In our article we will talk about the most popular methods of "aesthetic therapy".
Injection techniques in cosmetology
Injections are popular primarily because they allow you to achieve the desired results without surgical intervention. The types of injections vary depending on the depth at which they are applied: from the superficial layers of the skin to the deep muscle layers. The duration of the effects also varies: from several weeks to several years.
Let us describe the main injection techniques that are used in cosmetology today.
botulinum therapy
It is the introduction of drugs composed of botulinum toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Its action blocks the transmission of nerve signals to the muscles, causing them to relax. Initially, botulinum toxin therapy was used to treat disorders associated with convulsions, such as tics. It was used for treatment, and later it was used to remove wrinkles.
Indications for the use of botulinum toxin in cosmetology are facial wrinkles - in the corners and around the eyes, on the forehead, in the corners of the mouth, nasolabial folds, as well as changes in the oval of the face. Medium-depth wrinkles with the help of botulinum toxinis eliminated, thereby reversing many age-related changes.
This procedure is not performed if the patient has inflammatory skin diseases, bleeding disorders, or has been treated with antibiotics and anticoagulants. Contraindications include kidney or liver failure, individual intolerance to botulinum toxin drugs, and spasms of facial muscles. Paresis is also included. Injections are not given to women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Doctors carefully treat patients who have a tendency to suffer swelling, eyelid hernia and cerebrovascular accidents.
Preparation for the procedure does not require serious restrictions: it is advisable to avoid physical activity and not drink alcohol. Injections using fine needles usually do not cause discomfort. During the procedure the doctor willUp to 25 injections can be made. This takes 10-15 minutes. The effect can be assessed after 2 weeks. Wrinkles go away due to muscle relaxation, but with professionally performed injections, the facialEmotions and facial expressions are preserved.
The result of botulinum therapy is reversible, the effect lasts for 3 to 6 months. After this the mobility of the facial muscles completely returns.
on a note
One unit of action is equivalent to 3×107 molecules of botulinum toxin. The dosage (number of action units) is determined by the cosmetologist. On average we are talking about the following figures:
- Forehead area - 20-30 units;
- Chin - up to 10 units;
- Area around the eyes - 24 units;
- Nose and bridge of nose – 10 units.
contour plastic
During the procedure, doctors use special fillers (fillers) to correct wrinkles, the shape of the face and its individual areas. Modern injections in cosmetology are performed using fillers, which preserve all facial features. Makes it possible to achieve so-called 3D modeling effects.
on a note Most modern fillers are made on the basis of hyaluronic acid. It is part of the intercellular substance and plays an important role in maintaining the water balance of tissues and their restoration in case of damage. Injections of hyaluronic acid help not only in moisturizing the tissues. Help, but also stimulate the production of the body's framework proteins - collagen and elastin.
Indications for contour plastic surgery include wrinkles, folds and indistinct oval of the face. Contraindications: cancer, diabetes, connective tissue diseases, skin diseases, blood clotting disorders, pregnancy and breastfeeding, individual intolerance.
Contour plastic surgery does not require special preparation. Many medicines for this contain anesthetic, otherwise the doctor can give local anesthesia. After contouring, swelling, bruising and hardening in the injection area are possible, which will last within a few days. It gets cured on its own.
The effect of contouring can last for two years.
bio reinforcement
Hyaluronic acid has been used in bioreinforcement, a special procedure that results in the creation of an "inner frame" of the face. If the patient's skin has lost its color, looks flabby, dull, if fine wrinkles and ptosisIf there are symptoms of wrinkles, the doctor injects drugs along the "lines of sagging" that maintain skin tone from the inside. In this case, the doctor can accurately predict how wrinkles will form and, using hyaluronic acidPrevent their occurrence, by starting to prepare.
Biorevitalization
Injections are also indicated to moisturize and saturate the skin of a certain area with nutrients. In this case, we are talking about the biorevitalization procedure. With its help you can revitalize your hands, décolleté, neck andCan improve facial skin condition.
Injections are prohibited if the patient has inflammatory skin diseases or is allergic to the components of the drug. Pregnancy, breastfeeding period, as well as exacerbation of somatic diseases are also an obstacle to both biorevitalization and bioreinforcement.
No special preparation is required before giving hyaluronic acid. After biorevitalization, slight redness of the skin disappears within a few hours. Its effect lasts for 12 months. Biorevitalization is usually performed once every 1-2 months. Is.
lifting vector
To tighten the skin of certain areas (for example, in the cheekbones, chin), doctors use vector lifting. It is similar to bioreinforcement, only the drug is injected along several parallel lines in the direction of the desired lifting. .
For vector lifting, hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite preparations are used. The choice is made in favor of the latter if it is necessary to lift an area prone to inflammation. The resorption time of this drug is longer than that of hyaluronic acid. Is - up to 3 years.
plasmolifting
The essence of this technique is to give the patient his own blood plasma containing platelets. Plasma contains many biologically active components that stimulate cell growth, participate in metabolism, and, very importantly, its own bloodPlasma is not a foreign substance to the body. This means that it is not rejected and does not cause allergies.
Plasmolifting improves microcirculation in the skin, normalizes water balance and strengthens local immunity. This procedure is performed when in order to restore skin health (for example, after sunburn) the patientFine wrinkles, the first signs of age, begin to develop. Plasmolifting can also enhance the effects of other cosmetic procedures.
Plasmolifting also has a number of contraindications, although they are fewer:
- Oncological diseases, hepatitis, blood diseases;
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- Infectious and inflammatory skin diseases;
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases, acute infections.
To lift plasma, 20-40 ml of blood is taken from the patient's vein. After this, it is centrifuged in a special mode to obtain the plasma fraction with high platelet content. Then the doctor applies the resulting fraction to the entire treatment area. Injects subcutaneously into micropapules. The standard course includes 4 sessions with an interval of 7-14 days, and its effect can last up to two years. However, it is recommended to repeat the course once a year.
mesotherapy
Administration of drugs by microinjection directly into the skin to improve its properties. Mesotherapy is used to additionally nourish and moisturize the skin and prevent aging. It is used to combat stretch marks and promote hair growth andAlso performed to stimulate vitality. For injections, you can use not only single drugs, but also mesotherapy cocktails that have a complex effect. With superficial administration, biorevitalization and plasmaLifting is also considered a mesotherapy option.
To treat large areas, doctors use special devices - injectors. The need for anesthesia is determined by the individual sensitivity of the patient.
The injection technique is attractive mainly for patients who fear surgery. But it is worth considering that it is always possible that there may be an individual reaction to a drug, which is difficult to predict in advance. In addition, There is a risk of hematoma formation from the injection, change in skin color, fibrosis - seal formation at the injection site. All these risks should be discussed with your doctor beforehand.
As the statistics show. . . . . . Women aged 35 to 64 years account for about 60% of all people seeking help from cosmetologists.
Laser technologies in aesthetic medicine
The essence of laser exposure can be understood by understanding the abbreviation LASER - Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation - "light amplification using stimulated radiation". That is, a laser is a device that converts electromagnetic radiation into a very powerful directed beam. "Focuses". This allows the laser beam to be targeted, precise and pulsed.
The use of laser in cosmetology is possible in many areas.
laser rejuvenation
This technology is based on heating the skin with a beam. This effect is short-term, meaning it does not cause serious damage. However, it is enough to cause inflammation in response. As a result, the production of collagen in the skin is stimulatedIt is a structural protein that provides elasticity and tone. Its effect causes wrinkles to be "pushed" outwards.
Indications for laser rejuvenation are fine wrinkles, visible vascular network, enlarged pores, ptosis of soft tissues, impaired facial appearance, presence of scars on the skin, post-acne, double chin, excess pigmentation. If the patient has swelling in the treatment areaAnd this procedure is prohibited if there is tumor, psoriasis or skin disease. Laser rejuvenation is not performed during pregnancy or if the patient has too much tan. This procedure is prohibited in patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, angina pectoris, blood diseases, etc. But requires special attention.
Deep laser rejuvenation does not require special preparation and is performed without anesthesia. To achieve a lasting effect, you need to do 3-4 procedures at an interval of a month.
fractional photothermolysis
Wrinkles, age spots, enlarged pores, scars on the skin, crow's feet, stretch marks, small vascular defects – all these problems can be solved if you undergo the Fractional Photothermolysis procedure.
This is also a laser technology for aesthetic therapy, but here the beam has its own characteristics. It is divided into several microbeams (fractions), each of which is no thicker than a human hair. All of them affect microscopic areas of the skin. Do this, and thus a kind of "mesh" treatment is obtained - the areas that were affected by the laser beam alternate with areas that were not affected. In the treated areas, collagen and elastin are destroyed, And in the remaining intact cells, the process of restoring "damage" begins. This renews the skin, increases its elasticity, tone and improves the appearance.
Fractional photothermolysis is a procedure that can also be performed on sensitive areas of the face, such as the eyelids. Contraindications are pregnancy, cancer, diabetes, infectious diseases or skin diseases in the acute stage.
Recovery after fractional photothermolysis is rapid, literally within a week, and the basal layer of the epidermis returns to normal within the first day. To make the effect more pronounced, the doctor recommends 3-4 sessions at an interval of a month. Recommend to participate.
In case of increased sensitivity, the patient has to undergo a procedure using anesthetic gel, but in most cases this can be avoided.
smas raising
The English abbreviation SMAS - superficial muscular-aponeurotic system - means "subcutaneous muscular-aponeurotic layer". It is formed by muscles and ligaments. By lifting this layer, you can achieve good results. That is, by tightening the skin, we fight superficial wrinkles, and by acting on the SMAS, we smooth out deep folds.
SMAS lifting is performed using an ultrasound machine. By heating the deep layers of the skin and muscles, the ultrasonic wave causes contraction in them and activates the production of structural proteins. The acceleration of metabolic processes improves the appearance.
Often, SMAS lifting is recommended for patients who, for one reason or another, do not want to undergo a surgical lift. The second category of patients suitable for SMAS lifting are those who have undergone surgical lifting and want to prolong the resultsAre.
During the procedure, using ultrasound, the cosmetologist "sees" the deeper layers and assesses the condition of the muscles and fascia. Accordingly, the therapeutic effect of the energy ultrasound is directed by the doctor to the required depth on the desired muscles, fascia and ligaments. goes.
SMAS lifting does not require special preparation. The procedure is moderately painful; Taking analgesics allows you to tolerate it comfortably. The effect is partially visible immediately after the procedure, and the results of the lifting can be fully evaluated after three months.
How to choose a cosmetology clinic?
Probably every visitor to beauty centers will say that one of the main points in choosing "your" clinic and "your" doctor is the individual approach, which is applied (or not applied) by a specialist. A cosmetologist gives you personal andWill tell about the nuances of combining objective approaches:
Aesthetic medicine and cosmetology make it possible to correct many appearance imperfections, such as wrinkles, scars, acne, which improves the appearance and prolongs youth.
Wrinkles that show age can be eliminated using cosmetic procedures such as intradermal facial contouring.
Modern technologies in medicine help to solve many cosmetic problems without the use of radical measures.
The cost of cosmetic procedures depends on the complexity of the work, the area of correction and the amount of work.
You can ask any questions you have during the initial consultation with a cosmetologist.