It 's a shame it looks like I'm still young - and wrinkles, age spots and other cosmetic defects are already appearing. You can get rid of them with a fractional rejuvenation procedure. How does it work?
You always want to look beautiful, regardless of age. But time runs out endlessly and is reflected on the outside. Over the years the skin becomes less elastic, wrinkles, age spots and other visible defects appear. Modern technologies allow you to prolong youth, using laser exposure to problem areas. Let’s find out about fractional rejuvenation: what it is, how it happens and the results of this procedure.
What is this
Cells lose their activity over time, which slows down regeneration processes. It is necessary to return to youth not only visually, but also in cell recovery and continued active work. Only in this way will the skin acquire a healthy appearance, tightening and smoothing.
The first fractional laser rejuvenation was performed in 2004. It is specially formulated to treat the signs of aging. After the first studies and getting excellent results, the procedure was actively used in many beauty salons. The actions are completely safe, effectively fights cosmetic defects.
Advantages and performance techniques
Laser rejuvenation has several benefits to illustrate why the anti-aging method is worthwhile:
- One procedure is enough to achieve a good result;
- No anesthesia is used;
- is not an operation;
- Safe, no side effects;
- No long rehabilitation period is required;
- effect is similar to Botox injection technique;
- has a long duration.
This method of rejuvenation is called fractional because it only affects problem areas that are exposed to small laser beams. Intact areas, particularly epidermal cells, begin to actively work, multiply, and laser-treated areas heal quickly. The full rehabilitation period lasts no more than three days, depending on the condition of the skin. Collagen is actively produced in cells, which in turn:
- corrects wrinkles, folds;
- skin tightened;
- is equal to the oval of the face;
- Pigmented spots lighten.
The procedure does not cause discomfort, it is painless, the redness disappears quickly. Fractional laser action is somewhat similar to the beam surface treatment method, but it has more capabilities and is more efficient. In other words, it is called photo rejuvenation.
The principle of action is that the damaged skin is subjected to thermal shock in a sufficiently high temperature range. The cosmetologist uses a small device mounted on the elements through which the laser beams reach. Since the rays are very hot, the skin is processed very quickly to prevent burns.
The effect of the laser beam, which is less than two hundred microns, is quite sufficient for the skin, so a new layer of epidermis will appear on the treated area. The rays are like a thin mesh and are used only on problem areas, on the face, neck, legs, around the eyes. This grid allows them not to affect the surrounding areas and allows them to activate cell healing and recovery.The result depends on the severity of the defects. The deeper the wrinkles, the more treatment you will need. Healing time also depends on the individual and the state of health.
Types of photo rejuvenation
In the field of cosmetology, two types of fractional thermolysis are used, which differ from each other in the degree of impact and the main characteristics.
- Ablation Method- Thermoactivity acts on the upper layers of the skin, the cells.
- Non-reflective rejuvenation- Laser rays act only on the deeper layers of the epidermis.
Many fractional machines today use CO2 laser beams. They are more advanced and have moved to a new level in the last few years. Before the procedure, we must clarify which laser will be used, it depends on the quality and efficiency.
To achieve the best effect, it is recommended to combine two types of fractional thermolysis - ablative and non-relativistic. Double impact ft helps to improve the result and maintain it for a long time. Thanks to modern equipment, cosmetologists develop rejuvenation programs for skin type and health status.
When to give up
Like any other intervention in the natural functioning of the body, fractional facial rejuvenation has contraindications. Ft procedures should not be done if:
- You are pregnant;
- has epilepsy;
- for oncology;
- Severe inflammation of the skin, with psoriasis;
- for herpes;
- If you have recently had a chemical peel on your face;
- or for sunbathing;
- has vitiligo;
- Chronic diseases such as diabetes, poor blood clotting.
Contraindications should not be ignored, as the existing problem can be significantly exacerbated by heat exposure and worsen the situation.
What to expect
Photothermolysis is designed for facelift and skin rejuvenation. With the help of cosmetic procedures, the skin immediately becomes noticeable, how the skin is stretched, wrinkles disappear in a few days and the contours become clearer. To further improve the effect, it is recommended to perform several procedures with a difference of one month to six months, depending on the first result.
To improve facial condition, many cosmetologists recommend combining fractional types with a CO2 laser. This, in turn, allows you to maintain your youth for a long time, prolong skin regeneration processes and prevent premature aging.
The patient recovers fairly quickly, within a week. The time also depends directly on the type chosen. For the first day or two, the skin becomes noticeably swollen, there is redness. However, after 4-5 days, the dead cells come out of the skin, the epidermis is covered with a new and healthy layer. If you properly coordinate your actions, choose a good, responsible cosmetologist, find out if there are any contraindications, then the photo rejuvenation procedure will only be good.