If age-related changes have already been reflected in the skin, but you do not want to resort to surgical services, we advise you to contact non-surgical rejuvenation clinics.We propose to consider one of these technologies – fractional laser rejuvenation of the skin of the face and body.
Operating principle
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 that of laser resurfacing, but photorejuvenation is much stronger and has more serious possible consequences.
The device is a fairly small device that looks like a battery.On its working surface there are special photo elements, which 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 is driven very quickly, otherwise a minute of delay and the dermis will simply be burned to the deepest layer.
The advertisement for this procedure is very beautiful and seems fantastic.In one session, wrinkles and scars disappear, acne and rosacea are treated, you can even change the oily type to normal.But during the sessions you need to take into account reality:
- Wrinkles disappear, but not all.The epidermis is not responsible for the formation of deep wrinkles, only facial wrinkles;
- Scars will not disappear in one session; at least three will be needed, each with a difference 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 need to constantly apply various ointments and creams to the treated areas, you cannot go out in the sun;
- It really hurts, and it makes no difference what your sensitivity threshold is or whether the area was treated with painkillers or not;
- You cannot do photorejuvenation for acne.
Consequences of fractional laser rejuvenation
Straightaway After the session, the face is very sore, despite the use of pain-relieving ointments and solutions.After 2-3 hours it turns red and may begin to swell, especially in the area of the upper eyelids, nose and area around the eyes.The peak of swelling occurs the next day; there are cases when the entire treated area simply turned into a water ball, thus the body tries to recover faster after rejuvenation.To smooth things out a little, eat less salty foods and take diuretics.
On the second day blood may be released in copious amounts, subsequently a crust forms on the face, which by the end of the day hardens and becomes a very tough layer, it protects the face from infections and colds.You cannot 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 be left with scars forever.Over time, the crust 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 medicinal creams with a protection level of at least 30. Despite the fact that everywhere they say about just one procedure, doctors will most likely say that it should 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 provide relief from deep wrinkles and scars.
Possible complications and how to avoid them:
| Complication | Treatment methods |
|---|---|
| Everything hurts a lot | Buy and apply numbing cream (copious amount) to problem areas |
| Severe swelling | Do not drink a lot of liquid; some experts advise using hyaluronic masks |
| The recovery process took longer than two weeks | Take vitamins, don’t go out for walks in the sun, lubricate your skin with a special restorative ointment all the time |
| 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 noticeable, in addition, after recovery, the face can be easily disguised 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 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, peelings and scrubs should not be done - this will damage the young and fragile epidermis;
- Rehabilitation takes from two weeks to a month; if you drink vitamins and regularly ventilate the room or spend time in the fresh air in warm weather, everything will go faster.
Appliances used
The consequences depend not only on the skill of the doctor, but also on what hardware the salon or clinic provided.In most cases, this is European-made equipment.Sales are carried out in special stores or on the official websites of manufacturers.Rent is possible for single use.
Only professional equipment is used.There are different types: can be performed either ablative or non-ablative (the working surface is pressed against the skin or kept at a distance).
Reviews from doctors and people
“I had quite large wrinkles on the nasolabial fold, I didn’t expect any special results, I decided to just check it out.All the problems really smoothed out, but after 10 months the effect was unnoticeable, and micro scars remained.Small, but still noticeable.Now I’m thinking whether to go for a repeat or not.I’d rather 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.A lot depends on the type of device, and, of course, the skill of the specialist.If you choose the correct depth of the beam, then there will be no scars or anything like that.”
Laser fractional rejuvenation 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’s worth thinking about whether this procedure is as good as they say about it?