The main indicator of a woman's youth is young, radiant skin. Very often you can hear complaints that the skin on the face has deteriorated in just a few weeks - dryness and wrinkles have appeared. The specialist will immediately understand what is at stake. This situation can arise due to a decrease in the production of female hormones. At this stage of the life of each woman, serious hormonal restructuring begins, therefore, a timely competent technique is needed for skin rejuvenation.
Fractional laser resurfacing
Fractional laser resurfacing is a strategy for skin resurfacing in a woman's difficult period.
This procedure removes skin changes without surgery.
Fractional laser is the best option in place of aggressive laser exposure, photorejuvenation, DOT therapy, and chemical peel.
Fraxel is a laser used to rejuvenate the surface of the skin and its deep layers. Unlike others, the fractional laser has a high stimulating capacity to reproduce collagen with minimal traumatic effects on the facial skin.
The laser beam passes through a filter that divides it into many laser beams. Because of this, a large traumatic surface is not formed on the skin and the areas of healthy skin between the treated areas stimulate increased collagen production.
The fractional laser can be used in any area of the skin, without risk of complications and regardless of its phototype. The laser procedure can be performed at any time of the year, but observing the rules to protect the skin from the sun's rays.
Patients who have undergone this procedure can start work the next day. And all this thanks to competent laser settings.
Varieties of fractionated lasers and their effect on facial skin
Currently, there are three main types of fractional lasers. Their difference from each other is the degree of effect on the skin of the face.
Fraxel-fine- Used to achieve a delicate effect on the skin's surface with minor changes. This procedure is like a chemical peel. These settings will not work for more mature skin.
Fraxel-storeis a laser that appeared not long ago in the world of cosmetology. After exposure, the skin rejuvenates and visibly shines. In addition, this device can treat acne, eliminate its negative effects on the facial skin, eliminate wrinkles and scars. The downside to this version is the lack of impact on age spots.
Fraxel-store DUALis the latest fractional laser. It combines two types of laser radiation, allowing, within the framework of a single photothermolysis procedure, to improve the condition of the skin and eliminate persistent age spots in several sessions. With the help of this technique, an excellent skin rejuvenation result is achieved in women of different ages.
Who is this procedure suitable for? It is usually performed on women of all ages to rejuvenate the skin of the face, décolleté, neck and body.
This procedure should be performed only after consulting a specialist. The laser device is adjusted according to the individual patient's problem.
Problems that can be solved with a laser machine
Fraxel has two main types of laser radiation. With it, you can solve the problems associated with pigmentation, skin surface imperfections and wrinkles. Stretch mark removal with a fractional laser is also actively used.
A well-designed program in a short time allows:
- Eliminates mimic wrinkles on the neck, face and décolleté;
- Get rid of deep wrinkles and thicken the fine skin of the eyes;
- Smoothes the surface of the skin;
- Increases the elasticity and firmness of the facial skin;
- To restore the previous density of the skin of the hands;
- Removes age spots and melasma.
Treatment of many defects can be achieved using Fraxel, for example, the treatment of scars with a fractional laser is now possible.
The fractional action of the laser triggers rejuvenation processes of the skin. This laser destroys old cells, gradually replacing them with young collagen cells. Due to the action of the fractionated laser, biochemical and physiological processes are formed in the skin, characteristic of new cells. This process leads to a greater formation of fibers, which help increase the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
This procedure has certain contraindications.
But there are far fewer, unlike other laser systems.
This is due to the gentle and effective action on the skin.
The temporary contraindications of the laser procedure are described below:
- Increased body temperature;
- Herpes;
- Allergic and inflammatory diseases on the face;
- Lactation and pregnancy;
- The first two days after mesotherapy and biorevitalization;
- The first two weeks after injecting filler gels and Botox.
Stages and possible complications
After consulting a specialist, you can safely perform laser thermolysis. Unpleasant sensations during the procedure can be removed with an anesthetic cream.
During the procedure, the skin surface is treated evenly. Fractional laser thermolysis lasts about 10 minutes and is associated with minimal pain.
After the procedure, a special high-peptide serum is applied to the face to reduce redness. These preparations provide the skin with the necessary amount of collagen.
How to care for the skin after fractional laser resurfacing?
To achieve maximum effect from this procedure, you must strictly follow your physician's recommendations. It is important to do all of them during the first days after the procedure.
After the procedure, you can also use a serum with a high content of trace elements that regenerate the skin of the face and provide optimal processes for the production of collagen. Facial scrubs and peels cannot be used for a week.
It is also necessary to refrain from exposure to the sun and use decorative cosmetics with sun protection.
Also refrain from injecting salon treatments.
In general, the skin will need a two week break. Subject to the recommendations of the cosmetologist after the procedure and replacing homemade cosmetics with restoratives, you will improve the result of the laser procedure.
Complications after fractional laser
Possible complications after a fractional laser may arise only due to the incompetence of the physician performing this procedure. But the patient is fully responsible for the recovery period. If you don't follow the recommendations for facial care, there will be some difficulties.
The laser procedure is followed by a recovery period, which may be accompanied by:
- Swelling that goes away after a few hours;
- Peeling that disappears in a few days.
For faster recovery after the procedure, use a serum with a high content of moisturizing components.
Number of procedures for skin rejuvenation and their cost
Skin rejuvenation sessions are selected based on individual age-related changes, client wishes and age. For example, you can remove superficial skin pigmentation, match skin color, and refresh your face with a fractional thermolysis procedure.
After a procedure, approximately 20% of the skin will be renewed. Therefore, for a complete and high-quality rejuvenation of the skin, it is necessary to undergo5 procedures per month.
The duration of the result after the procedure is influenced by many factors related to individual skin parameters, the age of the patient and the qualifications of the specialist performing the procedure.
It should be noted that the peculiarity of this procedure is that the result will depend on the laser parameters established by the doctor.
In 5 procedures, the facial skin will appear several years younger. The result of Fraxel laser resurfacing will last for a long time.
Proper skin care at home can preserve the effect of the procedure for a long time. By using cosmetics with a high content of ingredients, you can increase the result of professional cosmetic procedures and keep the skin young for a long time.
For a fractional laser, the price depends on several factors. Like the nature of cosmetic blemishes, zones and treatment areas.
The final price of the course is calculated individually for each client after consulting a specialist.