If age-related changes have already been reflected on the skin, but you do not want to resort to surgical services, we advise you to contact non-surgical rejuvenation clinics.We suggest considering one of these technologies – fractional laser rejuvenation of the skin of the face and body.
Principle of operation
What is it - fractional laser rejuvenation is the grinding of tissues using high temperatures provided by a laser beam.The principle of its action is approximately the same as laser resurfacing, but photorejuvenation is much stronger and has more serious possible consequences.
The device is a fairly small device that resembles a battery.On its working surface there are special photoelements responsible for penetrating 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 is conducted very quickly, otherwise a minute of delay and the dermis will simply be burned to the deepest layer.
The advertising for this procedure is very beautiful and looks fantastic.In just one session, wrinkles and scars disappear, acne and rosacea are treated, you can even change the oily type to normal.But during the sessions it is necessary to take into account 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;it will take at least three, each with a gap of six months;
- The dermis heals for at least two weeks, the first of which is the complete absence of a protective layer on it, you will have to constantly apply various ointments and creams to the treated areas, you cannot expose yourself to the sun;
- It really hurts, and it doesn't matter what your sensitivity threshold is or whether the area has been treated with painkillers or not;
- You cannot do photorejuvenation for acne.
Consequences of fractional laser rejuvenation
Right away After the session, the face is very painful, despite the use of ointments and analgesic solutions.After 2-3 hours, it turns red and may start to swell, especially in the upper eyelids, nose and around the eyes.The peak of swelling occurs the next day;there are cases when the entire treated area simply turned into a ball of water, thus the body tries to recover faster after rejuvenation.To sweeten things up a bit, eat less salty foods and take diuretics.
The second day blood can be released in large quantities, then a crust forms on the face, which at the end of the day hardens and becomes a very strong layer, it protects the face from infections and colds.You cannot tear it off or touch it at all, otherwise you may cause some kind of wound and simply tear off the future new layer of the epidermis and be left with scars forever.Over time, the crust itself will soften and fall under the influence of regenerating compounds.
The recovery has only just begun 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 medicinal creams with a protection level of at least 30. Even if everywhere they talk about a single procedure, doctors will most likely say that it needs to be repeated after six months, and sometimes after 3 months.
This non-surgical rejuvenation works great for crow's feet and small post-acne scars or rosacea, but DOT will not relieve deep wrinkles and scars.
Possible complications and how to avoid them:
| Complication | Treatment methods |
|---|---|
| Everything hurts very much | Purchase and apply numbing cream (in copious amounts) to problem areas |
| Severe swelling | Don't drink a lot of fluids;some experts advise using hyaluronic masks |
| The recovery process took over two weeks | Take vitamins, do not walk in the sun, constantly lubricate your skin with a special restorative ointment |
| A network of blood vessels and/or small but deep scars remain | Unfortunately, this cannot be cured.The ray left scars, this happens occasionally, over time they will become less visible, moreover, after healing, the face can be easily masked with foundation or powder. |
In addition, side effects after fractional rejuvenation cannot be excluded, such as rashes, itching and other manifestations of intolerance.Girls allergic to the sun or suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia are particularly sensitive to it.
Special post-operative care:
- Wash only with boiled water;
- Stay out of the sun for a week;
- To prolong youth and quickly recover, it is also recommended to use ozone therapy (washing with ozonated water);
- Until the epidermis has acquired its usual color, you should not do peelings or scrubs - 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 in the fresh air in hot weather, everything will go faster.
Devices used
The consequences depend not only on the skills of the doctor, but also on the materials provided by the salon or clinic.In most cases, this is European-made equipment.Sales are made in specialized stores or on the official websites of manufacturers.Rental is possible for single use.
Only professional equipment is used.There is different types: can be carried out ablatively or not (the work surface is pressed against the skin or kept 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. All the problems really subsided, but after 10 months the effect was imperceptible and micro-scars remained. Small, but still visible. Now I wonder whether I should start again 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 a panacea. Much depends on the type of device and, of course, the skills of the specialist. If you choose the right beam depth, there will be no scars or anything like that."
Fractional laser rejuvenation is often recommended by the women's forum and recommended by experts.But looking at the before and after photos (especially a year later), as well as the possible consequences, it is worth asking whether this procedure is as good as they say?