Looking young is the dream of every woman who has come out of a young age. Modern technologies are helping to make this dream a reality. Fractional thermolysis is one of the most effective ways to make skin elastic in a younger way. This procedure stimulates the production of collagen, gives elasticity to the skin, eliminates fine lines, improves skin tone, evens skin relief and even shrinks large 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 leads to heating of intracellular contents and destruction of cellular structures. In turn, this activates recovery processes, leads to increased production of fibrillar proteins (collagen) and the formation of new epithelial cells. And the more collagen in the epidermal layer, the fewer wrinkles and other defects on the skin.
The 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 still attractive. Thick hair of a juicy shade, 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 lengthened and dyed, and the figure can be created by training, then everything is much more complicated with the skin.
The traces of youth are gradually being erased. First, the shade of the epidermis changes - it becomes dull. The skin becomes less elastic, enlarged pores appear on it, then wrinkles - first small, then deep. And now the reflection in the mirror says that youth is gone.
It is impossible to avoid aging, but it is quite possible to slow down this process. Modern laser technologies allow you to keep youth for a long time. Today the most widely used fractional laser thermolysis.
Features of the technique
The fractional thermolysis procedure involves exposing the skin to a fractional laser beam. Thus, the laser beam is transformed into a beam of small beams that point at microscopic areas of the skin, damaging only 20% of the skin. The epidermal cells located in the interstices between the points of impact remain unscathed. The skin begins to actively produce collagen and elastin - the same substances, due to the absence of skin aging.
With the help of fractional thermolysis, you can not only rejuvenate the skin, but also get rid of various defects, such as scars that occur after acne. In this way scars, scars and stretch marks on the skin can be made less noticeable and the skin relief can be evened out.
Since 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 defects. 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 dermatosis in the laser exposure area;
- Foci of herpetic infection on the skin in the area of the procedure;
- Any inflammation in the laser exposure area;
- Varicose veins in the affected area;
- Systemic diseases of the immune system or blood;
- Diabetes mellitus (in the stage of decompensation);
- Severe form of hypertension;
- mental illness;
- Ischemic heart disease in severe form;
- Take 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 within two weeks after a chemical peel and within three weeks after sunbathing.
Side effects are relatively rare. Bright red spots or itching may appear in the treatment area, but these phenomena pass quickly enough. Burning, peeling and crusting are relatively rare. Even less often, 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 takes 20 to 50 minutes, depending on the skin defects and the area to be treated.
In most cases, lasting skin rejuvenation requires multiple sessions. Between the procedures, at least three to four weeks should pass: during this time the skin has time to fully recover. The rejuvenating effect increases gradually, reaching a maximum 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 within 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 speed up healing, it is recommended to treat it with creams and ointments with a high content of panthenol. After the disappearance of swelling and hyperemia, 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 your face from the sun: after the procedure, the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet rays increases several times. You should use the most effective sunscreen and refrain from going to the beach.