What is laser facelift, how is it done, what are the advantages?

Hardware and injection methods of skin tightening can significantly improve its condition and provide a noticeable and sustainable lifting effect for a long period of time without surgery.

At the same time, anti-aging non-surgical lifting procedures have a number of advantages over plastic surgery:

• less invasive
• using local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia
• no preliminary preparation or analysis required
• fewer contraindications (minimally invasive cosmetology may be the only alternative for patients who are contraindicated for surgery)
• shorter rehabilitation period (you will not fall out of your usual rhythm of life)
• there is no need to wear bandages after the procedure

The choice of one or another facelift method in consultation with a cosmetologist is made depending on the task identified by the patient.

To achieve a noticeable and lasting rejuvenation effect, the Gradient clinic uses hardware (laser, radio frequency) and injection methods of facelift:

Fractional laser is a panacea not only for acne scars

Treating acne scars and combating hyperpigmentation continues to be the most popular use of fractional CO2 ablation laser. But a course of laser therapy also radically improves the appearance and quality of aging skin. These are usually aggressive treatments that require reaching the deep layers of the dermis, but the magnificent rejuvenation effect is worth the recovery period.

Fractional laser treatment for acne scars before and after

INDICATIONS

If your skin is rapidly losing tone, certain areas of your face are sagging, and its oval has become unclear, you should consult a cosmetologist as soon as possible. Our specialists will tell you how to tighten sagging skin around the eyes, and how to treat gravitational ptosis of the face without surgery. They will also advise you on how to get rid of sagging skin on the chin and jowls. A network of wrinkles around the eyes and bags under the eyes, facial folds near the lips, hollows on the cheeks and the appearance of jowls are the most common types of changes that betray age. All these changes can be easily removed using hardware and injection techniques, as well as thread lifting.

Laser eCO2 – basic information

It is worth noting that after each procedure the patient recovers faster, since the skin is in better condition each time. The standard interval between procedures is 4-6 weeks, but the cosmetologist may suggest extending this period.

How many laser therapy sessions will be required? At the beginning of the journey this is unknown. In case of not very deep acne scars, 3 procedures are sufficient. If the problem is very serious, the number of necessary procedures will increase.

Rehabilitation period

After the operation, you need to spend 1 day in the hospital. Recovery takes place without significant pain and lack of sensitivity. Minor swelling and bruising will disappear after a couple of weeks. An important condition for a successful result is wearing a compression bandage for 5-7 days. The stitches are removed on days 7-9. If endotins were used during lifting, they dissolve on their own. The staples or screws are removed.

14-20 days after the temporal lift, you will be able to return to your professional activities. By this time you will be able to evaluate the results of temproplasty.

For 1 month, follow simple rules:

• limit physical and thermal stress;
• dry your hair with cool air;
• Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and use creams with an SPF filter.

What you should know about surgical facelift and laser rejuvenation

The classic surgical facelift is an operation intended mainly for determined patients with significant problems for whom minimally invasive procedures will not bring the expected improvement. Surgical removal of excess skin is the only reasonable option at some stage of aging.

A classic facelift involves general anesthesia, a certain recovery period and, like any aesthetic procedure, requires adjusting the patient's expectations to the actual effects that can be achieved. Any doubts should be discussed during a consultation with the surgeon who will be operating.

For those who are not ready to resort to such drastic measures, but whose skin already requires serious changes, laser treatment can be an excellent solution. A great time for laser therapy is autumn and winter, if you are not planning an exotic holiday under the scorching sun.

Fractional CO2 laser thickens the skin, reduces unsightly age pigmentation and fine wrinkles. The power of laser is to improve the oval of the face.

Effect of fractional CO2 laser on the skin

The best rejuvenation results can be obtained by combining various methods. Typically, laser is prescribed first, then mesotherapy and, finally, filling the tissue volumes with cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Of course, the treatment process is delayed, but the skin protects us from the harmful effects of environmental factors and performs a number of other functions every day, so it needs to be taken care of constantly.

Complications

Laser facelift is considered a safe method of rejuvenation.
During the procedure, there is no direct skin contact with the equipment, so the risks of contracting various diseases are minimized. Complications can arise in two cases: insufficient level of professionalism of the cosmetologist and non-compliance by the patient with care rules. The most dangerous side effects are :

• herpes;
• increased skin pigmentation;
• whiteheads;
• formation of scars (in case of tearing off the formed crusts).

What results, complications and consequences can be expected from facial plastic surgery is written here.

We invite you to watch a video about possible complications after the procedure:

When is it recommended to start laser treatments?

No doctor can say exactly when it is best to start laser therapy - this is a very individual question.

• In the context of correcting various types of scars, the sooner we start laser therapy, the better the results will be.
• In the context of improving skin quality and anti-agent action, the initial state of the dermis is decisive.
• In patients with oily and problematic skin, laser can be used to regulate sebum secretion and reduce the visibility of pores. In this case, age does not matter, since the effect of tightening and thickening the skin is in the background.
• In a purely preventive context, a reasonable age for CO2 laser procedures is 35 years. Women should not wait until menopause - a sharp decrease in hormonal activity accelerates skin aging.

Temporal lift cost

Take advantage of the advantageous offer from the Institute of Plastic Surgery and get a temporal endoscopic lift for only 67,200 rubles. The price includes consultations with specialists, preliminary tests, anesthesia, dressings, and surgeon’s work.

No hidden extras! You can also pay for our services using interest-free installments. Take the first step towards youth and beauty - sign up for a free consultation with a plastic surgeon today!

Attention! All aesthetic plastic surgeries and most cosmetic procedures are strictly contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women. We also do not perform surgical interventions on people whose weight exceeds 110 kg.

How is fractional laser different from non-ablative lasers?

Non-ablative lasers do not cause visible peeling after treatment. They also do not reach as deep as ablative lasers, so they are used for other indications.

How does a fractional laser differ from non-ablative lasers?

How does skin resurfacing work?

First, the skin is disinfected, then numbed with cream for 45-60 minutes. The next step is to wash off the anesthesia and re-disinfect the areas of skin intended for laser therapy. The duration of laser therapy itself—skin resurfacing—depends on the area of ​​treatment, and usually takes 15-30 minutes.

The laser beam “pierces” the skin in a strictly controlled manner, leaving an appropriate percentage of undamaged areas from which the process of rapid regeneration begins.

Contraindications

Laser lifting is contraindicated in the presence of the following factors::

• acute inflammatory and infectious diseases;
• any cancer;
• chronic diseases;
• various blood diseases;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• HIV infections;
• diabetes;
• mental disorders;
• diseases related to the thyroid gland;
• epilepsy;
• hepatitis;
• skin diseases of any nature;
• poor blood clotting.

Laser dermabrasion - effects

After the initial shock, within 2-3 days the skin begins to peel off, falling off in flakes. After about 7-10 days, this process is completed. Please note that it cannot be accelerated by peeling or other methods. Patients may notice the first results of dermabrasion as the skin renews itself.

The renewed layer has better color, reduced sebum secretion, and less noticeable pores. Depending on the parameters used for treatment, fine wrinkles, scars and other defects are also reduced.

Laser dermabrasion before and after

Gradually, you can also see that the skin becomes more elastic and there are fewer pimples on it. However, after the first treatment in life, especially for people with acne-prone skin, there may be a temporary worsening of the condition in the form of more pimples and blackheads. But in general, this eliminates similar problems in the future.

Significant improvement in facial contours is noticeable within a month, provided the patient has been properly qualified for laser therapy. For example, we would not expect dramatic effects in a 65-year-old patient who smokes.

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Rehabilitation

The duration of the rehabilitation period depends on the technology of the procedure . The more intense the impact, the longer it will take to completely restore the skin.

During rehabilitation, skin redness, swelling, and increased sensitivity often occur. These are acceptable consequences of laser lifting and should not cause alarm. After a few days, the symptoms will disappear on their own.

After laser tightening, the skin requires careful care. The patient must strictly follow the doctor's recommendations and adhere to the following rules:

• do not visit the pool, sauna, steam bath and beach for two to three months;
• be sure to use sunscreen when going outside;
• do not use decorative cosmetics until the skin is completely restored;
• try to touch your face with your hands as little as possible;
• exclude facial massage;
• to refuse from bad habits;
• maintain a healthy diet;
• drink plenty of fluids.

With proper care and compliance with the cosmetologist’s instructions, the results of the facelift can be seen after just seven days. The skin will become more elastic and take on a healthy appearance, wrinkles and scars will disappear. The oval of the face will take on an even shape and clear outlines. Changes are usually not visible immediately after the procedure.