In the fight against age-related changes, “beauty injections” have long become an alternative to a plastic surgeon’s scalpel. They allow you to correct facial contours, increase skin elasticity and turgor, smooth out wrinkles, get rid of nasolabial folds and other age-related changes.
With the appearance of signs of aging, women are less and less thinking about whether to do it or not, but are asking questions about which procedures to choose, what is better - mesotherapy or Botox, how beauty injections differ from each other.
How to get rid of expression wrinkles
The main goal when working with facial wrinkles is to immobilize the muscles.
To control excessive facial activity, there are 2 active substances that can act on muscles:
- Botox (Botulinum toxin preparations)
- botulinum-like peptides
Methods of their application:
- Botulinum toxin – injection into muscles
- Peptides – external application or injection under the skin using mesotherapy
Biorevitalization procedure – total hydration
The biorevitalization procedure can be considered a type of mesotherapy, only preparations based on hyaluronic acid are used for its implementation. If mesotherapy solves specific problems, then biorevitalization affects the overall skin tone, has a rejuvenating effect and provides deep hydration.
The biorevitalization procedure must be carried out in a course. The effect lasts from 6 to 12 months.
Although all beauty injections largely overlap in their action, they solve different problems. A qualified cosmetologist will help you determine what is best for you - mesotherapy or Botox, mesothreads or biorevitalization.
Botulinum toxin preparations
It works in the area of the neuromuscular synapse, irreversibly blocking the release of acetylcholine, a substance that causes muscle contractions. Precise administration of small doses of the product allows you to target the facial muscle responsible for the appearance of wrinkles and smooth it out.
The effect lasts for 4-8 months, after which reinnervation and the need for repeated injection appears.
There are a number of possible complications that arise after the administration of Botulinum toxin preparations, largely depending on the qualifications and skills of the cosmetologist.
The most common complication is the development of swelling , especially in the area around the eyes.
The reasons for the development of swelling are quite physiological: Lack of muscle contractions -> venous stagnation -> sweating of lymph into the surrounding tissues -> formation of edema
The whole truth about Botox
Botox or Relatox injections have been used to combat aging for 30 years. They are used to eliminate facial wrinkles, for example, in the area between the eyebrows, around the eyes, on the forehead and in the corners of the lips.
The drug is injected into the desired area with a thin needle. The botulinum neurotoxin type A in Botox blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, the muscle relaxes and wrinkles are smoothed out.
Don't be afraid that after Botox your face will look like a mask. Modern drugs in microscopic doses allow you to still express emotions, but without the formation of wrinkles.
The result becomes noticeable after 3-10 days and lasts for 4-6 months. Injections must be repeated 2-4 times a year.
Botulinum-like peptides
The action of synthetic botulinum-like peptides is based on the temporary blockade of acetylcholine receptors and the prevention of impulse, the result of which is that muscle contraction becomes impossible.
Advantages and differences of external use of botulinum-like peptides:
- Complete absence of side effects
- When applied externally, the muscle relaxant effect occurs on the 3-5th day of use, and reaches a maximum after a month of use.
- The degree of muscle immobility is not as pronounced as after injections, because penetration goes through the epidermis and affects the muscle bundles woven into the skin.
The advantage is that due to partially preserved facial expressions, swelling does not occur from the use of peptides.
Features of mesotherapeutic administration of botulinum-like peptides:
- Quick effect of slight immobilization immediately after the procedure
- A course is required - at least 10 procedures, once a week
The method is outdated and not popular, due to the fact that there are always traces of injections on the skin, and regular injections are required to maintain the effect.
Is it possible to do mesotherapy after Botox?
Botox involves the administration of drugs that paralyze the necessary muscles within 1-2 days, leading the girl to the desired result. At the same time, the enzyme itself has virtually no effect on the state of the internal microflora of the dermis if the girl complies with all contraindications to the procedure.
Mesotherapy, on the contrary, mainly promotes the restoration of metabolic processes in the skin, acceleration of blood microcirculation, active production of collagen and elastin, as well as the regeneration of new epithelial cells. Because of this, she cannot spoil the result of Botox.
However, keep in mind that when combining two techniques, you should first consult with a cosmetologist and pay attention to all health restrictions for the procedure.
The depth of introduction of meso-cocktails in this case should be average - 2-3 mm. It will be absolutely safe for you and will ensure maximum permeability of the components of the composition to epithelial cells.
Non-injection program for getting rid of expression lines
To enhance effectiveness and accelerate results, DermaQuest peptide peeling . This is a unique combination of a botulinum-like peptide - Argireline with signal peptides and Red Grape Stem Cells, which stimulates the production of structural elements of the dermis and helps restore the skin and fill and smooth out wrinkles and creases.
Recommended for course use to correct age-related changes in the fine-wrinkled type of aging.
The effect of muscle relaxation immediately after the procedure, to maintain the effect and enhance it - a course of 8-10 procedures in combination with home care.
For home care, we recommend DermaQuest Peptide Corrector Serum for the face - an active anti-aging serum - 60% peptides! Smoothes out all types of wrinkles, thickens and tightens the skin, increasing the synthesis of collagen and elastin, returning the skin the necessary elasticity and radiance.
Mesotherapy and other procedures
It is often possible to mutually enhance the effect of cosmetic procedures if they are combined correctly. In cosmetology, peeling after mesotherapy is a common practice. But how useful is this combination, since the skin requires restoration after manipulation? These procedures can be carried out one after the other, but there are some nuances.
Is it possible to do peeling after mesotherapy?
Peeling is very effective as an independent event, but in combination with injection cosmetology its effect is enhanced. Our clinic widely uses it in various cosmetological care schemes, used in a comprehensive manner. The combination of cocktails and superficial peeling mutually enhances the effect of both procedures.
The use of peeling after meso-cocktail therapy is advisable for several reasons: the effect of active substances introduced under the skin is enhanced, regenerative processes are accelerated, restoration and renewal of the layers of the epidermis. But only superficial peeling can be done and only 10–14 days after the procedure, in order to give the tissues time to recover and not speed up the removal of injection components from the body. As a result of the complex impact of these measures, rejuvenation and renewal will be noticeable after the first use.
Is it possible to do facial cleansing after mesotherapy?
Yes, cleaning is actively carried out after this manipulation. Mesococktails are used both after chemical and mechanical peelings, and as preparation for various cleansings. It is important to maintain an interval of two weeks between cosmetic sessions.
Is it possible to do mesotherapy after cleansing?
Initially, mechanical cleaning is carried out, and then rejuvenation is carried out. In some cases, it is permissible to do both manipulations on the same day. But most often, cleaning is done 1–2 weeks before the appointment of meso-cocktails, regardless of the composition of the injections. After the session, regenerating masks are not needed, and injection marks usually disappear within 12 hours.
Is biorevitalization done after mesotherapy?
Since one of the procedures is a variation of the second, the sequence of events does not matter. After assessing the condition of the skin, our specialists will recommend the order of their implementation and determine the feasibility of complex use. Most often, biorevitalization is prescribed from the age of 35, and meso-cocktails are indicated after 25. But for local effects and to achieve a quick effect, you can use biorevitalization after mesotherapy.
The main difference between these two manipulations is that biorevitalization is carried out as a prevention of natural aging processes by stimulating the synthesis of collagen, the lack of which causes wrinkles to form. Mesococktails are prescribed at a young age to correct many skin imperfections. For mesotherapy, a liquid cocktail containing various active components for skin health is used, and for biorevitalization, hyaluronic acid is used.
Is it possible to do mesotherapy after Botox?
Botox is used for local treatment of problem areas. But in order to completely restore the skin of the face, it is advisable to carry it out some time after the introduction of cocktails. Botox is the final stage of rejuvenation and allows you to locally eliminate wrinkles after the general effect of meso-cocktails, refreshing the complexion, increasing tone and eliminating unevenness and hyperpigmentation. When used in combination, Botox is administered in the form of microinjections after preliminary preparation of the skin with cocktails. After using it, most procedures cannot be done.
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When is the procedure allowed?
To avoid undesirable consequences, it is important to follow the recommended timing of alternating procedures. Since both Botox and mesotherapy are minimally invasive procedures, the skin does not need much time to recover.
If there are no side effects or complications, you can undergo the first session within a few days. However, their exact number depends on the technique you will perform:
- Manual – after 5-6 days;
- Hardware - a week later;
- Non-injection – after 2-3 days;
- Mesoscooter – after 1-3 days.
In any case, you need to start from your feelings. If you feel that the skin is still quite sensitive after Botox, there are seals at the puncture sites or even bruises, it is better to postpone mesotherapy for a week.
It is also worth considering the composition of the meso-cocktail that you plan to introduce into the structure of the dermis. Some substances can react with botulinum toxin, so they cannot be combined.
How safe is botulinum toxin?
Discussions about how safe botulinum toxin is and whether it accumulates in the body with repeated injections are ongoing.
A lot of research has been done. The results are encouraging: 3 years after Botox injections, no traces of the drug were found in the patients’ bodies.
The main active ingredient is the same in both drugs, so the period for complete decomposition and removal from the body of Botox and Relatox is most likely identical.
The safety of Botox is supported by many years of positive experience of use by cosmetologists around the world. Relatox has been actively used only over the last 5-6 years; it is a relatively young drug, although with already accumulated statistics.
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