Looking young is the dream of every woman who has come out of her youth. Modern technologies help make this dream come true. 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 lines, improves the complexion, evens out the relief of the skin and even narrows enlarged pores.
The procedure involves the use of very small, targeted laser beams, resulting in microscopic damage to the treated skin area. Laser radiation 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. In turn, this activates recovery processes, leads to increased production of fibrillar protein (collagen) and the creation of new epithelial cells. And the more collagen there is in the epidermal layer, the fewer wrinkles and other imperfections 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, soft 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 created through training, then everything is much 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 on it, and then wrinkles - first small, 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 your youth for a long time. Laser fractional thermolysis is most commonly used today.
Characteristics of the technique
The fractional thermolysis procedure involves exposing the skin to a fractionated laser beam. Thus, the laser beam is converted into a beam of small beams that target microscopic areas of the skin, damaging only 20 percent of the skin. Epidermal cells located in the gaps between the points of impact remain undamaged. The skin begins to actively produce collagen and elastin - the same substances, the lack of which causes skin aging.
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, scars and stretch marks on the skin can be less noticeable and the relief of the skin uniform.
Since the procedure is gentle on the skin, fractional thermolysis can be used to rejuvenate even the most sensitive parts 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 defect. In this case, even large areas of skin can be treated. The procedure is almost painless and in most cases anesthesia is not required.
Contraindications and side effects
The procedure has a number of absolute contraindications. This includes:
- Psoriasis;
- All 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 phase of decompensation);
- Severe form of hypertension;
- mental illness;
- Ischemic heart disease in severe form;
- Taking certain medications;
- Oncological diseases;
- Propensity to create keloid scars;
- Vitiligo.
In addition, the procedure will have to be abandoned during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Contraindications are also infectious diseases that are accompanied by an elevated temperature. The procedure must not be performed less than two weeks after chemical peeling and less than three weeks after tanning.
Side effects are relatively rare. Bright red spots or itching may appear in the treatment area, but these phenomena pass rather quickly. Burning, peeling and crusting are relatively rare. Scarring 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 on 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 being treated.
In most cases, several sessions are required for sustainable skin rejuvenation. At least three to four weeks should pass between procedures: during this time the skin has time to fully recover. The rejuvenation effect gradually increases, reaching a maximum three months after the last treatment. After that, cosmetologists recommend performing the procedure once a year in order 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. In that period, the skin requires particularly careful treatment. To speed up healing, treatment with creams and ointments with a high panthenol content is recommended. After the disappearance of swelling and hyperemia, it is recommended to use creams with hyaluronic acid. In some cases, the cosmetologist may also 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 swimming pool and refrain from alcohol. It is very important to protect the face from the sun: after the procedure, the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet increases many times. You should use the most effective sunscreens and refrain from going to the beach.