Looking young is every woman's dream come out of a young age. Modern technologies help make this dream a reality. Fractional thermolysis is one of the most effective ways to make skin elastic in a youthful way. This procedure stimulates the production of collagen, gives elasticity to the skin, removes fine wrinkles, improves the complexion, evens out the relief of the skin and even narrows dilated pores.
The procedure involves the use of very small, targeted laser beams, resulting in microscopic damage to the treated area of skin. Laser irradiation increases the local temperature of certain areas of the skin, which inevitably results in heating of intracellular contents and destruction of cellular structures. In turn, this activates the recovery processes, leads to increased fibrillar protein (collagen) production and the formation of new epithelial cells. And the more collagen in the epidermal layer, the less wrinkles and other skin defects.
Signs of aging and how to deal with them
Women have always dreamed of slowing down the passage of time, preserving their beauty and freshness. Youth is not the same as beauty, but always attractive. Thick hair of a juicy shade, a soft blush, a slender figure and silky skin - all these signs of youth have a magical effect on men. And if the hair can be extended and dyed, and the figure can be created through training, then everything is much more complicated with the skin.
The traces of youth are gradually erased. First, the shade of the epidermis changes - it becomes opaque. The skin becomes less elastic, enlarged pores appear and then wrinkles - first small and then deep. And now the reflection in the mirror says youth has passed.
It is impossible to prevent aging, but it is quite possible to slow down this process. Modern laser technologies allow you to keep youthful for a long time. Today, the most used fractional laser thermolysis.
Technique characteristics
The fractional thermolysis procedure involves exposing the skin to a fractional laser beam. Thus, the laser beam turns into a beam of small beams that aim at microscopic areas of the skin, damaging only 20% of the skin. The epidermis cells located in the spaces between the points of impact remain unharmed. The skin begins to actively produce collagen and elastin - the same substances, due to the lack of which skin aging occurs.
With the help of fractional thermolysis, you can not only rejuvenate your skin, but also get rid of various blemishes such as scars that occur after acne. In this way, scars, scars and stretch marks on the skin can be less noticeable and the relief of the skin can be evened out.
As the procedure is gentle on the skin, fractional thermolysis can be used to rejuvenate even the most sensitive areas of the face, including the skin around the eyes.
The rehabilitation period after the procedure does not exceed 4-5 days. With this method, you can solve a variety of skin problems, regardless of the location of the blemishes. In this case, even large areas of skin can be treated. The procedure is virtually painless and in most cases anesthesia is not required.
Contraindications and side effects
The procedure has a number of absolute contraindications. These include:
- Psoriasis;
- Any dermatoses in the area of laser exposure;
- Foci of herpetic infection on the skin in the area of the procedure;
- Any inflammation in the area of laser exposure;
- Varicose veins in the affected area;
- Systemic diseases of the immune system or blood;
- Diabetes mellitus (in the decompensation phase);
- Severe form of hypertension;
- mental disease;
- Ischemic heart disease in the severe form;
- Taking certain medications;
- Oncological diseases;
- Tendency to form keloid scars;
- vitiligo.
In addition, the procedure will have to be abandoned during pregnancy and lactation. Contraindications also include infectious diseases, which are accompanied by fever. The procedure should not be performed less than two weeks after a chemical peel and less than three weeks after sunbathing.
Side effects are relatively rare. Bright red spots or itching may occur in the treatment area, but these phenomena pass quickly. Burning, peeling and crusting are relatively rare. Even less frequently, scars appear at the site of exposure or changes in skin pigmentation, but these phenomena can be quite persistent.
During and after the procedure
Immediately before the procedure, the skin of the affected area is carefully treated with antiseptic preparations - this is necessary so that pathogenic microorganisms do not penetrate the epidermis through the smallest skin lesions. The procedure itself lasts from 20 to 50 minutes, depending on the skin defects and the area to be treated.
In most cases, sustainable skin rejuvenation requires multiple sessions. Between procedures, at least three to four weeks should pass: during this period, the skin has time to fully recover. The rejuvenation effect increases gradually, reaching a maximum of three months after the last treatment. After that, cosmetologists recommend performing the procedure once a year to maintain the result.
Immediately after fractional thermolysis, a burning sensation is possible, which disappears in a few hours.
Swelling and redness of the skin last longer - up to three days. During this period, the skin requires especially careful treatment. To accelerate healing, it is recommended to treat it with creams and ointments with a high content of panthenol. After the swelling and hyperemia have disappeared, it is recommended to use creams with hyaluronic acid. In some cases, the cosmetologist may prescribe other skin care products.
In the first days after the procedure, it is necessary to avoid aggressive cosmetics, not to go to the sauna and swimming pool and to refrain from drinking alcohol. It is very important to protect the face from the sun: after the procedure, the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet rays increases many times over. You should use the most effective sunscreen and avoid going to the beach.