Laser rejuvenation of the eye contour (fractional photothermolysis) is a modern technique that allows you to painlessly eliminate wrinkles or reduce their depth, restoring firmness, elasticity and brightness to the skin around the eyes.
Fractional laser rejuvenation: the essence of the method
The use of the light energy of a laser beam allows you to have a profound effect on the skin, stop aging processes, restore the elasticity of the eyelids.
The main advantage of fractional photothermolysis is the low trauma when exposed to the skin: the beam hits the skin as if it had passed through a mesh, with each procedure it is possible to remove 15-25% of the old tissue, in its place youforms a healthy and young skin, part of the cells the skin evaporates, while the other remains intact.
When performing fractional laser rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes, the radiation parameters are selected individually and the effect is carried out strictly on certain areas. As a result, the damage to the epidermis is minimal, only problem areas are affected.
Indications for the procedure
Laser rejuvenation, or fractional photothermolysis, is performed for aesthetic reasons.
This hardware technique can help solve the following problems:
- aging skin;
- age wrinkles (including mimic ones and of different depths);
- bags under the eyes;
- swelling of the eyelids, blurred contours;
- pigmentation;
- dilated capillaries in the paraorbital area;
- scarring defects.
Fractional photothermolysis of the skin around the eyes allows patients of all ages to look young and attractive, eliminate dark circles, signs of fatigue and age memories.
Contraindications
The laser rejuvenation procedure is safe and rarely leads to complications, but in some conditions you will have to stop using this technique.
Contraindications include:
- acute viral infections;
- oncology;
- dermatological diseases in the facial area;
- bronchial asthma;
- autoimmune processes;
- diabetes mellitus;
- epilepsy;
- tendency to form keloid scars;
- bleeding disorder.
It is also not recommended to carry out the procedure during pregnancy and breastfeeding. At the time of the visit to the beautician, the patient must be completely healthy.
How to prepare for the procedure
Before the procedure, you need to make an appointment with a cosmetologist. A specialist will appreciate your individual characteristics.
Do not sunbathe 2 weeks before the procedure; it is not recommended to drink alcohol the day before. It is also advisable to stop smoking. It is also undesirable to take drugs that thin the blood and hormones. If you are undergoing treatment with such medicines, consult your doctor about the possibility of temporary cancellation.
Characteristics of the erbium laser
The German MCL-30 Dermablate Erbium Laser is used to rejuvenate the eye area. The device is capable of generating pulses that penetrate soft tissue at a shallow depth. This guarantees the most delicate effect.
The use of the device allows to obtain an excellent anti-aging effect, avoiding burns and extensive damage to soft tissues. The beam acts exclusively on problem areas without affecting the surrounding tissue. This modern technology is safe for health, the recovery period after the procedure lasts only a few days.
How the procedure is performed
The procedure is easily transportable. Thanks to the use of pain relief, the patient feels nothing. The eyes are protected from the effects of radiation by special caps, so the anti-aging procedure does not adversely affect vision. The procedure takes 20-40 minutes.
Both the inner and outer eyelids are treated with a laser. All the soft tissues of the paraorbital zone are also heated. The use of ultra-long pulses of an erbium laser is a unique technique that can trigger the synthesis of collagen, which is responsible for soft tissue elasticity. This allows you to refine the contours of the eyes, eliminate folds and bags.
If necessary, laser resurfacing is performed in the final stage, making the skin of the eyelids smooth and radiant.
Recovery period
Discomfort in the eyelid area is possible for two days. This is normal and shouldn't be a cause for concern. Unpleasant phenomena go away on their own. Edema may also be present normally in the first 3 days after photothermolysis.
The rejuvenating effect can be fully appreciated one month after the procedure. To consolidate the result, it is recommended to carry out 3-4 procedures with an interval of 1. 5 months.
Modern rejuvenation technology is safe, but if the technique of the procedure is violated or if it is carried out in the presence of contraindications, complications can arise. These include: onset of infection, scar changes, age spots, deep burns.
Advantages of fractional photothermolysis
Laser rejuvenation can successfully solve the problems that arise with age in most women and men.
The technique has a number of positive effects:
- Visible result of rejuvenation, smoothing of the relief, color and texture of the skin after the first session;
- High efficiency;
- Short rehabilitation;
- Can be performed on any part of the face and body, regardless of the season, suitable for all skin types;
- Restores the tone of the eyelids and soft tissues around the eyes;
- Stimulates natural regeneration and collagen synthesis;
- Completely removes small wrinkles and makes deep ones almost invisible;
- The skin becomes clearer, age spots disappear;
- The bags under the eyes disappear;
- The contours of the eyes are sharper.
Laser rejuvenation differs from laser skin resurfacing in a less aggressive effect on the skin and a shorter rehabilitation period: it is about 2 times shorter and is only 4-7 days. After the procedure, redness and peeling of the skin remain on the skin for 2-3 days up to 5-6 days.
With the help of photothermolysis, you can rejuvenate the problem area around the eyes and make the face fresh and radiant. Feedback from patients undergoing laser therapy confirms the effectiveness of this technique.