Should I be transplanted from a hyaluronic acid and botox needle to non-invasive procedures that do not injure the skin? Together with cosmetologists, we understand the pros and cons of beauty injections, fillers and mesotherapy without injections.
A recent report from the American Academy of Plastic Surgeons (AAFPRS) documented the contribution of millennials to the wildly growing demand for beauty treatments. Patients aged 22–37 grow up during the boom in aesthetic medicine and take their faces more than seriously. They focus on prevention and try to control the aging process so that in the future they do not try to turn back the clock with a facelift. Unsurprisingly, the volume of Botox injections (by the way, it is still the most popular cosmetic procedure) has increased by 22% since 2013. At the same time, the demand among patients for minimally invasive procedures - those that leave minimal damage to the skin - is growing even faster.
Does mesotherapy work without injections?
Clinics have actively picked up the non-invasive trend: serums with hyaluronic acid are injected under oxygen pressure, using gas-liquid peeling, a low-amplitude laser and a dozen other clever methods. Can all this replace beauty injections for us? “Injection-free mesotherapy is an excellent care procedure that improves the complexion, but is in no way an alternative to classical mesotherapy,” explains Ekaterina Shostak, chief physician of the LINLINE laser cosmetology clinic. "After all, our skin has a barrier function and consists of many layers." The needle travels to a layer called the dermis, stimulating the production of collagen, elastin, and fibroblasts (building cells). And a cocktail injected into the skin by any physical means (be it ultrasound or electroporation) is much less likely to reach the necessary lower layers of the dermis.
To save patients from unnecessary injections, manufacturers release long-lasting novelties - drugs give a moisturizing effect for up to 9 months.
Is it worth it to injure the skin once again with a needle?
In fact, there are few absolute contraindications for injection procedures - these are blood clotting disorders and systemic diseases such as psoriasis and diabetes mellitus. All serious medical cosmetology is based on injections, and there is no way to get away from this, says the beautician of the GrandMed clinic, Veronika Gosudarstva. Rubbing, smearing and blowing in a serious effect cannot be achieved (although no one canceled home care). “Of course, there are risks from beauty injections. For example, the attachment of a secondary infection. To avoid this, in high-level clinics everything is carefully processed and sterilized,”explains the doctor. Before making an appointment with an Instagram cosmetologist at home, remember this fact. Another risk is the use of uncertified drugs. According to doctors, this is 70-80% of all those that are injected into the faces of St. Petersburg patients. The fact is that obtaining a certificate of conformity in Russia is a rather complicated process. And after that, the cost of the drug automatically increases. Yes, not all unregistered meso cocktails and fillers are potentially dangerous, as they have been studied in other countries. But in some cases, the consequences can be serious. For example, papules on the face that do not dissolve within two months are not a pleasant sight. Therefore, large clinics are playing fair: it's better not to do anything than to work with unknown drugs.
Do fillers harm your face?
Can quality hyaluronic acid (HA) harm the face? Cosmetologists unanimously assure that no. In the event that it is injected in the right place and in the right amount. Modern fillers based on HA are useful for tissues, notes Veronika Gosudarstvo, and horror stories about the development of fibrosis are not very correct. After all, what is fibrosis? Skin tightening after microdamage due to increased production of collagen in tissues
How to avoid becoming a victim of the beauty industry?
Why do we still see an abundance of "hyaluronic faces"? In some cases, patients themselves insist on the introduction of a very large amount of fillers, and doctors are forced to agree to overcorrection, even if their ideas about beauty are different. In other situations, doctors themselves do not take into account the structure of the face. Large-scale corrections with fillers are not suitable for all patients. It is necessary to take into account the density of the skin and its tendency to edema. “Besides, rejuvenation is always a work on several levels. It is impossible to restore volume without hyaluronic acid, just as it is impossible to create a lifting and improve the structure of tissues without a laser procedure. The professionalism of a cosmetologist lies precisely in choosing the right combination of methods,”explains Ekaterina Shostak.
Can i use botox?
A new trend in cosmetology is baby botox, that is, the introduction of botulinum toxin in a lower dosage. This is done in the name of preserving the facial features of the face, while still helping to prevent the appearance of wrinkles. But the frequent recommendation of cosmetologists to start using the capabilities of Botox as early as possible is not always correct. Cosmetologist of the innovative prevent age resort “First Line. Health Care Resort "Christina Sharova explains:" To prevent age-related changes, I prescribe botulinum therapy only when there are initial manifestations of static wrinkles - that is, noticeable just at rest. " In addition, the body has the peculiarity of developing a secondary insensitivity to botulinum toxin with its constant use, so it is better to start getting to know it if there are indications. And often patients confuse commonplace manifestations of dryness with wrinkles, for example, in the area around the eyes. Instead of injecting, it makes sense to get the right skin care and improve the quality of your skin. In general, only grateful and moisturized skin will respond well to any procedure, even when it comes to plastic surgery. And not only injections help in this, but also competent home care and hardware procedures.
collages: Alexey Dmitriev
