Looking young is the dream of any woman who has come out of a young age. Modern technologies help to make this dream a reality. Fractional thermolysis is one of the most effective ways to make the skin elastic in a youthful way. This procedure stimulates the production of collagen, gives the skin elasticity, removes fine wrinkles, improves complexion, evens out skin relief and even narrows enlarged pores.
The procedure involves the use of very small, targeted laser beams, resulting in microscopic damage to the treated area of the skin. Laser irradiation increases the local temperature of certain areas of the skin, which inevitably results in heating of the intracellular contents and destruction of cellular structures. In turn, this activates the recovery processes, leads to increased production of fibrillar protein (collagen) and the formation of new epithelial cells. And the more collagen in the epidermal layer, the less wrinkles and other defects on the skin.
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 gentle blush, a slender figure and silky skin - all these signs of youth have a magical effect on men. And if hair can be extended and dyed, and a figure can be created through training, then with the skin everything is much more complicated.
The traces of youth are gradually 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 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 laser fractional thermolysis.
Features of the technique
The fractional thermolysis procedure involves exposure of the skin to a fractionated laser beam. Thus, the laser beam turns into a beam of small beams that point to microscopic areas of the skin, damaging only 20 percent of the skin. The cells of the epidermis located in the gaps between the points of influence 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 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 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 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 stage of decompensation);
- Severe form 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 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 rather quickly. 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 in the affected area is carefully treated with antiseptic preparations - this is necessary so that pathogenic microorganisms do not penetrate into 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 several sessions. Between procedures, at least three to four weeks should pass: 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, 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 couple of 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 disappear, it is recommended to use creams with hyaluronic acid. In some cases, the beautician may prescribe other skin care products.
In the first days after the procedure, it is necessary to avoid aggressive cosmetics, do not go to the sauna and pool, and 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 increases many times over. You should use the most effective sunscreen and refrain from going to the beach.