Fractional laser rejuvenation (fractional photothermolysis) is a procedure that improves the condition of the skin.
Using a laser, you can get rid of many aesthetic problems: remove small mimic wrinkles, forget about acne and age spots, increase the elasticity of the skin and give it an even and even tone.
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The laser treatment allows you to get a perfect skin and make the facial oval clearer and more precise.
To get a really noticeable effect and visually look five - ten - fifteen years younger, more than one fractional laser procedure is required.
It will still be possible to notice some positive changes after the 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 deeper layers of the dermis, thus making the skin more taut and elastic.
The cost of a fractional photothermolysis procedure varies from five to twenty thousand rubles.
The price of the service is made up of various factors: the quality of the laser equipment, the number of areas treated and the cost of the care products used during the session.
Fractional laser rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes is a laborious and expensive procedure.
The possibilities of fractional photothermolysis are wide.
Successful procedure promises:
- significant reduction of deep skin wrinkles;
- disappearance of expression lines, acne, post-acne and age spots;
- removal of stretch marks (striae) and scars;
- by narrowing the pores and rebuilding the texture of the epidermis;
- removal of the hardened layer of the dermis;
- stimulation of blood circulation and natural regeneration capacity of the skin.
Very often, using a fractional diode laser, the skin of the face, neck and décolleté is treated.
However, there are frequent cases of skin processing in other areas of the body: on the stomach, thighs and buttocks. These procedures are performed to eliminate scars or stretch marks.
To get the guarantee of a quality procedure, you should communicate only with a good beauty salon.
Before enrolling in a master's degree, read reviews about his work and be sure to ask about experience and qualifications.
Types of laser rejuvenation
Fractional photothermolysis is a generic name that combines several types of cosmetic procedures.
They all have a similar effect, which is to quickly lift the skin, restore its appearance and get rid of 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 surface layer of the epidermis.
It is ideal for the targeted elimination of skin imperfections: pigmentation, scars, scars and expression lines.
Non-ablative 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 the skin cells, to form a new, stronger collagen structure in the epidermis.
To treat large surfaces, it is best to use a type of rejuvenation without injection such as laser biorevitalization.
This procedure combines the capabilities of a diode laser beam, which activates the natural processes of tissue regeneration, 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, it is possible to eliminate fine wrinkles, smooth pores and various irregularities, remove pigmentation and slightly increase the elasticity of the skin.
In order to achieve a stable and noticeable improvement in the condition of the epidermis, these procedures should be performed in cycles, once every two to three weeks.
However, there is a method that will improve the condition of the skin in a session with a beautician.
4D Rejuvenation is a practice that combines four treatments: SmothLiftin, FRAC3, PIANO and SupErficial.
Their skilful combination allows to obtain a remarkable improvement of the skin condition, establish metabolic processes in the deep layers of the epidermis and restore the lost elasticity of the dermis.
4D rejuvenation that guarantees lasting results after a procedure is a reality, not a marketing invention.
The only drawback of 4D rejuvenation, as evidenced by the reviews of women who have undergone the procedure, is the cost, which fluctuates between fifty thousand rubles.
How is laser facial rejuvenation performed?
Before starting laser skin rejuvenation using fractional photothermolysis, remove all possible impurities.
Many cosmetologists recommend a three-step system for cleansing the epidermis: remove dust and makeup with a mild cleanser, rub and tone.
After the client's face has been prepared for the procedure, the master turns on the diode laser and begins to apply his nozzle to problem areas of the skin, alternately treating all areas of the epidermis that require attention.
The thermal effect produced by the laser heats the inner layers of the skin, destroying the old collagen ligaments.
This process triggers the formation of new, stronger collagen fibers. Modern cosmetology lasers generate heat pulses of different wavelengths.
Their duration varies from 0, 2 to 0, 5 milliseconds.
Newly formed skin regeneration lesions caused by fractional photothermolysis differ in color from untreated areas of skin.
As a rule, they turn red immediately after the procedure and then become covered with a thin crust. These symptoms disappear quickly.
It is not recommended to wash or wet the face for several hours after laser photothermolysis.
It should be treated with a special tonic or gel, which can be purchased at the beautician's office.
Also, you should refuse to use decorative cosmetics, refrain from sunbathing or protect the treated skin with a cream with an spf of 15 or more.
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 a number of advantages over traditional methods of rejuvenation: surgery and injection practices.
First, the skin restoration process after laser rejuvenation lasts no more than a week.
Secondly, such procedures can be performed regularly, every few months, to support newly acquired young people.
The wonderful effect that is reflected on the skin after a course of procedures or after a 4D procedure persists for a long time.
Rave reviews from women who have undergone fractional laser rejuvenation indicate the result can last up to five to seven years.
Laser skin treatment leaves no unsightly scars or uneven skin.
The only side effects that can occur after visiting a beauty salon are a slight burning sensation in the treatment areas of the epidermis, redness and peeling. They will all pass within a short time and leave no trace behind them.
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 a lot of free time and don't want to perform one, but several salon care procedures in one visit, laser facial photorejuvenation could 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 treated.
The main disadvantage of laser treatments aimed at skin rejuvenation is their high cost.
In addition, they should not be performed for people suffering from various skin diseases in the acute stage, as well as for pregnant and lactating women.
The methods of laser rejuvenation, described in this article, differ in the features of the action of cosmetological diode lasers, the depth of penetration of their rays, as well as the specifics of the effect on the microthermic zones of the skin.
To find the right type of procedure to solve your problems, you should consult a dermatologist or a cosmetologist.