Skin aging begins at the age of 25 and at first this process goes unnoticed.At the same time, the skin gradually loses its elasticity, its structure changes, becomes looser, pores enlarge and wrinkles appear.Sooner or later there comes a time when changes become visible and then it becomes difficult to deal with them with ordinary cosmetics.And pigmentation disorders and skin thinning cannot be corrected by conservative methods at all.
Fortunately, modern technology does not leave us alone with the problems of disappearance.To restore youthful skin, it is not enough to simply eliminate existing blemishes and signs of aging;it must be stimulated and start a cell renewal process in it.This is the only way to achieve not only a visual effect, but also a real rejuvenation of the face.Peel-off facial skin rejuvenation, used in cosmetology for more than 10 years, can solve such problems.
This technology is based on the method of fractional light heating - exposure to a laser beam of a certain length, divided into several light streams (fractions) for more efficient operation.Today, fracture rejuvenation is considered a real alternative to facelift surgery.
Mechanism of action: facial skin regeneration solution
Over time, all processes in the body slow down, including at the cellular level.This is what causes the aging of the skin: cells are no longer recycled as quickly, new ones do not grow as actively, as a result, skin renewal occurs more and more ineffectively and almost stops.Research has shown that laser irradiation of its cells helps to restore the skin's natural regeneration potential.
Under the influence of the light beam and the heat shock it produces in the skin, there is a massive tissue cleansing of already dead cells and those that have lost the ability to grow and develop further.At the same time, young and healthy cells only benefit from such effects: they multiply actively, replace used cells and restore the skin's "damaged" regeneration system.
Almost all cosmetic solvents have this effect on facial skin.The difference with Fraxel is that it uses the most effective laser beam size, with a diameter of less than 200 microns: it is this thin laser that contributes the most to replacing old tissue with young and healthy ones.
Another feature of fractional regeneration is that the effect occurs not with a single beam, but with a whole mass of micro-beams into which the light flux is divided, creating a grid effect.Thus radiation does not occur pointwise or as a continuous pulse.It is located according to a certain matrix.
The skin is divided into small areas, in the center of each of which there are tissues that have been subjected to a powerful heat shock, and around them are healthy cells that are not affected by the laser beam.The result of this treatment is active skin regeneration: exfoliation of damaged cells and the growth of new skin instead.
Types of fracture regeneration
Fractional photothermolysis exists in two fundamentally different forms: ablative and non-ablative.These methods of laser treatment differ from each other in many features: the depth of the laser beam, the intensity of the treatment, the method of stimulation of the skin and the final effect.
Ablative techniques involve a surface effect on epidermal cells by vaporizing them.Rejuvenation without ablation, on the contrary, does not affect the top layer of the skin, but penetrates deep into it, where the lower layer of the epidermis is located and the dermis begins.In this case, the cells that were irradiated do not vaporize, but form columns of coagulated tissue.
In both cases, laser treatment takes place in limited areas, preserving sites with so-called cell reprogramming zones - healthy cells with a high potential for regeneration, which trigger heat shock.A short-term increase in tissue temperature causes the activation of all metabolic processes in them, including the growth of elastin and collagen fibers, which are responsible for the elasticity and youth of the skin.
Ablative Fraxel gives a quick effect and is more suitable for eliminating the first signs of aging: shallow wrinkles, slight loss of turgor.As a result of removal, micro-areas evaporate from the surface of the skin, which during regeneration are covered with new skin with the participation of cells from the surrounding areas.In this way, lifting (tightening) of the facial skin as a whole takes place, as well as the destruction of wrinkles and defects.
To solve the problem of a person with obvious signs of disappearing, such superficial effects will not be enough.Aging skin needs to be "treated" from the inside, in the deep layers where the cells responsible for skin regeneration are located.This result is guaranteed by non-removable partial regeneration.
Of course, no one forbids combining these two methods.Then the effect becomes even more magical: the skin receives a double stimulus to rejuvenate, both from the inside and the outside, so that a visible improvement in the condition of the face becomes noticeable after one procedure, and active tissue regeneration will keep the face "in shape" for a long time.
Fractional laser regeneration method
Like all other laser procedures, Fraxel is only performed by a licensed specialist.The fact is that the equipment used refers to medical laser equipment, to work with which you must have a medical education, undergo training and gain relevant experience.
In the wrong hands, a laser can be dangerous due to complications and unpredictable consequences;moreover, this method has quite a large number of contraindications.It is with the identification of barriers to the use of laser procedures that the process of preparing for fracture regeneration should begin.
Contraindications
We list the diseases and conditions that do not allow the use of laser methods:
- the presence of tumors in the body in the present and past;
- skin diseases in the treatment area: dermatitis, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo;
- damaged skin (wounds, scratches);
- history of photosensitivity;
- tendency to form keloids;
- chronic diseases of the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood system;
- acute viral and bacterial infections;
- weak immunity;
- acute or chronic herpes in the acute stage;
- take drugs based on retinoids (after the end of treatment, at least six months must pass before the operation if tablets were taken and at least 2 weeks if external drugs were used);
- pregnancy, breastfeeding;
- epilepsy and other mental and neurological problems;
- recent tan
After studying the medical history and current state of health, the beautician makes a decision about the possibility of performing the procedure.In some cases, it has to be postponed temporarily, for example during a cold or menstruation.In general, fractional laser resurfacing is a fairly safe procedure and, if performed correctly, does not cause any complications.
Progress of proceedings
Fractional photothermolysis is considered a painless procedure.However, it is not possible to state 100%.Most patients still experience discomfort during laser resurfacing and especially after laser.
Therefore, local anesthesia is what is usually used to start a laser treatment session.A numbing agent is applied to the face to reduce the overall sensitivity of the skin.When exposed to a pulse, burning and tingling are acceptable.
Facial treatment takes 20-40 minutes (the time depends on the size of the treatment area) and after it ends, a special protective cream is applied to the skin and the patient receives recommendations for facial skin treatment during the recovery period.
Skin regeneration after the operation
It is believed that broken regeneration does not require a recovery period and does not disrupt the normal rhythm of life.Actually, this is not entirely true.To avoid getting into an unpleasant situation, it is better not to take risks and not try to combine laser surgery with work or an upcoming vacation.It is advisable to take at least a week off, because these days you need to follow the rules of rest, and your appearance is unlikely to allow you to lead an active life.The face will be red and swollen for a few days, after a few days it will start to peel, and only after 7-10 days you can talk about a normal appearance.
Treatment with fraxel can be particularly unpleasant: with it, the condition of the face can resemble a burn.Other consequences after the operation are:
- hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation;
- the appearance of scars and scars, if the tendency to them was not detected before;
- the introduction of infection into micro-wounds.
Such side effects are unlikely and account for less than 3% of all partial replacement cases.If the operation itself is performed correctly, without interfering with the preparation and rehabilitation process, the chances of complications are reduced to zero.
After fractional laser, you should not sunbathe, expose your skin to friction, use aggressive cosmetics, overheat or overcool.
Results of non-fracture facial skin rejuvenation
Partial laser resurfacing, unlike broken skin resurfacing, is a minimally invasive procedure.It does not "burn" the skin layers, so the effect after one session is unlikely to be magical.As a rule, fractional renewal is done in courses - from 3 to 6 sessions, and then you can evaluate the result:
- tightness and tightness of the skin;
- strengthen the oval face;
- smooth wrinkles;
- elimination of pigment spots;
- smoothing after acne;
- even out complexion.
The rejuvenating effect lasts from one year to 10 years, then the course can be repeated.
Passive laser rejuvenation also goes well with other procedures: resurfacing, injection techniques, during the recovery period after plastic surgery.Laser radiation does not have a destructive effect on previously introduced fillers, but experts believe that it is better to first carry out a complete treatment with Fraxel and then begin to correct the remaining deficiencies.
As for patient reviews, they are mixed.Along with positive recommendations about this method, negative statements are often found.So many women express the following complaints:
- The recovery period takes much longer than beauticians promise.As a rule, we are not talking about 4-7 days, as the beauty salon employees say, but about 10-14 days.
- More than half of patients indicate insufficient activity.Many people find that fractured rejuvenation has left their face puffy, making them look older than before the procedure.It is also noted that the ability of the procedure to smooth out wrinkles is greatly exaggerated and its main purpose is to eliminate hyperpigmentation and acne.
- The undoubted disadvantage of fractional laser regeneration is its cost.
Reviews of the procedure
Here are some reviews of laser facial skin resurfacing:
Review #1
My husband and I gave my mother-in-law a certificate for a fractional renewal on our anniversary.She is a young, active woman and left with pleasure.It is clear that there is a result: the face is rejuvenated, firm, all kinds of blemishes have disappeared, the wrinkles around the eyes are noticeably smoothed out.She did it only once, but she wants to go back to confirm the result, and asked for the same gift for the next holiday.
Review #2
I did not like broken youth.First, I was in pain.Second, after the surgery I was forced to stay out of the house for almost 2 weeks.My face had enlarged several times, it was all red and even wet, as if ichor was leaking.The result is zero.My main problem is pimples on my cheeks.So everything was as it was, it was worth so much suffering, and also for my own money.
Review #3
I only had enough for one Fraxel procedure.Still a bit expensive and inconvenient.But after 6 days I saw the result and it's great!The nose folds disappeared and all the age spots disappeared and that's exactly what made me look much older than I really am.Now I am satisfied with everything, I think that if necessary I will decide to take the course again.
Price
As for the cost of a single fracture laser resurfacing procedure, it varies significantly depending on the amount of work done and the extent of the intervention.Payment is usually determined for individual areas, for the entire face as a whole, for the face including the neck and neck.Prices may vary by city.
Most beauticians consider this procedure a worthy alternative to plastic surgery, but it is wise to perform it without waiting for significant changes in the skin, when it is difficult and expensive to eliminate them.If you start doing fractional regeneration from the age of 35-40, this will allow you to postpone for a long time the need to use more radical methods.