Biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid is one of the most popular procedures in comprehensive facial skin rejuvenation programs. This is a unique therapeutic procedure, thanks to which it is possible to perform deep hydration, improve skin turgor and tone, restore the structure of the dermis, and restore youth and beauty to the skin. Biorevitalization, the prices of which are quite affordable, is a key procedure that allows you to prepare the skin for any aggressive influences, activate the protective functions and restorative properties of the skin. Doctors recommend starting injections of biorevitalizants from the age of 25-28 in order to prevent age-related changes that occur in the skin.
Biorevitalization of the face - the mechanism of action of the procedure
The long-term revitalizing effect of biorevitalization preparations is due to their high content of unstabilized hyaluronic acid (more than 35 times higher than the content of natural hyaluronic acid in the patient’s own skin). Hyaluronic acid molecules introduced into the skin begin to slowly break down into smaller structural units, the so-called proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans, and then into mono- and disaccharides, which are a kind of “natural building material” for the synthesis of our own hyaluronic acid. As the main structural component of the intercellular matrix of the dermis, hyaluronic acid is responsible for skin hydration, since one hyaluronic acid molecule can hold up to a thousand water molecules.
With age, the amount of our skin's own hyaluronic acid decreases and its hydration deteriorates, which leads to a slowdown in biochemical processes and a decrease in the rate of division of cellular elements of the basal layer of the skin. This mechanism underlies one of the causes of skin aging. Thanks to biorevitalization, today it is possible to slow down the aging process, since as a result of the procedure, the balance of the skin’s own hyaluronic acid is restored. The result is that the water balance is normalized, and the cells receive ideal conditions for life.
What is biorevitalization
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that our body produces on its own. It is part of the skin, participating in the processes of its nutrition, hydration and restoration. But with age, the body’s synthesis of hyaluronic acid slows down, the skin becomes flabby, and wrinkles appear.
External factors also negatively affect the process of hyaluronic acid production. Ultraviolet light can stop its synthesis in tissues and accelerate its decay. Artificial injection of hyaluronic acid under the skin can restore beauty and prolong youth.
So, biorevitalization is the process of artificially saturating the skin with hyaluronic acid. There are various methods of administering the drug. Based on this, the following types are distinguished:
- injection. The drug is injected under the skin with special syringes with very thin needles that leave virtually no traces;
- laser. The product is applied to prepared skin, and then the surface of the face is treated with a special cosmetic laser;
- fractional. In this procedure, hyaluronic acid is delivered through multiple injections, but the product itself is simply applied to the skin. Fractional biorevitalization is performed with a special instrument that looks like a thick pen. It has a large number of thin needles, allowing you to make many punctures at a time to a depth of 0.5 m to 2 mm. The depth of drug administration depends on the site of exposure;
- oxygen. This type of procedure requires the use of special equipment and preparations containing not only hyaluronic acid, but also compounds that slow down its breakdown. Delivery of active substances to the inner layers of the skin is carried out with oxygen supplied under pressure through a special nozzle;
- iontophoresis. Delivery of low molecular weight hyaluron to the deep layers of the skin is carried out due to the difference in ion charges.
All of the above methods can be divided into two groups: injection and non-injection. In the first case, the drug is injected under the skin using a syringe. This way, hyaluronic acid is delivered to a greater depth, but the skin is injured to a greater extent. Hardware methods are more gentle, but the active substances reach only the surface layers of the skin.
The choice of a specific method depends on various factors, including skin condition, individual characteristics, etc. Exact recommendations can be obtained from a qualified cosmetologist at the VIRTUSCLINIC Center for Aesthetic Cosmetology.
The cosmetology clinic offers you the following procedures:
- body mesotherapy;
- biorevitalization of hands;
- mesotherapy;
- botulinum therapy;
- lip shape correction;
- etc.
How is the biorevitalization procedure performed?
Due to the fact that the procedure is performed using local anesthesia cream, it is practically painless. Injections are made into the face, neck, and décolleté. The course of treatment is determined by the doctor individually for each patient and usually contains from two to four procedures with an interval of once every two weeks, depending on the skin type and the severity of age-related changes. The duration of the effect is one year. In some cases, maintenance procedures are recommended to restore the skin after aggressive external influences.
After the procedure, small papules (nodules) remain on the facial skin, which resolve on average within 2-3 days.
Questions and answers
- Why is biorevitalization called a basic rejuvenation procedure?
It can be used either independently or to prepare the skin for other cosmetic procedures, helping to increase their effectiveness. Medical science has proven that external signs of aging: sagging, wrinkles, sagging facial skin, decreased turgor, appear as a result of loss of hyaluronic acid and fibroblast deficiency. Therefore, it is biorevitalization that is responsible for the function of cell renewal, slowing down the aging process and reviving the natural production of collagen. Other procedures can only complement its action.
- At what age can you take HA injections?
Biorevitalization is recommended for people over 25-30 years old, when the first signs of aging begin to appear and the condition of the skin worsens. In younger people, hyaluronic acid is produced in sufficient quantities.
- How many sessions do you need to undergo to get the rejuvenation effect?
For a noticeable result, you need to undergo from 2 to 5 procedures. Their number is prescribed by a cosmetologist depending on the patient’s age, individual characteristics and skin condition.
- Why can't the procedure be done at home?
The introduction of hyaluronic acid into the skin of the face with thin needles is a piece of jewelry work, and it must be performed by a competent specialist under sterile conditions, taking into account indications and contraindications. An individual approach and strict adherence to the biorevitalization technique virtually eliminate complications. By trusting an experienced doctor, the patient reduces the risk of infection and unforeseen consequences to zero, and receives a service of decent quality.
Revitalization gives the desired result only if a high-quality natural preparation is used for the procedures and the treatment areas are correctly selected. There are many other subtleties and nuances of safe biorevitalization, which only a highly qualified cosmetologist knows.
- Why is it not recommended to do biorevitalization during menstruation?
Taking procedures on critical days is not the best solution, since natural blood loss can provoke a decrease in platelets and increase the risk of microhematomas after injections.
- Can men take youth injections?
Certainly. There are many men among our patients. Fresh, young skin has become an integral part of the image of a successful person.
- Why do papules form? Are they dangerous or not?
The formation of papules is a natural reaction of the skin to the administration of the drug. You should not be afraid of them, since it is in these tubercles that the hyaluronic acid depot is initially located. As a rule, they resolve within the first day.
- When can you see the first result?
You won't have to wait long. Within 2-3 days after the procedure, the skin will look younger, fine wrinkles will smooth out and a natural glow will appear.
- Is drinking alcohol allowed after completing a course of procedures?
Definitely not. If you want to get the result you were hoping for, listen to the recommendations of your cosmetologist. Alcohol, which warms the body, promotes tissue dehydration and reduces the effectiveness of HA. For the same reason, you cannot visit the sauna and solarium for 2 weeks.
- What time of year is it better to do biorevitalization?
The procedure can be performed at any time of the year. Hyaluronic acid, providing a hydro reserve, reliably protects the skin from drying out in the summer heat, and the negative effects of wind and frost in the cold season.
- Can I take injections during pregnancy?
It is forbidden. No matter how much the expectant mother would like to improve the condition of her skin, it is better to postpone biorevitalization of HA during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Hyaluronic acid does not have a harmful effect on the fetus. But due to hormonal changes in the body, there is a risk of allergic reactions to the active substance and disruption of the normal course of pregnancy. In addition, biorevitalization can provoke an increase in skin pigmentation characteristic of pregnant women. There's no need to rush. After childbirth, the skin is much more in need of healing and refreshment.
- How often can biorevitalization be done?
If you are satisfied with the result of the procedure and would like to feel the pleasant freshness of young skin again, you can repeat it after 6-9 months.
The rate of resorption of papules depends on the following factors:
- Concentrations of hyaluronic acid in the preparation. The higher the hyaluronic acid content, the longer the papules last.
- Patient's skin hydration. Let me remind you that the first stage in the skin is the decomposition of hyaluronic acid into smaller saccharides, from which our own will subsequently be synthesized. This process occurs under the action of the enzyme hyaluronidase, is called hydrolysis and requires the presence of water. The better the skin is moisturized, the faster hydrolysis occurs, the faster the papules disperse. Thus, the duration of resorption of papules is an indirect diagnostic sign of the level of moisture in various areas of the skin. That is why on young skin with good turgor, papules last much less than on thin, dry skin.
- Individual hyaluronidase activity.
- External influences that increase blood flow to the face, such as a sauna, steam bath, local warming agents, and physiotherapy, accelerate the resorption of papules.
Biorevitalization: how we carry out the procedure at Telos Beauty Prof
- During the consultation, the doctor finds out the peculiarities of the patient’s lifestyle, collects anamnesis;
- carefully examines and evaluates the condition of the skin;
- personally selects the drug, plans the course and agrees on the number of sessions with the patient;
- 2-3 days before the start of the procedures, we recommend giving up alcohol and smoking, salty and spicy foods that retain water in the body, blood thinning medications, and antibiotics;
- You should also refrain from visiting the sauna and taking hot baths, since thermal procedures cause a rush of blood to the face and can cause accelerated metabolism of the administered drug;
- The doctor opens the individual package of the drug in front of you, indicating the name, expiration date, volume and batch number;
- Before the procedure, the skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepared;
- The doctor applies anesthesia for comfort during the procedure;
- The drug is administered with a thin needle or microcannula;
- Needling takes from 30 to 50 minutes;
- The affected area is treated with a medical antiseptic;
- The doctor applies a special mask that helps reduce swelling, smooth out injection marks and regenerate the skin.
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Facial mesotherapy and biorevitalization. What are the differences?
There is often a misunderstanding about the difference between biorevitalization and mesotherapy procedures. These are similar injection procedures aimed at rejuvenation, increasing skin hydration and elasticity, and smoothing wrinkles. The difference in the effect of these procedures is determined by the drugs administered.
The biorevitalization procedure uses pure hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin in a very high concentration, which is capable of breaking down in the skin into individual structural components from which its own hyaluronic acid is synthesized. This results in a powerful moisturizing effect, as well as a long-lasting result, which is maintained due to an increase in the reserve of the skin’s own hyaluronic acid, and not due to the action of the drug.
The mesotherapy procedure uses hyaluronic acid of animal origin, which is different from ours and therefore cannot be integrated into the structure of the skin. The moisturizing effect lasts as long as the drug itself is in the skin, and hyaluronic acid attracts water, so the duration of the effect is insignificant and is no more than 7 days. However, mesotherapy preparations contain many other nutrients: vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, which provide an instant radiant effect. Thus, the effect of mesotherapy occurs quickly, but the effect is more short-term, which requires a long course of procedures to achieve a lasting result. Therefore, this procedure is ideal as a prevention of age-related changes and is indicated for young skin up to 40 years of age.
Biorevitalization, on the contrary, gives a long-term result, but the effect occurs gradually, since it takes some time to synthesize the skin’s own hyaluronic acid. Usually a course of 3-5 procedures is carried out once a year. Biorevitalization is ideal for aging skin after 40 years. It should be noted that the biorevitalization procedure can be used to increase tone and elasticity in any area of the skin of the body. It is successfully used to treat the skin of the hands, abdomen and intimate area.
Biorevitalization and contour plastic surgery. What's better?
Confusion often arises between biorevitalization and contouring procedures, since both use hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin, identical in structure to our own. So what's the difference between them? Let's try to figure it out. In biorevitalization, the so-called unstabilized HA is used, that is, not held together by additional bonds between molecules. Thus, upon entering the skin, such a drug is immediately exposed to the enzyme hyaluronidase, breaking down into “structural units”. That is, the drug itself remains in the skin for no more than 3-7 days, and the effect is due to the synthesis of its own HA and moisturizing the skin. In contouring procedures, stabilized HA is used, that is, “cross-linked” with many intermolecular and intramolecular bonds that prevent its destruction by hyaluronidase. As a result, the effect is due precisely to the presence of the drug in the skin, which allows you to restore tissue volume and fill wrinkles and folds. Thus, the mechanism of action and purpose of these procedures are fundamentally different from each other. Separately, I would like to note that different types of HA combine well with each other and enhance each other’s effects.
HA - hyaluronic acid.
HOW HYALURONIC ACID WORKS
Hyaluronic acid, as an essential component of revitalization preparations, is a powerful skin moisturizer. It is a natural polymer - mucopolysaccharide. With age, after 30 years, the chains of hyaluronate molecules become shorter, its synthesis in the dermis decreases, and degenerative changes in the skin begin. It is very important not to miss this moment and start preventive work in time to delay aging and the formation of wrinkles. Biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid “spurs up” regeneration processes, accelerates the division and formation of new young cells.
Biorevitalization of lips
Biorevitalization of the lips allows you to moisturize, restore the tone, color and richness of the lips without increasing their volume. This procedure is indispensable for patients suffering from atopic dermatitis, cracks in the corners of the mouth, as well as any inflammatory diseases of the lips (cheilitis) of an infectious nature, including bacterial and viral origin. Also, lip biorevitalization will help restore lips after aggressive exposure to the sun or cold, so it is recommended to do it after a trip to the sea or to the mountains. The number of procedures is selected individually and averages 2-3 procedures with an interval of 14 days. As a rule, preparations with a volume of 0.5-0.6 ml are used.
Preparations for biorevitalization
Our center presents the following lines of drugs for the Biorevitalization procedure: Ial-System, Teosyal, Skin Fill, Rugantil, Gialax. The volume of preparations is 0.6, 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 ml. The amount of the drug is selected individually depending on the severity of age-related skin changes, skin type and the desired area of influence. As a rule, 1 ml is enough for the face, 2 ml for the face and neck, 3 ml for the face, neck, décolleté and hands. To rejuvenate the area around the eyes, 0.6 ml is used. The number of procedures ranges from 2-5 with an interval of 2 weeks.
Please note that this article is of a general educational nature and cannot be used for the patient to independently prescribe procedures or select a drug. Only a dermatocosmetologist has the opportunity to assess the condition of your skin and choose the right drug for you and the duration of the course of procedures. That is why the initial appointment for the procedure is always accompanied by a consultation with a doctor.
Author: Cosmetologist, Lachinova Natalya Mikhailovna
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Recommendations after biorevitalization
- On the day of biorevitalization, do not apply makeup or other skin care manipulations, refuse to use any creams, lotions and scrubs.
- For 7 days, do not visit the sauna or take a hot bath; it is advisable to reduce physical activity.
- You can visit the solarium no earlier than 2 weeks after revitalization.
- It is not recommended to drink alcohol and drugs that activate blood circulation in the first 48 hours.
- After a course of biorevitalization, you need to take a close look at yourself and pay attention to how quickly the papules resolve.
- If the face does not return to normal within 24-30 hours, and the skin of the neck and décolleté within 2-3 days, you should immediately contact your cosmetologist.