Laser rejuvenation of the eye contour (fractional photothermolysis) is a modern technique that allows you to painlessly eliminate wrinkles or reduce their depth and restore firmness, elasticity and brightness to the skin around the eyes.
Fractional laser rejuvenation: the essence of the method
Using the light energy of a laser beam allows you to have a profound effect on the skin, stop the aging process and restore the elasticity of the eyelids.
The main advantage of fractional photothermolysis is that it is less traumatic when exposed to the skin: the beam hits the skin as if passed through a mesh, with each procedure it is possible to remove 15-25% of old tissue, in its place young, healthy skin is formed, part of the skin cells evaporates, and the other remains intact.
When carrying out fractional laser rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes, the radiation parameters are selected individually and the impact is carried out strictly on certain areas.As a result, damage to the epidermis is minimal, only problem areas are affected.
Indications for the procedure
Laser rejuvenation, or fractional photothermolysis, is performed for aesthetic reasons.
This hardware technique will help solve the following problems:
- skin aging;
- age-related wrinkles (including facial wrinkles and wrinkles of varying depth);
- bags under the eyes;
- swelling of the eyelids, blurry contours;
- pigmentation;
- dilated capillaries in the paraorbital area;
- healing defects.
Fractional photothermolysis of the skin around the eyes allows patients of any age to look young and attractive, eliminate dark circles under the eyes, signs of tiredness and reminders of age.
Contraindications
The laser rejuvenation procedure is safe and rarely leads to complications, but in some conditions it will be necessary to abandon the use of this technique.
Contraindications include:
- acute viral infections;
- oncology;
- dermatological diseases in the facial area;
- bronchial asthma;
- autoimmune processes;
- diabetes mellitus;
- epilepsy;
- tendency to form keloid scars;
- blood clotting disorder.
It is also not recommended to carry out the procedure during pregnancy and breastfeeding.At the time of visiting the cosmetologist, the patient must be completely healthy.
How to prepare for the procedure
Before the procedure, you need to make an appointment with a cosmetologist.The specialist will evaluate your individual characteristics.
You should not sunbathe 2 weeks before the procedure and it is not recommended to drink alcohol the day before.It is also advisable to stop smoking.It is also undesirable to take drugs that thin blood and hormones.If you are taking these medications, consult your doctor about the possibility of stopping them temporarily.
Characteristics of the Erbium laser
To rejuvenate the area around the eyes, the German erbium laser MCL-30 Dermablate is used.The device is capable of generating pulses that penetrate soft tissue to a shallow depth.This ensures the most delicate effect.
Using the device allows you to achieve an excellent rejuvenating effect, avoiding burns and extensive damage to soft tissues.The beam acts exclusively on problem areas without affecting the surrounding tissues.This modern technology is safe for health, the recovery period after the procedure lasts only a few days.
How is the procedure performed?
The procedure is easily tolerated.Thanks to the use of anesthesia, the patient does not feel anything.The eyes are protected from radiation with special caps, so the rejuvenation procedure does not have a negative effect on vision.The procedure lasts 20-40 minutes.
The laser treats both the inner and outer surfaces of the eyelids.All soft tissues in the paraorbital area are also heated.The use of ultralong pulses of an erbium laser is a unique technique that can trigger the synthesis of collagen, which is responsible for the elasticity of soft tissue.This allows you to clarify the contours of the eyes, eliminate creases and bags.
If necessary, laser resurfacing is performed at the final stage, which makes the skin of the eyelids smooth and bright.
Recovery period
You may feel discomfort in the eyelid area for two days.This is normal and should not be a cause for concern.Unpleasant phenomena disappear on their own.Swelling may normally be present even in the first 3 days after photothermolysis.
The anti-aging effect can be fully appreciated one month after the procedure.To consolidate the result, it is advisable to carry out 3-4 procedures with an interval of 1.5 months.
Modern rejuvenation technology is safe, but if the technique of the procedure is violated or if it is performed in the presence of contraindications, complications may arise.These include: infections, scar changes, age spots, deep burns.
Advantages of fractional photothermolysis
Laser rejuvenation can successfully resolve problems that arise with age in most women and men.
The technique has a number of positive effects:
- Visible result of rejuvenation, alignment of the reliefs, color and structure of the skin after the first session;
- High efficiency;
- Brief rehabilitation;
- It can be performed on any area of the face and body, regardless of the time of year, suitable for all skin types;
- Restores the tone of the eyelids and soft tissues around the eyes;
- Stimulates natural regeneration and collagen synthesis;
- It will completely eliminate fine wrinkles and make deep ones almost invisible;
- The skin becomes lighter, pigmented spots disappear;
- The bags under the eyes disappear;
- The contours of the eyes become clearer.
Laser rejuvenation differs from laser skin resurfacing in that it has a less aggressive effect on the skin and a shorter rehabilitation period: it is about 2 times shorter and lasts only 4-7 days.After the procedure, redness and peeling of the skin persist for 2-3 days up to 5-6 days.
Using photothermolysis, you can rejuvenate the problem area around the eyes and give freshness and brightness to your face.Reviews of patients undergoing laser therapy confirm the effectiveness of this technique.