Facial rejuvenation methods

10 January 2021

Facial rejuvenation in salon conditions is carried out with the help of a number of safe and effective cosmetic procedures, which are gaining popularity every year.

It is useful to know which of the techniques is best suited for which patient or that patient, what advantages and disadvantages are inherent in salon rejuvenation procedures.

Mesotherapy for the face

One of the most popular and effective salon rejuvenation procedures is facial mesotherapy. The essence of the technique lies in the subcutaneous injection of special meso-cocktails saturated with useful nutrients.

In many cases,hyaluronic acidis used - a natural moisturizing component of soft tissue, which is distinguished by pronounced skin tightening and rejuvenation properties.

Readings

dry skin;
enlarged pores;
double chin;
blurred facial outline;
age-related pigmentation;
the presence of wrinkles and folds in the face;
recent mechanical peel, laser resurfacing;
unhealthy complexion;
presence of scars, scars;
rosacea;
acne;
disturbed work of the sebaceous glands.

Contraindications

pregnancy and lactation period;
under 35;
allergic reactions to the composition of meso cocktails;
dermatological diseases;
vascular pathologies;
chronic diseases in the acute stage;
taking antiplatelet drugs and blood thinners;
impaired blood clotting;
feverish state;
oncological diseases and neoplasms.

Frequency

Depending on the initial condition of the patient's skin, the cosmetologist usually prescribes a course of mesotherapy of 5-10 sessions with an interval between each of them in 7 days. The main result of rejuvenation with the help of meso cocktails can be assessed after 3-4 sessions.

Duration of effectiveness

Since hyaluronic acid is gradually eliminated from the human body, the anti-aging effect usually lasts up to 6 months and then begins to wane.

Where can I perform

Facial mesotherapy is a responsible and complex injection procedure that can only be performed by a highly qualified experienced cosmetologist. This technique is not carried out at home, its independent implementation by an inexperienced person is fraught with unpleasant consequences. At home, you can use themesoscooter- quite a popular device, which, however, does not guarantee a pronounced rejuvenating effect on the skin and does not protect against problems of improper use.

Face peeling

The exfoliation of dead skin cells is essential for improving the condition of the integument and a healthy complexion. At home, ready-made scrubs, scrubs and peels are used for this. The most effective option is a salon peel. It deeply cleanses the skin of dead epidermal particles, eliminates various skin defects and normalizes skin color.

Readings

oily skin;
comedones;
;
double chin;
mimic wrinkles, the presence of stretch marks, flies away;
acne;
presence of post-acne marks;
preparatory period before plastic surgery.

Contraindications

pregnancy and lactation period;
allergic reactions;
increased body temperature;
take certain medications;
presence of warts on the face;
acne;
in the acute stage;
fresh and recent wounds to the face and its tissues;
oncological diseases and neoplasms.

How it's done

The facial peel in the salon is carried out sequentially and in stages.

First, the doctor cleans the patient's skin from impurities and makeup residue, then softens it and proceeds to steam. In addition, a special chemical solution is applied to the seed coat. If necessary,local anesthesiais performed. When making material, laser, ultrasound, brushes can act on the solution for its uniform and deep penetration.

After that, the cosmetologist removes the remnants of the applied composition, performs antiseptic treatment of the skin and, if necessary, applies a bandage.

Types of coat

Mechanical. Does not involve the use of material processing.
Chemistry. For this, the effect of chemical compounds (acids) is used.
Fruity. Exfoliation and rejuvenation of the skin are carried out using fruit acids (citric, lactic, grape, tartaric, malic, glycolic).
Ultrasound. Includes the use of ultrasonic waves.
Laser. To achieve this, a laser beam is used.
Diamond. To perform it, a microdermabrasion machine is used.

Frequency

In most cases, an in-salon peeling session is enough to achieve pronounced results, but to maintain cleanliness and healthy skin it is necessary to perform the procedure at least1-2 times everyevery 30 days. The superficial peel gently exfoliates dead skin cells, the deep peel is effective, but much more traumatic for the soft tissues. The recovery period after the peel lasts on average 2 to 7 days.

Face masks

Face masks are one of the most common home skin care options. Masks are easy to apply, affordable, and allow you to get what a specific person's skin is missing (moisturizing, nourishing, cleansing, mattifying, fighting acne and other blemishes). You can not only buy face masks, but also make them yourself.

Rejuvenation of the skin of the face with masks in the salon is carried out by a professional beautician. He will choose the composition of the mask based on the patient's age, condition and existing skin problems. The results will be visible after the first session.

Varieties by skin type

Cosmetologists distinguish between masks for normal, dry, oily, allergenic or sensitive, combined, problem skin, masks for pigmented skin, masks for rosacea (presence of dilated capillaries, spider veins).

Classification of masks

By shape

powder. Initially, the mask ingredients are dry; before use, they must be diluted with a liquid (water, hydrosol, milk, hydrogen peroxide, etc. ).
Pasty. Most often they contain cosmetic clays (they can have different colors) or healing mud.
Creamy. They're as gentle as it gets and can be designed to treat skin issues like insufficient cleansing or hydration.
Gelatinous. They often contain alcohol, aloe extract (or gel), essential oils, fruit or vegetable juices.
Collagen. Special masks for aging mature skin, used as part of procedures to lift and rejuvenate the skin.
Alginate(plasticizer). They contain salts of alginic acid, due to which the mask ultimately solidifies into a dense shell of resins, rubber, paraffin or gelling agents. In the salon, a serum or an oily cream is usually applied under the mask.
Film. After application, these masks freeze and at the end of the procedure leave a thin film which must be carefully removed. Usually made from vegetable glue, polyvinyl alcohol.

By composition

There are paraffin, algae, vegetable, clay and animal masks (from the placenta, with collagen).

Per share

There are anti-aging, nourishing, moisturizing, firming (lifting effect), anti-inflammatory, cleansing, whitening and toning masks. In addition, masks can have a vaso-fortifying or absorbing effect. Some masks have a thermal effect on the skin (cooling or warming).

Frequency of salon masks

A mask suitable for your skin type and existing problems will allow you to achieve positive results if you spend at least 1 to 2 sessions per month. Salon masks are one of the most effective and affordable ways to rejuvenate and improve skin condition.

Facial massage

In a salon or beauty salon, a specialist can offer a facial massage - a very effective technique for influencing soft tissues and muscle structures. Massage helps to remove congestion, microcirculation of blood and lymph, tightens and strengthens the integument and the oval of the face. There are many different massage techniques to treat a patient's specific skin problems.

Readings

tired appearance and skin condition;
unhealthy, dull skin on the face;
double chin;
mimics wrinkles;
pronounced ptosis (drooping) of the soft tissues of the face;
indistinct facial contour, presence of wings;
swelling of the skin of the face;
obvious signs of age-related changes and skin aging process.

Contraindications

large moles, warts;
a large number of acne;
extensive dermatological inflammation;
severe acne;
presence of abscesses on the surface of the skin;
acute herpes;
hemophilia (chronic reduction in blood clotting);
fresh open wounds, recent facial wounds.

Varieties

Today there are several types of massage.

lymphatic drainage massagehelps stimulate the lymphatic system, remove harmful substances and speed up lymphatic flow.

The

Chiromassagecombines classical and oriental methods to influence the human body. Japanese massage is a complex of movements and actions aimed at rejuvenating the face and eliminating wrinkles.

The

Spanish massageis designed to shape the contours of the face, eliminate double chin and sagging skin.

Darsonvalis a special massage performed using a special device (can be done at home).

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Cryomassageis a cold massage performed with liquid nitrogen.

Massage with silver spoons- an influential method to relieve puffiness, remove wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes.

Frequency

Professional massage in the salon will allow you to achieve the results of rejuvenation with a full course. On average,8 to 12 sessionsare needed. For people under 30 years old, it is necessary to perform massage sessions 1-2 times a year, from 30 years old - 2-3 times a year.

Massage

significantly improves the condition of the skin, promotes rejuvenation, fresher and healthier appearance. In addition, massage is a relaxing and mood-enhancing process.

Cryotherapy for the face

Cryotherapy is a popular cosmetic procedure that helps to remove inflammation, increase blood circulation, activate metabolic processes, and improve the protective properties of the skin. During the session, liquid nitrogenlow temperature(-150 ° C) acts on the skin, which cools the surface layer of the skin. The procedure is completely safe for human health and does not cause painful sensations.

Readings

increased sebum;
age-related changes, signs of aging;
;
comedones;
acne;
itching and irritation of the skin;
weakened immunity;
dermatological inflammation;
swelling of facial tissue;
demodicosis (skin mite);
impaired soft tissue circulation.

Contraindications

;
pathologies and vascular problems;
rosacea;
feverish state.

Cryotherapy techniques

Manual

Using a cotton applicator, low temperature liquid nitrogen is applied to the patient's skin with a light sliding action. Particular attention is paid to problem areas.

Cryospray

Liquid nitrogen is applied with a cryo-spray, not by hand. The required temperature is -180 ° C. If there are no pronounced skin problems, a temperature of -60-80 ° C is sufficient

Cryoelectrophoresis

The procedure is a combination of cryotherapy and electrophoresis. Under the influence of a pulsed electric current, frozen drugs are injected into the deep layers of the skin using a special device - a cryotron, which are selected individually for each patient, taking into account the characteristics andproblems with his skin.

Frequency

For a pronounced and lasting effect, a course of 9-12 sessions of cryotherapy is required. For patients over 35 years of age, it is recommended to consult the procedure at least once a year to suspend age-related changes and prevent skin aging processes.

LPG facial massage

LPG massage as a technique was originally created for body shaping. Soon specialists drew attention to its success in combating imperfections of the body and cellulite deposits, so it was decided to make a device for the LPG massage of the face, neck and décolleté. This device has 3 exposure methods: Cosmechanics, Endermolift, Lift massage. Each of them was created specifically to work on specific individual areas of the face and neck.

Readings

over 25 years old;
enlarged pores;
presence of a double chin, subcutaneous fatty deposits in the face;
sagging skin, laxity and ptosis;
presence of post-acne traces (scars, scars);

How it's done

A special massage technique stimulates the skin cells, breaks down old collagen fibers and synthesizes new ones. The essence of the technology is based on plastic massage, which is usually performed by the hands of a specialist. The skin of the face is vulnerable and thin, but in the presence of wrinkles, a deep impact is necessary. Manual massage can injure the integuments, and using LPG massage allows you to achieve results without unnecessary stress on the skin.

Tissue treatment is carried out using a special massage accessory. It has a small chamber in which the folds of the skin are tightened using a vacuum effect. Inside the chamber, the skin is actively worked by self-propelled rollers. For a pronounced result, it will take 10 to 20 sessions. The full effect will appear after 6 months.

Results

After LPG massage, the skin is visibly tightened, the contours of the face are strengthened, the volume of subcutaneous fat on the face is reduced, mimic wrinkles are reduced, the work of the sebaceous glands isnormalized, edema, bruising and infiltrates are eliminated.

Payback period

After completing the course, a slight swelling and redness of the soft tissues may appear (normal phenomenon). These symptoms usually go away on their own within a few days.

RF Face Lift

Radiofrequency lifting (radiolifting) is a non-surgical hardware method of skin rejuvenation, designed specifically for mature skin.

Readings

age is over 25 years old (35-55 years old is recommended);
wilting of the skin;
crow's feet and wrinkles around the eyes;
ptosis of facial tissue;
sagging skin and subcutaneous fat;
deep wrinkles on the forehead and in the area of the nasolabial triangle;
traces of post-acne (scars, scars).

How it's done

The essence of the technique is the treatment of soft tissues with radio frequency waves generated by a special device. Before starting the manipulations, a cream is applied to the surface of the skin of the face, which causes loss of sensitivity of the nerve endings.

Then the specialist uses the tool to treat the skin areas to be corrected. Radio waves pass through the skin's surface and provide heat energy to soft tissues and muscle structures. The heat causes the tissues to contract and the active synthesis of collagen fibers.

Results

Radiolifting helps to smooth and strengthen the facial contour, improve the complexion, eliminate mimic wrinkles. The procedure is completely harmless to the human body, does not cause painful sensations and does not cause the development of inflammation.

Payback period

Hyperemia (redness) may appear for a short time immediately after the procedure.

Biorevitalization of the face

Biorevitalization is a rejuvenating technique, during which skin imperfections are effectively removed by saturating the integument with hyaluronic acid.

Readings

dehydration of the skin;
preparatory period before laser resurfacing, chemical peel;
discoloration, aging of the skin;
the presence of facial wrinkles;
decreased elasticity and tone of the skin, ptosis and laxity;
prevention of premature aging, photoaging of the skin - the appearance of small wrinkles and age spots under the influence of the sun;
presence of stretch marks, scars;
recovery after chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, plastic surgery.

How it's done

Hyaluronic acidis a natural source of hydration for the skin. Before injections, it is necessary to cleanse the skin from impurities and cosmetics. Biorevitalization by injection lasts about an hour and is performed using a fine needle and injector. The medicine is injected into the skin until a papule (nodule) forms. The procedure may be accompanied by discomfort. Therefore, with a low pain threshold and increased sensitivity, local anesthesia is required.

Results

The main effect of biorevitalization is deep hydration of all layers of the skin. After completing the course of procedures, the results are saved for a period of 6 months

Payback period

The recovery will take approximately 3 days. After the session, small hematomas may appear, there are whitish papules.

Bio-strengthening of the face

Bio-strengtheningis a modern technique designed to tighten soft tissue, strengthen the contours of the face and improve its contours, and rejuvenate the skin of the face.

Readings

age 35-50;
sagging skin folds;
falling from the corners of the eyes and lips, eyebrows;
indistinction of mandibular and chin contours;
deep nasolabial folds.

How it's done

Bio-reinforcement involves the introduction of gel-like hyaluronic acid into the tissues along vector lines. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. To achieve a noticeable result, it is necessary to perform 3-4 with an interval of 2-3 weeks. After the course, the extensibility of the skin decreases, the facial tissues are tightened, the skin is hydrated, the face looks fresh and healthy.

Results

Bio-reinforcement provides high-quality lifting of soft tissues of the face, removal of superficial wrinkles and smoothing of deep wrinkles, contouring of the face oval.

Payback period

After the session there is a slight redness and swelling which disappears after a week.

Facial microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a peel that involves removing the surface layer of the skin using laser-cut diamond crystals and vacuum massage to cleanse and stimulate skin renewal.

Readings

type of oily skin;
minor skin defects;
enlarged pores;
dull complexion;
wilting of the skin;
fine wrinkles;
notable age-related changes;
acne, traces of post-acne;
stretch marks and scars.

How it's done

For microdermabrasion, special nozzleswith diamond dustof different degrees and calibers are used. The choice of tips depends on the patient's skin type and the area of the intended treatment. The procedure is carried out under vacuum. The attachments gently remove dead skin particles and massage the tissue. This effect stimulates the growth of new skin cells, improves blood circulation and the synthesis of new elastin and collagen fibers.

Results

After the procedure, the relief is smoothed and the color of the face is improved, the elasticity and firmness of the skin are increased and minor imperfections are eliminated.

Payback period

Rehabilitation after microdermabrasion lasts 5 to 8 days. Over the next 1. 5-3 months, the skin will have a reddish tint, its tone will gradually return to normal.

Facial photo rejuvenation

Photorejuvenation(IPL therapy) is a popular material cosmetology technique that effectively corrects pigmentation, spider veins and fine wrinkles.

Readings

the presence of freckles;
enlarged pores;
dull complexion;
redness of the skin, rosacea;
;
mimics wrinkles.

How it's done

The method is based on broad spectrum light energy. A special colorless tip is placed on the skin through which the light enters and is absorbed by hemoglobin (if there are vascular pathologies) or melanin (if there is pigmentation). This causes the body to shed damaged tissue and actively rejuvenate the skin.

Results

After the operation, the obvious signs of photoaging of the skin, capillary network, pigmentation, wrinkles disappear, the skin appears younger and fresher.

Payback period

After a session in the treated area, the skin turns pinkish for several hours.