Fractional laser rejuvenation or DOT is a modern and safe method of rejuvenation in cosmetology, which is carried out with the help of a point laser exposure. DOT (English) - dot.
Purposes of application
- Laser skin rejuvenation.
- Laser resurfacing.
- 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 microbeams that damage the epidermis and dermis delicately and pointwise. As you can understand from the name of the procedure, fractional rejuvenation is an effect on fractions, the laser does not damage the surrounding tissues. Due to this effect, the regenerative function of our skin is launched, the body begins to produce collagen and elastin.
Advantages
- High efficiency.
- Visible effect after the first procedure.
- The method is applied on any part of the body.
- Long term result.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Infectious diseases.
- Oncological diseases.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
- Cold.
- Herpes recurrence.
- Epilepsy.
In modern medicine, a huge number of hardware and non-hardware techniques are now used to solve the problems of young and aging 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, since these are fundamentally different devices, the purpose of which is skin rejuvenation! And fraxel prices tend to be higher than prices for DOT treatments.
Do I need special preparation for the procedure?
Special preparation for this procedure is not required. However, according to indications, the doctor may prescribe antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
How long does the procedure take?
The duration of the procedure depends on your physiological characteristics and wishes regarding the treatment area. On average, the procedure takes from 15 to 60 minutes. The interval between sessions is 1-2 months.
Is the procedure painful?
Depends on your sensitivity threshold
Fractional rejuvenation and DOT - comparative characteristics
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 managed to solve the problem of acne, 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 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 more suitable for you to solve your specific problem, and then he will competently carry out the appropriate number of procedures - and it doesn’t 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 attentive enough, then in case of not quite the right choice, the same Fractional rejuvenation can be less effective and more expensive than DOT, which was frivolously ignored by such a cosmetologist.
| Characteristic | Fractional rejuvenation | DOT |
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| Feelings from the procedure | The procedure is very painful, anesthesia is required. During the fractional rejuvenation procedure, it seems that the treatment site is poured with boiling water. | The procedure is tolerated in the vast majority without anesthesia. "Emala" is applied to especially sensitive patients. |
| Possibility of eyelid rejuvenation | Features of this type of laser exclude work on the eyelids | Eyelid rejuvenation is possible. The upper and lower eyelids are rejuvenated up to the ciliary zone. |
| What parts of the body are treated by the devices | Works only on bones | Can work not only on bone tissue, but also on boneless |
| Machine scan modes | The device Fractional rejuvenation has one scanning mode - vertical. Only the penetration depth of the laser can be adjusted. | In the DOT device, you can set various scanning modes, such as line (the laser acts on the skin layers horizontally, passing layer by layer) and through line (the laser acts on the skin layers horizontally, passing layer by layer) |
| Microthermal zones (zones of rejuvenation) or the possibility of individual adjustment | Narrow. It is possible to adjust the density of applying microzones from 125 to 250 microzones per sq. cm. It takes 6 to 8 passes-overlays to achieve a sufficient density of the application of microzones. Ability to change the energy density up to 70 mJ per microzone. | The broadest. You can set different ranges of laser exposure. It is possible to regulate the depth of ablation and thermal damage, the distance between microzones from a continuous coating to 2mm between microzones. (up to 300 mJ per microzone) |
| Frequency of procedures | From 3 sessions or more. Otherwise poor result. | 2-4 sessions with a break of 28-29 days or less |
| Work speed | Medium | high |
| average price | more expensive than DOT | more affordable than the price of Fractional Rejuvenation |
What to expect during the rehabilitation period and how to care for 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 peeling will appear after 2 days. During the rehabilitation period, the use of any cosmetics in the treatment area is prohibited. In order for the rehabilitation period to be successful, it is necessary to follow the recommendations of a cosmetologist.
- The doctor will prescribe special ointments and creams for you. In the first few days, the interval of their application should be every 1-2 hours.
- If necessary, the doctor may recommend that you wear a medical mask during the first days of rehabilitation.
- Under no circumstances should you touch the resulting crusts. This can lead to scarring, and in the worst case, infection.
- The doctor may prescribe you antibacterial, antiallergic drugs, depending on your characteristics, after a thorough history taking. All drugs and special cosmetics are discussed at a face-to-face consultation with a specialist.
Fractional rejuvenation results
