In search of effective facial rejuvenation procedures, a person has come a long way from alchemy and not quite humane methods to scientifically backed and painless methods. Before trying the complexes of modern anti-aging procedures, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the basic principles and description of the promised effect of the most popular of them.
General indications for anti-aging treatments
Many people believe that they should switch to anti-aging care when the patient's skin condition begins to bother. This is a big mistake. Non-surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation "work" only with implicit cosmetic defects, they are a reliable means of preventing problems with facial skin. A good cosmetologist will advise you not to wait until deep wrinkles appear, wrinkles on the face are clear signs of skin aging. In addition to these indications for anti-aging care, it is worth noting:
- the first smallest wrinkles;
- mimic activity - the appearance of small creases of the skin, a predisposition to a defect;
- pale skin color;
- uneven complexion;
- feeling of dryness, tightness of the skin;
- "bags", swelling, bruising under the eyes.
The signs of aging accumulate gradually. Procedures in a beauty parlor can guarantee a quick effect. At the same time, you do not have to endure pain, long-term recovery after facial rejuvenation sessions. However, these are not all the advantages of a non-surgical technique.
Why are non-surgical anti-aging procedures popular?
For a rather long period, only 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 facelift shows good results in patients aged 40+. However, surgery is not justified for patients aged 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. Plastic in this case is not an assistant: 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, aesthetic procedures that solve the problem from the inside - not just "mask", but remove the signs of photoaging and prevent their reappearance.
It is not for nothing that ISAPS statistics confirm the growing popularity of non-surgical techniques - over the past ten years, the number of cosmetic procedures performed has increased by 200%.
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 beauty tips to keep in mind:
- make sure that at least two weeks (preferably four) have passed after active exposure to the sun;
- exclude a combination of sessions similar in principle;
- a few days before the manipulation, refrain from any type of smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages;
- if possible, exclude very salty, spicy foods from the diet: they load blood vessels and stimulate edema;
- do not forget to take a course of active skin moisturizing - use serums and masks;
- some procedures require several days to recover - plan your time.
Precautionary measures
The decision to conduct a specific procedure should be taken together with the beautician. In some cases, the patient undergoes additional diagnostics. A number of hardware procedures are not performed for people with cardiovascular pathologies. Some injection methods are contraindicated in case of insufficient blood clotting.
Restrictions to any anti-aging procedures are wounds in the area of influence, neoplasms, inflammation and viral diseases.
Injection treatments for facial rejuvenation
We are talking about injections of drugs, the active components of which reach the deep layer of the skin. Injections contribute to cellular rejuvenation, stimulation of the processes of natural renewal of skin cells. In modern injection cosmetology, the following methods are used:
- botulinum toxin injections - allow you to get rid of facial wrinkles and prevent their appearance;
- biorevitalization (hyaluronic acid injections) - actively moisturizes the skin, smoothes fine wrinkles, demonstrates a slight lifting effect and protects the face from external negative factors;
- blanching (filling fine wrinkles with Beloterosoft) - smoothes the relief of the skin, improves complexion;
- mesotherapy (beauty injections, injections of meso-cocktails) - heals the skin, promotes its timely natural renewal;
- ozone therapy (ozone injections) - saturates skin cells with oxygen, speeds up the metabolism in tissues, stops local inflammation;
- plasma therapy (injections of the patient's own plasma) - improves the quality of the skin, activates the processes of cell renewal, enhances local immunity;
- PRP-therapy (injections of blood plasma with a high content of platelets) - relieves small, medium wrinkles, evens out the skin texture, improves complexion, 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, not to use decorative cosmetics. Cosmetics with alcohol and acids in the composition are strictly prohibited. Blood thinners should not be taken during the recovery period either.
Regardless of the type of injection rejuvenation procedure performed, for the first time after the session, the cosmetologist sets a limit on visiting baths, saunas, swimming pools and a solarium, as well as drinking alcohol and smoking.
Immediately after injections, small seals and bruises may appear on the face. They will go away on their own in a few days. The recovery period usually lasts a week. The recommended frequency of injection procedures is several times a year.
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 a noticeable and lasting result and have a very limited list of contraindications. Hardware rejuvenation includes the following techniques:
- SMAS-lifting (exposure to 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 flabbiness, heterogeneity of the skin, stimulates collagen synthesis;
- hardware carboxy therapy (subcutaneous administration of purified carbon dioxide) - stimulates blood circulation, nourishes the skin, accelerates metabolism and recovery processes;
- microcurrents (exposure to low-frequency electrical impulse energy) - promotes the production of collagen and elastin in cells, activates the process of cell regeneration;
- myoplasty (stimulation of facial muscles with weakly powerful current pulses) - forms a beautiful oval of the face and eliminates 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, speeds up metabolism, promotes natural facial rejuvenation;
- phototherapy (use of light pulses of different wavelengths and spectra) - stimulates natural cell regeneration, improves the quality of facial skin.
Hardware rejuvenation is not performed for patients with individual intolerance to exposure, cancer, exacerbated chronic diseases, heart disease. Pregnant and lactating women should also refrain from such procedures.
Facial rejuvenation laser treatments
Laser technologies are based on the use of a laser device that affects the skin with the thinnest narrow beam of light. The principle of operation of all such procedures is the same - the laser heats and evaporates the superficial skin layers, thereby stimulating the process of cellular repair and renewal. Laser facial rejuvenation includes several procedures popular in our time:
- carbon (deep) peeling - heals the skin, stimulates the deep processes of tissue regeneration;
- laser resurfacing of the face (complex skin rejuvenation with a fractional CO2 laser) - visibly 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 internal rejuvenation process.
Laser rejuvenation is not performed in the presence of inflammation in the affected area, pregnant women, lactating women, patients with neoplasms in the local area, oncology and benign tumors. Among other contraindications to the use of a laser beam:
- autoimmune diseases;
- infections, viral diseases;
- diabetes;
- epilepsy;
- mental disorders.
In the summer season, laser resurfacing is done only subject to two rules:
- 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.
The best aesthetic procedures for facial rejuvenation
Aesthetic cosmetology is based on the use of fillers, mesothreads and other special preparations that allow you to restore lost soft tissues. Procedures of this type not only noticeably correct the contours of the face, but also activate the processes of internal cell renewal. This group includes the following facial rejuvenation methods:
- lifting Radiesse (face contour correction with a specialized preparation) - returns the face to its former youth, demonstrates a pronounced lifting effect;
- thread lifting of the face (skin lift with mesothreads) - restores the skin relief, outlines the contours of the face;
- 3D-lifting (face modeling with special threads) - aligns the lines of the face, corrects relief differences;
- filling wrinkles with fillers (contour plastic without surgery) - instantly rejuvenates the face, models the outlines of the face;
- peeling PRX-T33 (stimulating the activity of fibroblasts and synthesizing natural collagen) - evens and rejuvenates the face, eliminates scars, scars and creases.
It is impossible to use fillers, mesothreads and other professional means for rejuvenation in case of their individual intolerance by the patient's body. Among the contraindications to aesthetic procedures:
- cancerous diseases;
- skin lesions in local areas;
- acne in the acute stage;
- infections and viral diseases;
- pregnancy;
- lactation.
Effective rejuvenation procedures after 30–35 years
Provided that proper home skin care is organized, the first signs of its withering become noticeable only after 30 years. The main principles of caring for a person at the age of 30–35 years are regular renewal and nourishment of the skin from the inside. And, perhaps, the third important point is the prevention of the appearance of signs of skin aging.
After 30, the skin will not do without deep cleansing with the use of chemical peels. Procedures allow timely removal of the stratum corneum, renewing the epidermis. The result - the face looks fresh, the smallest wrinkles disappear.
Deep nutrition and hydration of the skin at this age will provide mesotherapy, biorevitalization. For these purposes, you should visit a beautician once every six months. This will be quite enough to preserve the natural beauty of the 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, 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.
Effective facial rejuvenation procedures after 40 years
At the age of 40, it is easy to recognize a face that has been well looked after for the last 10 years, and a face that has not undergone cosmetic procedures. For aged 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 skin tightening in tandem with contouring with fillers. After 40, there is a good reason to get used to botulinum therapy, as aging skin becomes a canvas for mimic wrinkles.
Injections of vitamin formulations are able to intensively nourish the skin at this age. Injections are recommended to be carried out in a course of 4-6 sessions, because aging skin needs more nutrients.
As the skin ages, the regeneration processes in the tissues slow down. They can be dispersed by hardware or injection procedures. The most effective way to rejuvenate the face at 40 is microcurrents combined with plasma therapy. Such a tandem will significantly enhance the production of natural collagen and elastin, which will take care of the beauty and youthfulness of the skin.
Facial rejuvenation procedures 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 a more noticeable lasting result at this age. The session will renew the upper skin layer and start a powerful process of cell renewal.
After 50 patients are usually worried about too thin lips, pronounced "bags" under the eyes, deep nasolabial folds, and a double chin. All these unpleasant signs can be leveled by resorting to a non-surgical method - contouring. Fillers fill wrinkles, folds on the face, correct the oval of the face. Replenishing the volume in this way, you can noticeably tighten the face.
Mesotherapy, plasma therapy, biorevitalization will provide decent nutrition for aging skin. Conscious patients were familiar with these procedures even earlier. Only after the age of 50, you should take courses of anti-aging procedures for 8-12 sessions and with a shorter interval.
Taking into account the above recommendations, 2 main conclusions can be drawn:
- With mild signs of skin aging, beauty injections and hardware procedures are enough to achieve the effect of visible facial rejuvenation. They are distinguished by a "delicate" effect on the skin, which helps to slow down the aging process.
- Pronounced age-related skin changes require the use of laser techniques, aesthetic cosmetology procedures. These measures will even get rid of deep wrinkles and creases, facial asymmetry. Injections and hardware procedures will help maintain the result.
Operating principle
It is worth looking at things realistically - even the most effective facial rejuvenation procedures are not able to withstand nature. However, this does not mean that they are useless. Anti-aging therapy is able to "slow down" skin aging by improving blood circulation and drainage, activate the production of collagen and elastin in skin cells.
Contour plastic surgery allows you to visually correct an aged face, while peeling and laser techniques use the internal reserve of the skin, which will start the process of its renewal.
In order to accurately determine which of the procedures is relevant to carry out in your case, we advise you to sign up for a consultation with a professional cosmetologist. Experience, rich clinic equipment and certified professional products will help you achieve high-quality and sustainable results.