Looking young is the dream of any woman who has come out of a young age. Modern technology helps realize this dream. Fractional thermolysis is one of the most effective ways to make skin elastic in a youthful way. This procedure stimulates collagen production, gives skin elasticity, removes fine wrinkles, improves facial series, evens out skin relief and also shrinks enlarged pores.
The procedure involves the use of a very small and targeted laser beam, resulting in microscopic damage to the treated skin area. Laser irradiation increases the local temperature of certain areas of the skin, which inevitably results in heating of the intracellular contents and destruction of the cellular structure. In turn, this activates the recovery process, leading to increased production of fibrillar proteins (collagen) and the formation of new epithelial cells. And the more collagen in the epidermal layer, the less wrinkles and other blemishes on the skin.
Signs of aging and how to deal with it
Women always dream of slowing down the passage of time, preserving their beauty and freshness. Youth is not the same as beauty, but always exciting. Thick hair with a watery color, 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 lengthened and dyed, and the figure can be made through training, then everything is more complicated with the skin.
The traces of adolescence are gradually being erased. First, the shade of the epidermis changes - it becomes dull. The skin becomes less elastic, enlarged pores appear on it, and then wrinkles - first small, and then deep. And now the reflection in the mirror says that youth has passed.
It is not impossible to prevent aging, but it is very possible to slow down this process. Modern laser technology allows you to maintain youthfulness for a long time. Today, fractional laser thermolysis is the most widely used.
Technical characteristics
The fractional thermolysis procedure involves exposure of the skin to a fractional laser beam. Thus, the laser beam turns into a small beam beam that points to a microscopic area of the skin, damaging only 20 percent of the skin. Epidermal cells located in the gap between the points of impact remain uninjured. The skin begins to actively produce collagen and elastin - the same substances, due to the lack of skin aging that occurs.
With the help of fractional thermolysis, you can not only rejuvenate the 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 become less noticeable, and skin relief can be smoothed out.
Since this 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 recovery 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 defect. 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
This procedure has some absolute contraindications. This includes:
- Psoriasis;
- Any dermatosis in the area of laser exposure;
- Focus the herpetic infection on the skin in the procedure area;
- 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 stage);
- Severe forms of hypertension;
- mental illness;
- Ischemic heart disease in severe form;
- Taking certain medications;
- oncological diseases;
- Tendency to form keloid scars;
- Vitiligo.
In addition, the procedure should be abandoned during pregnancy and lactation. Contraindications also include infectious diseases, which are accompanied by fever. This procedure should not be performed less than two weeks after chemical exfoliation and less than three weeks after sunbathing.
Side effects are relatively rare. Bright red or itchy spots may occur in the treatment area, but this phenomenon passes quickly. Burning, peeling and crusting are relatively rare. Although less frequent, scars appear at the site of exposure or changes in skin pigmentation, but this phenomenon can be quite persistent.
During and after the procedure
Immediately before the procedure, the skin in 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 defect and the area to be treated.
In most cases, sustainable skin rejuvenation requires several sessions. Between 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 of three months after the last treatment. After that, cosmetologists recommend doing the procedure once a year to maintain the results.
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 needs careful treatment. To speed up healing, it is recommended to treat it with creams and ointments with a high content of panthenol. After the swelling and hyperemia disappear, it is recommended to use a cream with hyaluronic acid. In some cases, a cosmetologist may prescribe other skin care products.
In the first days after the procedure, it is necessary to avoid aggressive cosmetics, do not go to saunas and swimming pools, and do not drink alcohol. It is very important to protect your face from the sun: after the procedure, the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet increases many times over. You should use the most effective sunscreen and avoid going to the beach.