Advantages of laser-stimulated contouring of the lower third of the face

Redistribution of the soft tissues of the face, bone aging, distortion of the "triangle of youth" – All these age-related changes visually age the face. As a result of sagging fat, the cheeks move down, under the influence of gravity, the tissues of the face descend, as a result, the forehead is "young" the oval of the face is also deformed. Modern techniques used in aesthetic medicine allow to eliminate such signs of aging. One of these methods is laser-stimulated contour plastic of the lower third of the face, which estet-portal.com will tell about.

What is the essence of laser-stimulated contouring of the lower third of the face?

A study conducted at the Medico Laser Institute (Madrid, Spain) aimed at evaluating a technology to eliminate the signs of aging in the lower third of the face. Such technology, according to the authors, should eliminate the problem of sagging fat by combining correction and contraction of the surrounding skin.

Laser facial contouring allows you to:

• Minimize tissue damage and swelling;
• completely solve the problem of sagging fat;
• ensure skin contraction.

Due to laser treatment, it is possible to correct face oval without any invasive procedures.

Next we will look at:

• method benefits;
• procedure results;
• method safety.

Benefits of laser-assisted lower facial contouring

The methods of invasive facelift (rhytidectomy), despite their effectiveness, do not fully meet the optimal requirements of the doctor and the patient for the procedure, namely:

• skin tightening;
• a direct solution to the problem of sagging fat;
• quick procedure;
• outpatient basis;
• no need for additional procedures;
• quick recovery;
• low risk;
• high security.

The Medico Laser Institute believes that it is necessary to eliminate the problem of sagging fat by combining correction and contraction of the facial skin.

Laser stimulated contouring meets all of the above criteria because:

• allows you to completely solve the problem of sagging fat;
• provides significant skin contraction;
• is characterized by a short recovery period and high safety.

Results of laser-stimulated contouring of the lower third of the face

The authors used an Aspire laser (SlimLipo, Palomar) for the procedure. The length of the laser fiber with a diameter of 1.5 mm is variable, the fiber is not equipped with a cannula. The mechanical resistance to penetration through fibrous tissue is reduced due to the elasticity and conical shape of the end portion of the fiber. The heat generated by the laser changes the balance of sodium and potassium in the cell membranes, due to which the extracellular substance penetrates into the cell and increases the volume of adipocytes. High power leads to the destruction of fat cells and coagulation of collagen fibers and small vessels. Due to the release of lipase after membrane rupture, the tissue liquefies, which facilitates its aspiration.

Procedure results:

1. Middle Third Face:

• decrease in the severity of the nasolabial fold;
• elimination of nasolabial ptosis;
• decrease in the amount of fat in the cheek area;
• smoothing cheek folds;
• increased clarity of the cheekbones;
• reduction of tissue sagging;
• skin firming.

2. Lower third of the face:

• smoothing wrinkles in the perioral area;
• mandibular line improvement;
• decreased buccal folds;
• face triangle correction;
• tissue retraction.

 

Safety of laser-stimulated contouring

In 74% of patients, subtle but palpable swelling and indurations were observed after the procedure, which disappeared within 2 weeks. Inadvertent activation of the laser and/or too short a distance between the laser tip and the skin may result in avoidable burns at the entry points.

In general, laser-stimulated contouring of the lower third of the face – pretty safe procedure.

Other side effects may include:

• swelling;
• seals;
• bruising;
• hypesthesia;
• sensitivity;
• contracture.

Possible Complications%

• temporary asymmetry of the face;
• hematomas;
• burns;
• hypercorrection;
• hypocorrection;
• seals.

In general, laser-stimulated contouring of the lower third of the face – pretty safe procedure. However, the physician must be careful when operating the device to avoid unwanted side effects and complications. During the study, all defects were successfully eliminated within 6 months.