If age-related changes have already been reflected in the skin, but you do not want to resort to surgical services, we recommend contacting 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 it is: Fractional laser rejuvenation is the grinding of tissue using the high temperatures provided by a laser beam.The principle of its action is more or less the same as laser resurfacing, but photorejuvenation is much stronger and has possible more serious consequences.
The device is a fairly small device that resembles a battery.On its working surface there are special photoelements 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's delay and the dermis will simply be burned to the deepest layer.
The advertisement for this procedure is very nice and looks great.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 have to take this into account reality:
- Wrinkles disappear, but not only that.The epidermis is not responsible for the formation of deep wrinkles, but 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 have 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 has been treated with painkillers or not;
- Photorejuvenation cannot be done for acne.
Consequences of fractional laser rejuvenation
Right away After the session the face is very painful, despite the use of ointments and pain-relieving solutions.After 2-3 hours it becomes red and may begin to swell, especially in the area of the upper eyelids, nose and around the eyes.Peak swelling occurs the next day;there are cases when the entire treated area simply turned into a ball of water, so the body tries to recover faster after rejuvenation.To smooth things out a bit, eat less salty foods and take diuretics.
The second day the blood can leak in abundant quantities, subsequently a scab forms on the face, which hardens at the end of the day and becomes a very leathery layer, which protects the face from infections and colds.You can't tear it off or touch it at all, otherwise you can cause some kind of sore 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 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. Despite the fact that everywhere they talk about only 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 wrinkles and deep scars.
Possible complications and how to avoid them:
| Complication | Treatment methods |
|---|---|
| It all hurts a lot | Purchase and apply numbing cream (plenty) to problem areas |
| Severe swelling | Don't drink a lot of liquids;some experts recommend using hyaluronic masks |
| The recovery process took more than two weeks | Take vitamins, do not go out for walks in the sun, always lubricate your skin with a special repairing ointment |
| A network of blood vessels and/or small but deep scars remain | Unfortunately, this cannot be cured.The beam left scars, this happens occasionally, over time they will become less noticeable, moreover, after recovery, the face can be easily masked with foundation or powder. |
Also, side effects after fractional rejuvenation, such as skin rashes, itching and other manifestations of intolerance, cannot be ruled out.Particularly sensitive to this are girls allergic to the sun or diagnosed with vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Special post-procedure assistance:
- Wash only with boiled water;
- Don't go out in the sun for a week;
- To prolong youth and recover quickly, the use of ozone therapy (washing with ozonated water) is also recommended;
- Until the epidermis acquires its usual color, it is not necessary to carry out peelings and scrubs: this would 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.
Used household appliances
The consequences depend not only on the skill of the doctor, but also on the hardware provided by the salon or clinic.In most cases these are European-made equipment.Sales are made in special stores or on the official websites of manufacturers.Possibility of renting for single use.
Only professional equipment is used.There are different types: It can be performed both ablatively and non-ablatively (the work surface is pressed against the skin or held at a distance).
Reviews of doctors and people
"I had rather large wrinkles on the nasolabial fold, I didn't expect any particular results, I decided to take a look. All the problems really subsided, but after 10 months the effect was imperceptible and micro scars remained. Small, but still noticeable. Now I'm thinking whether to repeat it or not. I would 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. Much depends on the type of device and, of course, the skill of the specialist. If you choose the correct depth of the beam, there will be no scars or anything like that.”
Fractional laser rejuvenation is often recommended on the women's forum and is recommended by experts.But looking at the photos before and after (especially a year later), as well as the possible consequences, is it worth thinking about whether this procedure is as good as they say about it?