Fractional laser rejuvenation of facial skin - features of the procedure, photos and reviews

Skin aging begins already at 25 years, and at first this process passes unnoticed. Meanwhile, the skin gradually loses its elasticity, its structure changes, becomes more loose, the pores grow and wrinkles appear. Sooner or later, a moment comes when the changes become visible, and then it becomes difficult to cope with them with the usual cosmetic means. A violation of pigmentation and thinning of the skin and does not lend themselves to correction by conservative methods.

Fortunately, modern technologies do not leave us alone with the problems of withering. To restore youthfulness of the skin, it is not enough just to eliminate the existing defects and signs of aging, it needs to be stimulated, it starts the processes of cell renewal. This is the only way to achieve not only a visual effect, but also a real face rejuvenation. With the solution of such issues is able to cope with fractional laser facial rejuvenation, used in cosmetology for more than 10 years.

This technology is based on the method of fractional photothermolysis - exposure to a laser beam of a certain length, divided into several light streams( fractions) for more efficient operation. To date, fractional rejuvenation is considered a real alternative to surgical facelift.

Mechanism of action of laser fractional facial rejuvenation

CoTime all the processes in the body slow down, including, and at the cellular level. It is this that causes aging of the skin: the cells are not so quickly disposed of, the new ones do not grow so actively, as a result, the skin renewal is all ineffective and practically stops. Studies have shown that the laser can irradiate its cells to restore the skin's potential to natural rejuvenation.

Under the influence of a light beam and the thermal shock produced by it in the skin, intensive cleaning of tissues from already dead cells and those whose ability to further growth and development is lost. At the same time, young and healthy cells from this effect only benefit: they actively multiply, replacing the recycled cells and restoring the "spoiled" mechanism of skin renewal.

This action on the face skin has almost all cosmetic lasers. The difference between the fractal is that it uses the most effective size of a laser beam, with a diameter of less than 200 microns: it is this thin laser that is most conducive to replacing old tissue with a young and healthy one.

The second feature of fractional rejuvenation - the impact is not one beam, but the whole mass of microscopic beams, into which the light flux breaks, creating a grid effect. Thus, irradiation does not occur either pointwise or in a continuous pulse. It is located on a certain matrix.

Skin is divided into small areas, in the center of each of which are tissues that were subjected to a powerful heat shock, and around them - healthy and not affected by laser beam cells. The result of this treatment is active regeneration of the skin: exfoliation of damaged cells and growth of young skin in their place.

Types of fractional rejuvenation

Fractional photothermolysis exists in two fundamentally different forms: ablative and non-ablative. These methods of laser treatment differ from each other in many characteristics: the depth of laser penetration, the intensity of processing, the mechanism of skin stimulation, the final effect.

Ablative technology presupposes a superficial effect on the epidermal cells by evaporation. Non-ablative rejuvenation, on the contrary, does not affect the uppermost layer of the skin, but penetrates deep into it, where the lower layer of the epidermis and the dermis begin. At the same time, the cells on which irradiation was performed do not evaporate, but form pillars of coagulated tissues.

In both cases, laser treatment occurs in limited areas around which locations with so-called cell programming zones are stored - healthy cells that have a great potential for regeneration, which is triggered by heat shock. A short-term increase in temperature in tissues causes in them the activation of all metabolic processes, including the growth of elastin and collagen fibers responsible for the elasticity and youth of the skin.

The ablative fractal gives a quick effect and is more suitable for eliminating the first signs of aging: superficial wrinkles, insignificant loss of turgor. As a result of ablation from the surface of the skin, micro-regions are evaporated, which during the regeneration are tightened with new skin involving cells from surrounding zones. Thus, lifting( tightening) of the facial skin as a whole, as well as the destruction of wrinkles and defects occurs.

To solve problems, a person with obvious signs of withering of such a surface effect will not be enough. The aging skin needs to be "treated" from the inside, in the deep layers, where the cells responsible for updating the dermal framework are located. This result provides non-ablative fractional rejuvenation.

Of course, no one forbids combining these two methods. Then the effect will be even more stunning: the skin will receive a double impulse to rejuvenate, both from the inside and from the outside, so a visible improvement in the face will be noticeable after one procedure, and the activated tissue renewal will permanently keep the face "in shape".

Procedure for fractional laser rejuvenation

Like any other laser procedure, the fractal is done only by a qualified specialist. The fact is that the equipment used refers to medical laser equipment, to work with which it is necessary to have a medical education, to receive training and to obtain relevant experience.

In inept hands the laser can be dangerous for complications and unpredictable consequences, besides this procedure has a rather large number of contraindications. It is with the identification of obstacles to the use of laser procedures and the process of preparation for fractional rejuvenation should begin.

Contraindications

We list those conditions and diseases that do not allow the use of procedures based on laser exposure:

• the presence of any tumor formations in the body in the present and in the past;
• skin diseases in the treatment zone: dermatitis, dermatosis, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo;
• damaged skin( abrasions, scratches);
• cases of photo allergy in history;
• propensity to form keloids;
• chronic diseases of endocrine, cardiovascular, hematological systems;
• acute viral and bacterial infections;
• weak immunity;
• acute or chronic herpes in the acute stage;
• reception of preparations on the basis of retinoids( after the termination of reception before procedure should pass or take place not less half a year if pills were accepted, and not less than 2 weeks if external agents were used);
• pregnancy, breastfeeding;
• epilepsy and other mental and neurological problems;
• recent tan.

Having studied the anamnesis and the current state of health, the doctor-cosmetologist decides on the possibility of carrying out the procedure. In some cases, it should be temporarily postponed, for example, with colds or menstruation. In general, fractional laser rejuvenation is a sufficiently safe procedure and, with a competent design, does not threaten any complications.

Procedure of

Fractional photothermolysis is considered a painless procedure. However, this can not be said for 100%.Most patients still experience discomfort during, and especially after, laser rejuvenation.

Therefore, local anesthesia - this is where to start a session of laser therapy. An analgesic is applied to a person on the basis of novocaine or lidocaine, which allows to reduce the overall sensitivity of the skin. During the impact of impulses, burning and tingling are permissible.

Facial treatment takes 20-40 minutes( the time of the session depends on the size of the affected area), and after its termination, a special protective cream is applied to the skin, and the patient receives recommendations for skin care for the recovery period.

Skin regeneration after the procedure

It is believed that fractional rejuvenation does not require a recovery period and does not break the habitual rhythm of life. In fact, this is not entirely true. In order not to get into an awkward situation, it's better not to risk and not try to combine the laser procedure with work or the upcoming holidays. It is advisable to take a vacation for at least a week, because these days you need to comply with the rest regime, and the appearance is unlikely to lead an active life. A few days the face will be red and swollen, after a few days will begin to peel off, and only after 7 - 10 days you can talk about the normal form.

Especially unpleasant is healing with ablative fractal: with it, a person's condition can resemble a burn. Other consequences after the procedure include:

• hyper- or hypopigmentation;
• occurrence of scars and scars, if the propensity to them has not been revealed earlier;
• infection in mikroranki.

Such side effects are unlikely and account for less than 3% of all cases of fractional rejuvenation. If the procedure itself is carried out correctly, do not disrupt the process of preparation and rehabilitation, the probability of complications is reduced to zero.

After the fractional laser, you can not sunbathe, expose the skin to friction, use aggressive cosmetics, overheat and supercool.

Results of fractional laser facial rejuvenation

Laser fractional rejuvenation, unlike fractional skin resurfacing, is a minimally invasive procedure. With it, the skin layers are not burned, so the effect after one session is unlikely to be stunning. As a rule, fractional rejuvenation is done by courses - from 3 to 6 sessions, and then you can already evaluate the result:

• skin tightening and tightening;
• strengthening the oval face;
• wrinkle smoothing;
• removal of pigmented spots;
• is a post-stroke smoothing;Alignment of the complexion.

The anti-aging effect lasts from a year to 10 years, then you can do a second course.

Fractional laser rejuvenation is well combined with other procedures: grinding, injection techniques, during the recovery from plastic. Laser irradiation does not have a destructive effect on previously introduced fillers, but experts believe that it is better to first complete the full course of the fractal, and then to deal with the correction of the remaining shortcomings.

As for the patients' opinions, they are ambiguous. Along with positive recommendations of this procedure, negative statements are often encountered. So, many women voice these complaints:

1. The recovery period takes much longer than promised by beauticians. As a rule, it is not about 4-7 days, as employees of beauty salons say, but about 10-14 days.
2. Inadequate effectiveness is indicated by more than half of the patients. Many believe that fractional rejuvenation has made their face swollen, making them look older than before the procedure. It is also noted that the ability of the procedure to smooth wrinkles is greatly exaggerated, and its main purpose is to eliminate hyperpigmentation and traces of acne.
3. The undoubted disadvantage of fractional laser rejuvenation is its cost. The price for one procedure on average reaches 20,000-30000 rubles, that is, the rate for the entire person will cost from hundreds of thousands and more.

Reviews of the procedure

Here are a few reviews about the fractional laser facial rejuvenation:

Review No.1

My husband and I were given a certificate for fractional rejuvenation for the anniversary. She is a young, active woman, she went with pleasure. It can be seen that the result is: the face has become fresher, tightened, all sorts of spots have left, the wrinkles around the eyes have been noticeably smoothed out. She did it only once, but she wants to go, fix the result, she asked me to give her the same gift for the next holiday.

Marina - St. Petersburg

Review No.2

I did not like fractional rejuvenation. Firstly, it hurt. Secondly, after the procedure, I almost 2 weeks was forced not to leave the house. My face increased several times, it was all red and even moklo, as if the oozoic oozing. The result is zero. My main problem is post-acne on the cheeks. So everything remained, as it was, it was worth so much to suffer, also for your own money.

Evgeniya - Moscow

Review №3

I was satisfied with only one procedure of the fractal. Still, a little expensive and unpleasant. But after only 6 days I saw the result, and it's excellent! Gone nasolabial folds and all the pigmented spots disappeared, and this is exactly what made me much older than I really am. Now I'm happy with everything, I think that if necessary I will decide again on the course.

Svetlana - Yekaterinburg

Price

As for the cost of one procedure for fractional laser rejuvenation, it varies considerably depending on the amount of work and the degree of intervention. Payment is usually set for individual zones, for the entire face as a whole, for a person with a neck and décolletage. Prices may vary depending on the city. Here, for example, the prices of the same clinic, whose branches are in two capitals.

Area of ​​Exposure	Moscow		Moscow	St. Petersburg
Full face, surface photothermolysis	12000	9600
Influence of medium depth on the entire face	20000	13600
Maximum impact on the whole face	23000	17600
Face with neck and décolletage	35000	24000
Eye area	10500	8000
Zone around the mouth	10000	7200
Forehead	10000	7200
Cheeks	12000	8800

Most cosmetologistsConsider this procedure a worthy alternative to plastic surgery, but it makes sense to conduct it without waiting for significant changes in the skin, when eliminating them is not easy and expensive. If we begin to do fractional rejuvenation from 35-40 years, this will allow us to postpone the necessity of using more radical methods for a long time.