To look young is the dream of every woman who has come out of an early age. Modern technologies help 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 the complexion, evens out the relief of the skin and even narrows enlarged pores.
The procedure involves the use of very small, focused laser beams that cause 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 the intracellular contents and destruction of cellular structures. In turn, this activates recovery processes, leads to increased production of fibrillar protein (collagen) and formation of new epithelial cells. And the more collagen in the epidermal layer, the fewer wrinkles and other skin defects.
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 it is always attractive. Thick hair with 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 the hair can be extended and dyed, and the figure can be created through 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 matte. The skin becomes less elastic, enlarged pores appear on it, and 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 your youth for a long time. Today, the most widely used laser fractional thermolysis.
Features of the technique
The fractional thermolysis procedure involves exposing the skin to a fractionated laser beam. The laser beam is thus converted into a beam of tiny beams that target microscopic areas of the skin, damaging only 20 percent of the skin. Epidermal cells located in the gaps between the impact points 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 appear after acne. In this way, scars, marks and stretch marks on the skin can be less noticeable and the relief 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 various skin problems, regardless of the location of the defects. In this case, even large areas of skin can be treated. The procedure is practically painless and in most cases no anesthesia is required.
Contraindications and side effects
The procedure has a number of absolute contraindications. They include:
- psoriasis;
- Any dermatoses in the area of laser exposure;
- Outbreaks of herpes 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 the formation of keloid scars;
- vitiligo.
In addition, the procedure will have to be abandoned during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Contraindications also include infectious diseases that are accompanied by fever. The procedure should not be performed less than two weeks after chemical peeling and less than three weeks after sunbathing.
Side effects are relatively rare. Bright red spots or itching may appear in the treated area, but these phenomena pass rather 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 lesions. The procedure itself lasts from 20 to 50 minutes, depending on the skin defects and the area to be treated.
In most cases, permanent skin rejuvenation requires several sessions. At least three to four weeks should pass between 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, cosmetologists recommend that the procedure be performed 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 particularly careful treatment. To speed up healing, it is recommended to treat with creams and ointments with a high panthenol content. After the disappearance of swelling and hyperemia, it is recommended to use hyaluronic acid creams. In some cases, the cosmetologist may prescribe other skin care products.
In the first days after the procedure, it is necessary to avoid the use of aggressive cosmetics, not to visit the sauna and swimming pool, to refrain from alcohol. It is very important to protect your face from the sun: after the procedure, the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet rays increases many times. You should use the most effective sunscreen and refrain from the beach.