Introduction to Fractional Laser
For years, regular CO2 lasers have been used for facial rejuvenation, eliminating wrinkles and smoothing the skin’s surface. This laser has a significant impact on rejuvenation, but due to the overall skin damage, skin redness can last up to 2-3 weeks and the redness may continue for several months afterward, and sometimes these spots and dark circles may remain in the laser area.
Therefore, in recent years, another type of laser called fractional laser has been introduced, which has significantly reduced skin healing time in this method. In this method, the laser beam is divided into much smaller sections that burn the skin to a depth of about 1000 microns. In fractional laser, the skin surface is not uniformly burned like CO2 laser, and as a result, skin healing is much faster and occurs within 5-6 days at most.
Comparison of Fractional Laser and CO2 Laser
Fractional laser has a faster healing time and much shorter redness period.
After CO2 laser, there is a need for skin surface dressing, whereas with fractional laser, there is no need for this, and the skin is simply restored using healing and sunscreen creams.
Fractional laser can be performed with local anesthesia, while CO2 laser usually requires anesthesia injections and the procedure is very painful.
Due to the scattered energy penetration in fractional laser, more sessions are required compared to CO2 laser to remove acne scars and scars.
In CO2 laser, the risk of skin redness and darkening is higher than fractional laser.
Due to the various settings in the fractional laser device, this device can easily be used for rejuvenation in various areas, including around the eyes.
Applications of Fractional Laser
- Treatment of scar depressions (scars) from acne and other scars
- Facial rejuvenation and treatment of fine wrinkles
- Rejuvenation around the eyes
- Face lifting (tightening and firming) skin
- Closing skin pores
Contraindications for Fractional Laser
- During pregnancy, sensitivity to light, skin malignancies, and infection at the laser site, the use of fractional laser is prohibited.
Post-Care After Fractional Laser
- Use skin repair creams for 5-6 days
- Continuous use of sunscreen (every two hours)
- Avoid touching the skin flakes created at the laser site
- Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible, especially in the first 6-7 days
What are the applications of fractional laser?
– One of the most important applications of this method is skin tightening and lifting. An effect comparable to lipolysis and surgery without the side effects of these methods. This method will also be useful for lifting the eyebrows and reducing eyelid drooping.
– Treatment of skin wrinkles, including wrinkles around the eyes
– Treatment of facial scars, especially in combination with fractional laser
– Brightening the skin due to collagen stimulation
– Treatment of excessive sweating and unpleasant body odor
– Treatment of excessive skin fat
Session intervals are how long?
Session intervals will be three to four weeks and will be done with a kit in three to four sessions.
Comparison of fractional RF with other methods in rejuvenation, including fractional laser
Fractional RF is one of the methods that is very effective for rejuvenation and treating scars. Since the RF method has a shorter period of redness and inflammation compared to fractional laser, it can be performed in the summer season and on various skin types, including dark skin, and the patient can return to work more quickly.
Combining fractional RF and fractional laser for treating skin scars has very good results and will be very useful.
Since the process of skin sagging is a long and gradual process, it is better to gradually treat it and slow down this process with methods like fractional RF.
Also, considering that many people are not inclined to face lift surgery or are afraid of its scars, and that it is usually postponed to the sixth decade of life, while fractional RF can be done at much younger ages and more frequently, you can easily benefit from a more attractive and younger face.
