Fractional laser rejuvenation (fractional photothermolysis) is a procedure that allows you to improve the condition of the skin.
Using the laser it is possible to eliminate many aesthetic problems: remove small expression wrinkles, forget about acne and age spots, increase the elasticity of the skin and give it an even, even tone.
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The laser procedure allows you to obtain perfect skin and make the oval of the face clearer and tidier.
To get a really noticeable effect and visually look five – ten – fifteen years younger, you need to undergo more than one fractional laser procedure.
However, you may notice some positive changes after your first visit to the salon.
Fractional lasers used in cosmetology have a unique effect on the skin.
They stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the deep layers of the dermis, making the skin denser and more elastic.
The cost of a fractional photothermolysis procedure varies from five to twenty thousand rubles.
The price of the service depends on various factors: the quality of the laser equipment, the number of areas treated and the cost of care products used during the session.
Fractional laser rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes is a labor-intensive and very expensive procedure.
The possibilities of fractional photothermolysis are broad.
A correctly performed procedure promises:
- significant reduction of deep skin folds;
- disappearance of small expression lines, acne, post-acne and age spots;
- removal of stretch marks (striae) and scars;
- narrowing of pores and polishing of the structure of the epidermis;
- removal of the coarse layer of the dermis;
- stimulation of blood circulation and natural regenerative abilities of the skin.
Most often, the skin of the face, neck and décolleté is treated using a fractional diode laser.
However, cases of skin treatment in other areas of the body are frequent: on the stomach, thighs and buttocks.Such procedures are performed to eliminate scars or stretch marks.
To get the guarantee of a high-quality procedure, you should communicate only with a good beauty salon.
Before making an appointment with a specialist, read reviews of his work and be sure to inquire about his experience and qualifications.
Types of laser rejuvenation
Fractional photothermolysis is a general name that combines several types of cosmetic procedures.
They all have a similar effect, that is, quickly lifting the skin, restoring its appearance and eliminating wrinkles.
There are two types of fractional photothermolysis, which you can read about in this section of the article.
Ablative rejuvenation is a procedure during which the main fractional effect is on the superficial layer of the epidermis.
It is ideal for the targeted elimination of skin imperfections: pigmentation, scars, facial scars and wrinkles.
Non-obliterative rejuvenation involves thermal effects on the lower layers of the epidermis, usually without affecting the upper layers.
This procedure is necessary to activate metabolic processes in skin cells and form a new, stronger collagen structure of the epidermis.
To treat large surfaces it is better to use a type of non-injective rejuvenation such as laser biorevitalization.
This procedure combines the capabilities of a diode laser beam, which activates natural tissue regeneration processes, and a powerful dose of hyaluronic acid, which penetrates the skin under the influence of a cosmetic device.
Laser skin resurfacing can also be considered a rejuvenation procedure, but its effect is the most subtle and delicate.
In the process of laser resurfacing, you can eliminate fine wrinkles, smooth pores and various irregularities, remove pigmentation and slightly increase skin elasticity.
To achieve a long-lasting and noticeable improvement in the condition of the epidermis, these procedures should be carried out in courses, once every two to three weeks.
However, there is a method that will improve the condition of the skin during a session with a cosmetologist.
4D Rejuvenation is a practice that combines four procedures: SmothLiftin, FRAC3, PIANO and SupErficial.
Their skillful combination allows you to achieve a significant improvement in the condition of the skin, to establish metabolic processes in the deep layers of the epidermis and to restore the lost elasticity of the dermis.
4D rejuvenation, which guarantees long-lasting results after a procedure, is a reality, not a fantasy of marketers.
The only disadvantage of 4D rejuvenation, as evidenced by the reviews of women who have undergone the procedure, is the cost, which varies from fifty thousand rubles.
How is the laser facial rejuvenation procedure performed?
Before proceeding with laser skin rejuvenation by fractional photothermolysis, it is necessary to remove all possible contaminants from it.
Many cosmetologists recommend a three-step system for cleansing the epidermis: remove dust and makeup with a gentle cleanser, rub and tone.
After the client's face is prepared for the procedure, the master turns on the diode laser and begins to apply its attack on the problem areas of the skin, alternately treating all areas of the epidermis that require attention.
The heat produced by the laser warms the inner layers of the skin, destroying old collagen ligaments.
This process triggers the formation of new, stronger collagen fibers.Modern cosmetic lasers generate thermal pulses of different wavelengths.
Their duration varies from 0.2 to 0.5 milliseconds.
Newly formed areas of skin restoration that appear under the influence of fractional photothermolysis differ in color from areas of untreated skin.
As a rule, immediately after the procedure they acquire a red tint, and then become covered with a thin crust.These symptoms disappear in a short period of time.
For several hours after undergoing laser photothermolysis, it is not recommended to wash or bathe your face.
It should be treated with a tonic or special gel, which can be purchased at a cosmetologist's office.
In addition, you should refuse to use decorative cosmetics, refrain from sunbathing or protect treated areas of the skin with a cream with SPF 15 or higher.
Pros and cons of laser skin rejuvenation
The procedures described in this article are highly appreciated by women who have crossed the threshold of thirty.
Indeed, the procedures have numerous advantages over traditional methods of rejuvenation: surgery and injection practices.
Firstly, the skin restoration process after laser rejuvenation lasts no more than a week.
Secondly, such procedures can be done regularly, once every few months, to maintain the newly acquired youth.
The noticeable effect that is reflected on the skin after a course of procedures or after a 4D procedure lasts a long time.
Rave reviews from women who have undergone fractional laser rejuvenation indicate that the results can last up to five to seven years.
Laser skin treatment leaves no unsightly scars or skin irregularities.
The only side effects that may occur after visiting a beauty salon are a slight burning sensation in the areas where the epidermis was treated, redness and peeling.They will all pass within a short period and leave no trace behind.
Another undeniable advantage of fractional photothermolysis is the fact that such procedures can be combined with any other cosmetology session.
If you don't have much free time and want to perform not one, but several salon care treatments during one visit, laser facial photorejuvenation may be one of them.
The average time of a procedure can vary from half an hour to an hour and a half, depending on the complexity of the problem to be solved and the size of the area to be treated.
The main disadvantage of laser procedures aimed at skin rejuvenation is their high cost.
In addition, they cannot be performed on people suffering from various skin diseases in the acute phase, as well as on pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The methods of laser rejuvenation described in this article differ in the characteristics of the action of diode cosmetic lasers, the depth of penetration of their beams and the specificity of the effect on the microthermal zones of the skin.
To choose the right type of procedure to solve your problems, you should consult a dermatologist or cosmetologist.