Contraindications
Not everyone can administer drugs under the skin. The procedure cannot be performed if:
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- acute respiratory infections, ARVI;
- feverish condition;
- individual sensitivity to drug components;
- the presence of keloid scars;
- exacerbation of herpes;
- oncology;
- insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus;
- poor blood clotting.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, cosmetologists also do not advise women to resort to these procedures.
Do I need to prepare for beauty injections?
All procedures involving injections involve puncture of the skin with the introduction of the drug into the tissue, and therefore require careful preparation. General recommendations:
- cessation of drinking alcohol and smoking 2–3 days before the procedure;
- avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen-based medications, and other medications that cause dilation of blood vessels.
The main indication for beauty injections is skin condition.
Procedure
Before giving the injection, the specialist:
- cleanses the skin of makeup;
- treats the face with an antiseptic;
- anesthetizes the desired areas by applying a lidocaine-based gel.
Combination with botulinum toxin
In most cosmetic procedures, they try not to combine Botox and hyaluronic acid, but when eliminating wrinkles on the forehead, they can be a combination and are often recommended by doctors.
It is recommended to first inject Botox into the affected areas of the forehead skin, and after 14 days you can inject hyaluronic acid into the forehead. This decision is associated with high mobility of the muscles on the forehead and the risk that the injected biogel will be distributed unevenly. Botox will reduce muscle activity in the treated area, and hyaluronic acid injected afterwards will straighten wrinkles on the forehead.
Recovery period
To ensure a favorable result, cosmetology has precise instructions on what needs to be done upon completion of the procedure. Recommendations from cosmetologists may differ depending on the drug, but there are also general requirements.
Within 2 weeks after injections it is prohibited:
- apply decorative cosmetics, masks and creams to the face that have not been approved by a specialist;
- steam in a sauna or steam bath;
- visit the solarium and sunbathe in the sun;
- drinking alcohol.
Possible consequences
In places where the skin is punctured, the following may be observed within 1–3 days:
- bruises and lumps;
- painful sensations when touched or pressed;
- slight swelling.
Also, some women complain of headaches. All symptoms must be reported to a specialist.
Fillers
Fillers allow you to lift your face, correct its oval, eliminate deep wrinkles and creases in the skin, and add volume to the cheekbones and nose.
The preparations are gel texture products. In terms of effect, they are an alternative to plastic surgery. Their main advantage is the lack of influence on facial expressions.
Fillers are often used to eliminate deep nasolabial folds.
The main components of fillers are:
- purified silicone (harmful, causing many side effects, prohibited in Europe and the USA);
- collagen of animal origin or purified human;
- hyaluronic acid.
A new and rather difficult technology is the introduction of the patient’s own fat as fillers. It is taken in the required quantity during liposuction. After this, the material goes through several stages of processing and is distributed under the skin of the face. Its expensive price is justified. The drug causes virtually no adverse reactions and its results last six months longer.
Fillers have different consistencies. Top-class specialists work with dense textures. It is difficult to distribute them evenly under the skin to avoid the formation of lumps and lumps. But the result after their introduction is visible immediately, the effect lasts longer.
Fillers in the form of a liquid gel are distributed easily and lie flat. The effect is visible almost immediately.
In general, the effect of fillers lasts for a period of 6 – 12 months. They are recommended for women aged 35–50 years.
Non-injection methods for eliminating wrinkles
If small wrinkles appear on your face, you can try to cope with them without resorting to injections. For this purpose, there are vitamins and dietary supplements that improve skin condition.
A nicotinic acid
Nicotinic acid is a remedy that helps fight the first signs of skin aging and a fine network of wrinkles. It is a vitamin PP, which is necessarily present in the human body.
A solution of nicotinic acid in cosmetology is used externally
The result of its lack are:
- changes in hormonal levels;
- deterioration of skin condition;
- indigestion, etc.
Nicotinic acid is available in ampoules and tablets. Used externally and consumed internally.
Plastic surgeons recommend taking it in preparation for plastic surgery and during the recovery period after. Nicotinic acid promotes accelerated skin restoration and rapid healing.
The usual course of taking nicotinic acid is as follows: 10 days before the start of a new menstrual cycle, women are recommended to drink the drug at a dosage of 50 mg. One pill is taken per day and divided into three doses. Drink plenty of water after meals. When menstruation begins, taking the pills stops.
The next two stages of the course repeat the described cycle.
In liquid form, nicotinic acid is used to prepare masks and as an additive to nourishing or moisturizing cream.
A side effect of taking the drug is facial redness within an hour after taking the pill. This is caused by the dilation of blood vessels.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine is available in the form of injection solution and tablets. Joint diseases are treated with injections, dietary supplements are taken orally to combat age-related changes in the skin. Glucosamine helps restore tissue turgor, restore a healthy complexion, and eliminate fine wrinkles.
Glucosamine is available in capsule form for oral use.
The daily concentration of the drug for an adult is 1500 mg. Glucosamine is taken orally, 1 tablet per day. The duration of the course is one month.
The action of the drug in the body is aimed at stimulating collagen production. As part of the fight against wrinkles, taking Glucosamine will be effective at the age of 25–35 years.
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.
Biorevitalization
The procedure involves the introduction of hyaluronic acid-based preparations into the deep layers of the skin. Additionally, peptides, plant extracts, etc. can be added to the injection, at the discretion of the cosmetologist.
Biorevitalization allows the skin to recover, replenish its supply of vitamins, deeply moisturizes the skin and stimulates the production of elastin and collagen by human tissues.
Biorevitalization is a course of injections. Most often it consists of 3 procedures, with a break between them of 2–3 weeks.
Subsequently, it is enough to administer injections once every 2 to 3 months. It is recommended to track the frequency not only by the calendar, but also by the condition of the skin. Biorevitalization is prescribed at the discretion of the cosmetologist, starting from the age of 25.
Injection options
Hyaluronic acid is well tolerated by the skin and rarely causes allergies and immune rejection reactions - the better the quality of the drug, the less likely it is to develop such effects. Quality is always evidenced by a certificate that comes to a beauty salon or clinic along with hyaluronic acid preparations from one or another laboratory.
There are several options for injections - they differ in the technique of execution and the possibility of introducing additional drugs.
You can remove wrinkles on the forehead with hyaluronic acid using the following methods:
- contour plastic method - straightening wrinkles, correcting the contours of the nose, facial contours, lip shape;
- mesotherapy - the introduction of cocktails including hyaluronic acid, vitamins, blood flow stimulants and other substances;
- bioreinforcement - the introduction of drugs to correct the contour of the face and support it;
- biorevitalization – activation of the synthesis of natural collagen and hyaluronic acid precursors.
The injection of hyaluronic acid into the skin of the forehead is part of a comprehensive non-invasive facial plastic surgery 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.
Age-related changes in the skin around the eyes
The causes of wrinkles around the eyes are numerous:
- solar radiation;
- poor skin care of the eyelids and face;
- dry and aging skin;
- excessive facial expressions;
- incorrectly selected diopters of glasses for vision problems.
Healthy young skin is firm and elastic. If there is enough collagen and elastin, wrinkles will not form, even if you squint your eyes.
Another thing is age-related changes. By the age of 40, the skin becomes dry. The first sign is the appearance of crow's feet in the corners of the eyes and under the lower eyelid. If proper care measures are not taken, the process moves to muscle tissue, tone decreases and noticeable skin folds appear. Further, the aging process spreads to all tissues of the face, the corners of the eyes droop, and bags appear. But blepharoplasty is still a long way off. In the initial stages of aging of the skin around the eyes, injections with various drugs will help.
Only a specialist can perform subcutaneous injections!
