Age-related changes in our skin begin at the age of 25. It is this age that becomes the “reference point” when the processes of breakdown in the skin begin to prevail over the processes of synthesis. Although at this age they are still barely noticeable, they nevertheless also require correction, and from the age of 30, facial skin care should become the golden rule for every woman.
All these phenomena are associated with a decrease in the level of hyaluronic acid, elastin and collagen in the skin.
Thanks to the development of the beauty industry, today we have a huge selection of cosmetics containing hyaluronic acid, collagen, antioxidants, vitamins in creams, lotions, serums, etc.
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS, THE QUESTION ARISES: WHY DO INJECTIONS IF YOU CAN BUY A CREAM? AND THE SECOND QUESTION RESULTING FROM THIS - WHICH CREAM IS BETTER TO BUY?
So, the zone of influence of creams and serums is the superficial layers of the epidermis. And as you know, the synthesis of collagen and elastin so necessary for our skin occurs much deeper. Where hyaluronic acid, due to its too large molecular weight, does not penetrate. And no matter what cream you buy, the hyaluronic acid contained in it will only act on the surface. And that's not a bad thing. It will moisturize and make the skin more beautiful, but will not fight the aging process. In order to deliver it to the zone of its active influence, there are injectable forms of drugs.
This does not mean that you need to give up creams and other cosmetics. Achieving maximum effect in skin care is possible only with an integrated approach.
WHAT IS BIOREVITALIZATION?
Biorevitalization is the subcutaneous administration of preparations based on hyaluronic acid through microinjections.
As you know, the beauty and youth of our skin is achieved due to the optimal amount of collagen and elastin in our skin.
What does hyaluronic acid have to do with it, you ask? The answer is simple - located between the threads of collagen and elastin, it maintains them in the optimal, “correct” position, making the skin look young and elastic. In addition, it regulates the activity of fibroblasts - special cells responsible for skin renewal. That is, we can say that hyaluronic acid is a substance that maintains the youth and beauty of our skin. When there is a lack of it, the collagen-elastin framework “breaks down”, the synthesis of the main skin proteins decreases, and as a result - a decrease in skin tone and elasticity, the appearance of fine wrinkles, the skin “fades” before our eyes and the reflection in the mirror ceases to please.
Kinds
Hyaluronic acid can be administered in different ways. Depending on the method of administration, the cost and other features will differ. The simplest type of revitalization is injection. The degree of injury is minimal and affects only the superficial layers.
Injection biorevitalization
Revitalization is carried out under sterile conditions using modern proven drugs. The injection is administered deep into the dermis using a syringe equipped with a thin needle. Most often, a point technique is used (punctures follow each other at a distance of up to 1.5 cm).
Since the procedure is traumatic, it is performed in combination with local anesthesia. Together with a cosmetologist, it is important to choose in advance the correct method of how to do facial biorevitalization in order to eliminate contraindications and choose the best option. There are two main ones:
- Manual. The specialist personally performs the injections, thereby reducing the amount of damage.
- Hardware. The substance is administered with a special device. It has a more aggressive effect, the cosmetic product is distributed as evenly as possible.
Recovery takes 1-3 days, after this period the effect becomes clearly visible.
Non-injection biorevitalization
In this case, hyaluronic acid is introduced using auxiliary technologies. The risk of complications is minimal and no recovery is required after the session. The technique is divided into several varieties:
- Cryo-biorevitalization. Involves the use of liquid nitrogen.
- Ultraphonophoresis. The drug enters the skin under the influence of ultrasound.
- Iontophoresis. The substance penetrates the dermis due to galvanic current. It also stimulates metabolic processes and regeneration.
- Magnetophoresis. Hyaluronic acid is injected using magnetic waves.
Any of these options can be used if there are certain contraindications or for clients who are afraid of injections.
Laser biorevitalization
It is placed in a special category, since in addition to the drug, the laser radiation itself also has an effect. Due to this, it is possible to obtain the following results:
- Improving microcirculation of blood and lymph. This provides an additional flow of oxygen and nutrients.
- Reducing inflammation.
- Increased production of scaffold proteins.
- Correction of uneven microrelief and microscars from acne.
Using a laser, cosmetologists introduce low molecular weight varieties of hyaluronic acid. It penetrates the skin better and has an increased stimulating effect on fibroblasts.
MYTHS AND REALITY OF BIOREVITALIZATION
Myth one: the higher the concentration of hyaluronic acid in the drug, the better. This is an unfounded and dangerous misconception!
It has been proven by clinical trials that excessive concentration of hyaluronic acid, as crazy as it sounds, does not lead to growth, but to a decrease in the level of hydration of the dermis. This is explained quite simply - in concentrated solutions, the molecular tangles of hyaluronic acid are closely intertwined with each other, forming areas with a low water content, that is, the hyaluronic acid in them is under-dissolved and is like a compressed sponge. When such gels enter an aqueous environment, and the dermis is 70-80% water, the depths of hyaluronic acid straighten and begin to “pull” water from the intercellular space of the dermis. That is why many patients after biorevitalization note a deterioration in their skin condition
The optimal concentration of hyaluronic acid is 10-15 mg/ml.
Moreover, each age and condition has its own optimal concentration of hyaluronic acid. Therefore, the doctor should select the drug, and not your desire - “I want this one”
Myth two: the more drug you administer, the better. Again, no.
When an excessive amount of the drug is administered, the skin “overflows” with water, and as a result, it sagging, swelling and tissue stretching.
For facial correction, 1-1.5 ml of the drug is enough. There are preparations with a volume of 3 ml - they are ideal for correcting the face, neck and décolleté.
Myth three: hyaluronic acid injections are addictive; the skin stops producing its own hyaluronic acid.
This is not true. Habituation occurs only from a psychological point of view. You like your appearance and your self-esteem increases. I want to look better and better. After the expiration date, hyaluronic acid disintegrates and completely disappears from the body, and its own cells continue to function as usual.
Myth four: biorevitalization replacement therapy. Absolutely not. We often hear from patients: “I had the procedure done a few months ago, all the hyaluronic acid had already disappeared.” Biorevitalization cannot “resolve”; it is not contour plastic surgery with fillers. It is a stimulating procedure that forces cells to work. It returns metabolic processes in your skin to the level at which they were at a young age.
Myth five: the longer the papules stay on the face, the better the drug. Absolutely wrong opinion. The speed of resorption of papules is purely individual and depends on the level of blood supply in the skin. On the contrary, if papules stay on the face for a disproportionately long time, this is not “oh, how cool,” but on the contrary, you need to sound the alarm. This fact means an extremely high concentration of hyaluronic acid in the drug (we wrote about the dangers of this above) and that it should be abandoned.
Myth six: mesotherapy and biorevitalization are the same thing. No, that's not true. Mesococktails contain much less hyaluronic acid - they contain a large amount of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and plant extracts. It gives a more delayed and cumulative effect. It is not aimed at rejuvenation, but at improving skin condition . Therefore, if you want to remove the signs of aging, we choose biorevitalization.
If you just improve your complexion and get rid of acne or some other skin problems - mesotherapy
Recommendations for skin restoration
The appearance of tubercles after a rejuvenating procedure is a temporary and completely natural phenomenon. But the skin does not look very nice, so most women strive to get rid of this annoying defect as soon as possible or activate the process of hyaluron distribution.
There is no point in accelerating the absorption of beneficial components under the skin, because the longer they stay in the skin, the better the achieved positive effect is maintained.
It is for this reason that papules should be reduced after biorevitalization only by reducing irritation of the epidermis and relieving swelling.
The best option for reducing bumps would be masks with a calming effect. They are allowed to be done 6 hours after the punctures.
Previously, any manipulation is prohibited, since the epidermis is very irritated. There are several recipes for effective homemade masks:
- You will need to mix Troxevasin gel (6 cm column) with chlorhexidine (2 ml) and one aloe ampoule. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed, the finished mass is carefully applied to the treated area. After 15 minutes, the composition is carefully removed with cotton pads.
- Store-bought fabric masks are a good way to cope with inflammation of the skin. It is important that they contain components with a calming effect: algae, honey, aloe, placenta extract.
For effective skin restoration, it is important to adhere to the recommendations outlined earlier. You should not expose your skin to negative factors such as sunlight, high or low temperatures, or decorative cosmetics.
What do doctors advise?
If papules persist after biorevitalization and last more than 4 days, contact a specialist.
Based on the inspection, the following measures can be taken:
- Prescribing medications with antihistamine properties. They are used if the reason for the long-term restoration of the epidermis lies in the increased sensitivity of the human body to the drug used. Taking medications in this case promotes rapid resorption of papules.
- Microcurrent therapy. Sometimes metabolic processes in the epidermis slow down, which leads to sluggish absorption of hyaluron. Metabolism is accelerated by exposure to electric current.
- Lymphatic drainage massage. Swelling in the areas where injections were made is often associated with the accumulation of tissue fluid. The use of various massage techniques reduces the size of swelling.
Prescribing medications, microcurrent manipulations and lymphatic drainage massage is relevant in cases where patients develop complications after using injection techniques.
HOW MANY PROCEDURES ARE NEEDED?
If we want to get a preventive effect, then a couple of procedures at intervals of a month are enough. Maintenance procedure every 4-6 months.
If we want to get a full therapeutic effect, then 3-6 procedures with an interval of once every 2 weeks. Maintenance procedures every 1-3 months.
All these figures are conditional in nature, since everything is selected strictly individually, and depends on the choice of drug.
The effect of the procedure is visible immediately and has a cumulative effect. The skin is filled with moisture, complexion and skin turgor improve, small wrinkles disappear.
Why is capillary mesotherapy needed?
This is a good way to prepare for revitalization and other cosmetic procedures, allowing you to significantly increase microcirculation, accelerate lymph flow, increase blood flow, and reduce swelling. It is prescribed for:
- Severe sagging skin (ptosis).
- Severe swelling.
- Large-scale age-related changes.
For capillary mesotherapy, cosmetologists use vascular preparations. They are introduced first into the cervical-collar region, slowly moving towards the earlobes, collarbones, and submandibular area. Next, injections are made along the tension lines. Usually 1-2 sessions are enough, but their number can increase to 4-5 if problems in this area are severe.
WHY IS THERE NO EFFECT?
There is always an effect!!! Sometimes we do not expect what we wanted, but this is not a lack of result, but a misunderstanding of the procedure.
IMPORTANT : You should not expect the effect of plastic surgery, contouring and botulinum therapy from the procedure!!! She can't cope with deep wrinkles.
In addition, to myself - How many biorevitalization procedures have I done, have I completed the full course, do I do maintenance procedures? Have you received the answer to the question? - then there is no need to talk about the lack of effect.
Those patients who competently undergo biorevitalization skin therapy are always satisfied with the procedure
INDICATIONS for the biorevitalization procedure:
- dry skin;
- decreased elasticity;
- small wrinkles;
- To slow down the photoaging process;
- To restore skin during frequent stress or smoking;
- For pigmentation on the skin of the face;
- For problem skin in remission;
- After plastic surgery (in order to speed up the restoration of the skin);
- After prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Advantages of the method
The main advantages of this method of rejuvenation include:
- The ability to correct the oval of the face, smooth out fine wrinkles, and activate the process of cell renewal.
- No need for lengthy preparation.
- The total duration is less than an hour.
- Minimal discomfort.
- Preservation of the result for a long time (subject to the doctor’s recommendations).
Facial biorevitalization also has disadvantages and contraindications:
- allergy to the components of the drug;
- presence of neoplasms;
- severe chronic and autoimmune diseases;
- diabetes mellitus in the last stages;
- active phase of the inflammatory process.
Relative ones include pregnancy, the period of breastfeeding, and the use of anticoagulants.
How to remove formations?
Since papules not only make the skin look prominent, but also have an unnatural shade that makes them stand out even when applying a thick layer of foundation, girls strive to get rid of them as quickly as possible.
The first thing you need to do to speed up skin recovery is to follow all restrictions and recommendations for caring for the treated area, which are always prescribed by a cosmetologist.
There are not many such precautions:
- For 4 hours after the session, refrain from washing your face and applying any cosmetics.
- Avoid drinking alcohol, energy drinks, coffee, and smoking for 6 hours.
- For three days after mesotherapy, avoid visiting the bathhouse, sauna, swimming pool, or taking hot baths.
- When undergoing a course of mesotherapy, stop taking blood thinning medications and also avoid sunbathing.
These instructions must be followed after each mesotherapy session. They not only improve the absorption of nutrients, but also prevent the occurrence of undesirable consequences.
Also, if desired, you can use additional compounds to speed up the rehabilitation of sensitive tissues:
- Soothing masks;
- Cosmetic oils;
- Decoctions of pharmaceutical herbs;
- Special medicinal ointments.
Such products can only be used after consultation with a dermatologist or cosmetologist who performed mesotherapy. Otherwise, the risk of undesirable consequences increases, affecting not only the quality of the procedure, but also your health.
