Every woman makes a lot of efforts to preserve youth and freshness of her skin. In addition to numerous professional care products, the use of home recipes, cosmetology sessions in beauty salons are especially popular, allowing you to achieve the desired result in the shortest possible time. One of these procedures is mesotherapy, within the framework of which a point effect on the epidermis is carried out using specially selected active preparations. In the article, we will consider what it is - facial mesotherapy, reviews, indications and contraindications regarding the procedure.
Method Description
First of all, you need to figure out what this cosmetic procedure is. Facial mesotherapy involves the introduction of injections into the middle layers of the dermis with an individually selected therapeutic preparation. It may include vitamin complexes, minerals, extractsplants, amino acids and other nutrients. Injections are made using the thinnest needle, which penetrates to a depth of 1.5 to 3.9 mm.
There is also non-injection facial mesotherapy. What it is? The procedure involves applying a specially selected cocktail to problem areas of the skin, after which the apparatus is applied to these areas.
Mesotherapy allows you to get rid of numerous problems associated with the skin of the face and neck. In each case, its action is individual, but the result is guaranteed. Sessions significantly improve microcirculation in blood vessels, make the skin elastic, increase its tone in the area of drug administration. Unlike external agents, which penetrate only the superficial layers of the skin and are not able to penetrate into deeper areas, the preparations used during mesotherapy act in the middle layers of the epidermis. That allows you to activate metabolic processes, cell regeneration, improve blood circulation.
Price of facial mesotherapy - from 2000 rubles. The non-injection procedure costs the same.
Drugs used in the process
We examined what it is - facial mesotherapy. Feedback on the methodology will be presented below. Let's look at the cocktails with which the procedure is carried out.
During this manipulation, different groups of medicinal preparations are used, which differ in composition, action and manufacturing features. The most sought after of them aresynthesized drugs that are created in laboratories.
- The most commonly used cocktail for face mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid. It helps to retain moisture in the deep layers of the dermis, due to which the skin is moisturized and wrinkles are smoothed.
- Plant extracts, absolutely safe and effective elements.
- Components based on animal products, including collagen and elastin. They, in turn, rejuvenate and improve skin elasticity.
- Facial mesotherapy with vitamins C, B, A, E, P. The elements that make up the preparations have powerful antioxidant properties that improve the appearance of the skin.
- Minerals. The most commonly used chemical s alt, macronutrients, including selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, etc. Mineral supplements are selected depending on the desired effect of the procedure.
- Organic acids. As a rule, these are glycolic or pyruvic acids, which stimulate cell regeneration.
- Drugs. Among them are certain medicines, the use of which is allowed only for individual indicators.
When choosing a drug, the cosmetologist is guided by a number of indicators, in particular: the characteristics and type of skin, pigmentation, age-related changes, rashes and other factors. A wide range of drugs allows you to make a cocktail to achieve the best result in each individual case. It is important to remember that the result of the procedure is the responsibility of the specialist conducting it, so you need to contact an experienced master withgood recommendations.
Photos before and after facial mesotherapy can be found in this article. They confirm that the result of the manipulation is visible immediately.
Indications and benefits
We examined what it is - non-injection facial mesotherapy, as well as a procedure carried out with the help of injections. Now we will mention the advantages and positive aspects of such manipulations.
This cosmetic procedure has a number of indications, among them are:
- deterioration of facial skin due to exposure to adverse weather conditions;
- need to restore skin tissue after surgery;
- reducing facial muscle tone;
- flabbiness of the skin;
- pronounced signs of aging, loss of facial contours, expression lines;
- double chin;
- acne, acne, problematic facial skin;
- seborrheic dermatitis;
- presence of body fat;
- nasolabial folds;
- tendency to puffiness;
- circles under the eyes;
- unnatural pallor and unhe althy appearance of the face;
- creases;
- pigmentation;
- scars, scars, rosacea.
- loss of skin elasticity, decreased turgor;
- tendency to dryness or, on the contrary, excessive work of the sebaceous glands.
The benefits of taking a course of mesotherapy include:
- Mesotherapy course, including non-injection method,provides long-term results without the need for regular maintenance treatments.
- The procedure is recommended for women of all ages. It is especially effective in combating age-related skin changes.
- Properly selected drug virtually eliminates the risk of adverse reactions. Before performing the procedure, it is recommended to pass a small test for individual intolerance to the components of the drug in order to avoid allergic reactions.
- Outpatient mesotherapy for best results.
- In almost all cases, skin cells respond well to the injected drug.
- The ability to get rid of several skin problems without resorting to other procedures.
- Achieving the desired result in the shortest possible time.
- Compared to many other cosmetic procedures, patients highlight the affordable price of facial mesotherapy.
Contraindications
It should be noted that mesotherapy is carried out in two ways: without injection or by injection, so some contraindications may prohibit the procedure in one way, but do not exclude the other. Facial mesotherapy using a non-invasive method is considered less dangerous, since in this case the risk of side effects is reduced, in addition, the procedure is painless. This method is carried out by introducing drugs with a laser, a meso-roller, a magnet, a specialbeauty machine that acts on the skin with cold.
In turn, contraindications to facial mesotherapy can be divided into absolute and relative. In the first case, the introduction of drugs by injection is completely excluded, since it can provoke a complication of the conditions of existing pathologies or worsen the general state of he alth. These include:
- Oncology. Non-injection mesotherapy is allowed for use, however, it depends on the type of tumor and the patient's condition. This is due to the fact that some components of the administered drug can activate the process of renewal and division of cancer cells, as a result of which the disease will begin to progress.
- Blood clotting disorder. In this case, the invasive method is absolutely contraindicated, as it may cause bleeding.
- Pathological fear at the sight of an injection is a rather rare case, but it does occur. In this case, a non-injection administration of a vitamin cocktail can be recommended.
If we talk about relative contraindications, they are temporary. That is, the introduction of injections is unacceptable, but only during the period until certain signs or circumstances that do not allow the procedure to be carried out are eliminated. Relative contraindications include:
- Pregnancy and lactation. Despite the fact that studies have not been conducted on the effect of a cosmetic procedure on the condition of a child, in order to exclude negative consequences, it is advisable to postpone the session until the woman stops breastfeeding.
- Taking medications that can affect blood clotting. Therefore, before starting mesotherapy, it is important to inform the beautician about all the medicines currently being taken. This will help avoid unwanted consequences.
- Exacerbation of herpes on the face.
- History of allergies.
- The presence of infectious diseases, regardless of their location.
Special attention is paid to the drugs used during the procedure. Thus, the introduction of hyaluronic acid is prohibited for patients with hypersensitive skin, as well as open wounds on the face. Artichoke extract is contraindicated in acute renal failure, liver dysfunction, hepatitis.
Possible side effects
Regardless of the technique used, mesotherapy is considered an invasive procedure, despite the fact that the violation of the integrity of the skin is minimal. Even if all safety measures are followed, there is a risk of side effects.
Possible such complications after mesotherapy of the face of the injection type:
- Most often these are negative reactions caused by the administered drug. After completion of the procedure, the client may feel a burning sensation, experience pain at the injection sites, and redness appears. Since medicinal cocktails contain several components, there is always the possibility of an allergic reaction to one of them. This can only be avoided by conducting a drug sensitivity test.
- Rather, but not excluded the possibility of side effects due to non-compliance with technologycarrying out the procedure. For example, if during mesotherapy the cosmetologist inserted the needle too deeply, a blood vessel could be pierced, therefore, bruises would most likely appear at the puncture sites. If the specialist has not properly disinfected the equipment used or the workplace, there is a risk of infection of the client. With insufficient qualifications of the master, after the procedure, scars can be observed on the face or, even worse, tissue death (necrosis).
It is worth remembering that minimal bruising after facial mesotherapy is still present. Under normal skin conditions, they disappear after 10-14 days.
Given all the above consequences, it is necessary to be very careful in choosing a beautician and preparing for mesotherapy.
How the procedure works
Before the procedure, the beautician will hold a brief conversation, clarify whether the client is taking medication, suffers from certain diseases or allergies. Then he will find out the purpose of mesotherapy and, based on the wishes of the client, will select the optimal drug for injection under the skin. To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, the specialist may recommend peeling.
To eliminate the risk of adverse reactions, the beautician conducts an allergy test. To do this, the minimum dose of the drug is injected into the wrist area, if redness is not observed on the skin for some time, go directly to the procedure itself.
Many customers are wondering if they needanesthesia during mesotherapy. This is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on the sensitivity threshold. For some, the procedure is associated with deep massage and does not cause discomfort, while for others it causes acute pain. Beforehand, the cosmetologist can apply a cream on the face, which includes lidocaine, which reduces sensitivity. Mesotherapy is carried out manually or using a device that doses the introduction of a therapeutic composition. For experienced cosmetologists, manual equipment has been worked out no worse than hardware. The depth and number of injections depend on the condition of the skin, the client's wishes and are appointed by the master.
Care after the procedure
Above it was considered what it is - facial mesotherapy. Patient feedback suggests that it is important not only to choose a qualified master, but also to provide proper care after manipulation.
After the procedure, you must refrain from taking medicines and alcoholic beverages, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. In addition, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules so that the effect of the procedure is best reflected in the appearance and condition of the skin:
- No other procedures are performed on the day of the scheduled mesotherapy.
- The first day after you can not use any cosmetics, it can get into the puncture sites, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the drug.
- During the week it is advisable to avoid hypothermia, overheating and direct sunlight on the skin of the face. You should postpone visiting the pool, sauna, bath and solarium. about massage andactive physical activity for several days will also have to be forgotten.
- The treated area should not be massaged for 2-3 days. Beauticians also recommend avoiding touching your face whenever possible.
Effect and results
Due to the fact that the active ingredients are injected into the middle layers of the skin, the procedure is much more effective in comparison with the surface effect. The skin is restored from the inside, which provides a lasting result. Often, the invasive method is compared to reflexology, which, by acting on certain points, promotes skin rejuvenation.
The visible effect after mesotherapy is not observed immediately, it usually takes several weeks. However, on the day of visiting the salon, some changes are noticeable on the face depending on the pharmacological action of the drug: this is an improvement in blood supply, which is manifested by an improved complexion, acceleration of regeneration and metabolism processes in skin cells. Mesotherapy is often compared to acupuncture and acupressure.
How many treatments are needed and how often
Many clients are interested in the question of how often facial mesotherapy is done and how much it will take to achieve the desired result.
Mainly the duration of the course of mesotherapy is determined by age and problems that need to be addressed. For some, it is enough to improve the skin and improve complexion, for others, smooth out wrinkles, which will take more time. How many procedures are neededfacial mesotherapy? On average, the course is from 5 to 7 procedures, as a result of which you can achieve rejuvenation and healing of facial skin.
The best results can be achieved by combining mesotherapy with facial massage, lifting, masks, chemical peels, biorevitalization.
Patients resort to this procedure for various reasons: to rejuvenate or improve skin elasticity, to eliminate scars or the effects of acne.
Reviews
Although many people recommend the procedure, it is still worth checking with the master about the nuances of what it is - facial mesotherapy, it will also be useful to study reviews.
Women have both positive and negative opinions on this matter. Let's start with positive mammoths, among them:
- If you turn to a qualified cosmetologist, then after completing the course, a clear result is noticeable.
- If there are no adverse reactions, then women consider hyaluronic acid to be an effective remedy. In reviews of mesotherapy around the eyes, they write that the component helps to smooth out wrinkles and facial folds.
- The skin is clearly getting firmer.
There are also negative reviews:
- About mesotherapy around the eyes, women say: if the skin is thin, then they often have bruises and red spots at the injection sites.
- Appearance immediately after the procedure leaves much to be desired (uneven skin). For many, it was a problem to return home or go to the store - everyone on the street pays attention.
- Many people note the pain of injections and discomfort during the procedure.
- To remove deep wrinkles and acne, more than 10 treatments are needed, which is expensive.
- It is necessary to repeat the procedure.
It is worth noting that the injection form of the procedure has more negative reviews. They are primarily related to the appearance of the skin.
Those who have tried the non-injection procedure say that the pain during it is insignificant, there are no punctures and red dots after them. Also, everyone notes that the skin has become much more pleasant to the touch, more even and uniform.
