Laser thermolysis is a popular innovative method of skin rejuvenation, a real revolution in the world of hardware cosmetology. It can eliminate many defects:
- shallow wrinkles,
- stretch marks and stretch marks,
- scars after operations,
- old formations after acne,
- dark spots,
- melasma - age-related pigmentation,
- pigment spots resulting from excessive sunbathing.
Laser thermolysis: what happens in the skin
The fractional thermolysis procedure is carried out for 25–30 minutes. Local anesthesia is used. Then, using a laser, problem areas of the skin are targeted. This means that the laser, divided into hundreds of tiny beams, evaporates moisture from the middle layers of the epidermis at a precisely specified depth. Since thermolysis is carried out with a beam of very thin lasers, only 20% of the skin in the treated area is subjected to coagulation. Old cells at the points of impact are destroyed, and healthy cells around them begin rapid growth and restoration. It turns out that a fifth of all cells regenerate successfully and quickly. At the same time, the laser beam affects the deep layer of the skin and stimulates the production of natural collagen.
Varieties of Fraxel rejuvenation
There are four types of Fraxel rejuvenation. Each of them differs in the depth of its effect on the surface of the skin. Let's look at each of them separately:
Fraxel re:store is considered to be a classic version of fractional photothermolysis. The depth of influence ranges from 0.4-1.4 mm. The operating wavelength is about 1550 nm. Because of Re:store, the Fraxel brand is considered synonymous with “fractional photothermolysis.” Flexible settings and balanced performance characteristics in this procedure can provide positive results in the industry of removing scars, burn marks, scars, including post-acne.
Fraxel re:store DUAL is one of the most advanced treatments from the re:store brand. Two lasers fit into a single device: thulium fiber optic (Tm:fiber) and erbium fiber optic classic (Er:fiber). The wavelength of the first is about 1927 nm, and the second is 1550 nm. Increased control over skin coverage is about 70% in the treatment area. The procedure also guarantees uniform exposure of the beam over the surface, which allows you to set different intensities without subsequent complications for the body. The technique is based on the ideal ratio of deep remodeling of the layers of the dermis, as well as regeneration of the epidermis. This combination is extremely suitable for the treatment of scars, stretch marks, elimination of pigment formations, as well as for the purpose of smoothing out wrinkles.
Fraxel Re:fine involves superficial laser penetration under the layers of the skin. This procedure is one of the mildest and least traumatic in its effects. Fractional laser boasts a huge number of noticeable advantages, including its softness. Thanks to them, the rehabilitation period is noticeably reduced. Due to its gentleness, this procedure is suitable even for delicate areas of the body, for example, the mammary glands and eyelid area. Re:fine works by fractional photothermolysis. The penetration depth of the laser beam is up to 0.65 mm. The operating wavelength reaches -1410 nm. Fraxel re:pair is able to affect the deep layers of the dermis. This procedure is extremely effective in eliminating noticeable wrinkles, scar-type deformities, as well as vascular dyschromia. It is used to uniform skin texture, reduce porosity and treat hyperpigmentation. In plastic surgery, Fraxel re:pair is often combined with lifting operations. This is necessary for the purpose of rejuvenating the skin in combination with braces.
What is the effect after the procedure and how long does it last?
In the area treated in this way, shallow wrinkles are eliminated, the skin is noticeably tightened, restores its vibrant color, and becomes smoother. Although the procedure is not able to eliminate old expression wrinkles, it significantly smoothes them out. And a fine network of wrinkles is quite amenable to correction, even in the most delicate places, for example, around the eyes. The rejuvenating effect after a series of procedures can last 5 years. If we talk about eliminating cosmetic defects (post-acne scars, scars, etc.), then they disappear without a trace. The spots either disappear or become less noticeable.
Contraindications
Fractional thermolysis has several contraindications. In particular, it is prohibited to carry out when:
- Self tanning
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Installed pacemaker
- Cancer diseases
- Atopic dermatitis in the acute stage
- Psoriasis, diabetes, autoimmune diseases
- Active herpes, with rashes
- Pustular infection in treatment areas (face, décolleté, neck, hands).
The age limits established for thermolysis are very wide: from 25 to 70 years, which indicates the safety of this procedure. Also in its favor is that only thermolysis is done on the lower and upper eyelids, in the area of crow’s feet, and other areas previously prohibited for treatment.
Fraxel cost
You need to know that the final cost of the procedure consists of three main factors, namely: the dimensions of the treatment area, the brand of working equipment, and the number of procedures. Today's prices for one Fraxel rejuvenation procedure in the capital are as follows:
- facial area about – 25,000 rubles;
- neck, face and décolleté – over 40,000 rubles;
- stomach, buttocks, mammary glands are charged 55 rubles per 1 cm²;
- forearm and hand area from RUB 15,000;
- fighting scars costs about 1000 rubles. 1 cm from the length.
Before and after laser thermolysis
Two weeks before the procedure, refrain from any tanning and do not do chemical peeling. After the procedure, slight swelling and redness of the skin may persist for about a week. You can use cooling compresses to relieve discomfort. The next two weeks there is some peeling. It is at this time that radical renewal of the skin occurs. For another two months after this, you need to carefully protect the treated skin from the sun. You will see the real effect of thermolysis only 3 or 4 months after the procedure.
photo after the laser thermolysis procedure (after 3 procedures)
TYPES OF FRACTIONAL PEELING
Fraxel laser peeling can be divided into the following types:
- Non-ablative treatment (without damaging the skin).
- Ablative treatment (with tissue damage):
- Incomplete (fractional thermolysis);
- Full (laser resurfacing).
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To simplify greatly, these 3 types differ from each other, like superficial, medium and deep laser peels.
Benefits of laser thermolysis
Thanks to the modern BISON More-Xel CO2 device, the procedure is safe, effective and comfortable! Fractional photothermolysis is the most modern and simple way to correct appearance.
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Laser thermolysis is assessed by most patients as a fairly comfortable method of rejuvenation. This is one of the most gentle and at the same time effective hardware manipulations in cosmetology.
At the moment, the most popular procedures are the following:
- laser resurfacing of stretch marks on the skin >>>;
- laser resurfacing of scars on the body >>>;
- laser resurfacing of facial scars >>>;
- fractional laser skin resurfacing >>>;
- laser resurfacing of the lower eyelid >>>;
- laser resurfacing of skin and pores >>>.
Prices for laser thermolysis at DasKlinik
| Laser application area | Price for one procedure, rub. | Price for 3 or more procedures, rub. |
| face | 10 000 | 8 000 |
| face, eyelid area and 1/3 of the neck | 13 500 | 9 900 |
| upper or lower eyelid area | 3 000 | 2 000 |
| crow's feet | 3 000 | 2 000 |
| forehead | 5 000 | 4 000 |
| Temple area | 3 600 | 3 000 |
| cheekbone area | 3 600 | 3 000 |
| glabellar area | 3 600 | 3 000 |
| nose | 3 600 | 3 000 |
| nasolabial triangle | 3 600 | 3 000 |
| chin | 3 600 | 3 000 |
| cheeks | 7 000 | 5 000 |
| neck | 8 000 | 6 000 |
| neckline | 8 400 | 7 000 |
| Hands | 6 000 | 5 000 |
| forearms | 12 000 | 9 000 |
| belly 1/3 | 6 000 | 5 000 |
| full belly | 14 000 | 11 900 |
| full hands | 24 000 | 21 800 |
| back 1/3 | 10 000 | 8 000 |
| breasts (for women) | 8 000 | 6 800 |
| buttocks | 14 900 | 11 900 |
| complex (upper, lower eyelids and crow's feet) | 6 500 | 5 000 |
| complex (face, eyelids, neck) | 18 000 | 15 000 |
photos before and after laser skin thermolysis Doctors performing laser thermolysis:BOGDANOVA ANNA Dermatocosmetologist Plastic surgeon VAGANOV NIKOLAY K.M.N. Plastic surgeon ROMANOVA LIANA Dermatovenerologist Cosmetologist KONOREZOVA VICTORIA Dermatovenerologist Cosmetologist KARELINA NATALIA Nurse SKORODIMOVA MARINA Nurse INDZHGIYA LIA Gynecologist-endocrinologist, D.M.N. Ultrasound diagnostic specialist 23 years of experience GORELOVA IRINA GEORGIEVNA Ultrasound diagnostic doctor 32 years of experience Reviews from patients who underwent a course of procedures:February 26 Name: Anfisa (city of Reutov) Due to hormonal changes, huge unattractive stretch marks appeared on my thighs, which I got rid of with the help of various ointments and massages. I did not receive any effect from such influences. Then I turned to experienced specialists from the clinic on Perovo for help; they, using modern equipment, were able to create a real miracle. The result amazed me to the core; I didn’t have any stretch marks or scars after laser thermolysis. 18th of Febuary Name: Alisa (Reutov) Fractional laser thermolysis is a procedure that helped me get rid of a huge scar on my lower abdomen. I got it after surgery to remove appendicitis. Over the course of 4 years, I developed a complex; I was ashamed to undress in the pool or at sea. At the clinic on Perovo they told me that getting rid of this defect is very simple: it is enough to carry out only 3-6 laser thermolysis procedures at intervals of several weeks. The essence of the procedure is to polish the surface layer of the epidermis. The first results were noticeable after the 2nd procedure; it was possible to completely get rid of the scar after the 5th procedure. February 03 Name: Evgeniya (Moscow, Shosse Entuziastov metro station) Laser facial thermolysis helped me completely get rid of sagging lips and crow's feet. In just 3 procedures, my face was so renewed that for a long time I did not believe that this was reality. The effect has lasted for more than six months. I recommended this clinic to all my friends, some of them have already appreciated all the delights of laser thermolysis. The only thing you must remember is that after the procedure you must refrain from prolonged exposure to the sun so that you do not develop age spots. January 30 Name: Lisa (Perovo station) All the women in my family developed fine wrinkles on their faces quite early. Despite the use of expensive creams, masks, injections, this fate did not escape me. At one point, I decided that it was time to change this course, and went to the clinic on Perovo. There, experienced specialists were able to determine that fractional laser thermolysis was the best way out of my situation. On the same day I had the first session, 3 weeks later - the second. As a result, I needed 5 procedures for my facial skin to be completely renewed and rejuvenated. January 11 Name: Tatyana (Eastern Administrative District, Novokosino metro station) After hormonal therapy, I gained more than 30 kilograms in six months. This caused terrible reddish stretch marks to appear on my skin. After losing weight, the excess weight went away, but the ugly stretch marks remained. I was envious for a long time, looking at the photo after laser thermolysis, and thought for a long time whether to go to the clinic or not. One day I decided that it was impossible to do without this procedure. At the clinic on Perovo, I had a detailed consultation and was told that in 5 procedures all my stretch marks would go away. In fact, even 4 visits with an interval of 4 weeks were enough. October 15 Name: Olga (Novogireevo) My daughter lives abroad and asked me to find out where we do laser rejuvenation. Otherwise, it’s very expensive in Germany. They recommended the clinic. My daughter and I arrived in Perovo by appointment. Such a sweet doctor - Liana, still quite a girl, but a good professional! Half an hour - and we left. My daughter’s face swelled a little, it peeled off for a week, then it became like that of a fifteen-year-old girl. The most important thing is that for her it is inexpensive. Thank you very much Liana! 01 October Name: Galya Simonova (Eastern Administrative District, Perovo district) My husband and I turned to Nikolai Vaganov, consulted several times - the husband refused all the time, saying that he did not want to spend the money. But he had very serious problems with his skin. He works for the Ministry of Emergency Situations and suffered severe burns 11 years ago. At the Perovo clinic, he underwent several laser resurfacing procedures to remove the scars. After the first time, almost nothing was noticeable, but after 5 procedures, barely pink stripes remained. I learned from Nikolai that this BISON More-Xel CO2 device is used in both America and Europe. August 31 Name: Lisa (Moscow, Enthusiastov Highway) I would like to express my gratitude to the Dasklinik doctors – Nikolai and Elena. After giving birth, I had large stretch marks on my stomach. Neither fitness nor expensive ointments help. I went to the clinic and finally got the desired result. Local anesthesia, and 30 minutes fly by. An absolutely comfortable procedure called “laser resurfacing”. At first they applied anesthetic cream to me and warned me that there would be a burning sensation, but I didn’t feel anything. The stretch marks became barely noticeable. Thanks everyone. August 18 Name: Nastya Rizhskaya (Novogireevo metro station) I contacted Dasclinic with two questions: I wanted to slightly correct the décolleté area and remove nasolabial folds. I'm 55 years old, but I like to wear low-cut clothes. I read about laser thermolysis and consulted. The procedures, of course, are paid. But you also want to look beautiful! I liked Anna, who worked with me. The neckline area turned out simply amazing, but the folds under the nose were too deep. There is no way to completely remove them. But she looked 8 years younger. She took photographs and sent her daughters to Lithuania. She doesn’t believe it - she says it’s photoshopped. But I think that I will continue to correct it. 07 July Name: Karina (Eastern Administrative District, Sokolinaya Gora station) I lived with a scar above my eyebrow for a very long time: I either had no money, or raised children. But I made up my mind and went to a clinic in Perovo in the summer. I was very afraid of general anesthesia, but it turned out that only local anesthesia is needed for thermolysis. Both the doctor, Nikolai Vaganov, and the nurse are excellent workers and sensitive people. I did the procedure 4 times and came back in 15-16 days. I drove almost all summer, but there was no trace of the scar left at all! Now you just need to tan a little. Thank you very much! February 29 Name: Lesya (VAO, Perovo) After my last rest under the scorching sun, small pigment spots appeared on my face, I went to my favorite clinic near my home, I live in Perovo. Liana scolded me strongly, I shouldn’t sunbathe so much, it’s harmful to the skin and beauty. As a result, we had to resort to laser thermolysis, after the procedure the skin became noticeably red and swollen, the skin recovered for about a week, the skin peeled off a little, and renewal occurred. But after that I saw clear white skin without blemishes, even shallow expression wrinkles disappeared February 22 Name: Larisa Nikolaevna (Eastern Administrative District, Highway Entuziastov) After pregnancy, small stretch marks appeared on my stomach, which of course, as a woman, upset me very much. Half a year after the birth of the child, I turned to Dasklinik for help, because I went to them for procedures after pregnancy. I can’t say that the procedure is painful, rather unpleasant, after the first procedure, a week later I can already see a noticeable reduction in stretch marks, in a couple of weeks I will go for a repeat procedure. I should have three of them in total, but I hope maybe after the second they will be removed) February 03 Name: Yulia Zatsepina (Moscow, Eastern Administrative District) I would like to express my gratitude to the specialists of the Dasclinic clinic in Perovo for their professionalism and individual approach for returning my skin to its healthy appearance. As a teenager, I had very problematic skin, acne, then it went away, but scars remained from it. I decided to see a cosmetologist, he advised me to use laser fractional thermolysis. To eliminate all problem areas on the face, 2 procedures were required. After the second procedure, a month has passed, I am more than satisfied with the result, but the doctor said that the final result will be visible in 3 months, it will be even better, which I am very happy about January 15 Name: Oksana Drozdova (Eastern Administrative District, Novogireevo) Thank you to the clinic for their professionalism and for removing my expression lines! I was completely satisfied with the laser thermolysis procedure. Everyone really scared me that it was difficult to find a good specialist who would do this service efficiently. I didn’t find any acquaintances, I trusted reviews on the Internet, especially on yell.ru. The clinic has a good rating, plus it is located close to home. I called and made an appointment, when I arrived I was happy with everything, the cosmetologist is a nice girl, a professional in her field. The procedure itself went well, efficiently, cleanly, which is no less important! After the procedure, for the first three days there was redness, then it began to go away, these areas hurt a little. After a week, everything completely went away, the swelling went down and I saw the result, the wrinkles evened out, the skin became fresher. I'm very pleased with the result January 09 Name: Nadezhda Ivanovna (Moscow, Perovo) I never went to cosmetologists, at home I only used creams and rarely face masks. When I turned 50, I realized that I couldn’t continue like this, deep wrinkles appeared, especially problem areas were the forehead, crow’s feet and nasolabial folds. My daughter took me to the Perovo clinic in Dasclinic. There is not much space, the clinic is small, but everything is clean, tidy, good specialists, the equipment also seems to be good. And most importantly, they did their job with a bang, I didn’t even know that there was a clinic of this level near my home, and there was no need to go to the center. In general, I completed a course of four laser thermolysis procedures and my wrinkles noticeably smoothed out. By the way, the quality of the face has also become better, fresher or cleaner. But there are also disadvantages of this procedure, these are redness and slight pain in the problem area, but the redness went away quite quickly, it is better to do it before the weekend so as not to leave the house for the first day or two. |
Author of the article : Gadzhibekova Liana Gadzhibalaevna - dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist. Work experience more than 7 years. Specializes in injection procedures, contouring and 3D modeling, hardware cosmetology and thread lifting. A regular participant in international forums and congresses dedicated to medical cosmetology. You can view official certificates and supporting documents here.
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Network of cosmetology clinics
You can make an initial appointment with a doctor by calling a Moscow phone number. The operator will help you choose the branch closest to you, and will also guide you through the available time slots. At the moment there are 2 clinics, in the Eastern Administrative District and the Western Administrative District. Before coming to our salon, you can clarify the cost of procedures by contacting the administrator.
How is the procedure performed?
To ensure maximum results, it is recommended to immediately purchase a course of Fraxel, so the cost of the procedure will be less than when purchasing individual sessions. Before thermolysis is carried out, it is necessary to undergo a series of tests, according to which the doctor will be able to determine possible contraindications. Afterwards, the specialist and the patient select the appropriate technique based on the client’s skin tone and his requirements.
Like Thermage, Fraxel is performed under local anesthesia. The face is cleansed of cosmetics, after which an anesthetic solution is applied to the surface of the skin. Sometimes the clinic uses lidocaine cream (Emla and others). A thick conductive cream is applied to the fractions - it enhances the effect of the laser, after which the equipment is adjusted to the desired wavelength.
Wrinkle removal is carried out through massage lines - this helps to increase blood flow and provide the necessary nutrition to the treated areas. When treating pigment spots, the doctor performs several forward movements vertically and horizontally. On average, a session takes from 20 to 40 minutes.
After its completion, all creams are removed from the face, and a cooling cream is applied to the surface of the skin.
Photo - Face immediately after Fraxel procedure
Possible consequences after the procedure:
- Increased body temperature;
- The appearance of peeling;
- Redness of the epidermis.
Photo - Before and after Fraxel
Reviews claim that rehabilitation after Fraxel lasts for 2 weeks. During this time, the integument may darken or lighten in the treated areas. As after numerous thermal effects (Elos, Thermage), the skin requires special post-procedure care :
- For a week after the session, you should not scrub or use alcohol-containing cosmetics;
- Direct sunlight should be avoided;
- You cannot go to saunas and steam rooms;
- The first few days you need to limit your exposure to the street - the skin is very sensitive and delicate. It can easily become damaged or weathered.
Video: results after Fraxel
