Fractional resurfacing is a laser cosmetic procedure in which the laser spot affects the skin, the injury only part of the affected skin cells. Under the influence of the laser beam on the surface becomes divided into micro-particles, so-called fractions, because of the division that this technique of rejuvenation and get their name. With the naked eye, this separation is usually not noticeable.
What are the benefits of fractional laser resurfacing?
Part of the skin cells, which remained intact in the rejuvenation with the fractional laser, and began to regenerate. This contributes to the quick start intensive processes of natural cell rejuvenation.
The result
In a short time, the skin of the face, body, considerably refreshed, completely restored and rejuvenated. There is a uniform emergence of new, healthy collagen, 2. type, disappear obvious shortcomings and irregularities on the skin.
Fractional skin rejuvenation
Fractional laser skin rejuvenation, designed to effectively rejuvenate the skin, eliminates wrinkles, and different flaws. There are two methods of rejuvenation using fractional lasers. Each of them is aimed at solving various problems, and the doctor-cosmetologist, in accordance with the indication and the patient's complaints.
On the principle of exposure of the skin to this technique is divided into two types – ablative and non-ablative.
Ablative fractional rejuvenation
Ablative rejuvenation is a controlled damage to the skin. This includes the removal of the upper layers of the epidermis layers. This is a technique, when used in cosmetics encourages deep effectively update the skin, gives you the ability to literally grow new, younger skin.
Fractional CO2 rejuvenation
Laser treatment is to eliminate a wide range of age-related changes and unsightly problem. Fractional ablative CO2 laser technology allows you to: to improve the General condition of the tissues in age-related changes
- visibly reduces even deep wrinkles
- if you want to remove scars, scars, stretch marks, acne marks
- if you want to remove a variety of benign tumors
- get rid of sagging skin, improves its tone
How is the procedure of laser rejuvenation with the fractional CO2?
- Make-up remover
- Treat the skin with an antiseptic solution
- The use of creams with anesthetic
- After the preparatory phase of a session the fractional laser skin rejuvenation CO2. The cosmetologist impacts on the skin of the laser device, making flash throughout the area. The patient's eyes at the moment are protected with special glasses.
- Cooling the skin Crio Zimmer – special device, the effects of which reduces the discomfort from the procedure.
Average session duration – 20 to 30 min does not influence anesthesia. The exact duration of the procedure depends on the area treated (face, face and neck, only eternal, etc).
The procedure requires a period of rehabilitation, which is on average 10-14 days. In this time is the rebuilding of the skin will form a film and the crust, which is a natural process, after exposure.
How to care for skin at home in this period, tell professional advice. After the completion of the rehabilitation period, the skin is completely restored, her condition markedly improved.
Non-ablative fractional rejuvenation
Non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing is another effective rejuvenation. This is a milder procedure than the impact of ablative laser. This differs from ablative exposure is that it does not affect the deeper layers of the epidermis.
This method does not damage the skin and does not require a long rehabilitation period. Thus, the method of non-ablative rejuvenation with fractional laser promotes intense cell regeneration and visibly improve the skin.
Fractional laser rejuvenation Affirm
Affirm laser system was originally created exclusively for the famous patients of clinics of Los Angeles and Hollywood celebrities, stars, public figures, which often need to be transformed in a short time and Shine on the red carpet. Due to this subsequent process is called the Hollywood rejuvenation.
Fractional laser rejuvenation Affirm provides an excellent result for the transformation with minimal downtime.
The effect of the Affirm laser is to fight against different skin problems on the face and different parts of the body such as neck, decollete, hands.
Fit laser rejuvenation Affirm?
Fractional laser rejuvenation Affirm is the perfect solution for those patients who need:
- To correct the visible signs of photoaging (fine lines, sagging skin)
- Significantly improves condition of skin, increase its elasticity, to return to her tone
- To remove pigmentation, remove scars, scars and uneven skin
- To restore a healthy, natural complexion
How is laser resurfacing with a fractional unit for Us?
Make-up remover and degreasing the skin – preparatory stage required before a rejuvenating procedure. Only when it is complete, the cosmetologist will begin the Hollywood session of fractional laser rejuvenation. During your session the doctor makes laser flash apparatus Cynosure Affirm on the surface of the skin in the desired area of the face or body, and then cool down the treated area Crio Zimmer.
A session takes about 30 minutes. In the treatment of partial laser, all parts of the body the duration may be increased. Anaesthesia undergo this rejuvenating procedure is not required. The eyes of the patient during the procedure protected with special glasses.
The rehabilitation period after the expiration skin rejuvenation procedures for the face and body is minimal-a maximum of 2-3 days. In the meantime, the redness of the skin, can form a small swelling.
The noticeable effect of the procedure is ablative laser rejuvenation is achieved even during one session, that this will be the day before an important event. However, in order to consolidate the effect, and it expands the recommended course of 3-5 treatments that must be repeated once a month.
Non-fractional laser rejuvenation
The Elite system consists of two lasers – the alexandrite and neodymium, consistent use, which contributes to the heating of the tissue, thereby stimulates self-production of collagen. Such exposure provides the visible effect is the improvement of the skin, even after one session.
Laser rejuvenation Elite is generally known under the name "day-off Procedure", "Procedure of the bride." The technique does not require the rehabilitation period due to what is often happening right on the eve of important events.
What kind of problems will help to cope with the non-fractional laser rejuvenation?
Non-partial methods Elite helps eliminate the following problems:
- Dull, grey, sickly color of the face
- Tired look
- Reduce the skin tone, sagging, dryness
- A network of fine lines
Before the session is a make-up remover and the antiseptic treatment of the skin. Only after this, the therapist starts to rejuvenate the area – provides flash the laser on the area of the face.
Procedure Elite is ideal for those patients who want immediate visible effect, at the same time for rehabilitation, it is an absolute.
It should be understood that to improve the resulting effect will be of course of 3-5 procedures, which should be repeated after 10-14 days.
Contraindications for laser resurfacing
Contra-indications for the current and non-fractional laser rejuvenation procedures are the same. These include:
- Tan in the sun and in Solarium (contraindicated one month before and after the procedure)
- Receiving retinoids, hormonal contraceptives
- Cancer
- A lot of nevi (moles)
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Cosmetologist about the current laser rejuvenation
Fractional rejuvenation of the face and body, laser procedure that is designed to effectively combat the various signs of aging. Depending on the condition of the skin and the patient's wishes we can offer both ablative laser resurfacing which is the best result, but require some period of rehabilitation and non-ablative – the more gentle and sometimes the giver is not as pronounced a result, but also very effective.
To achieve the best results from laser procedures, it is necessary to combine them with injection methods, for example, bioremediation.
The price of laser resurfacing
Prices for laser resurfacing depends on:
- the type of laser resurfacing (fractional or non-fractional, ablative or non-ablative)
- the area to be treated with laser
- the number of laser treatments to date