Facial treatments: the most popular and effective

From this material you will learn:

• Types and effects of cosmetic procedures for facial skin
• Hardware procedures for facial skin
• Laser treatments for facial skin
• Aesthetic cosmetology for facial skin
• Injection types of facial skin treatments
• Facial skin care treatments
• Home treatments for facial skin care
• Choosing a facial skin care procedure depending on age

In modern cosmetology, numerous procedures for facial skin are popular. It is salon technology that allows us to receive effective and, no less important, safe services. Experienced professionals with appropriate education work in clinics and studios, so mistakes and traumatic situations are excluded. Moreover, such establishments have expensive and highly efficient equipment that is not suitable for home use. All these points make salons popular among the fair sex, regardless of age.

General indications for anti-aging procedures

Many people believe that they should switch to anti-aging care when the skin condition begins to bother the patient. This is a big mistake. Non-surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation “work” only for subtle cosmetic defects and act as a reliable means of preventing problems with facial skin. A good cosmetologist will advise you not to wait until deep wrinkles and folds appear on the face - clear signs of skin aging. In addition to these indications for anti-aging care, it is worth noting:

• the first smallest wrinkles;
• facial activity - the appearance of small skin creases, predisposition to defects;
• pale skin color;
• uneven complexion;
• feeling of dryness, tightness of the skin;
• “bags”, swelling, bruises under the eyes.

Signs of aging accumulate gradually. Procedures in a beauty salon can guarantee quick results. At the same time, you do not have to endure pain or recover for a long time after facial rejuvenation sessions. However, these are not all the advantages of the non-surgical technique.

Radio wave lifting (thermolifting)

Using a device that emits high-frequency current, the cosmetologist warms up the deep layers of the dermis, strictly controlling the effect. Heat treatment strengthens the skin structure, stimulates regeneration processes, promotes the formation of new cells, heals and rejuvenates all layers of the skin. Radio wave lifting is used not only for anti-aging therapy. The procedure also allows you to restore skin elasticity after losing weight and after giving birth.

Consequently, modern women have at their disposal a wide range of anti-aging techniques that allow them to solve any cosmetic problems.

Why are non-surgical anti-aging procedures popular?

For quite a long period, exclusively facial plastic surgery was used to solve cosmetic problems. During surgery, the surgeon removes excess subcutaneous fat and skin, slightly tightening the oval. Plastic surgery allows you to form clear facial contours, remove wrinkles, folds and skin sagging.

Surgical lifting shows good results in patients aged 40+. However, surgery is not justified in patients 25+, who usually want to get rid of the signs of photoaging (caused by sun exposure). Under the influence of sunlight, hyaluronic acid in the cells of the epidermis breaks down - the skin loses its former elasticity. In this case, plastic surgery is not a help: it only redistributes and slightly tightens the skin without affecting the root cause of the problem.

Modern technologies used in the cosmetology clinic guarantee a comprehensive result. They combine hardware, injection, laser, and aesthetic procedures that solve the problem from the inside - not just “mask,” but remove signs of photoaging and prevent their reappearance.

It is not for nothing that ISAPS statistics confirm the increasing popularity of non-surgical techniques - over the past ten years, the number of cosmetic procedures performed has increased by 200%.

What is cosmetology?

From time immemorial, people have strived to look as beautiful as possible. But how to correct the mistakes of nature and age-related defects in human appearance? To achieve our goals, we use cosmetology. This definition is nothing more than one of the areas of medicine, focusing on the following areas:

• studying the nature and causes of cosmetic defects;
• working to find ways of prevention;
• elimination of defects;
• masking appearance flaws.

Rules for preparing for anti-aging procedures

All procedures for facial rejuvenation are carried out with preliminary preparation - the skin should be protected from stress and moisturized abundantly. Here are some tips from cosmetologists that should not be neglected:

• make sure that at least two weeks (preferably four) have passed since active sun exposure;
• exclude a combination of sessions with similar operating principles;
• a few days before the procedure, refrain from any type of smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages;
• If possible, exclude very salty, spicy foods from your diet: they load blood vessels and stimulate swelling;
• do not forget to take a course of active skin moisturizing - use serums and masks;
• Some procedures require several days of recovery - plan your time.

For eyelashes

Eyelash growth products

Thick and long eyelashes have always been in fashion, and women used different methods to achieve this goal. For example, in recent years, eyelash extensions have been very popular: from unnaturally lush, reminiscent of a doll's, to more laconic ones, which at first glance cannot be distinguished from natural ones. But despite its enormous popularity, this procedure is not the most beneficial for the eyes. The products used for extensions harm the follicles and can cause ophthalmological diseases associated with inflammation of the eyelids. In addition, young ladies with eyelash extensions should usually refuse some types of facial massage and masks.

Now there is an alternative to extensions - salons offer beauty treatments using products that accelerate eyelash growth. The composition of such products may differ, as well as the result of their use. For example, products based on hormone-like substances prostaglandins and their synthetic analogues can double the size of eyelashes. But at the same time, this procedure does not exclude side effects. Most often – in the form of inflammation of the eyelids [9].

A safer analogue is peptide-based products. They give less modest results, but the risk of side effects is minimal. In addition, such agents, unlike prostaglandins, are suitable for long-term use. But this only applies to beauty products containing exclusively peptides. Some manufacturers combine both components in one product, while others do not separate the entire chemical composition of the drug. These products may be dangerous for people with allergies, sensitive skin or eye conditions.

Keratin lifting

This relatively new beauty salon service has already become a real beauty trend. Keratin lifting is a procedure that allows you to fix the desired curl of your eyelashes. Reed glue is used for fixation, after which the eyelashes are enriched with vitamins, proteins and pigment. After lifting, eyelashes look more voluminous. The effect lasts for 2 months. If the procedure is performed by an experienced specialist, then there should be no side effects. The only note: lifting cannot be done if the mucous membrane of the eye is inflamed, or if you are allergic to the components used.

Injection procedures for facial rejuvenation

We are talking about injections of drugs whose active components reach the deep layer of the skin. Injections promote cellular rejuvenation and stimulate the processes of natural renewal of skin cells. The following techniques are used in modern injection cosmetology:

• botulinum toxin injections – allow you to get rid of facial wrinkles and prevent their appearance;
• biorevitalization (hyaluronic acid injections) – actively moisturizes the skin, smoothes out fine wrinkles, demonstrates a slight lifting effect and protects the face from external negative factors;
• blanching (filling small wrinkles with Beloterosoft) – smoothes the skin texture, improves complexion;
• mesotherapy (beauty injections, meso-cocktail injections) – heals the skin, promotes its timely natural renewal;
• ozone therapy (ozone injections) – saturates skin cells with oxygen, accelerates tissue metabolism, relieves local inflammation;
• plasma therapy (injections of the patient’s own plasma) – improves the quality of the skin, activates cellular renewal processes, strengthens local immunity;
• PRP therapy (injections of blood plasma with a high platelet content) - eliminates small and medium wrinkles, evens out skin texture, improves complexion, and rejuvenates the skin by 5-10 years.

The effect of injections depends not only on the quality of the drug used and the skill of the cosmetologist, but also on home facial care after the procedure. For the first few days, experts advise not to rub your face or use decorative cosmetics. Cosmetics containing alcohol and acids are strictly prohibited. Blood thinning medications should also not be taken during the recovery period.

Regardless of the type of injection rejuvenation procedure performed, in the first time after the session, the cosmetologist sets restrictions on visiting baths, saunas, swimming pools and solariums, as well as drinking alcohol and smoking.

Immediately after the injections, small lumps and bruises may appear on the face. They will go away on their own in a few days. Typically the rehabilitation period lasts a week. The recommended frequency of injection procedures is several times a year.

Mesotherapy

Facial mesotherapy is a cosmetic manipulation, the essence of which is the introduction of biologically active substances directly into problem areas of the skin of the face, scalp and body that need correction. Due to its high efficiency, mesotherapy is one of the most popular techniques used in modern cosmetology.

Modern cosmetology uses techniques that can stop or significantly slow down skin aging, as well as successfully combat existing problems. In this regard, the most effective manipulation is facial mesotherapy, the effect of which is second only to plastic surgery. Currently, there are several types of this procedure, the most popular of which is classic injection mesotherapy. The essence of the technique is the introduction of microscopic doses of cosmetic preparations into the dermis using injections. For manipulation, a syringe with special thin and very sharp needles is used to minimize pain from punctures. Drugs are usually administered to a depth of 2-5 mm. Injections are performed manually or using special devices. With manual administration, the cosmetologist independently regulates the depth of each injection and the volume of the administered medicinal substance.

Depending on the problem that the cosmetologist has to solve, the choice of mesotherapy drugs will depend. Cocktails usually contain several substances. This may be a combination of several main (active) drugs and auxiliary elements. Each cosmetologist practicing mesotherapy has his own favorite proven recipe.

The indication for facial mesotherapy is the correction of physiological changes in the skin associated with aging of the body, the treatment of certain pathological conditions, mainly of a metabolic nature.

The best hardware procedures for facial rejuvenation

Hardware cosmetology products affect the entire structure of the skin, activating all internal processes in the cells. Procedures of this kind are absolutely painless, demonstrate noticeable and long-lasting results and have a very limited list of contraindications. Hardware rejuvenation includes the following techniques:

• SMAS-lifting (impact of focused high-intensity ultrasound) – returns clear contours to the face, visibly tightens the skin and stimulates the production of natural collagen;
• RF lifting (exposure to high-frequency electric current) – eliminates sagging, heterogeneity of the skin, stimulates collagen synthesis;
• hardware carboxy therapy (subcutaneous injection of purified carbon dioxide) – stimulates blood circulation, nourishes the skin, accelerates metabolism and recovery processes;
• microcurrents (exposure to low-frequency electric pulse energy) – promotes the production of collagen and elastin in cells, activates the process of cell regeneration;
• myoplasty (stimulation of the facial muscles with weakly powerful current pulses) – forms a beautiful oval face and gets rid of a double chin, tightens the cheeks, removes “bags” under the eyes;
• fractional mesotherapy (perforation of the skin with microneedles with simultaneous injection of vitamin cocktails) – nourishes the skin layers, improves blood circulation, enhances the processes of internal cell renewal;
• hydromesotherapy (deep injection of the drug without using a needle) – has a healing effect, accelerates metabolism, promotes natural rejuvenation of the face;
• phototherapy (the use of light pulses of different wavelengths and spectrum) - stimulates natural cell regeneration, improves the quality of facial skin.

Hardware rejuvenation is not performed on patients with individual intolerance to the effects, cancer, acute chronic diseases, or heart disease. Pregnant and lactating women should also refrain from such procedures.

The use of Botulinum toxin preparations (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Lantox, Relatox) for hyperhidrosis

What is hyperhidrosis?

This term refers to excessive sweating in response to normal stimulation. The criterion for local hyperhidrosis is pronounced sweating that brings physical and psychological discomfort during emotional stress in situations related to public speaking and decision-making. Excessive sweating often occurs outside of intense external influences. Local hyperhidrosis affects at least 1% of people.

Why should it be treated?

Local (in the area of ​​the armpits, palms, soles) hyperhidrosis is subject to treatment. The long-term existence of hyperhidrosis aggravates the state of physical and psychological discomfort, leads to disruption of professional activities, often even provoking the occurrence of suicidal thoughts. This contributes to the formation of a “vicious circle” of stress-sweating-stress, causing a significant decrease in the quality of life.

What treatment methods are there?

Medical practice has shown the effectiveness of intradermal injections of botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Lantox, Relatox) and surgical treatment (transthoracic sympathectomy, curettage). Other treatment methods are ineffective and have significant limitations on their use.

Currently, botulinum toxin type A, obtained by fine purification and subsequent lyophilization of a bacterial culture, is used in the form of commercial preparations.

What is the mechanism of action of Botulinum toxin?

Botulinum toxin limits sweating by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the level of the presynaptic membrane, causing reversible local denervation of the sweat glands. The effect occurs 3-7 days after the injection and lasts 6-12 months, after which the treatment is repeated.

Laser treatments for facial rejuvenation

Laser technologies are based on the use of a laser device that affects the skin with a thin, narrowly directed beam of light. The principle of operation of all such procedures is the same - the laser heats and evaporates the surface layers of the skin, thereby stimulating the process of cellular restoration and renewal. Laser facial rejuvenation includes several popular procedures today:

• carbon (deep) peeling – heals the skin, stimulates deep tissue regeneration processes;
• laser facial resurfacing (comprehensive skin rejuvenation with fractional CO2 laser) - noticeably rejuvenates the face, tightens the contour, starts the process of natural synthesis of collagen and elastin;
• Fractional laser rejuvenation (perforation of the skin with infrared light with a wavelength of 10.6 microns) – a pronounced effect of skin tightening, activation of the process of internal rejuvenation.

Laser rejuvenation is not performed in the presence of inflammation in the affected area, in pregnant, lactating women, patients with tumors in the local area, oncology and benign tumors. Other contraindications to the use of a laser beam include:

• autoimmune diseases;
• infections, viral diseases;
• diabetes;
• epilepsy;
• mental disorders.

In the summer season, laser resurfacing is done only if two rules are followed:

• the patient should not be in the sun for at least 2 weeks after the procedure;
• Even with short exposure to the sun, the patient must use sunscreen.

Hyaluronic acid injections

During the procedure, gels containing hyaluronic acid are injected under the skin, which perform a dual function:

• fill cells with moisture, restore skin, have a rejuvenating effect;
• similar to fillers, they fill voids, smoothing out wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid is produced in the human body. It moisturizes the skin, makes it firm and elastic. But with age, the process of acid synthesis slows down. Injections will help fill the deficiency of an important substance. When creating drugs for injection, biocompatible components are used. Therefore, the procedure does not provoke side effects and has almost no contraindications.

The best aesthetic procedures for facial rejuvenation

Aesthetic cosmetology is based on the use of fillers, mesothreads and other special preparations that allow the restoration of lost soft tissue. Procedures of this type not only significantly correct the contours of the face, but also activate the processes of internal cell renewal. This group includes the following methods of facial rejuvenation:

• Radiesse lifting (correction of the facial contour with a specialized preparation) – returns the face to its former youth, demonstrates a pronounced lifting effect;
• thread face lifting (skin tightening with mesothreads) – restores skin texture, outlines facial contours;
• 3D lifting (face modeling with special threads) – evens out facial lines, corrects differences in relief;
• filling wrinkles with fillers (contour plastic surgery without surgery) - instantly rejuvenates the face, models the contours of the face;
• peeling PRX-T33 (stimulating the activity of fibroblasts and synthesizing natural collagen) – smoothes and rejuvenates the face, eliminates scars, scars and creases.

Fillers, mesothreads and other professional products for rejuvenation cannot be used if the patient’s body is individually intolerant to them. Contraindications to aesthetic procedures include:

• cancer diseases;
• skin lesions in local areas;
• acne in the acute stage;
• infections and viral diseases;
• pregnancy;
• lactation.

Threadlifting

Using special needles, the cosmetologist inserts mesothreads under the skin of problem areas of the face and body - very thin self-absorbing threads made from polydoxanone. A collagen framework is gradually formed around the mesothreads, which remains even after their resorption, providing a long-lasting (up to two years) lifting effect.

The procedure is contraindicated for:

• violation of blood clotting properties;
• pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
• infectious skin lesions;
• diabetes mellitus

To get the desired result and prevent side effects, thread lifting should be performed only by a qualified specialist.

Effective rejuvenation procedures after 30–35 years

Provided you organize proper home care for your facial skin, the first signs of fading become noticeable only after 30 years. The main principles of caring for a person aged 30–35 years are regular renewal and nutrition of the skin from the inside. And, perhaps, the third important point is preventing the appearance of signs of skin aging.

After 30, the skin cannot do without deep cleansing using chemical peels. The procedures allow timely removal of the stratum corneum, renewing the epidermis. The result is that the face looks fresher, the smallest wrinkles disappear.

Mesotherapy and biorevitalization will provide deep nutrition and hydration of the skin at this age. You should visit a cosmetologist for these purposes once every six months. This will be quite enough to preserve the natural beauty of your face.

Patients with active facial expressions should take a closer look at botulinum therapy. The procedure will prevent the formation of medium and deep wrinkles by reducing the force of contraction of the facial muscles.

In rare cases, after 30 years, it is important to carry out microcurrent therapy, electroporation, blanching and filling wrinkles with fillers.

Precautionary measures

In the pursuit of beauty, it is important to remember that the main goal is to improve your appearance, not spoil it. To keep your skin looking healthy and radiant at any age, you need to consider the following nuances:

1. Before any cosmetic procedure, you need to consult a cosmetologist , and the specialist must be from a trusted clinic, have extensive experience and high-quality education. Such a specialist will not impose unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and means;
2. You should not do chemical peels yourself at home , and also scrub your skin with compositions with large abrasive particles too often;
3. It is very important to take into account your skin type and health status. What is suitable for a friend or relative may be completely unacceptable for you;
4. if there are microtraumas, cuts and inflammations on the skin, cosmetic procedures should be postponed

Effective facial rejuvenation procedures after 40 years

At the age of 40, it is easy to distinguish between a face that has received quality care for the last 10 years and a face that has not undergone cosmetic procedures. For aging skin, one-time sessions of moisturizing and nutrition are no longer enough. At the age of 40, noticeable deep wrinkles appear on the face, which require comprehensive care.

The most pronounced effect is demonstrated by hardware and injection techniques aimed at tightening the skin in tandem with contouring with fillers. After 40, there is a good reason to get used to botulinum therapy, since aging skin becomes a canvas for facial wrinkles.

Injections of vitamin compounds can intensely nourish the skin at this age. Injections are recommended to be carried out in a course of 4-6 sessions, because aging skin needs nutrients more.

As the skin ages, tissue regeneration processes slow down. They can be dispersed using hardware or injection procedures. The most effective way to rejuvenate your face at 40 is microcurrent in combination with plasma therapy. This tandem will significantly enhance the production of natural collagen and elastin, which will take care of the beauty and youth of the skin.

For hair

airtouch coloring

Airtouch is a trendy technology for hair coloring using a hairdryer. Thanks to a special technique, it is possible to create the smoothest, almost imperceptible color transitions. To achieve this effect, the master divides the hair into thin strands and blows each one separately with a hairdryer, so that no more than 30-50% of the hair remains of the original volume of the strand, and then applies dye to them. As a result, it turns out to dye not the entire strand, but as if through a hair. Coloring using this technique looks very impressive. As for the side effects, they are the same as after regular coloring.

Botox and collagen

For a long time, polyamide lamination was considered the main trend in salon hair care. Now in the beauty industry the emphasis has shifted to deep hair restoration. For these purposes, salons use Botox and collagen.

Let's be clear: Botox used for hair care has nothing in common with Botox used to eliminate wrinkles. The procedure received its name solely due to the rejuvenation effect. Botox hair products usually contain natural oils, keratin and hyaluronic acid.

Hair collagenation, like Botox, is used to restore hair. The main active substance of such beauty products is collagen protein of animal or plant origin.

After these procedures, the scales on the hair are closed, due to which the hair acquires a mirror shine. Unlike lamination, Botox and collagen create a cumulative effect [8].

Procedures for facial rejuvenation after 50 years

You can rejuvenate your face without a surgical scalpel at any age – even after 50 years. The difference is only in the intensity of the impact of the means used. Patients over 50 should focus on deep skin renewal, replenishment of missing volumes and enhanced nutrition.

You can, of course, continue to do regular chemical peels, but laser peeling will give you a more noticeable, lasting result at this age. The session will renew the upper skin layer and launch a powerful cell renewal process.

After 50, patients are usually bothered by too thin lips, pronounced “bags” under the eyes, deep nasolabial folds, and a double chin. All these unpleasant signs can be neutralized by resorting to a non-surgical method - contour plastic surgery. Fillers fill wrinkles, folds on the face, and correct the oval of the face. By replenishing the volume in this way, you can significantly tighten your face.

Mesotherapy, plasma therapy, and biorevitalization will provide adequate nutrition for aging skin. Conscientious patients became familiar with these procedures even earlier. Only after the age of 50 should you undergo courses of rejuvenating procedures of 8–12 sessions and at shorter intervals.

Taking into account the above recommendations, two main conclusions can be drawn:

1. In case of subtle signs of skin aging, beauty injections and hardware procedures are sufficient to achieve the effect of visible facial rejuvenation. They have a “delicate” effect on the skin, which helps slow down the aging process.
2. Pronounced age-related changes in the skin require the use of laser techniques and aesthetic cosmetology procedures. These measures will allow you to get rid of even deep wrinkles and creases, and facial asymmetry. Injections and hardware procedures will help maintain the result.

Mesotherapy is indicated in the following cases:

• for rejuvenating facial skin, restoring reduced turgor and elasticity (fighting wrinkles and preventing their re-formation);
• to lighten facial skin (eliminate age spots);
• too dry or, conversely, too oily skin;
• correction of the face shape (elimination of the “double” chin, smoothing out deep natural folds);
• elimination of telangiectasia - vascular networks (stars) resulting from persistent expansion of intradermal capillaries;
• treatment of acne (acne) resulting from hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands;
• addition to other cosmetological methods (recovery after surgery, peeling, etc.).

The course of procedures ranges from 3 to 10 procedures.

Some information from the history of cosmetology

Awareness of the importance of cosmetology has come to man since ancient times. It is generally accepted that the birthplace of this movement was Ancient Egypt. Even several thousand years BC, the population of this state knew about cosmetics used both for medicinal purposes and for decorative purposes (hair and nail coloring). The famous beauty of the past, Queen Cleopatra, even took the trouble to compile the first handbook on cosmetology in history. Already in those distant times, people knew about the miraculous effects of mud, clay, herbal balms, massage oils, fruit and vegetable mixtures, fermented milk products, young beer, water baths, alternating contrasting states in the form of activity and relaxation. And the ancient Hindus went even further when they performed plastic surgery to correct the shape of the nose.

Ways to achieve your goals

Obtaining the desired cosmetic effects is not an easy task, requiring the efforts of various sciences. For example: according to individual goals, collaboration with dermatology, physiotherapy and cosmetic chemistry is almost always required. The guidelines for making a decision in each specific case are the individual characteristics of the patient’s body, his wishes, professional approach and mastery of modern technologies.