Facial skin rejuvenation: preparation, procedure, home care

What are we talking about?Facial skin rejuvenation is a process aimed at restoring natural elasticity and color and reducing signs of aging. There are many methods available for home use or exclusively in cosmetic or medical centers.

Which procedures?Chemical peeling, photorejuvenation, mesotherapy and radiofrequency lifting are suitable for effective facial skin rejuvenation. Among the home remedies, masks, creams, lotions and face washes have proven to be effective.

From this material you will learn:

• Causes of skin aging
• Indications for anti-aging treatments
• Preparation for rejuvenation procedures
• Facial rejuvenation procedure
• Facial rejuvenation procedures for different age groups
• Homemade facial care
• Frequently asked questions about facial rejuvenation

Causes of skin aging

Modern cosmetics are constantly evolving. New care products, medications and devices come onto the market. However, scientists have not been able to fully understand the true causes of skin aging. But the research of biologists allows us to imagine how this happens in the body. Tissues become unstable to the metabolic processes taking place within them. After the reactions that have taken place in them, cells are unable to restore their own chemical balance. The skin becomes dry and wrinkles form. But it's not just about disturbed cell regulation, but also about a number of factors that were caused by humans themselves:

• without caring for the epidermis;
• unbalanced diet;
• lead an unhealthy lifestyle;
• Stress on the skin so that it remains unprotected (prolonged exposure to the scorching rays of the sun or in severe frost).

Yes, skin aging cannot be avoided, but it can be slowed down. To do this, you need to carefully care for the epidermis and keep it in good condition.

A variety of different procedures and care products have been developed to rejuvenate facial and body skin. All this has been studied more than once, so there will definitely be an effect. The most important thing to remember is that these are not magical drugs that can make your skin young and firm forever, but an excellent chance to keep it in good condition for as long as possible. Every woman wants to stay not only attractive but also healthy in her 40s, 50s and 60s. The right skin care contributes to this.

Representatives of the fair sex who have integrated anti-aging care into their everyday life note:

• Slowing down the aging process of the skin by improving the drainage properties and blood circulation in the body;
• Activation of synthesis to restore the resources so necessary for the epidermis;
• improving skin condition and facial contour;
• Renewal of the epidermis.

The desired effect can only be achieved if all the beautician's recommendations are followed. You need to rethink your menu (add more healthy products) and lead an active lifestyle. Of course, it is also necessary to set a sleep schedule and spend time in nature more often.

Indications for anti-aging treatments

Many girls are afraid of missing the moment when changes in the condition of the skin become visible and irreversible. Unfortunately, there is no specific age at which to start maintaining the good condition of the epidermis using creams and massages. As soon as the first signs of aging appear, even if they are shallow wrinkles, you need to incorporate anti-aging treatments into your daily beauty rituals to maintain youthful and firm skin.

Rejuvenation of the skin of the face and neck is necessary if:

• the epidermis has lost its former tone, an unhealthy complexion is observed, the skin begins to sag;
• Wrinkles of all sizes were found (deep and shallow);
• the relief of the face has changed, a double chin has appeared;
• Facial wrinkles and bags under the eyes were noted;
• the epidermis has become very dry, noticeable peeling can be observed;
• swelling does not subside;
• the corners of the eyes and lips drooped;
• cheeks became visible in the lower cheek area;
• Pigment spots and post-acne are clearly visible.

This is just a small list. If a woman notices any of the above symptoms, she should contact a specialist in the field of cosmetology. There are hundreds of other similar reasons. And self-medication will not help here. Only by carefully following the instructions of a qualified doctor can you maintain firm skin for many years.

Preparation for rejuvenation procedures

Non-surgical facial skin rejuvenation requires careful preparation.  

Here is the most important thing that most cosmetologists insist on:

• such procedures should be carried out no earlier than 2-4 weeks after active exposure to the sun (we are talking here not only about traveling to hot countries, but also about going to the solarium);
• care should be combined, the same manipulation of the skin should not be repeated several times in a row;
• During skin rejuvenation, you must avoid smoking and alcoholic drinks.
• It is necessary to limit the consumption of salty and spicy foods, as they only put greater strain on the blood vessels, which contributes to the appearance of swelling;
• You need to start preparing the skin in advance and actively moisturize it with various creams, masks, serums, etc.
• After some procedures, it is advisable to spend several days in a quiet, home environment; try to plan your time so that work matters can be postponed for some time.

All skin manipulations are prescribed by a beautician and are carried out only under his strict supervision. Sometimes he will send you for further examinations. For example, some hardware procedures are strictly prohibited for people with heart disease and blood vessels. And rejuvenation injections are prohibited for patients with insufficient blood clotting. If a person is already aware of such health problems, a specialist in cosmetology must be warned about them.

Rejuvenation procedures must be postponed if the visitor shows signs of viral infection, as well as inflammation, wounds or neoplasms at the treatment site (face, neck, etc. ).

Facial rejuvenation procedure

Until now, only one method has been used to solve the problems of aging skin - surgery. The doctor removed the fat from under the skin, cut off the excess, and thus tightened the oval of the face. Of course, plastic surgery can do a lot, including removing visible wrinkles and any fine lines or sagging skin in the face and neck area.

It makes sense to carry out facial skin rejuvenation after 50 years through surgery. Younger girls do not need this, since their problems with the epidermis are associated with photoaging (skin changes under the influence of sunlight). The sun causes an active breakdown of hyaluronic acid at the cellular level. The skin no longer becomes as elastic as before. Surgical intervention will not help, since plastic surgery can only tighten what is present and remove what is unnecessary, but cannot affect the cause of the aging problem.

Currently, most clinics have fully mastered the hardware, injection and laser methods of rejuvenating the skin on the face and neck. All aesthetic procedures are carefully selected by specialists. The woman receives comprehensive help that not only hides visible problems, but also largely eliminates them and also prevents the emergence of new problems.

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has published statistics showing that the popularity of non-surgical facial skin rejuvenation procedures has increased several times over the past decade, especially when compared to surgical procedures:

Injection techniques for facial rejuvenation

These techniques involve injecting medications into the deep layers of the epidermis. The active ingredients in its composition stimulate cell rejuvenation and renewal.

The following techniques are most commonly used in cosmetology:

• Botulinum toxin injections.Smooths the skin, eliminates facial wrinkles and prevents their reappearance.
• Biorevitalization (hyaluronic acid injections).Perfectly moisturizes the epidermis, fights wrinkles and provides a lifting effect.
• Blanch (fill in small wrinkles with Beloterosoft).It cleanses the complexion and has a positive effect on changes in the skin's appearance.
• Mesotherapy (injections of meso-cocktails).Brings healing to the skin and stimulates its renewal.
• Ozone therapy (ozone injections).It supplies the epidermis with oxygen, qualitatively accelerates metabolic processes in the skin and eliminates visible inflammation in the face and neck area.
• Plasma therapy (injections of the patient's own plasma).Improves the quality of the epidermis several times and strengthens local immunity.
• PRP therapy (injections of blood plasma with increased platelet content).It eliminates wrinkles on the face, changes the structure of the skin, provides a healthy color and has a rejuvenating effect.

It must be admitted that injection methods for rejuvenating facial skin are effective. You need to understand that the final result depends not only on the correctly chosen technique, on the quality of the drug itself, on the professionalism of the beautician, but also on regular and competent skin care after such procedures. For 2-4 days after the injection, you should not use decorative cosmetics, creams or lotions that contain alcohol or acids. It is also unacceptable to take blood thinning medications.

You will have to avoid visiting swimming pools, saunas, steam baths and solariums for a while. It is important to avoid smoking and any alcoholic drinks.

You should not panic if small lumps or bruises appear after the injections. This will disappear in 6-8 days. Adequate frequency of use of injection techniques for facial rejuvenation should be observed - no more than 2-3 times per year.

Hardware techniques for facial rejuvenation

Hardware products for facial skin rejuvenation provide the desired effect due to their effect on the structure of the epidermis and the activation of internal processes in the cells. Such procedures are harmless, do not cause discomfort and have practically no contraindications. The results are noticeable after several sessions and last for a long time. Hardware methods include:

• SMAS lifting (high intensity focused ultrasound).Emphasizes the facial contour, tightens sagging skin and accelerates the body's collagen production.
• RF lifting (high frequency electric current).Removes sagging epidermis, smoothes skin heterogeneity and promotes improved collagen synthesis.
• Hardware carboxytherapy (injection of purified carbon dioxide under the skin).Improves blood circulation, supports metabolism and recovery processes.
• Microcurrents (low frequency electrical pulse energy).Stimulate the active production of collagen and elastin and start an accelerated process of cell regeneration.
• Myoplasty (exposure to the facial muscles with low-power electrical pulses).Helps create a well-groomed oval face, removes a double chin and smoothes "bags" under the eyes.
• Fractional mesotherapy (microneedles with internal injections containing a number of certain vitamins).Provides additional nutrients to the skin layers, stimulates blood circulation and promotes the regeneration process at the cellular level.
• Hydromesotherapy (non-injectable administration of the drug).Strengthens metabolic processes, significantly rejuvenates the face.
• Phototherapy (light pulses of different wavelengths and spectrums).Activates the renewal of epidermal cells and ensures a healthy appearance.

The list of minimal restrictions for the implementation of hardware techniques includes individual intolerance to components, cancer, chronic diseases in the acute stage, and diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding are also not recommended to resort to this type of cosmetics without medical approval.

Laser techniques for facial rejuvenation

Facial skin rejuvenation with laser is now very popular. The device acts on the epidermis with a narrowly directed beam of light. The laser heats the skin layers to a certain temperature, causing moisture to evaporate. For this reason, regeneration occurs at the cellular level.  

Laser techniques include:

• Carbon (deep) peeling.Makes the skin healthy not only externally but also internally, as it actively influences tissue renewal.
• Laser facial resurfacing (fractional CO2 laser).Rejuvenates the epidermis, emphasizes the facial contour and qualitatively affects the body's production of natural collagen.
• Fractional laser rejuvenation (infrared light with a wavelength of 10. 6 microns is used).The epidermis is tightened and internal rejuvenation begins.

Such procedures are prohibited if there is inflammation in the affected area. Not recommended for pregnant girls and nursing mothers. Laser rejuvenation is not permitted in the presence of neoplasms or a history of cancer. Here is another list of contraindications:

• autoimmune diseases;
• infections and viral diseases;
• Diabetes;
• Epilepsy;
• various mental disorders.

In summer, it is recommended to avoid laser treatments for facial skin rejuvenation. If a beauty visitor still decides to do so, two important conditions must be strictly observed:

• After cosmetic surgery, you should stay out of the sun for at least 14-16 days.
• Before leaving the room, it is necessary to renew the sun protection layer on the skin.

Aesthetic techniques for facial rejuvenation

The beautician uses fillers, mesothreads and other preparations that can restore lost soft tissue. Aesthetic techniques make it possible to restore the previous, well-groomed facial contour and promote natural cell regeneration. Tightening and rejuvenation of facial skin is a whole complex of cosmetic procedures associated with tightening.

Including:

• Lifting (facial skin rejuvenation without injections using a device). Significantly tightens the skin.
• Thread facelift (mesothreads). Evens out the relief of the epidermis and qualitatively corrects the contour.
• 3D lifting (facial modeling with special threads). Smooths facial wrinkles and corrects differences in relief.
• Filling wrinkles with fillers (contouring without surgery). Visible rejuvenation, working with facial features.
• Peeling PRX-T33 (increasing fibroblast activity and improving the synthesis of natural collagen). Smoothes the skin, removes scars, scars and other visible irregularities of the epidermis.

A circumstance affecting the procedure may be individual intolerance to the components used. Other contraindications are:

• cancers;
• local skin lesions;
• Facial rash, acne and other visible skin problems;
• infectious and viral diseases;
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Facial rejuvenation procedures for different age groups

The most effective procedures for facial rejuvenation after 30-35 years

If you choose the right skin care when you are a teenager, the first signs of aging will only appear after 35 years, which is normal. From the age of 30 onwards, careful attention must be paid to ensuring that the epidermis receives sufficient nutrients. This is the most opportune time to prevent further aging and fading of the skin.

At this age, chemical peeling should be added to the list of skin care procedures. This will help remove the callous layer and renew the skin to eliminate wrinkles.

With the help of mesotherapy and biorevitalization, you can nourish and moisturize the skin. For this purpose, it is enough to visit a beautician every 6 months.

Some patients have a very active, lively facial expression. Botulinum therapy helps to cope with the consequences. This procedure protects against the formation of medium and deep wrinkles by reducing the force of contraction of the facial muscles.

Rarely, but still at this age, microcurrent therapy, electroporation, blanching and wrinkle filling with fillers are carried out.

The most effective procedures for facial rejuvenation after 40 years

At this age, it becomes clear whether skin care over the last 10-15 years has been worth it. It is impossible to correct an advanced situation with 1-2 sessions of hydration and nutrition. After the age of 40, deep wrinkles appear that can no longer be managed with facial rejuvenation creams alone. Complex therapy is required.

The obvious effect is achieved through the use of hardware and injection techniques in conjunction with contour filler plastic surgery. The facial skin is tightened, the oval becomes clear, even and clean. Due to the abundance of facial wrinkles at this age, botulinum therapy is often recommended.

As already mentioned, mature skin requires more nutrients. Injections of specially selected vitamin formulations help with this. It is necessary to complete a course of 5-7 sessions.

With increasing age, the regeneration process slows down. Hardware or injection methods can speed it up. The best way to deal with this is with plasma therapy and microcurrent exposure. These two procedures increase the possible effect many times over.

The most effective procedures for facial rejuvenation after 50 years

When a woman has reached such a wonderful, noble age, she should not rush into it and sign up for plastic surgery. It is very important to choose the best anti-aging treatments. They should be aimed at renewing the epidermis, improving its nutrition and replenishing lost volume.

Laser peeling works most effectively. It uses the upper layers of the epidermis, renews them and stimulates the regeneration process.

Many women over 50 years old complain about thin lips, obvious "tear bags" under the eyes, unsightly wrinkles around the nose and lips and a double chin. All of these problems can be corrected at once with contour plastic. Use fillers to reduce wrinkles and wrinklesto smooth and correct the oval of the face.

It is possible to nourish the epidermis using mesotherapy, plasma therapy or biorevitalization. Yes, the skin recovery process will be long. It is necessary to undergo at least 9-13 sessions with a short interval between visits to the beauty salon.

From all this, several important conclusions can be drawn:

1. If the signs of aging are not too visible, hardware and injection techniques will help correct the situation. There is no need to undergo surgery immediately. You can help your skin by applying it gently to the skin. This will help slow the decline.
2. If age-related changes are already too noticeable, you can resort to laser rejuvenation techniques. They can even correct deep wrinkles, severe nasolabial folds and facial asymmetries.

Homemade facial care

Facial skin rejuvenation at home is entirely possible. It is very important to choose the right care and follow certain rules to keep the epidermis in excellent condition for a long time:

makeup remover

Anyone who doesn't remove make-up from their face every day is making a big mistake. Even the safest cosmetics have certain effects on the skin. They clog the pores and prevent breathing. It is advisable to wash off cosmetics with plain water or gentle products selected specifically for your skin by a beautician.

Skin cleansing

Epidermal tissue is renewed. The frequency of this process varies for everyone (25 to 45 days on average). Old cells die and shedding begins. These old pieces of tissue also prevent the pores from breathing normally. This can lead to the development of pathogenic microflora. The skin should be cleansed with peelings or pads. They perfectly remove dead skin particles without damaging it.

Moisturizing facial skin

The older a woman is, the more moisture her skin needs due to problems with the chemical balance of the epidermis. Microcracks can occur due to dryness. With the help of special cosmetics - serums that nourish the epidermal tissue - you can provide your skin with life-giving moisture.

Proponents of home care are advised to take a closer look at medicinal plants. They can also help your skin. For example, you can soak gauze with chamomile infusion, then apply it to your face and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. The decoction can also be replaced with aloe juice or pulp.

Regular facial massage

The fact is that nutrients are not produced by the skin itself. With the bloodstream they reach the layers of the epidermis. It is clear that with age and with diseases of the blood vessels, the diet becomes less plentiful. The skin fades and loses its former appearance.

Facial massages help a lot. You can do them yourself at home or make an appointment with specialists in beauty salons.

The execution technique is primitive. It is enough to gently move your palms over different areas of the face for 3-4 minutes. You should always start at the forehead, at the bridge of the nose. Such movements provide the necessary blood flow to the skin, which means that nutrients begin to flow with a vengeance. This way you can tighten and tighten your skin.

PP diet and maintaining water balance

The chemical balance of facial skin directly depends on what a person eats. The diet should not contain very fatty, high-calorie foods, you should also avoid cucumbers and chocolate and limit the consumption of fast food and processed foods.

Coffee, carbonated drinks and alcohol have nothing to do with maintaining water balance in the body. They only have a detrimental effect on the blood circulation in the human body. We're talking about clean drinking water.

The daily menu should contain in sufficient quantities:

• fruits, vegetables and herbs;
• fermented milk products;
• Grain;
• bran bread;
• fish and seafood;
• lean meat.

It's easier to stick to a diet if it's varied and really interesting. For breakfast, for example, you can prepare your own porridge (millet, oatmeal, pearl barley, etc. ) and add toppings or dried fruits to it. For lunch, it makes sense to serve lean meat with a side dish (rice, buckwheat, durum wheat noodles) or fish with boiled potatoes. You don't have to eat too much for dinner; Light yogurt with delicious nuts or berries is enough. The portions should not be very large. Snacks are also acceptable, but not burgers and pizza, but rather fruit or vegetables. About 4-5 meals should be consumed per day.

The correct drinking regime is no less important than good nutrition. Therefore, an adult should drink at least 1. 5-2 liters of clean drinking water every day. Only this amount can maintain the required moisture level in the epidermis. An alternative to ordinary drinking water can be mineral water, but slightly carbonated.

Which injections are better than others for rejuvenation?

The following are considered the best:

• mesotherapy;
• biorevitalization;
• Botox therapy;
• Contour plastic surgery with fillers.

Only a specialist in the field of cosmetology can choose the right skin care. The doctor's office has the necessary equipment and certified products that will help you accurately determine the appropriate rejuvenation methods. By following your doctor's recommendations and practicing specific skin care rituals every day, you can achieve lasting good results.