Looking young is the dream of every young woman. Modern technologies help to realize this dream. Fractional thermolysis is one of the most effective methods to make the skin youthfully elastic. This procedure stimulates the production of collagen, gives the skin elasticity, removes fine wrinkles, improves skin tone, evens out the relief of the skin and even shrinks enlarged pores.
The procedure involves the use of very small, targeted laser beams that cause microscopic damage to the treated area of skin. Laser radiation increases the local temperature of certain areas of the skin, which inevitably results in heating of the intracellular content and destruction of cellular structures. This, in turn, activates recovery processes, increases the production of fibrillar protein (collagen) and the formation of new epithelial cells. The more collagen there is in the epidermal layer, the less wrinkles and other imperfections the skin has.
Signs of aging and how to fight them
Women have always wanted to slow down the passage of time, preserve their beauty and freshness. Youth is not the same as beauty, it is always attractive. Thick hair of a juicy shade, a delicate blush, a slender figure and silky skin - all these signs of youth have a magical effect on men. If the hair can be extended and dyed, and the figure can be created through exercise, everything is more complicated with the skin.
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, then wrinkles - first small, then deep. Even now, the reflection in the mirror says that youth has passed.
Aging cannot be prevented, but it is quite possible to slow down this process. Modern laser technologies allow you to keep youth for a long time. The most commonly used laser today is fractional thermolysis.
Features of the technique
Fractional thermolysis procedure involves exposing the skin to a fractionated laser beam. Thus, the laser beam is transformed into a beam of tiny beams that target microscopic areas of the skin, damaging only 20 percent of the skin. The cells of the epidermis located in the spaces between the impact points remain undamaged. The skin begins to actively produce collagen and elastin - the same substances, due to their lack, aging of the skin occurs.
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. Thanks to this, 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 is no more than 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 the skin can be treated. The procedure is practically 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 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 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 should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation. Contraindications include infectious diseases 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 occur in the treatment area, but these events pass quickly enough. Burning, peeling and crusting are relatively rare. Less often, sores or changes in skin pigmentation appear at the site of exposure, but these events 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 of 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 few hours.
Swelling and redness of the skin lasts longer - up to three days. During this period, the skin requires especially careful treatment. It is recommended to treat it with creams and ointments with a high amount of panthenol to speed up the healing process. After swelling and hyperemia disappear, it is recommended to use creams with hyaluronic acid. In some cases, the cosmetologist may prescribe other skin care products.
In the first days after the procedure, aggressive cosmetics should be avoided, saunas and swimming pools should not be used, and alcohol should be avoided. 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 avoid going to the beach.