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Laser resurfacing - "Laser resurfacing of the face on the Fraxel apparatus." Laser rejuvenation Fraxel store Dual. Make Fraxel (Fraxel). Fraxel procedure - young skin at any age Fraxel facial rejuvenation

From this article you will learn:

  • types of fractional lasers and their principle of operation,
  • Fraxel laser: reviews, rehabilitation, before and after photos.

The Fraxel laser device allows you to reduce the severity of wrinkles, reduce the depth of scars after acne, eliminates age spots, and also treats many other skin problems. The Fraxel cosmetic laser belongs to fractional type lasers and is available in three versions: Fraxel re’fine, Fraxel re’store and Fraxel re’pair.

The peculiarity of fractional lasers is that they divide the laser beam into thousands of microscopic fractions (small rays, each of which has a size of one tenth of the diameter of a hair) and direct these fractions simultaneously to a specific area of ​​the skin. As you will see below, this leather processing technology has global advantages.

Fractional laser can be ablative and non-ablative. Fraxel restore and Fraxel refine are non-ablative. Such lasers work in the depths of the skin without violating the integrity of the stratum corneum of the epidermis. But "Fraxel repair" is ablative, and its impact occurs with a violation of the integrity of the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The latter seems to be less safe, however, the effectiveness of Fraxel repair is much higher than other Fraxel devices.

Fraxel: indications for the use of a fractional laser

Fraxel, as well as many other fractional lasers (manufactured under other brand names), are commonly used to treat the following problems:

Fraxel: before and after photos

Three modifications of the Fraxel laser -

There are three main original Fraxel devices, which are used in different clinical situations, and depending on the severity of the problem.

1. Fraxel Refine -

This is a fractional non-ablative erbium laser with a wavelength of 1410 nm and a single pulse energy of 5 to 20 mJ (Fig. 10). This laser works to a depth of 0.7 mm, while the stratum corneum of the epidermis remains intact. This is the softest type of Fraxel laser, after which the fastest healing occurs, and the procedure itself is as painless as possible and lasts only 20 minutes.

Fraxel refine is used to smooth fine wrinkles around the eyes, tighten the skin of the eyelids, remove age spots and other skin pigmentations, and treat melasma. Also, this type of laser generally improves the condition of the skin, and can be used primarily for the prevention of aging.

Thus, the indications for using Fraxel refine are exactly the same as for the methods. The latter, as a rule, are much cheaper than Fraxel laser treatment. However, Fraxel can be used on people of any skin color, and IPL devices are not recommended for people with dark skin.

2. Fraxel Re'store -

This is a fractional non-ablative erbium laser, with a wavelength of 1550 nm and a single pulse energy from 4 to 70 mJ (Fig. 11). The depth of exposure, depending on the settings, ranges from 0.4 to 1.4 mm. This type of laser is used to treat similar problems that Fraxel refine can fix, but more pronounced. For example, to smooth out more pronounced wrinkles.

Fraxel restore reviews also claim that it does an excellent job of removing small atrophic scars after acne, hypertrophic scars, and is also used to treat skin pigmentation and keratosis.

3. Fraxel Re'pair -

This is an ablative type fractional laser, belongs to the group of CO2 (carbon dioxide) lasers with a wavelength of 10600 nm and a single pulse energy of up to 225 mJ (Fig. 12). Unlike classic ablative lasers that work only at the depth of the epidermis, Fraxel Repair works both in the epidermis and in the dermis. The depth of exposure is from 0.4 to 1.6 mm, and it can be adjusted by the settings of the device, on which the modes can be selected: “medium ablation” or “deep ablation”.

The medium ablation mode works primarily on the lower epidermis and upper dermis, which is suitable for smoothing fine wrinkles (such as around the eyes), to reduce pore size and improve skin texture.

Fraxel Repair laser analogues manufactured by other manufacturers -

  • Active and Deep FX (Lumenis),
  • Quadralase (Candela)
  • Pearl Fractional (Cutera), etc…

Comparison of Fraxel refine and Fraxel restore – with Fraxel repair…

The fractional ablative CO2 laser "Fraxel repair" is more aggressive than the non-ablative erbium lasers "Fraxel refine" and "Fraxel restore", which leads to greater synthesis in tissues of inflammatory mediators, proteins and factors that stimulate stem cells and fibroblast function. Accordingly, the effectiveness of the procedure with the ablative Fraxel CO2 laser will be 2 times higher, although healing will take 2-3 times longer. In addition, it is "Fraxel repair" that gives the best effect of skin lifting.

Fractional CO2 laser operation process: video

How Fraxel Fractional Laser Works –

To understand how it all works, you need to know the structure of the skin (Fig. 13). The skin is made up of 3 layers:
→ epidermis (surface layer),
→ dermis (middle layer),
→ subcutaneous adipose tissue.

The epidermis consists of numerous layers of keratinocytes of varying degrees of differentiation. The epidermis also contains melanocytes (so-called pigment cells), which are responsible for skin color.
The dermis consists of collagen and elastin fibers, fibroblasts, which provide the skin with strength, firmness and elasticity (site).

As our body ages, the appearance and general characteristics of the skin change. The epidermis becomes thinner, various spots on the skin become more noticeable, the content of collagen in the dermis by the age of 45 is almost halved. Skin hydration is noticeably reduced due to a decrease in the content. All this leads to the gradual appearance of wrinkles, the formation of deep lines on the face, the skin becomes flabby.

Principle of operation -

The laser beam is split into thousands of microbeams using special technology, each of which is one tenth the size of a human hair. That is why such lasers are called fractional. The meaning of such fractionation is that the areas of destructible tissue are subsequently surrounded by areas of undamaged viable tissues, the cells of which will ensure the rapid restoration of damaged areas.

When using non-ablative Fraxel lasers (Fraxel refine and Fraxel restore), numerous micro-sites of tissue coagulation (MTZ microthermal zones) are formed in the form of columns perpendicular to the skin surface (Fig. 14). And when using the ablative Fraxel repair laser - plus, not only trauma occurs, but also the removal of a certain percentage of tissue, which leads to a pronounced effect of skin lifting.

In response to such damage, the body begins to synthesize more proteins, mediators and signaling molecules, which cause the activation of skin stem cells and increase the rate of their division. A large number of new cells begin to gradually synthesize the structural elements of the skin, such as collagen and elastin. Moreover, after the application of the Fraxel repair ablative laser, these processes are more pronounced.

When using non-ablative Fraxel lasers (Fraxel refine and Fraxel restore), coagulation sites appear mainly in the dermis without violating the integrity of the stratum corneum of the epidermis. And when using the ablative Fraxel repair laser, coagulation occurs already with a violation of the integrity of the stratum corneum, which leads to the formation of micro-holes in it up to 200 microns in size, which are completely restored in about 24-45 hours (Fig. 17). Damage to the dermis is restored in 4-7 days.

Procedure steps using Fraxel −

1. Preliminary preparation

The problem area is identified and adapted to the template to determine the target area for correction. Be sure to take a fraxel photo before the procedure. The patient should remove all jewelry and wash their face thoroughly with soap and water prior to the procedure.

For patients with skin pigmentation problems, treatment with a bleaching cream (eg, hydroquinone) or a chemical peel may be required. In patients at high risk of developing herpes, Acyclovir may be used as a prophylaxis against herpes.

Next, an anesthetic is applied to the treated area. Before the onset of the full anesthetic effect, you must wait 45-60 minutes. Then the anesthetic is removed and a special gel is applied to the treatment area, which ensures that the Fraxel laser handle slides easily over the skin surface.

2. Fractional laser treatment procedure

Treatment time depends on the area being treated. For example, the full face usually takes about 30 minutes, the neck about 20 minutes. The degree of pain during the procedure will depend on the power of the energy of the laser light pulses (from 4 to 70 mJ; set on the equipment). Sometimes a cooling device (such as Zimmer) is used to reduce discomfort during the procedure.

Usually 4-5 Fraxel treatments are required, depending on the level of energy used and the condition of the skin being treated. These procedures are performed within a month.

3. Fraxel: reviews and consequences

For about 1 hour after the procedure, patients may experience a sensation like after sunbathing in the sun. During healing and for several months after the procedure, it is recommended to apply a moisturizing sunscreen with a protection level of at least 50 SPF. It is necessary to protect the skin from sun exposure and with clothing and wide-brimmed hats.

Swelling may be present, which usually resolves within 2-3 days. Get ready that the skin will have a pink tint for 3-5 days. In addition, within up to 40 hours, the epidermis is restored, which at the beginning may have a tan color (this disappears in 3-14 days). As a rule, peeling of the skin is observed, but this problem is easily solved by applying a moisturizer. According to the cosmetologist's indication, after ablative therapy with the Fraxel repair laser, skin peeling can be applied with water, petroleum jelly and gauze 1-2 times a day.

Fraxel: photo immediately after the procedure, and in dynamics

Fractional laser: reviews

The results after Fraxel - reviews confirm that the onset of the effect is progressive. The most visible result appears within 3-4 months after the procedure. During this period, complete healing and tissue replacement occurs with the formation of new cells with new collagen and elastin. However, after applying Fraxel repair, the lifting effect can be seen immediately after the procedure.

Studies show that a 20-40% overall improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles was achieved after a mild rejuvenation treatment. More aggressive procedures (with high light beam energy) performed by a fractional laser - reviews have shown from 30 to 70% visible improvement.

Fractional laser can be combined with surgical rejuvenation methods, as well as non-surgical procedures, for example, with. In the latter case, the desired result can be achieved faster and with fewer procedures. Laser skin resurfacing is not cheap, so the number of procedures can also matter.

Side effects and complications -

Laser Fraxel reviews confirm that the procedure is usually well tolerated by patients. In the near future after the procedure, it is possible to shave and apply makeup. In most cases, patients can return to work immediately after treatment or the next day, depending on the power of the laser light pulses chosen by the beautician.

Side effects and consequences after Fraxel –

  • excessive peeling of the skin (sometimes the appearance of crusts),
  • contact dermatitis,
  • exacerbation of herpes, acne,
  • skin infection,
  • temporary post-inflammatory skin pigmentation,
  • swelling within 1 week after treatment (in such cases, the use of ice and antihistamines helps).

Important : Although the fractional laser is most often used to treat various pigmentation disorders, the treatment itself can in some cases lead to post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Fractional laser: price

Fraxel price in Moscow for procedures differs depending on the treatment area and the type of fractional laser itself. Below we have indicated the cost of the procedure on the Fraxel restore device. Depending on the severity of skin changes, 3-5 treatments may be needed to achieve the desired result.

Fractional laser: price of the procedure

  • the whole face, including the eyelids, will average 25,000 - 30,000 rubles,
  • only crow's feet near the eyes - about 4500-6000 rubles,
  • nasolabial triangle - about 6000 - 8000 rubles.

Fraxel makes it possible to obtain a comfortable effect, a long-term stable effect, and the absence of complications. The procedure is performed with a laser. It is considered the best, having guaranteed effectiveness, a short recovery period, the possibility of application for any person and independence from the season.

How is the Fraxel procedure performed?

Thanks to its targeted action, it activates the improvement of skin texture and promotes visible rejuvenation. To understand what changes occur in the skin under the influence of a laser, you need to understand what problems it will work on.

Basically, the two layers of skin, the dermis and epidermis, provide the look and feel of skin aging:

  • The epidermis, performing the main protective function, does not allow harmful substances to penetrate inside. It also does not release the particles needed for the body to the outside. Thanks to it, water and nutrients are retained in the body. It is saturated with melanocytes. These are the cells that produce melanin. It is he who is responsible for skin color and is a barrier against ultraviolet radiation;
  • The dermis is located below the epidermis. It consists of elastin and collagen fibers that form the elastic frame of the skin. Their quality depends on the elasticity and strength of the skin. Fibroblasts are responsible for the continuous synthesis of new collagen and the utilization of old. The dermis contains them in large quantities.

Pigmentation appears due to an excess of melanin, wrinkles - due to a deterioration in its quality. Scars from injuries and stretch marks from ruptures occur at the site of the formation of coarse scar collagen. It accumulates on the surface of the skin and forms bumps or depressions.

How the machine works

Fraxel refers to devices with unique technical properties. The thickness of the laser beam is thousands of times smaller than a human hair. It has a destructive effect on damaged skin and at the same time starts the process of the appearance of a new one. This effect is achieved due to exposure to many microzones of the skin.

Under the laser, obsolete collagen, excess pigment, and other particles characteristic of aging skin are heated and instantly destroyed. At the same time, viable cells remain, which actively divide and fill the vacant spaces.

During the recovery period, many micro-sections of new, healthy skin grow. Healing takes several days. Thanks to the Fraxel laser, after the procedure, thousands of “factories” work on the surface of the skin to produce their own collagen. I would like to note that a different procedure is required to change the appearance of the eyelids.

Types of devices Fraxel

In practice, several models are used. They differ in the degree of penetration deep into the skin and the scope:

Fraxel restore- base variant. It is effective for skin recovery from sunburn, post-traumatic scars, scars, acne. Also used to remove signs of photoaging. The wavelength reaches 1550 nanometers. Penetration depth from 0.4 to 1.4 millimeters.

Fraxel Refine performs only surface irradiation, having a wavelength of 1420 nm. A gentle treatment is necessary for thin or very sensitive skin. In addition, this option has the shortest recovery time.

Fraxel repair- aggressive way. The rays hit the deep levels of the skin. This is important for the treatment of significant scarring, large scars or deep wrinkles. This option is also relevant for skin with very enlarged pores, excessive fat content.

Fraxel restore DUAL combines 2 types of laser beams - erbium and thulium. They differ in wavelength. This allows you to selectively work with the dermis or epidermis. For example, for hyperpigmentation or uneven color, the 1927 nm mode is used. Compared to 1550 nm, the elimination of defects is 2 times faster. To correct the relief of the skin, a procedure with a 1550 nm mode is indicated for penetration into the deeper layers of the dermis. So the laser manages to destroy the old collagen as much as possible.

Of course, with age, the body can less and less compensate for the loss of moisture, resist wrinkles, and restrain the appearance of age spots and stretch marks. A non-invasive rejuvenation procedure on one of the Fraxel devices can stop aging and restore lost skin functions.

The order of the procedure

The doctor must have a certificate confirming his training and possession of special techniques. Fraxel is performed on the original Fraxel apparatus, and not on analogues. You can recognize it by its distinctive logo and unique shape.

  1. Inspection. The phototype of the patient's skin is determined, problem areas are identified, contraindications are clarified. The doctor tells how the session will go and advises on subsequent care;
  2. Photo-recording. It is advisable to take a photo to compare the results. If we are talking about the face, then the picture is taken without decorative cosmetics;
  3. Anesthesia. This stage consists only in applying a special ointment with anesthetic properties. It provides a comfortable perception of medical manipulations;
  4. Establishment of exposure parameters. Depending on the problem being solved, an individual program is selected. Thulium laser fights pigmentation. Erbium laser removes wrinkles and scars in cosmetology. They differ in penetration depth.

Leather processing process

Leather processing. The procedure can be carried out with only one laser or two at once. At the beautician's discretion. The skin is cooled with a directed air stream. The average duration of a session is 15-30 minutes.

A special tip measuring 7x7 or 15x15 mm is put on the handle. It depends on the affected area. The remaining ointment is removed from the face, and a lubricant is applied to ensure uniform movement of the laser head over the skin surface.

Processing is performed with smooth linear movements in different directions. This technique is necessary for maximum effect and uniformity of microthermal treatment areas. At the end of the laser treatment, the lubricant is removed and be sure to soothe the skin with a mask or cream. Laser rejuvenation is recommended to be carried out in a course of 3-5 sessions. The break is usually 1 month.

Indications and contraindications

The rejuvenating effect of Fraxel is successfully achieved not only on the face, but also on the thin and delicate skin of the eyelids, neck, décolleté, and hands. Defects in the form of scars or scars can be removed on all parts of the body. Laser Fraxel can be administered to everyone.

Indications for Fraxel laser treatment:

  • Signs of photo- and chronoaging;
  • hyperpigmentation;
  • Stretch marks on the abdomen, buttocks, arms or back after pregnancy or weight loss;
  • cicatricial changes;
  • Postoperative scars;
  • Withering of the skin of the hands;
  • wrinkles;
  • Increase in mimic wrinkles in the forehead, eyebrows, lips;
  • sagging skin;
  • Unhealthy color.

Contraindications:

  • Inflammation at the treatment site;
  • Dermatological diseases;
  • Endocrine disorders;
  • Epilepsy.

Unlike correction with contouring, various injections, such as Collost or plastic surgery, Fraxel does not radically change facial features. It leaves them natural, but visually reduces the age by 7-10 years.

Proper care

To be effective from Fraxel, it is necessary to properly care for the skin of the face. For this it is recommended:

  • Avoid contact with direct sunlight for a month, if this is not possible, it is necessary to apply a cream with an SPF factor of at least 30 on the treated areas of the skin;
  • For a week, do not apply scrubs to the treated area;
  • Do not smoke cigarettes, and even hookah;
  • Before going to bed, apply a special cream on the face and body;
  • Do not drink alcohol;
  • Do not take new pharmacological agents.
  • Do not perform lifts.

Fraxel is carried out exclusively by a cosmetologist, who must tell the patient all the recommendations that must be strictly observed. It must be remembered that after exposure, the skin will rejuvenate for several months, and since the sun adversely affects its outer layer, it is better to postpone going to the solarium or to the beach.

During active division, new cells displace old ones, this causes slight peeling. Creams and gels will help to take care of the skin of the face and body, which quickly restore the water balance.

Possible pathological changes

The considered Fraxel procedure with skin rejuvenation rarely causes complications. But, the possibility of such cases still exists.

  • Redness may appear on the skin, and the patient will feel a slight itch. Such a reaction lasts up to 48 hours, and then disappears without a trace;
  • After the procedure, traces of peeling may appear on the skin. To prevent this, patients are prohibited from applying peels or scrubs to the skin;
  • Peeling, often disappears on its own after a few days;
  • Patients may accumulate excess fluid in the tissues. It appears in those areas that were treated with a laser. Edema will disappear in a day;
  • Very rarely, pigmentation may occur on the skin due to active exposure to sunlight. Such temporary browning will usually go away after 14 days.

To prevent the onset of various complications, it is worth following the recommendations of a cosmetologist.

How many procedures need to be repeated

The skin will fully recover and fully recover after 5-7 procedures. But if a woman does not have the time or desire to wait, the procedure can be carried out more intensively, which will speed up the rejuvenation process several times. As a result of such aggressive exposure, red marks may appear on the face. They prolong the recovery period.

If there are no special problems on the skin, and the patient is concerned only with the first signs of aging, up to five procedures will be enough for rejuvenation. In any case, the method under consideration has a rejuvenating effect, a woman, leaving the beauty parlor, will feel more confident and happy.

The results of hardware rejuvenation

High-tech Fraxel using laser beams is able to restore health and youth to cells. Elastic, uniform skin color will delight for several years. The result of the treatment of stretch marks is durable and permanent. Removing unwanted hair is also an important process.

Fraxel laser unit, recovery after the procedure on which is easy:

  • Significant rejuvenation;
  • Getting rid of excess pigmentation;
  • Visible smoothing of wrinkles;
  • Reducing the visibility of stretch marks and scars on the body;
  • Freshness and velvety skin;
  • Improvement of complexion;
  • Increase in density and elasticity.

The recovery period provided by Fraxel after the procedure is very short. After 3 days, you can completely return to your normal lifestyle.

The undoubted advantage of the method is the combination of a unique intelligent tracking optical system and a high-speed scanning system. It controls the depth of laser exposure, the number of microthermal treatment zones and the percentage of coverage. The smart machine itself controls the process of laser exposure to the skin. This makes the regeneration process safe and efficient.

About the author: Ekaterina Nosova

Certified specialist in the field of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Extensive experience, leading specialist in Moscow in the field of thread lifting, blepharoplasty and breast arthroplasty, has performed more than 11,000 operations. More about me in the Doctors-Authors section.

To understand what fractional photothermolysis means, it is necessary to understand what is included in the components of this definition. Thermolysis is the process of destruction of tissues, due to the action of elevated temperature, which is caused by light energy.

That is, this is a technique of focal destruction of cells under the action of a laser beam not over the entire surface of the body, but in its individual areas, directing pointwise energy to a selected area of ​​the skin, in the form of a beam of thousands of microscopic rays.

In this way , energy enters the site in more than one front, as in simple lasers, but selectively, thus achieving a deep degree of penetration and high accuracy. Laser fractions create therapeutic areas, which later become a reliable framework for rejuvenation centers.

What is the meaning of thermolysis?

Fractional photothermolysis is in the group of methods of negative stimulation of the skin. During the session burns with a diameter of 0.1–0.5 mm are applied to the body, which through the processes of regeneration are required to create a final positive result. Burns have a point character, and between them a certain amount of intact skin is necessarily left, which makes this procedure not so traumatic.

Fraxel devices are a modern solution in the fight against scars and wrinkles. They are suitable for all ages and skin types. This is due to the fact that in them, unlike ordinary ones, it is not hemoglobin and melanin that are heated, but the water structure of the skin. Fraxel laser devices have a user-friendly interface and comply with all the rules for adjusting the beam depth and safety. Sessions can be carried out at any time of the year: in summer it is as effective as in winter or autumn.

Main advantages

The Fraxel laser has a number of advantages:

  • No long recovery period.
  • After the procedure, the risk of complications is minimal.
  • It is possible to rejuvenate the face, as well as arms, abdomen, décolleté, back.
  • Getting rid of cosmetic defects.
  • With the Fraxel laser, the patient always has a positive effect, unlike other cosmetic sessions, in which it is impossible to predict the final result.
  • Permanent and lasting effect.

Varieties of Fraxel devices

There are two types:

  • non-ablative;
  • Ablative.

In the latter case, the laser action is directed to the upper tissue layers and only the epidermis evaporates during the session. This type is best suited for smoothing shallow and fine wrinkles.

In the first case on dermal layer and lower layers of the skin, and the top layer is not affected. This option is best suited to reduce the changes associated with skin aging. In the layers of the dermis, metabolism is activated and the cell frame is restored.

The best solution is the combined use of these types of laser, which creates a double positive effect.

Laser Fraxel Restor

Fraxel Restor is one of the best ways to remove excess skin on the eyelids, as well as remove bags under the eyes. Rejuvenation on this equipment has no analogues, it can only be compared with plastic surgery.

At the heart of the operation of the Fraxel Restor laser is principle of non-ablative photothermolysis, so it acts on the lower skin layers without affecting the upper ones. Thus, in this case, the laser does not deform the stratum corneum of the epidermis, but only acts on the cellular structure, preventing aging.

While using Restor anesthesia in the form of an anesthetic cream is required and the recovery period is only 3 days.

The advantages of this device are also:

  • the presence of a system of scanners, which makes it possible to evenly distribute the zones of the laser;
  • system of automatic selection of the size and thickness of microbeams, this reduces the area of ​​tissue damage and ensures low traumatism.

Fraxel Restor Dual

The improved device Restore Dual combines fiber optic and thulium laser. It is the perfect embodiment of functionality and security. With it, you can perform the following procedures:

To date, the Fraxel procedure on the Restor Dual device is considered one of the safest and best.

Fraxel Clear and Brilliance

He's great suitable for rejuvenation of the inner thighs, the back of the palms, the skin of the eyelids, in other words, where the skin is very sensitive and tender.

This device has certain features:

  • side effects in the form of swelling and redness are almost eliminated due to the control over the depth of the beam;
  • a course of 6 sessions eliminates small wrinkles and evens out complexion;
  • there is no preparatory stage for the operation;
  • fast recovery.

Fraxel Refine

This device creates superficial penetration under the skin and is considered the softest of all Fraxel types. Its main advantages are:

  • can be used for sensitive areas;
  • minimum rehabilitation time, due to the non-aggressive action of the rays on the skin.

Fraxel Repair

This device acts on the deep layers of the dermis. He's pretty effective in the treatment of vascular dyschromia, rough scars and deep wrinkles, reduces the size of pores and treats hyperpigmentation, evens out skin texture, and also relieves stretch marks and removes scars. It is often combined with various lifting operations to have the best effect: rejuvenated and lifted skin.

Carbon dioxide fractional lasers Fraxel CO2

Fraxel CO2 is the first laser of this group, which has already passed numerous scientific tests. The duration of the procedure on this device is much longer than on Repair or Dual, but much fewer procedures are needed to achieve the result.

This rejuvenation is a good alternative to plastic surgery and does not create any complications. The first couple of hours after the procedure, a person may experience a slight burning sensation and tingling in the laser-treated areas, but these disappear very quickly.

Typically, this the device is used to remove scars, acne, post-burn scars and post-acne. The laser is also used to tighten the skin, get rid of age spots and wrinkles.

Non-ablative laser rejuvenation

The meaning of this rejuvenation is that light energy is applied as a thermally controlled source of action on deep skin, namely the dermis, without affecting the epidermis. The course includes removal of age-related skin changes that are not structural(rosacea, dyspigmentation). The effect of rejuvenation in this case is manifested in the form of skin elasticity, increased turgor and evened out complexion.

Fraxel - laser rejuvenation




Used for the following purposes:

  • general skin smoothing;
  • smoothing wrinkles in the décolleté, neck and face;
  • hand rejuvenation;
  • therapy of the lower and upper eyelids, sagging skin;
  • removal of crow's feet.

The maximum result is visible after 3-5 procedures, but the effect is already noticeable after the first visit: “crow's feet” begin to disappear, pores narrow, the outlines of the face get a clearer look, the skin becomes more elastic.

Indications and use of Fraxel

Indications for use are the following factors:

Contraindications Fraxel

Contraindications are such factors:

  • psoriasis;
  • inflammatory processes at the treatment site;
  • mental disorders;
  • epilepsy;
  • malignant tumors;
  • recent pilling;
  • intolerance to lidocaine;
  • fever, high temperature;
  • exacerbation of chronic diseases;
  • infectious diseases;
  • lactation and pregnancy;
  • cardiovascular insufficiency;
  • herpes at the stage of exacerbation;
  • autoimmune diseases;
  • blood clotting disorders;
  • dermatitis;
  • a recent visit to the solarium or a fresh tan.

How are the procedures carried out?

The process of fraxel comes from cleaning the skin. 15–20 minutes before the procedure, the skin is treated with a special gel containing lidocaine. After the skin is smeared with any fat cream for easy sliding of the working head.

The procedure itself is carried out by passing through the skin area with the working head of the laser - a maniple, 4 times in one direction and in the opposite direction. This number of passes is due to the fact that the required number of healing spots appear on the skin. The repetition of these passes occurs at each required site, then the remains of the gel are removed, and the process is considered complete.

The duration of the procedure depends on the size of the problem area, but usually the session lasts no more than half an hour. To achieve an effective effect, it is necessary to undergo 3-4 procedures with a break of a month.

What to expect from the procedure?

The effect of the Fraxel laser can be expected almost immediately, this is proved by reviews on the forums and fraxel before and after photos. After a couple of days, redness and swelling will go away, and a visible result will appear. The first week after the procedure, you can enjoy another side effect of the laser - a tanned body.

Results and feedback after the completion of the procedures:

  • smoothing wrinkles;
  • disappearance of post-acne, scars, scars, spots.
  • reduction of stretch marks;
  • alignment of skin color;
  • getting rid of age spots.

The effect of the laser course lasts from six months. This largely depends on the characteristics of the lifestyle and the human body.

Recovery and rehabilitation

After completed fractional photothermolysis, the period of rehabilitation is:

  • up to a week after ablative thermolysis;
  • up to 3 days after non-ablative thermolysis.

The normal response is:

To avoid negative consequences you must follow a number of rules:

  • If small crusts appear on the skin, then they cannot be torn off, their healing and falling off must pass by itself.
  • For 3 months after the procedure, it is necessary to apply sunscreen and all external preparations prescribed by the beautician.
  • It is advisable to avoid exposure to sunlight.
  • Avoid the use of aggressive cosmetic preparations and scrubs.
  • To reduce swelling, sleep with your head slightly elevated.
  • Limit consumption of tobacco and alcohol.

Summing up, it must be said that professional cosmetologists have long known that anti-aging methods only activate the stimulation of skin cells. Having woken them up and given the necessary building material, the skin itself will be updated. The Fraxel laser removes portions of old collagen and elastin, forcing cells to renew and repair the damaged area, so the skin becomes more beautiful, healthier and younger.

I have always been wary of laser hair removal. I read such horrors on the forum in the review that my mother is dear. But the first wrinkles literally did not let me sleep, so I wanted my face to be smooth again. I consulted with a friend, she is more decisive, she agreed to be the first to go for the fraxel procedure. She is several years older than me, and she had severe wrinkles on her neck. Plus, early pigmentation began. Everything went well for her, her skin “burned out” a little, but only for a few days.

I went to the same cosmetologist and now I’m leaving for the third day, after peeling - the first day my face “burned” strongly, on the second it was already easier, on the third - I almost don’t feel pain. The result is already visible - wrinkles around the nose, lips and eyes have become smaller. In general, I'm satisfied.

Wrinkles appeared three years ago, and at the same time very noticeable and deep, especially around the eyes. I didn't have much time because I have a very busy schedule at work. Therefore, Fraxel was the best fit for me - the price is acceptable, and the course is rather short, I only went to the clinic 4 times. After the first session, the face turned pink, it seemed to glow from the inside. After the last session, wrinkles, even deep ones, smoothed out. And I personally saw how my girlfriend after Fraxel had stretch marks on her stomach. Therefore, it turns out - a universal procedure.

Fractional thermolysis, or as it is also called Fraxel, was invented by scientists from the United States of America relatively recently, and today it holds a rating among the popular procedures for hardware cosmetology.

The essence of the method lies in the directed impact of a non-invasive nature of the laser beam on the epidermis.

The Fraxel procedure helps the patient get rid of scars and wrinkles, and also allows you to achieve the return of skin tone, firmness and elasticity, makes, removes post-acne, and also makes the face oval toned.

Microbeams that pass into the deepest layers of the dermis leave a small imprint on the surface of the skin, while in no way injuring the adjacent tissues.

Due to the point effect of the best light on the skin, the so-called “treatment zones” appear inside it, in which rapid cell regeneration takes place. Old cells located in adjacent zones also join this process.

Edema and peeling take second place. Yes, and they do not torment the patient for a very long time.

If any of the above does not go away within a day after the procedure, you need to urgently contact the clinic.

Fraxel before and after photos are a clear confirmation that we should change our ideas about skin rejuvenation. Innovative technologies have replaced everything old.

How to care for skin after fractional thermolysis?

The procedure using the Fraxel apparatus and rehabilitation after it takes very little time, during which some things should be abandoned.

Fraxel price

  • Face and neck from 20 to 40 thousand rubles.
  • Face (excluding eye area) – from 19 thousand rubles.
  • Face - 12 thousand rubles.

These were the prices of the middle category for this type of procedure in different cities of Russia.

Laser Fraxel cannot be called a budget option for rejuvenation, but the result after it is completely different from other methods.


In addition, the result is compared with the effect of plastic surgery, which is much better both in terms of budget and the absence of surgical intervention.

Modern women are all in business: work, home, children, rare meetings with friends. There is almost no time left for your beauty.

But each of us can afford to go to the beautician for an hour /, and in a couple of days to see incredible changes for the better in the mirror.

This is the progress in the use of the laser in modern cosmetology.

When exposed to Fraxel, the energy hits the skin selectively, and not in a single front, as is the case with other lasers. Due to this, the maximum degree of penetration of the rays and the exact formation of treatment zones are achieved.

Fraxel, or fractional thermolysis, marked a new stage in the development of laser treatment technologies and cosmetology in general. It originated in 2004. The technique involves fractional (rather than volumetric) heating of the treated area and dosed exposure of the beam to skin areas that are close to each other. The technology is unique in its kind and allows you to achieve maximum results in the field of skin rejuvenation, which are comparable only with plastic surgery (but Fraxel is less traumatic and cheaper). Thin Fraxel beams penetrate the epidermis and lead to the removal of damaged and simply old cellular structures. As a result, the processes of self-healing of tissues are stimulated, damaged skin begins to gradually be replaced by a new healthy one.

Advantages of the method

Fractional laser is a highly effective tool in the fight against age-related changes and other skin problems, regardless of the type of epidermis, the depth of scars and other structural changes. The technology has a beneficial effect on the skin and significantly improves their structure, namely:

  • increases the firmness and elasticity of the epidermis;
  • smoothes wrinkles in the eye area;
  • removes surgical, post-traumatic scars;
  • smoothes post-acne (spots, the effects of acne);
  • removes striae.

At the same time, fractional rejuvenation has maximum efficiency, the duration of one procedure is relatively short (up to an hour). The rehabilitation period is short, the risks of complications are minimal.

Types and features of Fraxel devices

At the moment, there are two types of Fraxel laser:

  • non-ablative;
  • ablative.

ablative the technology affects the upper layers of the tissue, only the epidermis evaporates during the exposure. This type of rejuvenation is used to smooth out superficial fine wrinkles. non-ablative the laser affects the lower layers of the skin with the dermal layer, while the upper part of the epidermis is not affected. This is the best option for pronounced age-related changes - it starts the metabolism in the cells, which leads to the renewal of the skin frame. Perhaps the combined use of lasers - in this case, the effect is achieved maximum.

Modern beauty parlors and clinics offer a rejuvenation procedure using the following types of Fraxel:

  1. Fraxel Re:Store - guarantees a powerful anti-aging effect, which is comparable only with plastic, is actively used to correct the skin of the eyelids. The principle of exposure is non-ablative photothermolysis, the upper layers of the dermis are not affected. The average rehabilitation period is 3 days, during the procedure, the use of an anesthetic cream is indicated.
  2. The modified re:store dual model contains two types of lasers - thulium with fiber optic. The device is safe and functional, it is used for chemical peels, photorejuvenation, Botox injections, laser ablation.
  3. Clear and Brilliant - fraxel, the degree of impact of which can be adjusted taking into account the goals and objectives. Rehabilitation is not long, the device works with the upper layers of the dermis.
  4. Fraxel re:fine is the softest surface laser, providing efficient regeneration with minimal downtime.
  5. Fraxel re:pair is an effective device for the treatment of gross cicatricial changes, vascular dyschromia, severe wrinkles, smoothes the skin, reduces pores, eliminates hyperpigmentation, removes stretch marks. The use of this type of laser can be combined with other anti-aging techniques.
  6. CO2 - fractional carbon dioxide lasers, the most innovative type. To achieve the desired effect, a maximum of 3, and often 1-2 procedures are sufficient. Fraxel carbonate is indicated for scars, acne, post-acne marks, burn scars, wrinkles, age spots.

The maximum effect can be obtained by completing a course of Fraxel procedures, but you will notice the first positive changes after the first session.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for rejuvenation with the Fraxel laser are:

  • Wrinkles.
  • Wide pores.
  • Various skin defects (stretch marks, scars, post-acne).
  • Dull complexion and uneven relief.

The laser starts the processes of self-regeneration of the skin, as a result of which it begins to renew itself, becomes fresh and young. The intensity of treatment in each case is selected individually - the stronger it is, the more painful the rehabilitation will be (but the effect will be more pronounced). Less intensive treatment achieves similar results, but more treatments are required. The main thing is that the Fraxel rejuvenation procedure allows you to accurately predict the results, its use is 100% safe not only for the face, but also for the neck, décolleté, hands, eyelids.

But, despite all the advantages, the technique has its own contraindications:

  1. In the presence of skin diseases, it is not used.
  2. Cancerous tumors in the treatment area also impose a ban on the use of Fraxel.
  3. The period of pregnancy, lactation, the presence of epilepsy, recent traumatic procedures such as chemical peeling are also contraindications for laser rejuvenation.

Be sure to tell your beautician if you are allergic to lidocaine.

Procedure

Regardless of the type of laser used, the procedure is always carried out according to the same scheme:

  1. The skin is cleansed and treated with an anesthetic cream.
  2. A gel is applied to the area to be treated, which provides easy sliding of the laser, or lidocaine.
  3. For a certain period - from several minutes to an hour - the cosmetologist drives the nozzle over the treated area.
  4. A soothing cream is applied to the skin.

Immediately after the procedure, the skin may look swarthy or turn a little red - this is a normal reaction that will quickly pass. We also recommend that you watch an interesting video about Fraxel - when it is used, why, what you can count on, and what effect it will never give.

Photos before and after

The regenerative processes that the laser activates do not become noticeable immediately, but after the first procedure you will see positive changes. Results you can count on:

  • smoothing wrinkles around the eyes;
  • increase in elasticity;
  • smoothing scars, scars, stretch marks, post-acne marks.

To see how it works, check out the "before" and "after" photos of the procedure. Please note that Fraxel starts the regenerative processes in the skin, so the final results can be assessed after a few months.


Possible Complications

In most cases, after laser exposure, moderate swelling develops, and redness may appear. The severity of side effects depends on the intensity of the procedure and the individual characteristics of the organism. Other possible side effects are dryness, itching, peeling, the appearance of a slight bronze tint. Sunburn in the first months is contraindicated, the use of sun protection is mandatory.

Post-procedure care

Do not visit the solarium, do not sunbathe, try not to smoke or drink alcohol for the first month after the procedure. Medicines of any spectrum can be used only after consultation with a cosmetologist. Also, after Fraxel, you will need to purchase a cream with an SPF of at least 50 and stop using aggressive scrubs.

Prices

The cost of fraxel rejuvenation depends on the number of procedures, the zone of influence, the brand of the device, the region where the service is provided (in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other large cities, as a rule, prices are higher). For example, you can correct one scar in a capital clinic for 1,000 rubles, polishing the cheeks will cost 15,000 rubles, the entire face 22,000 rubles, and one area of ​​the body from 10,000 rubles.

Fraxel is a modern procedure for rejuvenating the skin of the face and body, removing scars, stretch marks. For its implementation, different devices can be used to influence the surface or deep layers of the skin. The cost is quite high, the results are predictable.