More and more new services and opportunities are appearing on the hardware cosmetology market, for example, fractional facial rejuvenation.What is it, what is the peculiarity of the procedure and what are its results?We will talk about the specifics of the method, its consequences and features of rehabilitation after the procedure.
Features of fractional facial rejuvenation
A method of hardware treatment of facial skin - fractional photothermolysis - is aimed at eliminating the upper layer of skin, which bears traces of exposure to time and the external environment.Due to this cleansing, skin rejuvenation occurs.Thermolysis is the destruction of tissue at high temperatures.Fractional thermolysis is not carried out entirely over the entire surface, but only on miniature, problem areas of the face, thus the face is divided into segments, which are treated.
The essence of the procedure is that the device uses a laser beam to affect small areas of the skin, this leads to the destruction of the top layer, the beam affects the deeper levels of the skin and activates the production of natural collagen and elastin.The thermal effect of the laser activates cellular processes in the skin, rapid regeneration and rejuvenation of the skin occurs.
The procedure may cause pain, which the doctor may use superficial anesthesia to prevent.The procedure lasts about an hour; to consolidate the result, the cosmetologist can prescribe a course of several procedures.The duration of retention of results can vary from 1 to several years, subject to lifting skin care.
Result
The main result of the fractional facial rejuvenation procedure is skin resurfacing, freeing the face from the upper, keratinized layer of skin, which gives the face a tired appearance.
Along with dead skin, dark and age spots, fine wrinkles, and acne marks disappear.The new skin looks fresher and younger, it is more actively restored, so the rejuvenating effect increases within several months after the procedure.
Dot and Fraxel
There are two different devices for fractional facial rejuvenation: Dot and Fraxel, their differences are based on different approaches to the procedure.Dot is a more advanced approach, so performing surgery with this device is less painful, more effective in solving common problems with aging skin, but also significantly more expensive.
The difference in the devices is the degree of penetration into the deep layers of the skin; Dot has a wider spectrum of action, for example, it can help in the treatment of ingrown toenails or ENT diseases.An experienced cosmetologist can achieve the same results with both devices.
Indications and contraindications
The procedure for fractional facial rejuvenation is indicated for the appearance of facial wrinkles, “crow’s feet” around the eyes, for sagging and sagging skin, for the removal of scars and age spots.Typically, the procedure is prescribed to patients over 30 years of age.
The procedure is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, people suffering from cancer, infectious and chronic diseases, people with acne.
Rehabilitation
Immediately after the procedure, the face is covered with a healing ointment and a bandage is applied; after a few hours, the face begins to redden and swell, and painful sensations occur.During the first days after the procedure, you should not be in direct sun; you must use ointments prescribed by your doctor.On the second day, the face becomes covered with a caked crust that cannot be removed, as this can lead to infection and the appearance of scars that can no longer be healed.
Skin restoration will begin only in a week; during this time it is better not to go outside, especially since your face does not look very presentable.The face remains bright pink for about a month and is very easily susceptible to injury; you need to carefully care for the skin, lubricating it with special ointments and creams.