For a long time, the traditional surgical facelift dominated facial cosmetic procedures. New high-tech lasers are now revolutionizing wrinkle treatment without the need for a scalpel. Depending on the area being treated, the cost ranges from 400 to 2,000 euros.
Below you will find further information as well as a selection of specialists in laser wrinkle treatment.
The Natural Aging Process of the Skin
The process of skin aging cannot be stopped. The skin begins to age as early as the mid-20s. Fine lines, wrinkles, and deep expression lines all make every face appear older.
A distinction is made between
- the “true” aging process, which is genetically determined and still very little studied, and
- “photoaging,” which is caused by sun exposure and leads to wrinkles, dryness, and age spots.
Other factors, such as
- free radicals,
- alcohol,
- smoking, and
- lifestyle in general
also take their toll.
Smooth, wrinkle-free skin is easily achievable with laser wrinkle treatment © deagreez / Fotolia
Many people want to minimize their wrinkles with as little effort as possible and without leaving scars.
New laser for wrinkle treatment minimizes side effects
Traditional laser treatments can cause side effects such as
- red or brown spots,
- burst capillaries, or
- partial deep skin ablation
.
Wrinkle treatment with the new high-tech ProFractional™ Contour laser is minimally invasive. It offers significant advantages over older laser treatments in terms of side effects.
Furthermore, the ProFractional™ Contour procedure is largely painless and requires no extended downtime. This makes it a genuine alternative to traditional facelift methods.
This is achieved through customizable settings that allow for a wide range of treatment options.
With the ProFractional Contour™ laser, the penetration depth can be controlled up to 1.5 mm. The laser light creates a multitude of fine channels and “vaporizes” the tissue. The so-called “stimulated wound healing” within the skin structure activates the cells in the connective tissue to produce new collagen. As a result, the skin essentially rebuilds itself.
Combining the ProFractional™ Contour Laser with Other Treatments
The procedure involves several treatment steps:
Micro-laser peeling reduces
- wrinkles,
- scars,
- calluses, and
- pigmentation irregularities.
It can be used as a medium- to deep-level epidermal peel in a single session. The procedure falls between microdermabrasion and complete skin resurfacing.
The resurfacing laser
- achieves visible skin rejuvenation,
- fills in wrinkles from the inside out,
- smooths scars, and
- reduces pigmentation.
The ProFractional™ stimulates collagen production so intensively that targeted skin tightening is achieved. As a result, the laser significantly reduces
- visible signs of skin damage and aging,
- expression lines,
- unsightly lines around the mouth and eyes,
- acne scars, injury scars, and surgical scars, as well as
- pigmentation issues.
Advantages of the New Wrinkle Treatment Method
The combined application of the ProFractional™ laser with the micro-laser peel and/or the resurfacing mode offers the following advantages:
- 100% coverage of the skin’s surface,
- in most cases, a single treatment is sufficient,
- reduces visible sun damage to the skin,
- precise control and modulation of the desired/required penetration depth,
- due to tissue vaporization and the immediate elimination of treated cells within the laser columns, the skin does not overheat,
- rapid healing.
Compared to a surgical facelift, this procedure offers a more natural result that develops over several weeks without any risks. In a surgical facelift, surgeons simply remove excess skin but do not alter the skin’s structure. The skin resurfacing procedure with the ProFractional™, on the other hand, enables skin rejuvenation “from the inside out.”
Initial swelling and slight redness of the skin subside after a few days.
