Fractional laser treatment

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The principle of fractional skin rejuvenation

The idea of fractional lasers was the most significant improvement of cosmetic laser treatments in the last 10 years.

Long ago treatment of wrinkles, acne scars and skin pigmentation disorders was based on the total removal of the top layer of damaged skin areas. This method is called ablative treatment.

This traditional large scale treatment is accompanied with severe pain and large, exuding, partially cicatrized wounds that heal slowly within several weeks causing permanent erythemas and pigment damages.

It contrasts with fractional laser treatment where only a small fraction of the skin surface is removed.

A computerized laser scanner keeps stabbing the skin evenly making thousands of small holes and generating microscopic treatment zones. There are untreated, healthy skin bridges between these holes that allow very rapid epithelisation.

Therefore fractional laser treatment is much less painful with significantly shorter recovery period and decreased side effects compared to the traditional ablative laser treatment.

Beyond these benefits laser beam penetrates deeply in the skin stimulating the production of collagen and elastin so the skin will be more elastic and juvenile, pores get smaller and more even, small wrinkles disappear and pigment disorders improve significantly.

The effects of fractional laser skin rejuvenation are:

• improved skin tone (lifting-effect)
• wrinkles disappear, acne scars and pigment disorders improve significantly
• pores are compressed
• skin is rejuvenated, induced new collagen formation (for 6 months following treatment)

How long does the treatment last and what happens following the treatment?

A full facial treatment takes between 20-30 minutes.
A local anesthesia is applied during the treatment with the single application of EMLA cream, or Lidocain cream or if available, with a cold air device.

Patients may experience a mild burning and prickling sensation on the skin but all of the patients classified it as tolerable. In the first 2 hours following the treatment the patients feel like they have sunburn. The skin is reddish, overheated, swelling and burning. These symptoms quickly disappear if the skin is sprayed with thermal water and cooled off.

The improved tone is immediately noticeable.

The skin is evenly blushed following the laser treatment. Microscopically micro-points can be observed. Brown discoloration appears on the laser-treated areas in two days following the treatment then the upper layers of the skin flake off just like with peeling. Skin injuries and pigment patches can be dispersed this way. The healing process induces collagen formation in the deeper layers (6-12 weeks later) that improves skin’s tone too.

To whom is useful the fractional laser treatment? Where can good result be achieved?

Fractional laser treatment is the ideal solution for young persons with acne scars and above 40 good result can be achieved in case of sun damage or signs of aging – wrinkles, colorless complexion, sun spots, age spots. The treatment is appropriate for facial rejuvenation in men and women equally. Fractional laser rejuvenation is extremely effective in the treatment of wrinkles under the eye, and the rejuvenation of the neck, hand and décolletage. The treatment has excellent results in the treatment of scars and striae.

The new facial rejuvenation method is ideal essentially for those patients who can’t afford -since their job requirements or private obligations- to miss more than a couple of days because of the side effects of a traditional laser peeling. In 5-7 days following the fractional laser treatment the patients are fully “presentable” again.

What is to be done following the treatment?

The use of thermal water based epidermal repairers, like Cicaplast and/or spraying of thermal water is recommended immediately after the treatment.

The application of topical steroids is not required. Regular application of moisturizers or ointments is essential in the following days. The continuous use of high SPF products is also required in the following weeks.

How many treatments will I need?

A significant improvement of the skin is observable right after the first treatment. A treatment, a little more aggressive than the above described can achieve an enormous improvement, 50-60% right after the first treatment. Usually 1-3 more treatments are required with at least 4 weeks or 5-6 weeks intervals, as the best. Keep in mind that collagen formation is slow; it takes about 10-12 weeks, so the optimal result is achieved in 3 months following the treatment.Steps of treatment in case of fractional laser rejuvenation

Pre-treatment steps

You can consult with your physician about the possibilities and results of fractional laser treatment. Almost every region of your skin can be treated with fractional laser (first of all the face, neck, décolletage, arms and hands). A good result can be achieved right after the first treatment. If one more treatment is required it will be done in 6-8 weeks.

The treatment

It is an outpatient treatment that takes between 20-30 minutes in cases of a full facial treatment; the time depends on the size of the treated region.

A topical anesthetic or cold air cooling is applied to improve patient’s comfort.

Post-treatment steps

The skin gets reddish like following a sunburn. This may last from 30 minutes to 2 hours. This symptom can be reduced by the application of a mask developed especially for laser treatments. You can treat your skin with appropriate products (e.g. thermal water spray or Cicaplast cream) at home following the treatment. It is important to use high SPF products for weeks following the treatment.

1.-2. days after fractional laser rejuvenation

The skin is red, swollen, the treated region have a punctual bronze appearance. You can cover these symptoms with make-up.

3.-4. day

The upper skin layer starts to flake off. A shiny, pink skin surface is appearing.

5.-6.  day

The old skin has flaked off in most of the cases. The new skin has a visible intense color and much smoother texture. Go on with the treatment of your skin and use sun protection regularly.

The formation of new collagen is induced in the following weeks and months. The wrinkles and scars will improve after 30 days following the treatment. The optimal result can be observed only 6 months later because of the gradual collagen formation.