and use medicated creams with a protection level of at least 30. Despite the fact that everywhere they talk about a single procedure, doctors will most likely say that it is necessary to repeat it after six months, and sometimes after 3 months.
This non-surgical rejuvenation works great for crow's feet and small scars after acne or rosacea, but DOT will not provide relief for deep wrinkles and scars.
Possible complications and how to avoid them:
| Complication | Treatment methods |
|---|---|
| everything hurts a lot | Purchase and apply numbing cream (ample amount) to problem areas. |
| Severe swelling | Don't drink a lot of fluids;some experts advise using hyaluronic masks |
| The recovery process lasted more than two weeks. | Take vitamins, do not go for a walk in the sun, lubricate your skin with a special repairing ointment all the time. |
| A network of blood vessels and/or small but deep scars remains. | Unfortunately, this cannot be cured.The lightning strike left scars, this happens occasionally, over time they will become less noticeable, in addition, after recovery, the face can be easily concealed with foundation or powder. |
In addition, side effects after fractional rejuvenation cannot be ruled out, such as rashes, itching and other manifestations of intolerance.Girls who are allergic to the sun or who have been diagnosed with vegetative-vascular dystonia are especially susceptible to this.
Special post-procedure care:
- Wash only with boiled water;
- Don't go out in the sun for a week;
- To prolong youth and quickly recover, it is also recommended to use ozone therapy (wash with ozonated water);
- Until the epidermis acquires its usual color, they should not be peeled or rubbed;this will damage the young and fragile epidermis;
- Rehabilitation lasts from two weeks to a month;If you drink vitamins and regularly ventilate the room or spend time outdoors in warm weather, everything will go faster.
Used appliances
The consequences depend not only on the skill of the doctor, but also on the hardware provided by the salon or clinic.In most cases, these are European-made equipment.Sales are carried out in special stores or on the official websites of manufacturers.It can be rented for individual use.
Only professional equipment is used.There is different types: Can be performed ablative or non-ablative (working surface is pressed against the skin or held at a distance).
Reviews of doctors and people.
"I had quite large wrinkles in the nasolabial fold, I did not expect any special results, I decided to just check it out. All the problems really smoothed out, but after 10 months the effect was imperceptible and the microscars remained. Small, but still visible. Now I am thinking whether I will repeat it or not. I prefer to sign up for biorevitalization."
"I am a cosmetologist with more than 7 years of experience, and as soon as laser surgery appeared, I decided that it was the panacea. A lot depends on the type of device and, of course, the skill of the specialist. If you choose the right depth of the beam, there will be no scars or anything like that."
Fractional laser resurfacing is often recommended by the women's forum and is recommended by experts.But looking at the before and after photos (especially a year later), as well as the possible consequences, it is worth thinking about whether this procedure is as good as they say.