What is the procedure
Mesotherapy of this type is the introduction under the skin using microinjections of vitamins A, B, C, E, K, amino acids, and useful minerals. As a result of their introduction, the dermis stops aging and becomes hydrated. The composition for administration is selected individually in each case, depending on the patient’s condition. Also, after the procedure, the specialist gives a number of tips on subsequent skin care so that it continues to remain in good condition. Vitamin cocktail mesotherapy is very popular and is an excellent alternative to contouring.
There are practically no unpleasant sensations during the procedure. The injections feel like a slight tingling sensation. After performing the technique, the patient will need to avoid drinking alcohol and drink more water to flush out toxins from the body. The result that vitamin mesotherapy gives is manifested in the elimination of minor cosmetic defects, stimulation of metabolism, filling the skin with moisture, and rejuvenation of the dermis. One of the side effects of the method is that minor bruising or redness may form. But usually they go away within a day. Otherwise, vitamins are very well absorbed by the dermis.
Botulinum toxin
Preparations based on this neurotoxin effectively fight wrinkles. They act on the nerve endings of the muscles, blocking them and relaxing the tissue. As a result, the skin is smoothed. The obtained result lasts for a period of 6 – 12 months. Afterwards it must be entered again.
Wrinkles smooth out gradually within 2 weeks after administration of the drug.
When administering botulinum toxin, it is prohibited:
- bend over for several hours after the injection;
- touch puncture sites on the skin;
- take antibiotics and drink alcohol for the next two weeks.
The first day you need to monitor the activity of facial expressions.
The full effect of botulinum toxin injection will be visible after two weeks.
The main drugs based on botulinum toxin:
- Botox (USA);
- Xeomin (Germany);
- Dysport (France).
The main difference between them is the different concentration of the active substance and the presence or absence of additional protein complexes. They are recommended for use by women starting from 30 years of age.
Preparations based on botulinum toxins are good at eliminating facial wrinkles.
What vitamins can be used in the process of mesotherapy
During the procedure, a vitamin cocktail with the following vitamins can be used:
- C – capable of removing age spots, whitens the dermis;
- A – restores the skin;
- E – rejuvenates the dermis, makes it smooth;
- B – relieves skin diseases.
In addition, glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, calcium magnesium and plant extracts can be added to the cocktail. The most popular cocktail is a product consisting of hyaluronic acid and vitamins.
Features of therapy with vitamin C
The use of injections with vitamin C makes it possible to give the skin a healthy appearance, make it smooth, whiten age spots, and remove wrinkles. Often patients turn to a cosmetologist specifically with the problem of a lack of ascorbic acid in the body. To carry out the procedure, a substance with pure vitamin is used.
It gives a pronounced effect and helps lighten the skin by several tones. However, before getting rid of age spots, their cause should be identified, and after the procedure, special preventive measures should be taken.
Personal experience: the pros and cons of vitamin “beauty injections”
Several years ago I was recommended this procedure to nourish my skin after frequent flights. Let's figure out who is suitable for mesotherapy?
- For those who have dry skin.
- For those who often fly on airplanes.
- For those who smoke.
- For those who want to get rid of age spots.
- For those who have problems with acne or post-acne.
- For those who are dissatisfied with the condition of their skin depending on the season (spring and autumn are considered the time of vitamin deficiency).
The injection contains vitamins, so first the cosmetologist takes an anamnesis and finds out if you have allergic reactions to certain substances. Then, after analyzing the age-related characteristics of the skin and the main tasks, he selects an individual complex.
How it all happens (personal experience): The mesotherapy procedure took a few minutes and, despite concerns, turned out to be painless. Before the injection, an anesthetic gel was applied to my skin, then a vitamin solution was injected under the skin with a syringe with a very thin needle. The sensations are not the most pleasant, but tolerable. In my case, the emphasis was on a whitening complex with fruit acids in the composition.
Expert opinion. Lyubov Eskova, cosmetologist:
— Skin aging begins after 24 years, so mesotherapy is used already from 25. Depending on the components, mesotherapy nourishes, moisturizes, fills the skin with amino acids and minerals, and stimulates rejuvenation. If a person does not have allergies, then we usually use a complex that includes more than 20 vitamins. Almost all complexes include hyaluronic acid. It varies in density depending on the client’s age: the older the skin, the denser the preparation should be.
What happens after the procedure (personal experience): Yes, hyaluronic acid was also part of my complex. The thought of aging skin is not very happy, but at that moment I was most worried about whether the marks would remain, since I was getting ready for work the next day.
Red dots remained at the injection sites, which disappeared two hours after the procedure. Luckily, there were no bruises. The cosmetologist did not recommend applying concealer or makeup right away, so it’s better not to plan anything on the “mesotherapy day.” If you make injections in the spring or summer, during the period of active sun, then immediately after the procedure apply a cream with a UV protection factor of at least 30.
Expert opinion. Lyubov Eskova:
— Redness usually goes away within an hour or two, and bruises, if treatment with ointment is started on time, disappear within a week. Mesotherapy is carried out in a course of 7 to 10 procedures, once every 7-10 days. Further according to indications: once every 3 months or once every six months. As a result, the quality of the skin improves, a glow appears, and the skin becomes more elastic. Thanks to mesotherapy, it begins to produce its own hyaluronic acid.
Effective or not?
After the first session, I was very happy: it seemed to me that the result was already there. The skin began to look fresher, the pallor was gone.
Before and after the procedure
But this was a short-term effect. It only took hold after the third session. In total, I did five sessions and repeated mesotherapy a year later.
Advantages of the procedure (according to personal feelings):
- nasolabial folds become less pronounced,
- the skin under the eyes is more toned and elastic,
- complexion is more even.
Overall, there was a feeling of denser, more hydrated and youthful skin, although there were no radical changes in appearance, but the complexion became healthier and more radiant.
By the way, mesotherapy is also used in the neck, décolleté and hands. But I don’t plan to carry it out in these zones yet.
Disadvantages of the procedure (for me personally): the effect is not very long-lasting. That is, I violated the recommendation of specialists and repeated the procedure after a year, and not after 6 months. In general, as always, we come to the conclusion that beauty requires sacrifice and means.
Possible contraindications. Specialist consultation required
How to use vitamin C for your face
The method of application depends on what form of vitamin C you are going to apply to your face.
If it is a powder, make sure it is for topical use and not for consumption. Otherwise it will not be effective at all.
How you can nourish your facial skin with vitamin C:
- if it is a powder, take a small amount. There will probably be information on the packaging about how much is recommended to use.
- Mix the powder with serum or lotion in your palm. Can be mixed with squalane.
- it is necessary that vitamin C constitute at least 8% of the product received, but not more than 20%, otherwise it will cause skin irritation.
- Apply the resulting solution to your face or body.
Be sure to do an allergy test: 24 hours before the procedure, apply a small amount of powder to the skin.
Popular techniques in cosmetology
Biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid;
Rejuvenating mesotherapy;
Autologous cellular rejuvenation (plasmolifting);
Injections of a collagen-containing drug;
Intralipotherapy – injection liposuction;
Botox and Dysport rejuvenation injections;
Injections of gels - absorbable fillers based on hyaluronic acid.
It is also possible to reinforce the face with biothreads - an absorbable gel-like preparation, which is carried out using a cannula.
Each popular correction method has contraindications, so an in-person consultation with a cosmetologist is required before the procedure.
Mesotherapy
This is an injection skin care procedure. During it, mesocotails, which are a set of vitamins that nourish, moisturize and tone the skin, are injected into the deep layers of the skin with a syringe with a thin needle. They allow you to restore its fresh appearance, elasticity and normalize the production of sebum. Particularly effective after summer, when the face has been intensively exposed to harmful UV radiation for several months.
Mesotherapy can also be performed at home. To do this, you need a mesoscooter, an antiseptic, an anesthetic gel and a mesocotail, which should be purchased at the pharmacy.
The procedure is a course of 4 – 6 sessions with breaks of 2 – 3 weeks. The introduction of meso-cocktails is allowed from a young age, from 20 years and older.
Having decided on beauty injections, you need to find a salon or clinic that uses only certified original drugs. Its staff should consist only of qualified specialists who will be able to accurately select the necessary procedure, the administered composition and the volume of the drug in order to achieve the result you need, without spoiling your face, but emphasizing its individual features.
Rehabilitation and care after beauty injections
The effect of the procedure depends not only on the quality of the drug and the professionalism of the doctor, but also on self-care at home. In the first days, you should not rub your face, touch it with dirty hands, or use decorative cosmetics. Do not use products containing alcohol and acids. Blood thinners are also prohibited during this period.
For all types of injection procedures there are restrictions on visiting the bathhouse, sauna, and gym. Many injections require you to apply sunscreen before sun exposure.
In the first days you should not drink alcohol. It is advisable not to smoke. Lumps under the skin and small bruises that may occur after injections disappear within 2-3 days. In general, rehabilitation lasts 7 days, some restrictions may last up to two weeks.
Injection rejuvenation procedures must be completed several times a year to maintain results.
Hydrogel patches with vitamin C
Patches have become much more popular in recent years. The components of the patches instantly penetrate the skin around the eyes. They are often used against puffiness and blueness under the eyes.
Also used to get rid of wrinkles that sometimes appear from lack of moisture. In such cases, two types of patches can help: with hyaluronic acid or with gold. The former contain antioxidants, peptides and plant extracts. They cope well with pigmentation and wrinkles. And the second ones can be kept for up to 50 minutes. They contain metal ions, vitamins and glycerin.
There are several types of patches:
- Hydrogel. They contain more than 90% water and hyaluronic acid. They fit tightly to the eyelid, and the active components penetrate deep into the cells.
- Fabric. This is a fabric that contains a high concentration of vitamins and oils. Unlike hydrogel patches, they do not fit tightly to the skin, which makes the effect much worse.
- Collagen. This type helps to perform several functions at once: moisturize, remove swelling and wrinkles.
Patches cannot be used for conjunctivitis, cuts, abrasions and rosacea.
Technique for introducing fillers or Botox
1. After a conversation with you, the doctor cleanses the skin. If necessary, local anesthesia is applied - anesthetic cream.
2. Injections are carried out subcutaneously using thin needles or cannulas. If we are talking about correction with fillers or Botox, then the area where the wrinkle is located is filled. Biorevitalization, mesotherapy and plasma lifting affect the entire face. The procedure usually takes from 20 minutes to an hour.
3. Injection sites are treated with an antiseptic solution.
4. The doctor gives recommendations for facial care, and you go home.
What is vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential element that performs many functions in the body. Unlike most animals, the human body does not produce this vitamin. It is obtained from food. It is found in citrus fruits, many berries, sweet peppers and leafy greens.
While vitamin C may not be a cure for the common cold, it does offer benefits such as boosting your immune system, helping fight cardiovascular disease, prenatal problems, eye conditions, or even wrinkles.
This is the most common antioxidant. That is, skin cells accumulate this element in order to subsequently protect themselves from damage caused by the environment. These include UV radiation from the sun, pollution and other factors that trigger the formation of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are unstable molecules that take electrons from cells, thereby damaging them. Do you know what else influences their education? Smoking. Therefore, many smokers suffer from dry skin, premature aging and a large number of wrinkles before the age of thirty.
Ampoules for face
Encapsulated forms are created in order to solve the problem of instability of forms and their oxidation. These formulas often contain pure ascorbic acid, which definitely should not be used on sensitive or irritated skin.
This approach works much faster than creams. It is recommended to be used as additional care for severe pigmentation, dull skin or post-acne. After use, smooth and elastic skin and a reduction in wrinkles are expected.
What should the product be in the ampoule:
- the concentration of the vitamin is no more than 10%, in this case the complexion is evened out, the product fights free radicals and slows down skin aging
- contains bio-peptides that stimulate collagen production
- high molecular weight hyaluronic acid is present, which is necessary to maintain the skin barrier function
- pH value is 2.8
