Effectiveness of Moisturizing Serum After Fractional Photothermolysis: Study Results

Fractional photothermolysis (FFT) technique occupies one of the leading positions among modern laser technologies for skin rejuvenation. However, some post-procedural discomfort creates some discomfort for patients. Therefore, the specialists of the ML Clinic are constantly looking for optimal skin care schemes after laser procedures. The results of the use of Serum Hyaluron, Serum Phytocell serum after the procedure of fractional photothermolysis were told to readers of estet-portal.com by the head physician of the ML clinic dermatologist, candidate of medical sciences & nbsp; AAAM member. UADV, speaker at Aesthetic Service – Leyla Annaeva.

Why quality skin care after fractional photothermolysis is important

The fractional photothermolysis procedure is successfully performed in our clinic and is popular among clients. At the same time, some short-term negative manifestations after the procedure (erythema, swelling, dryness, tightness and burning sensation, peeling, bronze tint) are considered as a physiological reaction in response to damage to the stratum corneum and lipid structures of the epidermis with a temporary violation of the barrier functions of the skin. But at the same time, they create a certain discomfort for patients.

An important component of post-procedure care is to provide comfortable subjective sensations for the patient, maintain the moisture-retaining properties of the skin, prevent complications and improve conditions for the harmonious repair of the dermis.

The purpose of the study we conducted was to investigate the effectiveness of the soothing and moisturizing effect of Serum Hyaluron and Serum Phytocell serum (СALLYS Switzerland) after fractional thermolysis.

Serum Hyaluron, Serum Phytocell contains 100% plant ingredients, hyaluronic acid – components that have moisturizing, soothing and softening effects. The product is intended for sensitive and irritated skin.

How was the study of the effectiveness of moisturizing serum after the thermolysis procedure

The 2-week study involved 47 women aged 34 to 59 years with signs of photo- and chronoaging of facial skin, meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patients were divided into 3 groups.
•    The first group (16 people) underwent a PFT procedure on the skin of the face and eyelids (169 ppA / 7.5 mj Stamp + 1 Moving pass). Post-procedure care consisted of using Serum Hyaluron, Serum Phytocell for 2 weeks.
•    Participants of the second group (14 people) underwent the fractional photothermolysis procedure with similar MTZ and power indicators, but only Toleriane Rich cream (La Roche Posay, France) was prescribed as post-procedural care for 2 weeks.
• & nbsp;  The third group of patients (17 people) acted as a control group without the procedure and the use of care products.

Clinical and instrumental examinations (assessment of hyperpigmentation, MASI index, analysis of corneometry, vapometry and cutometry) were performed on patients before the procedure, then 60 minutes later, and also on days 3, 7, 14 after the fractional thermolysis procedure.

Clinical assessment of the soothing effect of the serum was carried out by the patient based on the skin reaction (severity of erythema, burning, sensitivity, soreness, tightness on a 10-point scale) immediately after the procedure, after 20 and 60 minutes, and also on days 2 and 3 after procedures. The doctor assessed the severity of erythema, edema, roughness, radiance and peeling of the skin on a 10-point scale, including on days 7 and 14 of the visits.

Within 14 days  using the funds, patients noted in the diaries the presence and severity of erythema, dryness and peeling of the skin. On day 14, patients filled out questionnaires, expressing their opinion about the effect of the drugs used.

Results of serum application after fractional photothermolysis

According to the results of the final clinical and instrumental examination, it was found that in patients of the first group, who used the combined post-procedure care with serum and cream, the indicators of skin hydration and elasticity increased. The severity of hyperpigmentation, assessed using the MASI index, in patients of the first group tended to decrease (p=0.091).

The results of reduced pigmentation (at the trend level) were expected, as significant changes in indicators cannot occur so quickly – for the 14-day follow-up period.

Our previous studies on the effect of PPT on the skin showed the need for at least 2-3 procedures in the same sparing regimens to achieve significant results in improving clinical and functional parameters.

According to the assessment of patients, 20 minutes after the procedure, the soreness at the trend level was less pronounced in the first group (p=0.098), and the burning sensation was significantly less after 60 minutes (p<0.05). According to the doctor's assessment, the severity of skin erythema on the 3rd day after the procedure was statistically significantly less in the first group (p < 0.05).

The study showed that the use of Serum Hyaluron, Serum Phytocell in complex post-procedure care not only provides a soothing effect on the skin after laser resurfacing, but also has a positive effect on the clinical and functional characteristics of the skin, while significantly reducing the rehabilitation period.

Analysis of patient diaries and clinical observations showed good tolerance of Serum Hyaluron, Serum Phytocell sera, comfortable sensations after their external application, and the absence of any allergic reactions.

The study of instrumental parameters in the control group of patients did not reveal any changes in functional parameters.

The results of the studies generally confirm that the serum Serum Hyaluron, Serum Phytocell has a good calming and regenerating effect.

Dermatologists of the ML Clinic recommend including Serum Hyaluron, Serum Phytocell serums in the protocol of mandatory post-procedure care after fractional thermolysis. At the same time, we remind you that there are not always many –  this is good, and we give the table & nbsp; effective consumption of drugs.