Looking young is the dream of every woman who came out young. Modern technologies help to realize this dream. Fractional thermolysis is one of the most effective methods for making the skin youthfully elastic. This procedure stimulates the production of collagen, makes the skin elastic, removes fine wrinkles, improves the complexion, balances the lightness of the skin and even narrows enlarged pores.
The procedure involves the use of very small, targeted laser beams that cause microscopic damage to the treated skin area. Laser irradiation increases the local temperature of certain areas of the skin, which inevitably results in the heating of intracellular contents and the destruction of cellular structures. This, in turn, activates recovery processes, increases the production of fibrillar protein (collagen) and the formation of new epithelial cells. And the more collagen there is in the epidermal layer, the fewer wrinkles and other defects on the skin.
Signs of aging and their treatment
Women have always dreamed of slowing down the passage of time, preserving their beauty and freshness. Youth is not the same as beauty, but it is always attractive. Thick, juicy hair, gentle blush, slim 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 shaped by training, then everything is much more complicated with the skin.
The traces of youth are gradually disappearing. First, the shade of the epidermis changes - it becomes dull. The skin becomes less elastic, dilated pores appear, then wrinkles - first small, then deep. And now the reflection in the mirror says that youth is gone.
Aging cannot be avoided, but this process can be slowed down. Modern laser technologies make it possible to preserve youth for a long time. Laser fractional thermolysis is the most widely used today.
Characteristics of the technique
During the fractional thermolysis procedure, the skin is treated with a fractional laser beam. Thus, the laser beam is converted into small beams that target microscopic areas of the skin and only damage 20 percent of the skin. The cells of the epidermis located in the gaps between the impact points remain intact. The skin begins to actively produce collagen and elastin - the same substances, the lack of which causes the skin to age.
With the help of fractional thermolysis, you can not only rejuvenate the skin, but also get rid of various defects, such as scars after acne. In this way, scars, scars, and stretch marks on the skin can be made less noticeable, and the topography of the skin 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 many 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 no anesthesia is required.
Contraindications and side effects
The procedure has many absolute contraindications. These include:
- Psoriasis;
- Any dermatosis 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 stage of decompensation);
- A severe form of high blood pressure;
- mental illness;
- Ischemic heart disease in severe form;
- taking certain medications;
- oncological diseases;
- Propensity to develop keloid scars;
- Vitiligo.
In addition, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the procedure should be abandoned. Contraindications include infectious diseases accompanied by fever. The procedure should not be performed less than two weeks after a chemical peel and less than three weeks after sun exposure.
Side effects are relatively rare. Bright red spots or itching may appear in the treated area, but these phenomena pass fairly quickly. Burning, peeling and crusting are relatively rare. Scars at the site of exposure or changes in skin pigmentation are even less common, but these phenomena 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 changes. The procedure itself lasts 20-50 minutes, depending on the skin defects and the area to be treated.
In most cases, several sessions are required for sustainable skin rejuvenation. At least three to four weeks must pass between the procedures: during this time the skin has time to fully recover. The effect of rejuvenation increases gradually, reaching a maximum three months after the last treatment. After that, beauticians recommend performing the procedure once a year in order to preserve the result.
Immediately after fractional thermolysis, a burning sensation is possible, which disappears within a few hours.
Swelling and redness of the skin lasts longer - up to three days. During this period, the skin requires particularly careful treatment. In order to speed up healing, it is recommended to treat it with creams and ointments with a high panthenol content. After the swelling and hyperemia disappear, it is recommended to use hyaluronic acid creams. In some cases, the beautician may also prescribe other skin care products.
In the first days after the procedure, you should avoid aggressive cosmetics, do not go to the sauna and swimming pool, and refrain from drinking alcohol. It is very important to protect your face from the sun: after the procedure, the skin's ultraviolet sensitivity increases many times. Use the most effective sunscreen and avoid going to the beach.