Fractional laser rejuvenation (fractional photothermolysis) is a procedure that allows you to improve the condition of the skin.
Using a laser, you can get rid of many cosmetic problems: remove small facial wrinkles, forget about acne and age spots, increase the elasticity of the skin and give it an even, even tone.
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With the laser procedure you can achieve perfect skin and make your facial oval clearer and more beautiful.
To achieve a truly noticeable effect and visually look five - ten - fifteen years younger, you need to undergo more than one fractional laser treatment.
However, you will 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 ranges from five to twenty thousand rubles.
The price of the service is based on 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 labor-intensive and most expensive procedure.
The possibilities of fractional photothermolysis are diverse.
A correctly carried out procedure promises:
- significant reduction of deep skin wrinkles;
- disappearance of small facial wrinkles, acne, post-acne and age spots;
- Removal of stretch marks (striae) and scars;
- Narrowing of pores and smoothing of the texture of the epidermis;
- Removal of the coarsened dermis layer;
- Stimulating blood circulation and the skin's natural regenerative ability.
Most often, the skin on the face, neck and décolleté is treated with a fractional diode laser.
However, skin treatments also often occur on other parts of the body: on the stomach, thighs and buttocks.Such procedures are performed to remove scars or stretch marks.
To get a 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: they quickly tighten the skin, restore its appearance and eliminate wrinkles.
There are two types of fractional photothermolysis, which can be read about in this section of the article.
Ablative rejuvenation is a procedure in which the main fractional effect is exerted on the surface layer of the epidermis.
It is ideal for the targeted elimination of skin imperfections: pigmentation, scars, scars and facial 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 the skin cells and form a new, stronger collagen framework of the epidermis.
To treat large areas, it is better to use a type of non-injection rejuvenation 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 gentle.
Laser resurfacing allows you to eliminate fine wrinkles, smooth pores and various irregularities, remove pigment spots and slightly increase skin elasticity.
In order to achieve a lasting and noticeable improvement in the condition of the epidermis, these procedures should be carried out in courses every two to three weeks.
However, there is a method that improves the condition of the skin during a session with a beautician.
4D Rejuvenation is a practice that combines four procedures: SmothLiftin, FRAC3, PIANO and SupErficial.
Their skillful combination allows you to achieve a noticeable improvement in the condition of the skin, establish metabolic processes in the deep layers of the epidermis and restore the lost elasticity of the dermis.
4D rejuvenation, which guarantees lasting results after one procedure, is a reality and not a fantasy of marketers.
The only disadvantage of 4D rejuvenation, as can be seen from the reviews of ladies who underwent the procedure, is the cost, which ranges from fifty thousand rubles.
How is laser facial rejuvenation performed?
Before starting laser skin rejuvenation using fractional photothermolysis, all possible impurities should be removed from it.
Many cosmetologists recommend a three-stage system for cleaning the epidermis: removing dust and makeup with a gentle cleanser, scrubbing and toning.
After the client's face is prepared for the procedure, the master turns on the diode laser and begins to apply it to problem areas of the skin, alternately treating all areas of the epidermis that require attention.
The heat generated by the laser warms the inner layers of the skin and destroys old collagen bands.
This process triggers the formation of new, stronger collagen fibers.Modern cosmetic lasers generate heat pulses of different wavelengths.
Their duration is between 0.2 and 0.5 milliseconds.
Newly formed areas of skin restoration, which arise under the influence of fractional photothermolysis, differ in color from areas of untreated skin.
As a rule, immediately after the procedure, they take on a red color and then become covered with a thin crust.These symptoms disappear within a short time.
It is not recommended to wash or moisturize the face for several hours after laser photothermolysis.
It should be treated with a special tonic or gel available at a cosmetic practice.
In addition, you should avoid using decorative cosmetics and avoid sunbathing or protect the treated skin areas with a cream with a sun protection factor of 15 or higher.
Advantages and disadvantages of laser skin rejuvenation
The procedures described in this article are very popular among women who have crossed the threshold of thirty years.
In fact, the procedures have a number of advantages over traditional rejuvenation methods - surgical procedures and injection practices.
Firstly, the process of skin restoration after laser rejuvenation lasts no more than a week.
Secondly, such procedures can be carried out regularly, every few months, to maintain the newly acquired youth.
The remarkable effect reflected on the skin after a procedure or after a 4D procedure lasts for a long time.
Enthusiastic reviews from women who have undergone fractional laser rejuvenation show that the results can last up to five to seven years.
Laser skin treatment does not leave unsightly scars or skin irregularities.
The only side effects that may occur after visiting a beauty salon are a slight burning sensation in the treated areas of the epidermis, redness and peeling.They all disappear within a short time and leave no trace.
Another indisputable advantage of fractional photothermolysis is the fact that such procedures can be combined with other cosmetology sessions.
If you don't have much free time and want to carry out not just one, but several care treatments in the salon during one visit, then laser photo rejuvenation of the face can certainly be one of them.
The average time for a procedure can range 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 procedures for skin rejuvenation is their high cost.
In addition, they cannot be performed on people suffering from various skin diseases in the acute stage, as well as pregnant and lactating women.
The methods of laser rejuvenation described in this article differ in the characteristics of the action of cosmetic diode lasers, the depth of penetration of their rays, as well as the specificity of the effect on microthermal zones of the skin.
To choose the type of procedure that is suitable for solving your problems, you should consult a dermatologist or a beautician.