Swelling of the face: reasons, how to quickly remove it, warning

It happens that when we wake up in the morning, in the mirror we find not a sweet and pretty face, but someone else, but not ourselves...
Moreover, this “someone” reminds us of a portrait of a typical inhabitant of the Middle Kingdom.

Edema - many women know about them firsthand: they often occur during pregnancy, during menstruation, as well as in those who have a genetic predisposition to such swelling or suffer from certain diseases.

We will talk about the causes of edema, as well as how to deal with them quickly and effectively, in our article.

Symptoms of pastiness

The word “pasty” comes from the English “dough”. It is with this that the texture of the skin of a person suffering from this disease is compared. This is due to the fact that when the face becomes pasty, the body’s water balance is disrupted. For this reason, there is a failure in the outflow of fluid through the lymphatic and venous network of the body, and the skin takes on an unattractive appearance.

Symptoms of skin pastiness are:

• swelling of the cheeks and neck;
• swelling of the eyelids;
• skin rashes;
• change in skin color;
• looseness of the skin and changes in its color;
• “jowls” - sagging cheeks;
• double chin;
• “bags” under the eyes;
• visual aging of the skin.

The places in which skin pastiness appears directly depends on the characteristics of the human body, his age and the presence of diseases.

Cosmetological and surgical methods of therapy

If swelling is not a symptom of disease, then the achievements of modern cosmetology and surgery will help eliminate it.

Lifting

Skin tightening masks imperfections that are associated with the individual anatomical structure of the face. The procedure eliminates signs of aging: deep wrinkles, sagging, excess skin.

This is a radical method that you should lean towards if other methods have failed. A facelift is performed at a more mature age.

Mialifting

It is stimulation of the facial muscle system using electrical impulses.

Helps eliminate swelling that occurs due to age-related changes. Mialifting is suitable for patients aged 30 years and older.

Massotherapy

Manual influence activates metabolic processes in tissues, improves blood microcirculation, and improves lymph outflow.

Massage is used for all types of pastosity, regardless of the age of the patient.

Darsonvalization

It is the effect of high frequency current on the skin. The procedure can even relieve long-standing swelling that occurs due to chronic pathologies.

The manipulation is suitable for people of the older age group, as well as young patients with pastosity caused by diseases of the cardiovascular system, kidneys or mechanical damage.

Mesotherapy

Subcutaneous administration of substances beneficial to skin health allows you to eliminate all manifestations of swelling, including old ones.

Injections are recommended for people with chronic diseases even before completing the main treatment. Mesotherapy makes the skin attractive and fresh.

You should consult a cosmetologist about how to get rid of facial swelling. Specialists will select an effective method based on individual health indicators and the degree of skin damage.

Reasons for appearance

The reasons for fluid retention in tissues may be as follows:

• Hydrostatic. It occurs as a result of increased pressure in the vessels, causing fluid to leak from them into the tissues.
• Hypoproteinemic. It appears when there is insufficient amount of protein in the blood, which makes it difficult for the fluid to “exit” beyond the capillaries.
• Membranogenic. The integrity of the membrane is compromised, and fluid flows freely into the tissue.

These disorders appear as a result of diseases or malfunctions of body systems.

If a person has a puffy face, the reasons may be as follows:

• diseases of the endocrine system;
• metabolic disease;
• inflammatory processes (rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, frontal sinusitis);
• arterial hypertension;
• allergic reaction;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• osteochondrosis of the cervical or thoracic spine;
• disruption of the genitourinary system of the body;
• some medications (diuretics, glucocorticoids and sedatives);
• liver diseases;
• improper and unbalanced diet;
• helminthic infestation;
• hormonal disorders in women associated with premenstrual syndrome, menopause, taking certain medications, diseases of the pelvic organs or pregnancy;
• hypovitaminosis;
• hereditary skin characteristics;
• excessive consumption of alcohol and energy drinks. Doses for women in this case are significantly less than for men;
• low-quality cosmetics;
• excessive time at the computer;
• malignant neoplasms;
• diseases of the nervous system of the body;
• age over 30-35 years.

Children are more likely to experience pasty skin. Stagnation of fluid in tissues occurs due to developmental anomalies, dystrophy, anemia and diathesis.

Pasty facial skin in the morning in women occurs due to drinking large volumes of liquid the day before.

Diets with a low content of protein, vitamins and microelements in the diet also play a significant role in the appearance of a puffy face in women.

A puffy face in the morning is also a consequence of excessive smoking. Nicotine has a negative effect on peripheral blood vessels, causing spasms, reducing their strength and reducing the overall content of vitamin C in the body.

A puffy face occurs due to metabolic disorders or excessive consumption of salty, fried, spicy or fatty foods that retain fluid in the body.

Pasty skin is a phenomenon that indicates disturbances in the functioning of systems and diseases of the body. If a puffy face appears, you should immediately consult a specialist.

Tea for swelling

How to choose the right tea? Before using any herbal infusions, you need to be diagnosed by a doctor. Behind the edema are hidden problems that must be approached with all seriousness: kidney and heart diseases, varicose veins. Edema occurs during pregnancy and requires careful attention.

Will tea help with swelling?

Diuretic teas and mixtures help reduce swelling of tissues and bring them to a normal appearance. When using teas, the amount of excess liquid is removed. Sometimes you can find the right anti-edema tea after several attempts. You should listen carefully to the body’s reaction and take your time. The medicinal components of infusions accumulate in the body and give a positive effect after several weeks of regular use.

Rules

All medicinal plants have their own character and can bring benefits and harm. In order for healing infusions to have a positive effect on your health, follow a number of rules:

• Treatment should begin with a minimal amount of kidney tea for edema and gradually increase it.
• Don't expect quick results.
• Avoid drinking the medicinal drink late at night.
• Change the composition of the tea periodically to avoid addiction.
• Use caution during pregnancy. Some herbs included in kidney teas can adversely affect the development of the fetus or lead to miscarriage.

Treatment

How to get rid of facial pastiness? People experiencing this condition should first seek advice from a physician. The doctor will examine the patient and may refer him to various specialists to clarify the cause of the disease, and also take blood for analysis or recommend an ECG.

Women may be scheduled to see a gynecologist.

Pastosity is also detected using the McClure-Aldrich test. In this study, 0.2 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution is injected under the patient's skin. The resulting blister in a healthy body resolves within an hour. When the skin is pasty, the swelling goes away much faster.

The process of treating a puffy face directly depends on the cause of the pastiness. In combination with drug therapy, the patient must follow the following specialist recommendations:

• You need to watch your diet. The patient must control diuresis so that the amount of fluid consumed is equal to the volume of urine excreted by the body. Drinking any drinks is prohibited 3 hours before bedtime. The amount of salt in the diet should not exceed 3 g per day.
• It is necessary to regulate sleep and rest patterns. Sleep should be long (at least 8 hours) and with a comfortable pillow. Every day you need to be in the fresh air and ventilate the room. Incorrect positioning of the head during sleep affects the puffiness of the facial skin.
• You should do a massage that enhances the outflow of lymph and fluid.
• You need to try to unload the lower limbs. To improve venous blood flow, it is recommended to raise your legs to an elevated position at least 15 minutes before bedtime.
• You should take vitamin complexes.

To prevent recurrence of the causes of facial puffiness, women need to use high-quality cosmetics, apply them correctly and be sure to wash them off the skin before going to bed. You should try to limit the use of decorative cosmetics as much as possible.

To get rid of pasty skin, in pharmacies you can purchase specialized forms for collecting water or ready-made masks suitable for different skin types. The latter are made from seaweed extract, mineral mud, cucumber juice, green tea extract, horse chestnut, chamomile, birch leaves and other vitamins and bioactive components.

Diuretics based on medicinal herbs (bear ears, rose hips, corn silk) also help get rid of puffy skin. Such remedies not only remove fluid from the body, but also have an antiseptic effect.

Tablets or herbs

The modern pharmacological industry regularly provides drugs designed to reduce swelling. The action of such funds is based on:

• increased excretion of potassium and sodium salts from the body (Dichlorothiazide, Oxodolin, Klopamide, Triampur, Amiloride, Veroshpiron);
• stabilization of kidney function (theophylline, furosemide).

The effectiveness of medications is high, but they can often negatively affect the condition of other parts of the body. Herbal infusions have a gentle effect. They are famous for their ability to strengthen a weakened body, and a properly selected composition helps to remove swelling. With high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases, only kidney teas can help against edema.

How to quickly remove pasty facial skin?

If the appearance of a puffy face is not associated with diseases, then ice lotions, compresses with strong tea leaves or salt will help get rid of it.

The method of contrast application is also considered effective. It consists of placing two containers with hot and cold water in front of the patient. The towel is first moistened in boiling water and applied to the face until it cools completely, and then immersed in another container and laid on the skin for 40 seconds. This alternation must be repeated 4 times.

Using traditional medicine recipes, you can get rid of pasty skin using decoctions of chamomile, plantain, birch buds and green tea.

The most common methods of dealing with puffy skin at home are masks made from raw vegetables or mashed potatoes. They need to be done several times a day until the puffiness of the facial skin gets rid of.

In cosmetology, to get rid of skin pastiness, there are physiotherapeutic procedures (lymphatic drainage, biorevitalization, microcurrent therapy, etc.) and professional masks.

Important! You should make and apply masks and compresses according to traditional medicine recipes only after consulting a doctor.

Masks

You can fight puffiness with masks. They are made using available ingredients.

A potato mask is considered especially effective. To prepare the composition for application, potatoes must be boiled in their skins. After cooking, the tubers need to be mashed together with the peel to a thick puree. The warm mass is applied to the face for 15 minutes and then washed off with water.

You can cope with swelling with strawberries. The berries contain acids that increase blood circulation and remove excess fluid. A handful of strawberries is mashed with a fork, mixed with a spoon of oil (olive, sesame) and a few drops of lemon juice. The mask should be applied to the face for 20 minutes.

You can apply masks and vegetable applications to your face

Parsley masks are considered beneficial. The greens are crushed using a blender and mixed with a small amount of water or yogurt. The paste should be kept on the face for 20 minutes.

For puffy eyes, you can use gel pads. They are sold in pharmacies or cosmetic stores. The product should be placed in the freezer and then applied to the eye area for 15 minutes. Due to the cold, the pads eliminate swelling, increase skin tone and normalize blood circulation.

Massage

A massage to relieve facial skin pastiness is carried out exclusively with your fingertips along massage lines in the morning. You need to do it starting from the cheeks. The direction of movement is from the cheekbones to the lower jaw.

The forehead massage is carried out from the bridge of the nose towards the temples along the superciliary arches. The area around the eyes is treated carefully along the skin over the bones from the inner to the outer edge of the eye. After this, the cheekbones are massaged from the wings of the nose to the ears.

Massage has a tonic effect on the tissues and vessels of the face and increases the outflow of fluid from the tissues, which helps to get rid of skin pastiness in the shortest possible time.

Ice Making Basics

Infusion . In a pre-prepared container you need to put two tablespoons of the herb used, the pulp of fruits or berries - those components that you decided to use. Pour one glass of boiling water over them. Mix. Cover with a tight lid. Let it brew for about one hour. Then strain using gauze or a special strainer. Then pour the prepared, now cooled infusion into molds.

Decoction . Use the ingredients and water in the quantities indicated above. Place all ingredients in a small saucepan. Put on fire, stir. As soon as the water begins to boil, remove from heat, let the broth sit for an hour, strain, cool, and pour into molds.

Fresh juice . You should not use packaged juice for procedures. It's better to cook it yourself. Any types must first be diluted with water 1:1. Exceptions: watermelon, aloe, cucumber. Teas. To prepare tea infusion, only leaf types of green or black tea are suitable. 1 tsp. per glass of water, the temperature of which should not exceed 950C.

And also for wiping the face, you can use frozen, thinly sliced ​​​​slices of vegetables or fruits

Prevention of facial pastiness

In order not to encounter facial pastiness, you should follow a number of simple rules:

• give up all bad habits;
• avoid stressful situations and treat diseases of the nervous system;
• eat properly and balanced, include in your diet food containing sufficient amounts of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and microelements;
• you need to monitor your health and control your weight;
• undergo regular examinations by specialists;
• It is recommended at any age to use the services of a cosmetologist or do facial massage and nourishing masks at home.

The causes of pasty facial skin can be both minor and serious diseases. Therefore, it is very important to closely monitor your health and lifestyle.

The article was verified by an expert - beauty blogger @lil4olga.

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Recommendations from cosmetologists

Cosmetologists recommend using only those creams that have a natural composition. Before giving preference to one or another product, you should consult a specialist and determine a more effective and efficient type of cream that will not cause allergies.

Cosmetologists give the following recommendations:

• The choice of cream should be based on the type of facial skin;
• The composition is only natural, containing vitamins and hyaluronic acid;
• To make the right choice, you should familiarize yourself with the rating of the best anti-puffiness remedies;
• Expensive does not mean effective;
• Any anti-puffiness cream must be used in accordance with the instructions that come with it.

Anti-puffiness creams are selected individually for each skin type. There are products designed for dry or oily skin, and there are also many creams on the market for combination skin. To make the right choice, you first need to determine what type of face you are dealing with. Experienced cosmetologists cope with this work quickly and professionally, protecting patients from side effects that are observed when choosing the wrong product.

We offer you to look at the best anti-puffiness creams:

Herbal collections

Herbal tea is a collection of medicinal plants that have pronounced medicinal properties and are used in various fields of medicine. They have a complex effect on the body, helping not only to cope with swelling, but also to eliminate its cause and strengthen the immune system.

The therapeutic effect may not appear immediately - sometimes it takes time for the active substances to accumulate in the body.

These fees usually include:

• peppermint;
• birch leaves;
• leaves with lingonberry and cranberry fruits;
• blooming Sally;
• Melissa;
• St. John's wort;
• chamomile;
• horsetail.

The choice of composition of the herbal collection depends on individual characteristics. The attending physician should select the ingredients after making an accurate diagnosis. Incorrectly selected herbs can significantly aggravate the problem, provoking the development of side symptoms.