Fractional laser rejuvenation or DOT is a modern and safe rejuvenation method in cosmetology, which is performed with the help of point laser exposure. DOT (English) - period.
Purpose of the application
- Laser skin rejuvenation.
- Laser resurrection.
- Laser peeling.
- Correction of stretch marks, scars, post-acne.
- Laser blepharoplasty.
Get rid of age-related skin changes!
The essence of the procedure
The laser acts on the skin with micro-rays that damage the epidermis and the dermis in a delicate and precise way. As you can understand from the name of the procedure, fractional rejuvenation is an effect on the fractions, the laser does not damage the surrounding tissues. Due to this effect, the regenerative function of our skin is initiated, the body begins to produce collagen and elastin.
Benefits
- High efficiency.
- Visible effect after the first procedure.
- The method is applied to any part of the body.
- Long-term result.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Infectious diseases.
- Oncological diseases.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
- Freddo.
- Recurrence of herpes.
- Epilepsy.
In modern medicine, a huge number of hardware and non-hardware techniques are now being used to solve the problems of young and aged skin. The most popular are photo, elos rejuvenation, laser rejuvenation and fractional laser rejuvenation (fractional photothermolysis procedure). Each of the methods solves a certain range of tasks.
And remember! Do not confuse fractional rejuvenation on the DOT device with the Fraxel device, as these are fundamentally different devices, the purpose of which is skin rejuvenation! And fraxel prices tend to be higher than the prices of DOT treatments.
Do I need special preparation for the procedure?
No special preparation is required for this procedure. However, according to the indications, the doctor can prescribe antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
How long does the procedure take?
The duration of the procedure depends on your physiological characteristics and your wishes regarding the area to be treated. On average, the procedure takes 15 to 60 minutes. The interval between sessions is 1-2 months.
Is the procedure painful?
It depends on your sensitivity threshold
Fractional and DOT rejuvenation - comparative features
As they say in numerous reviews - to each his own - to someone Fractional Rejuvenation and to someone DOT. For example, someone with the help of DOT was able to solve their acne problem, and someone with the same problem was helped by a laser. Here, not only the laser itself plays an important role, but also the quality of the preliminary diagnostics, as well as the qualifications and experience of the cosmetologist.
If a cosmetologist has been engaged in laser cosmetology for a long time, he will first tell you what is best suited for you to solve your specific problem, then competently carry out the appropriate number of procedures - and it does not matter here, whether it is Fractional Rejuvenation or DOT, after all, the main thing is the result. And if the cosmetologist is not experienced and careful enough, in case of the wrong choice, the Fractional Rejuvenation itself can be less effective and more expensive than the DOT, which was frivolously ignored by such a cosmetologist.
| Characteristic | Fractional rejuvenation | POINT |
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| Feelings from the procedure | The procedure is very painful, anesthesia is required. During the fractional rejuvenation procedure, it appears that the treatment site is poured with boiling water. | The procedure is tolerated in the vast majority without anesthesia. "Emala" is applied to particularly sensitive patients. |
| Possibility of eyelid rejuvenation | The characteristics of this type of laser exclude the work on the eyelids | Eyelid rejuvenation is possible. The upper and lower eyelids are rejuvenated up to the ciliary area. |
| Which parts of the body are treated by the devices | It only works on the bones | It can act not only on bone tissue, but also on boned tissue |
| How to scan the machine | The Fractional Rejuvenation device has one scan mode: vertical. Only the depth of penetration of the laser can be adjusted. | In the DOT device it is possible to set various scanning modes, such as line (the laser acts on the skin layers horizontally, passing layer by layer) and through the line (the laser acts on the skin layers horizontally, passing layer by layer) |
| Micro-thermal zones (rejuvenation zones) or the possibility of individual adaptation | Limited. It is possible to adjust the application density of the microzones from 125 to 250 microzones per cm2. It takes 6 to 8 overlapping passes to obtain a sufficient density of the application of the microzones. Ability to change the energy density up to 70 mJ per microzone. | The widest. Different laser exposure ranges can be set. You can adjust the depth of ablation and thermal damage, the distance between the microzones from a continuous coating to 2mm between the microzones. (up to 300 mJ per microzone) |
| Frequency of procedures | For 3 sessions or more. Otherwise poor result. | 2-4 sessions with a break of 28-29 days or less |
| Speed of work | medium | tall |
| average price | more expensive than DOT | cheaper than the price of fractional rejuvenation |
What to expect during the rehabilitation period and how to take care of the skin?
After the procedure, you will feel a slight burning sensation for the first 30 minutes. The redness will subside in 1-2 days. And the peeling will appear after 2 days. During the rehabilitation period, the use of cosmetics in the area to be treated is prohibited. In order for the rehabilitation period to be successful, it is necessary to follow the recommendations of a cosmetologist.
- Your doctor will prescribe you special ointments and creams. In the first days, the interval of their application should be every 1-2 hours.
- If necessary, your doctor may recommend that you wear a medical mask during the first few days of rehabilitation.
- In no case should you touch the resulting crusts. This can lead to scarring and, in the worst case, to infections.
- Your doctor may prescribe antibacterial and antiallergic drugs, depending on your characteristics, after a thorough medical history. All special medications and cosmetics are discussed in a face-to-face consultation with a specialist.
Fractional rejuvenation results
