Fractional laser is used for non-invasive treatment of certain skin diseases Skin diseases - what to do when violated the basic functions of the skin   and correction of cosmetic defects. The laser beam is divided into thousands of microscopic ray of which have a therapeutic effect to several areas of the skin (about as pictures edit pixel by pixel). If ablative laser operates at the level of the epidermis, in the non-ablative laser affects the dermis, the fractional laser affects both layers of skin.

It is used for eliminating wrinkles, hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation: Causes and Treatment   skin associated with photoaging, chloasma, surgical scars left behind by acne; Sometimes it is used for the treatment of stretch marks Treatment of stretch marks: the impossible - possible? . Fractional laser can be used on the skin of any part of the body.

Mechanism of action

To understand how it works foraktsionny laser, we must remember the structure of the skin. It consists of three main layers - the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous fat. The epidermis contains cells that produce pigment - melanocytes which are responsible for color. The dermis consists mostly of collagen and elastin that provide the skin its strength and elasticity.

With aging, the appearance and characteristics of the skin changes, the epidermis becomes thinner, it spots appear; collagen in the dermis is gradually reduced, causing wrinkles and sagging skin.

Divided into many thin ray fractional laser acts on small areas of the skin in its different layers - they are called mikrotermalnoy zones. Within each zone mikrotermalnoy destroyed the old pigmented cells of the epidermis and collagen production is stimulated.

The procedure

Before the procedure, a specialist identifies problem areas and makes a picture of the patient. The patient must remove all jewelry and to wash off makeup. Then, on the area of ​​skin that will be exposed to the laser, causing a local anesthetic. After 45-60 minutes, remove the remnants of anesthetic ointment and applied a special gel that provides easy sliding device emitting laser beams.

The duration of treatment depends on how extensive the area of ​​skin to be treated. If the therapy is applied only to the facial skin, the procedure takes around half an hour. To reduce discomfort during the procedure may be used a device cooling the skin.

About an hour after the procedure, the patient will experience a feeling similar to what occurs after a light sunburn Sunburn: severe blow to the body . You may receive a minimal swelling, which come in two or three days. Within three to five days after treatment, the skin may look more pink than usual. Several times a day, wipe the skin with ice cubes and / or make a compress by soaking a clean cloth cold herbal decoction (especially useful decoctions of pharmacy chamomile and mint).

Within 24 hours, will form new skin cells and the skin acquires a light bronze color, which can last up to two weeks. Active replacement of dead skin cells can cause severe peeling - this can be overcome by using a moisturizer.

For several months after the procedure is recommended to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. It is also recommended to wear long clothes and avoid skin exposure to direct sunlight.

Optimal results can be achieved by passing four or five treatment sessions fractional laser. Between the sessions must be held for at least one month. The results appear gradually and becomes noticeably significant improvement in three or four months - during which time the cells destroyed by the laser is completely replaced by new cells.

To combat excess hair on the body of humanity has long been invented a lot of ways - some of which are quite effective, and to this day, despite the rather advanced age. However, cosmetology as a science does not stand still - and as a result in beauty salons there are all new and new procedures to if not forever, then at least a very long time to rid of unwanted hair. One of these procedures - hair removal caramel, technology is not new, it came, believed to be from the East, and allowing, like waxing, long time to get rid of unwanted hair.

What caramel hair removal?

In fact, the procedure itself is very reminiscent of caramel hair removal other, familiar to many women procedure to remove excess hair - in particular hair removal Hair removal: perfect skin without hair   wax. Almost the same technique itself applying the composition to the skin, and its subsequent withdrawal. However, instead of wax strips for hair removal uses a special caramel caramel mixture, in fact, is the manufacturing of sugar, honey, vegetable glue paste and other ingredients. This is almost a similar composition for hair removal and caramel can be prepared at home, by varying the composition and quantity of the ingredients for the ultimate mix in its sole discretion. Caramel, which is used to remove excess hair master in the beauty salon with a distinct texture - it is a very flexible, easily wrinkled hands when heated by body heat paste.

The procedure itself is very reminiscent of caramel hair removal hair removal sugar paste procedure - the so-called shugaring .  To begin with skin, which will be held hair removal, treated with a special lotion to remove any dirt and sebum .  Then these same areas should be treated with talcum powder - this is done in order to caramel paste does not stick to the skin, and remained in the balance, which must be removed .  Caramel paste is applied to the skin is almost the same as thick cream - smooth, massaging against the hair growth .  As the mixture itself heats up quickly in his hands under the influence of body heat and becomes sufficiently plastic, caramel hair removal procedure actually takes very little time - application to the skin candy almost immediately removed .  However, despite the speed of the procedure, it is less painful this does not become - although this form of hair removal, and involves a lot of advantages over the popular waxing Waxing: Pros and Cons .

Hair removal caramel: pros and cons

Hair removal caramel knowingly has become increasingly popular among women who want as much as possible on the long term to get rid of unwanted hair. In this procedure, in fact, quite a lot of advantages - and quite weighty and health-related resistance of the skin and the effect of hair removal.

First of all, the effect achieved by epilation caramel, proof enough - the unwanted hair will not appear on the treated areas of skin for at least four to six weeks, the skin will be silky and smooth. Moreover, in contrast to most types of hair removal, hair removal caramel - is, in fact, the process is complex: due incorporated in a paste sugar treatment of the skin caramel allows not only to remove the hairs, but also to remove the layer of dead skin cells, making it softer and softer. Finally, the very nature of application procedures and paste warrants ingrown hairs Ingrown hairs - pinprick .

Meanwhile, caramel hair removal, there are several significant drawbacks, perhaps chief among them - the lack of popularity of this procedure: it is possible to run into a situation where epilation caramel in nearby beauty salons simply will not do. However, a major problem is the call still can not: waxing with caramel - a procedure extremely simple, and it can be carried out even at home with no less success. And practically the only contraindication - is allergic to honey, which is part of the caramel paste for hair removal. It is not recommended to do hair removal and if the skin is damaged or inflamed.

Tatiana Smirnova