Injection cosmetology - rejuvenation techniques for the most modern women 

For quite a long time, plastic surgery has been one of the popular and effective methods of rejuvenation and appearance correction. But the possibilities of aesthetic medicine are constantly expanding, so injection techniques have reached almost the same level as plastic surgery. The effect of “beauty injections” does not take long to appear; in addition, the rehabilitation period is minimal compared to plastic surgery. We will tell you in more detail about injection techniques, what they are, the main pros and cons, and in what cases they are recommended.

What are injection techniques in cosmetology?

Injection techniques in cosmetology are a special section of aesthetic medicine, the techniques of which involve the administration of drugs or cocktails using needles or a cannula. Once under the skin, the product spreads over a limited area and has an aesthetic and therapeutic effect. Depending on the type of injection technique, substances have different properties and perform different functions.

Also, injection techniques do not simply involve the delivery of drugs to a certain depth and selected area: during injections, punctures are made that irritate nerve endings, increase blood flow, increase the permeability and protective functions of the skin, and activate the production of collagen and elastin, which independently form a tissue frame. Injection cosmetology improves the overall condition of the skin, increases its firmness and elasticity, smoothes wrinkles, replenishes lost volume, restores facial contours, lightens pigmentation, etc.

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Mesotherapy

The most superficial of the injection methods is mesotherapy . The drug is injected into the skin using ultra-thin needles. Laser-sharpened needles are now used. This allows you to reduce the dullness of the needle during the procedure, and therefore reduce the pain of the procedure.

Biorevitalization and bioreinforcement

Biorevitalization and bioreinforcement are also types of mesotherapy, but during these procedures the drug is injected into the deepest layer of the skin (to the level where new skin cells are formed, blood vessels and nerves pass through). The introduction of drugs into these layers allows you to achieve the effect of revitalizing the skin and stimulating fibroblast cells (they take part in the formation of collagen and elastin). The location of the vessels in these areas determines the possibility of minor bruising in these areas.

Bioreinforcement

Bioreinforcement differs from biorevitalization in the direction of drug administration. If during biorevitalization the drug is administered papularly, then during bioreinforcement it is administered linearly, perpendicular to the facial muscles.

Vector lifting

There is also the concept of vector lifting . This term is more often used when talking about intradermal administration of the drug along special skin tension lines (vectors). The result is a structure consisting of repeating diamonds with clear contours, tightly adjacent to each other. A kind of skin frame is formed.

The more superficial the skin layer, the less dense the drug is administered.

For superficial administration, various cocktails of vitamins are used, their combinations with hyaluronic acid (fairly liquid forms).

viscous hyaluronic acid preparations are injected into the deeper layers of the skin Currently, peptides, amino acids, and vitamins are added to ready-made forms of hyaluronic acid. These methods give more pronounced and lasting results.

As a rule, to carry out the superficial mesotherapy procedure, the doctor draws the drug into a separate syringe or mixes the contents of various ampoules. If we are talking about biorevitalization, bioreinforcement or vecor lifting, then ready-made forms of drugs in syringes are used and it is not possible to draw them from ampoules and bottles yourself due to the viscosity of the drug.

Types of injection techniques

Currently, there are a huge number of injection techniques that are aimed at solving specific problems. The most popular and widespread are the following:

BOTOX.

The term “Botox” is used to refer to any drug whose active ingredient is group A botulinum toxin. It is thoroughly purified and combined with proteins, so it is completely safe for the human body. Botox is administered through injections and is injected into the target muscles. By attaching to the surface of the nerve, Botox penetrates the neurons and immobilizes the muscle fibers. Thus, the muscles relax, stop contracting, wrinkles gradually smooth out, and folds disappear.

The effect of Botox injections is not immediately noticeable: the first result will be visible after 3-5 days, and the drug will finally “stand up” after 2 weeks. Indications for Botox injection include: horizontal folds on the forehead, crow's feet, drooping corners of the lips, creases in the nasolabial triangle, eyebrow wrinkles, asymmetry of facial features, brephalospasm, hypertrophy of the masticatory muscle, etc. The effect of Botox injections lasts on average 6-12 months. The procedure is painless, and the session lasts no more than 20 minutes.

BIOREVITALIZATION.

This injection technique is a type of mesotherapy. The main component for biorevitalization is low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which moisturizes the skin, restores elasticity, evens out tone and improves texture. To achieve a pronounced effect, it is recommended to conduct two sessions with an interval of 1.5-2 weeks. The result will please you for about 8-12 months, depending on the characteristics of your skin. Biorevitalization is indicated for dehydration of the skin and dry skin type, age-related changes, pigmentation, decreased turgor and loss of skin elasticity, acne, enlarged pores, rosacea, sallow complexion, excess sebum production, scars, stretch marks and cicatrices, for recovery after burns , plastic surgery, chemical peeling or hardware procedures.

PLASMOLIFTING.

Plasmolifting is a relatively new injection rejuvenation technique developed by Russian scientists. During plasma lifting, the patient’s own plasma is administered with the addition of platelets. The procedure has a minimum number of contraindications, the longest lasting effect compared to analogues and quick results. Thanks to plasma lifting, you can get rid of acne, wrinkles (even deep ones), age spots, scars, scars and post-acne, restore injured tissue, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, saturate cells with useful components and minerals, even out the relief, improve skin tone. The procedure is truly unique and effective.

MESOTHERAPY.

The procedure involves the introduction of cocktails under the skin, the composition of which is determined by a cosmetologist after a face-to-face consultation and identification of the problem. Cocktails can be therapeutic, rejuvenating, moisturizing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, nourishing, brightening and any other. Cocktails are injected into the middle or upper layer of the skin, the needles are used as thin as possible, so there is practically no discomfort during the procedure. Injections are carried out pointwise, which allows for a local effect. Mesotherapy is used to narrow pores, increase skin firmness and elasticity, smooth out wrinkles, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, fight acne and post-acne, get rid of bruises and dark circles under the eyes, eliminate sallow skin, dry skin, and pigmentation. The session lasts about 30 minutes. Mesotherapy is recommended to be carried out in a course consisting of 5-20 procedures, which are performed once a week. The effect lasts up to 12 months, after which the course can be repeated.

OZONE THERAPY.

The injection procedure is one of the types of physiotherapeutic treatment, which is based on the introduction of oxygen-ozone cocktails under the skin in order to saturate cells and tissues with oxygen. Once in the body, ozone promotes tissue regeneration, stimulates the immune system, improves skin condition, promotes the healing of pimples and post-acne, smoothes wrinkles, tightens the skin, well moisturizes and nourishes the epidermis, narrows pores, reduces sebum production, eliminates stretch marks and cellulite. Ozone therapy is similar in its implementation to mesotherapy, the only difference is in the substances used for administration. The session lasts about 30 minutes, and the course includes 2-10 procedures, which are carried out at intervals of 2-3 days.

CONTOUR PLASTY.

This is a non-surgical method of transformation and rejuvenation, which consists of introducing fillers (as a rule, they consist of hyaluronic acid, collagen or the patient’s own adipose tissue). With the help of contour plastic surgery, you can achieve amazing results: smooth out wrinkles and creases, eliminate scars, scars and post-acne, increase the volume of the lips, change the shape of the cheekbones, nose and chin, get rid of facial asymmetry, give the oval of the face expressiveness and clarity. The duration of contour plastic surgery depends on the characteristics of the body and on average lasts about 6-12 months. The result of contouring is comparable to plastic surgery, but without a long recovery period.

BIOREINFORCEMENT.

The injection technique is considered one of the options for contouring and has a cumulative property (with each subsequent procedure the effect increases). For bioreinforcement, drugs are used that are completely compatible with the human body. They differ in density, properties and expiration dates. As a rule, fillers based on hyaluronic and polylactic acids, as well as threads of a certain composition, are used for the procedure. Injections of substances stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin, thereby forming a “framework” and increasing skin elasticity. As a result of bioreinforcement, wrinkles are smoothed out, the oval of the face is tightened, scars are smoothed out, and a double chin and gravitational ptosis are eliminated. The inserted mesothreads dissolve after a year, after which the procedure must be repeated.

Contour plastic and volumetric modeling

Profile: correction of wrinkles, increase in fullness and volume of lips, formation of “youthful” swelling (chin, cheekbones).

Restylane Perlane is a hyaluronic acid (HA) preparation for the correction of deeper wrinkles that reach the middle of the dermal layer. Restylane Perlane also works well on deep creases. The best results are achieved if the defect can be completely straightened by stretching it with your fingers. Restylane Perlane tends to stay in tissues for the longest time: a year or more.

Preparations Restylane, Surgiderm 24 XP, Juvederm Ultra 2

Each person is unique in his own way, and by taking a detailed approach to prescribing a particular therapy for a patient, we try to select the most effective remedy that takes into account the characteristics of the body. For this reason, there is no point in describing each device separately, since all 3 representatives from different companies are unique analogues of each other, not inferior to their neighbors in quality.

Restylane, Surgiderm 24 XP, Juvederm Ultra 2 are fillers in which a key role is played by natural hyaluronic acid, whose molecules are cross-linked to provide the proper volume and density in the desired area. Designed to eliminate superficial and medium wrinkles.

Restylane Perlane, Surgiderm 30 XP, Juvederm Ultra 3

As described above, despite the different names of the drugs, patient preferences are often purely individual, but they are equally effective and are at the top of quality. This trio has a denser composition, making it a powerful treatment for medium to deep wrinkles.

When should I expect results?

Immediately after the procedure, you will give rise to compliments from others. But for the final consolidation of the effect, a few more days are required to fully substantiate the filler. There is no rehabilitation period. Among the abundance of high-quality and powerful drugs, only highly qualified and certified injection methods doctors at our clinic will be able to select the most effective solution to your problem during your appointment and personal diagnosis.

Advantages and disadvantages of injection techniques

Bioreparation and dermamodulation

Bioreparation and dermamodulation also introduce hyaluronic acid into the skin, but with the peculiarity that additional therapeutic elements are attached to it.

Dermamodulators Aquashine and Aquashine BR contain many useful substances - hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, microelements, biomimetic peptides, which allows them to solve more complex aesthetic problems. Unlike biorevitalization preparations, which inject only pure hyaluronic acid into the skin, here the entire list of components listed above is attached to its molecules.

The complex composition of the drugs allows them to work in several directions at once, providing a tightening effect, antioxidant protection, improving skin tone and color.

The result will be noticeable after the first procedure. And the frequency of procedures is an additional argument in favor of bioreparation and dermamodulation: injections are carried out once every 3 weeks. The effectiveness and safety of bioreparation drugs has been clinically proven.

Hyalrepaier bioremedies contain a whole stronghold of useful substances - hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, peptides, which allows them to solve more complex aesthetic problems. Unlike biorevitalization preparations, which inject only pure hyaluronic acid into the skin, here the entire list of components listed above is attached to its molecules.

The complex composition of the drugs allows them to work in several directions at once, providing a tightening effect, antioxidant protection, improving skin tone and color.

Where to learn injection techniques?

You need to choose courses and seminars on teaching injection techniques based on the experience of the teachers, the reputation of the training center and positive reviews. For more than 10 years, the training center has been conducting various trainings and seminars for specialists working in the field of aesthetic medicine and cosmetology. During training in injection techniques, you will be given not only theoretical and practical knowledge, you can ask the necessary questions to specialists and dive into the intricacies of the procedures in detail. After training, everyone is given a certificate of advanced training, with which you can confirm your knowledge.

Botulinum therapy

Botox (Dysport)

The drug "Botox" is an American product of French origin in the form of Beafour - Ipsen - Speywood. Apart from the differences in storage and the number of active units in the bottle, you can safely equate these drugs, and take the subsequent information about Botox or Dysport for two.

The purpose of the drugs is to reduce the activity of facial muscles so that they interact with the skin as little as possible, leaving it smooth and elastic. Don't worry if your muscle fibers are not working, because this is not caused by muscle fiber atrophy. All this is achieved through the introduction of botulinum toxin, which blocks the transmission of impulses from the nerve to the muscles. This blockade not only targets the muscles, but also the sweat glands, which is why Botox or Dysport are popular among those who want to reduce sweating in the palms, armpits and feet.

The toxin breaks the connection between the muscles and the impulse that should arrive at them, destroying the synapse (circle in the figure) and replacing it with absolutely natural components, but no longer transmitting the impulse.

After 2 weeks, botulinum toxin is no longer observed in the body, and the blockade of natural substances remains, smoothing the skin in the desired area.

The average onset of climax is observed on the 14th day after the procedure. The life time allotted to the action of botulinum toxin ranges from 6 to 9 months. To achieve a longer lasting effect, it is recommended to visit no more than once every six months. This will add several more months to your personal Botox application calendar.

Myths that botulinum toxin penetrates the brain or other tissues are erroneous, since the drug is administered in strictly defined doses and in specific places. Moreover, the number of botulinum toxin molecules is limited. It is only enough for the required number of nerve synapses. And when it captures them all, there is no botulinum toxin left. The so-called division without remainder occurs.

The most popular and effective areas of application:

• Elimination of horizontal wrinkles on the forehead, vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows;
• Reduction of raised eyebrows;
• Elimination of oblique wrinkles on the lateral surfaces of the bridge of the nose, on the back of the nose;
• Getting rid of crow's feet

Why are injections needed?

For centuries, women who want to prolong youth and preserve beauty have applied all sorts of natural products to their skin. Legends were passed down from mouth to mouth that the beauties of bygone times owed their freshness to complex masks and creams with a secret composition. However, in reality, all these measures were not effective enough.

An ordinary school knowledge of anatomy is enough to understand why. Throughout life, a person has to come into contact with a variety of substances, including unsafe ones. It’s scary to imagine what would happen if all of them were instantly absorbed and entered the body.
Therefore, nature has provided a special barrier that does not allow foreign substances to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. Of everything that is applied to the epidermis, only a small fraction gets into them. Scientists have made great progress in studying this problem.
Modern creams, masks and serums are much more effective than ancient remedies. Yet their potential is limited to affecting primarily only the top layer of skin. In most cases, this is not enough: not only the epidermis, but also the deep layers of the skin need rejuvenation. Injection cosmetology allows you to deliver healing substances directly to their destination - into the thickness of the dermis. Such precision ensures a noticeable, quick and long-lasting effect of the procedures. Beauty injections can be an excellent alternative to surgical interventions - they are more accessible and safe, and do not require rehabilitation. And if the case is complex, and the defect can only be corrected with a scalpel, then injections are used to prepare for surgery and quickly recover after it.

How to choose the right solution

It is impossible to choose the appropriate rejuvenation technique on your own. To get the desired effect, you need to take into account age, features of facial structure and facial expressions, and the presence of allergies. The cosmetologist must assess the feasibility of the patient’s wishes and the duration of the anti-aging effect.

Some procedures have a number of contraindications. The specialist who will carry out the rejuvenation procedure should notify about this. To determine the possibility of its implementation, you will have to undergo a series of tests and consult with related specialists.

In order for the procedure to be effective and bring only satisfaction, you need to take care of choosing a suitable clinic or salon, and also make sure of the qualifications of the specialist.

The use of hyaluronic acid for beauty injections (before and after photos)

Important nuances

Injection is the most effective method of delivering medication to different depths of the skin. Due to the procedure of multiple punctures, it is possible to control the process of causing minor skin lesions, the formation of inflammation and irritation.

As a result, blood rushes to the skin due to the dilation of blood vessels, the permeability of which increases, which makes it possible for the bioactive components of the blood to penetrate deep into the tissues.

The skin's defenses are strengthened, elastin and collagen are activated, which affect the creation of new tissue.

Injection beauty methods have a number of advantages:

• precise dosing and injection into the desired layer of the epidermis;
• quick results;
• low cost of treatment;
• safety for the patient's health;
• the use of solutions with a large number of components and with different properties;
• possibility of treatment of all age groups;
• lack of a post-therapy period for recovery;
• minimum contraindications.

Injection cosmetology helps increase skin elasticity, eliminate fine wrinkles and facial irregularities, change the shape of lips and facial contours, normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and reduce sweating.

Placental therapy

This innovative method of rejuvenation is a type of mesotherapy. It involves the subcutaneous administration of placental-containing drugs. The placenta contains growth factors, regulatory proteins, enzymes, amino acids, various microelements and vitamins. At the molecular level, it helps improve metabolic processes in the skin. The placenta is a storehouse of active biological substances that can stimulate the activity of one’s own cells, their renewal and reproduction - this directly leads to rejuvenation. Briefly about the methodology:

• Placental beauty injection, like many other alternative remedies, is injected into those areas that need correction. For this, thin needles are used.
• The placenta-based product, once in the desired area, begins to stimulate the functioning of skin processes.
• As a result, the skin is significantly refreshed and a powerful lifting effect occurs.

Peptides containing hyaluronic acid

These are substances with a structure similar to proteins, but smaller in size. In cosmetology, peptides are often used in combination with hyaluronan. This “duet” helps remove age spots on the face and restore epidermal cells.

The procedure for using a solution based on peptides, acids and additional substances in cosmetology is called “mesotherapy”.

Treatment is carried out similarly to biorevitalization in a course of 3-5 sessions. Repeat therapy is allowed after a year.

Mesotherapy is considered a safe procedure with long-lasting effects. Disadvantages include high cost, the possibility of developing allergies and the appearance of bruises, swelling or hematomas.

Answers to common questions

Before deciding to undergo an injection procedure, the patient is tormented by a number of questions. The most common ones include the following:

1. Which injections are the safest and most effective?
   To get the most noticeable results of rejuvenation, it is recommended to inject hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin. For injection lifting, drugs such as Ellans and Radiese are often used.
2. How long does the result last?
   The duration of the effect after the procedure is different for each patient. The effect of botulinum toxin lasts on average 6 months, and hyaluronic acid fillers are active for 6 to 24 months. The effects of Ellans and Radiese drugs are designed for a period of 12 to 36 months.
3. How painful are injection procedures?
   To carry out such manipulations, local anesthesia is used with the help of special creams; in some cases, an anesthetic injection may be needed.
4. What are the side effects of the injections?
   The most common side effects include bruising at the injection site or allergies, which can manifest as rashes or redness. Complications are usually not serious and go away on their own. If this does not happen, then you should contact a specialist.

To obtain a visible and lasting effect from correction or treatment through injections, this method should be combined with hardware cosmetology. In some cases, injection cosmetology may be powerless, and plastic surgery will be required.

Injection techniques used in modern cosmetology for rejuvenation and getting rid of cosmetic defects of various etiologies are rightfully the most effective means of fighting to prolong youth and improve appearance.

With the help of these methods, the skin regains lost elasticity and relief, wrinkles are smoothed out, lips acquire clear outlines and volume, the double chin disappears, which allows you to achieve a visual effect of rejuvenation. Injection techniques can be both a prophylactic agent, preventing age-related changes in the skin, and correcting existing manifestations of skin aging.

The most effective methods today are mesotherapy, (intradermal injections of drugs), (filling) and injections of botulinum toxin preparations.

Synthetic lactic acid: pros and cons

The substance is released into muscle tissue during vigorous physical activity. Salons and clinics use artificially produced lactic acid, which minimizes the likelihood of developing allergies.

The drug with this substance is produced under the brand name “Sculpture”. It helps to shape cheekbones, cheeks, smooth out wrinkles near the lips and nose, and also remove serious wrinkles.

The procedure takes no more than 30 minutes and consists of cleansing the skin of impurities, applying an antiseptic, administering an injection and massaging the treated area. The disadvantages of sessions using synthetic lactic acid include:

• prohibition on treating the eye, lip and forehead areas;
• cannot be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• prohibited for patients with autoimmune diseases and diseases of the circulatory system.

The procedures are expensive. To get the desired result, you need to conduct three sessions every month and a half.