Personal experience: Laser photothermolysis or “Facial Fitness” at Clinica Ideal

Over the years, the skin around the eyes becomes thin and vulnerable.

These areas of the skin are primarily exposed to the external environment, and are also a mirror of physiological disorders in the body.

As a result, many wrinkles appear, which become more and more difficult to get rid of every day.

The use of cosmetics in this case is ineffective, and surgical correction is not always possible.

Modern rejuvenation technologies used today in clinics and beauty salons make it possible to carry out painless correction of cosmetic defects in the skin around the eyes.

The result of such an intervention can be considered an improvement in the elasticity and firmness of the skin, as well as a natural color.

Techniques

When choosing a particular technique, a cosmetologist identifies problems:

• Loss of skin elasticity, resulting in increased severity of the nasolacrimal groove;
• The presence of dry, sallow skin;
• The appearance of swelling of the eyelids, the presence of hernial sacs and dark circles under the eyes;
• The presence of pigmentation and manifestations of rosacea around the eyes.
• The appearance of wrinkles (“crow’s feet”) in the outer corners of the eyes.

Depending on the indications, the doctor chooses exactly the technique that is aimed at solving this problem.

Let's get acquainted with possible ways to rejuvenate the skin around the eyes.

Possible consequences

If the procedure is performed correctly, the only “consequence” should be skin rejuvenation. But there are still negative aspects to fractional rejuvenation:

• pain in the area where the procedure was performed is a normal reaction of the body after a rejuvenation session, since the laser literally burns out cells; the cosmetologist should prescribe you pain-relieving ointments and medications;
• redness of the skin - can remain for up to a month, so you need to stock up on anti-inflammatory drugs; also, before going outside, use a cream with an ultraviolet protection level of at least 30;
• allergies and itching are evidence of individual intolerance to the procedure; Appropriate medications and ointments will help reduce allergic manifestations;
• swelling (the eyelids and area around the eyes react more sensitively) - appear to a greater extent on the second day after the procedure; to reduce their severity, do not eat salty foods and drink diuretics.

Salt retains moisture in the body, which means it provokes further development of edema.

On the second day after the procedure, lymph is released from the damaged tissues. As it hardens, it forms a crust on the surface of the skin. This hard layer provides protection against infectious diseases and dirt. Under no circumstances should you tear it off, otherwise the healing process will take a long time. When the time comes, it will fall away on its own. This usually takes about a week.

Injection technologies for skin rejuvenation around the eyes

Mesotherapy

This is an injection rejuvenation technique.

Using injections, an individually selected composition of medications is introduced into the skin, the effect of which is aimed at:

• stimulation of cellular metabolism;
• normalization of microcirculation of liquid media;
• regeneration and restoration of the natural structure of tissues;
• increased vascular tone, which reduces the manifestations of rosacea.

Biorevitalization

This method is similar to the previous one, but it involves introducing into the skin preparations that contain hyaluronic acid in pure form or in a mixture with other components.

Hyaluronic acid is able to bind water molecules, due to which the skin becomes hydrated, acquires elasticity and firmness, as a result, fine wrinkles can be smoothed out.

Plasmolifting

Unlike mesotherapy, your own plasma is injected into the area around the eyes.

The advantage of plasma lifting over other injection methods is that if the patient has a history of allergies, this method is not a contraindication.

Botulinum therapy

As in previous cases, it is produced by injection and is quite popular.

Botulinum toxin A preparations (Botox, Dysport) are injected into the facial muscles.

As a result of the effect, facial wrinkles of the skin around the eyes are smoothed out.

Ozone therapy

The method has become widespread in cosmetology.

The best effect is achieved with subcutaneous injection of an oxygen-ozone mixture.

• As a result of blood saturation with oxygen, vascular tone increases, resulting in improved microcirculation.
• The skin texture is evened out, wrinkles in the corners of the eyes become less noticeable, bruises and swelling disappear under the eyes.

Contour plastic

Gels based on hyaluronic acid or collagen are injected into or under the skin.

This involves filling skin defects with fillers and strengthening the contour around the eyes.

As a result, wrinkles in the corners of the eyes are smoothed out and the skin texture is evened out.

Chemical peeling

This is a rejuvenating procedure using trichloroacetic and lactic acids in small concentrations.

As a result of exposure, the severity of age spots and swelling of the skin around the eyes decreases, which gives a rejuvenating effect.

Microneedling

The procedure is based on the use of a small roller with microneedles (mesaroller or dermaroller). When mechanically applied to the skin, microscopic channels are formed.

As a result of damaging action:

• the process of formation of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin is activated;
• the administration of medicinal and cosmetic products is facilitated.

The effectiveness of the procedure is reduced to increasing the tone and elasticity of tissues. The skin looks fresh and tightened.

Pros and contraindications

Indications for fractional thermolysis:

1. Elimination of the first signs of aging;
2. Polishing of the décolleté, neck and face;
3. Removal of age spots, scars;
4. Treatment of striae;
5. Restoring the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands, treating problematic skin - post-acne, comedones, acne;
6. Laser fractional thermolysis provides an excellent lifting effect for the face.

Photo - Facial care
But, like most procedures aimed at restoring aesthetic beauty through fractional thermal effects, photothermolysis for stretch marks, scars and wrinkles has contraindications :

1. It cannot be used in the summer due to the high likelihood of increased pigmentation;
2. The procedure is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women;
3. Photorejuvenation is contraindicated for chronic skin diseases in the acute stage, as well as for heart disease, the presence of implants in internal organs and oncology;
4. You should avoid a session if you have problems with blood clotting or individual contraindications.

Hardware

Thermage and RF lifting

Techniques based on the use of electromagnetic waves.

The result of use is an increase in skin elasticity and a decrease in swelling under the eyes.

Photorejuvenation

The technology includes two methods of influence - radio wave and light.

Under their influence, blood circulation improves and the synthesis of collagen and elastin in tissues is stimulated.

Finds effective use in the presence of vascular networks, pigmentation and fine wrinkles in the eye area.

Types of fractional rejuvenation

Fractional rejuvenation is divided into several types. Let's take a closer look at each of them and figure out what the difference is.

CO2 rejuvenation

This type of fractional rejuvenation is distinguished by the use of a CO2 laser, the wavelength of which is 10.6 microns. Unwanted cells inside the epidermis are precisely destroyed using a beam. Such radiation provokes rapid and strong heating of the water contained in the tissues. Its evaporation causes destruction of the structure of individual areas. The skin around the removed area remains intact. This method involves the restoration of the damaged area using living and normally functioning cells located nearby.

DOT rejuvenation

DOT rejuvenation is carried out using a carbon dioxide laser with a wavelength of 10.6 microns. The beam penetrates the tissue, selectively destroying unwanted areas. Damaged areas should alternate with healthy ones. It turns out to be a kind of grid. The process of cell destruction occurs due to protein coagulation under the influence of a laser beam.

The cost of the procedure is determined by the price of the device for fractional rejuvenation

Ablative rejuvenation

With ablative rejuvenation, the laser acts on the upper layers of the epidermis, allowing you to get rid of the visible signs of aging on the outside. This type of fractional rejuvenation is perfect for removing wrinkles that are just beginning to form. But this procedure does not have a long-term effect: after a while you will need more than one visit to the cosmetologist. To maintain the results, ablative rejuvenation will have to be done regularly. The best option is a combination of several techniques: affecting both the deep and upper layers of the epidermis.

Non-ablative rejuvenation

The non-ablative rejuvenation method involves the impact of a laser beam on the deep layers of the dermis. The upper areas are not affected at all. Non-ablative rejuvenation forces the skin to renew itself from the inside, which gives a fairly long-lasting effect. As a result of the procedure, collagen and elastin begin to be produced in large quantities, which allows the skin to become more elastic in a short time. Typically, cosmetologists resort to this technique if the client has pronounced signs of aging or noticeable skin defects.

Video: benefits of fractional non-ablative rejuvenation

Always choose a proven salon with good equipment and a specialist with extensive experience. Then you will receive only positive emotions and excellent results from the procedure.

Laser technologies for skin rejuvenation around the eyes

Fractional laser rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes is gaining well-deserved popularity.

Advantages

1. Efficiency and results. The laser beam fights skin aging and wrinkles. The effect of the procedure is that neighboring tissues are not damaged. Wrinkles and pigmentation disappear, irritation goes away. As a result of internal effects on the skin, its firmness and elasticity increases, and rejuvenation begins.

2. Painlessness and quick recovery. Thanks to local anesthesia, the procedure is painless. The pain is not felt even on the eyelids, where the skin is especially delicate. Both the procedure itself and the rehabilitation period do not take much time. After a day, all traces of laser exposure on the skin disappear.

Contraindications

The procedure is contraindicated:

• during pregnancy;
• exacerbation of atopic dermatitis;
• those suffering from epilepsy, psoriasis, as well as high fever and colds.

After chemical peeling, the procedure is indicated two weeks later.

Post-procedure recommendations

• You should not get any tan for three weeks before and after the procedure.
• The cosmetics used must have protective properties against ultraviolet radiation.

Fractional laser rejuvenation (DOT - non-surgical facelift) - reviews

Before my next trip to the cosmetologist, I decided to find time and write a review about such a widely advertised “panacea” procedure - dermal optical thermolysis (DOT) rejuvenation. I’ll say right away that I did 4 Fraxel procedures - on a device from the Italian manufacturer DEKA. Moreover, 3 of them were for DOT thermolysis, and I paid the last 9.5 thousand hard-earned rubles for a new procedure - DOT_rejuvenation (laser RADIO WAVE optical thermolysis). So my review will also be useful to those who are looking for information about Dota... and about the relatively new DROT rejuvenation procedure.

So, about me. 25 years, of which the last 10 years have been severe inflammation, oily skin, as a result of numerous post-acne - atrophic scars that prevent me from living with my “ugly” appearance and which I really want to get rid of.

After remission, my choice fell on a local clinic, which about a year ago offered DOT rejuvenation (read: getting rid of all existing skin problems such as wrinkles, pigmentation, uneven complexion, post-acne, and oh my God! scars) for 6.5 thousand rubles for the cheeks and 12 for the whole face. Since the problem is only on my cheeks, I went to do the procedure on them) The doctor took a photograph of me before the first procedure - she said that everything would be fine) - she smeared anesthetic ointment on her cheeks - 40 minutes under the film (to numb everything) - and off we went. The procedure was painful, I was not afraid. The smell of burnt skin - anyone who has done it will understand - is not a pleasant one, they move a nozzle over your face, you hear this sound of a working laser and smell the smell of YOUR skin being scorched) if even the first time I thought that there was no living space left on me... and skin... that's all deleted. This is wrong ! a beam of controlled depth - the parameters are set at the start - you can make it so that there is not even a crust (like a re fine laser, it is very weak), or you can burn everything to the point of bloody dew. If the doctor is not a murderous maniac, then initially he makes an adequate depth of penetration of the beam, and everything will be fine. For those who are going to do it for sure, I can recommend asking to do it on more powerful parameters, the chances of success are greater. But what is considered success? But not about that. I'm ready to move everything if it works. After the procedure, the skin turns red; when you go home, it swells within a day. It swells a lot! Attention! That the scars become NOT visible...at all. swelling and a small brown crust on the skin, which gradually disappears. I remember how happy I was - the swelling, if my memory serves me right, lasted for about 3-4 days the first time - and my face was smooth!! I ran to the mirror - yes, there were no scars visible! God, what a feeling it is - that everything has passed, only a person who has suffered can understand this. So, a red swollen face - no unpleasant sensations (for me) a fine mesh on the face, after the crust has gone off (this is about 4-6 days, no more, and this time will be reduced. for the first time the face was very red... .on the third 5 days passed and there was practically no redness). The operating principle of the DECA laser is a small network of laser pulses that should stimulate the production of your own collagen and “burn” all skin imperfections. So, apart from the mesh, which did not cause me any inconvenience personally, and a small tumor, there were no undesirable consequences. Absolutely smooth face.

A week later, everything returned to its place. The redness of the demarcation line (the difference between the skin where it was done and where it was not done __) remained, and the scars returned to their place.

I repeated it 2 more times at intervals of half a year. There is no effect. The tumor, the apparent cure - it all disappears. In a week, someone says in a month.

I just wanted to warn girls, young people suffering from the same problem, looking for a solution - that Fraxel will not get rid of scars. As they say on the Internet, only grinding under anesthesia, down to the very papillary layer of the dermis, may help, I haven’t done it. To be honest, I’m afraid to do it because anesthesia doesn’t impress me. So, neither peelings (I did TCA a couple of times, nothing at all, it greatly provokes inflammation) nor Fraxel will help. Moreover, it is very expensive. To be fair, I will say that there is an effect of renewed skin - my pores are not wide, I don’t know how it works - but it doesn’t work on scars on the cheeks... just a peeling effect after a tumor)) I don’t know how to say it. That's all.

If you still cling to this opportunity to get rid of scars (if there are any, especially deep ones), you think that it will definitely help you, there is only one piece of advice - do it at the maximum parameters that your doctor will allow you, take care of your skin accordingly as the doctor says after the procedure. Perhaps without trying, you won't be convinced.

My resume is like a procedure for removing scars - rating 1. So widely advertise something that cannot help get rid of scars... and be so cruelly disappointed.

Ps It turned out to be a lot of text, next time, or in the next topic, I’ll write about DROT rejuvenation... I did it out of desperation (nothing else will help anyway), again, widespread advertising of a completely new procedure. And from the desire to do at least something to get rid of scars...

Please do not judge strictly, this is my first review. If you have any questions, write, I will answer.

Photo: before and after

Prices for laser facial rejuvenation

Payment for the laser peeling procedure takes into account the area of ​​the skin being treated and the cost of anesthesia and restorative gel. Here is an example table of prices. Laser peeling (duration 30 minutes):

• Upper and lower eyelids – 5-8 thousand rubles.
• Nose area – 5-6 thousand rubles.
• Necks – 6-17 thousand rubles.
• Cheeks – 5-10 thousand rubles.
• Chin – 4-7 thousand rubles.
• Lip areas – 5-8 thousand rubles.
• Forehead – 5-10 thousand rubles.
• Stretch marks – 9 thousand rubles. (1 sq. cm).
• Pigmented leather – 3-4 thousand rubles. (per 1 sq. cm).

A complex procedure (with simultaneous treatment of several areas of the face) will cost the client much less and can last about an hour:

1. Peeling of the entire face – 12-22 thousand rubles.
2. Peeling of the face and neck – 26 thousand rubles.

Reviews

Reviews that can be found on the Internet about the rejuvenating effect of laser are ambiguous, but most often positive.

The disadvantages of laser rejuvenation, which patients point out, include:

• soreness;
• the high cost of the procedure and, in some cases, the lack of effect compared to fractional ones.

However, some women admit that they went to a beauty salon rather than to a specialized clinic, since the cost of such procedures in a salon is lower.

Perhaps such results are associated with insufficient qualifications of personnel.

When to refuse the procedure

Like most methods, laser therapy has a number of contraindications.

Among them, it is worth paying attention to the following problems:

• blood coagulation disorder;
• pregnancy status;
• epilepsy disease;
• presence of cancer;
• acute infectious diseases;
• increased body temperature;
• the presence of an inflammatory process in the area affected by the laser beam.

Important!

After laser rejuvenation, the skin becomes very sensitive, so you should not expose it to sunlight for some time.