Aging skinit is gradual and unstoppable. Time can not be defeated, but modern cosmetology offers a complexanti-aging measures, which will slow down the formation of wrinkles and age spots, will maintain the elasticity of the skin and a fresh look. In our article, we will talk about what facial skin care procedures can be done at home and how to deal with the signs of aging in a cosmetology clinic.
Causes of skin aging
Ours has changed over the yearshormonal background, metabolic processes slow down. Natural proteins collagen and elastin (the building blocks of our skin)produced more slowly and in smaller quantities, cell renewal is less intense. The skin is doneless elastic, drier and thinner, its protective properties are reduced.Also, due to the slowing down of cell renewal, keratinized cells do not exfoliate on their own and form a dense surface layer (keratinization process), in which the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation increases. Age spots become more intense, lentigo appears.
The signs of skin aging are:
- age wrinkles;
- increased pigmentation;
- delayed rebirth;
- dryness;
- exfoliating tendency.
Causes of premature aging can beNegative heredity, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases, inadequate care and even poor ecology.
Anti-aging careis a set of measures (cosmetics, surgeries, preparations, etc. ) aimed at eliminating or relieving the signs of aging of the skin of the face and body.
Features of anti-aging care
Anti-aging care aims at:
- stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin, its regenerative and protective functions.
- restoring skin elasticity, aligning the oval and reducing wrinkles.
- nutrition and hydration;
- fight against increased pigmentation.
- protection from harmful effects (mainly from ultraviolet radiation).
Anti-aging care may include the following:
- eliminate the problem of premature aging from the inside: taking drugs that stimulate collagen production, vitamins, diet correction, drink.
- treatment of chronic diseases,alignment of hormone levels in women.
- changing living conditions: refusal to work, which includes constant flights or applying makeup, lack of sleep, stress, staying in the sun for a long time. movement to other climatic and ecological conditions;
- home care:anti-aging creams, light peels, serums and masks. self massage, massage, physical condition of the face.
- cosmetic surgeries.
General indications for anti-aging treatments
Already after 25 years, the elasticity of the skin begins to gradually decrease, the first wrinkles appear, so cosmetologists advise you to start at this ageapply anti-aging cosmetics.
The signs that you should resort to anti-aging treatments are:
- change in skin type, tendency to dryness and flaking.
- the formation of wrinkles;
- loss of skin elasticity, the oval of the face "floats", drops and sagging appear.
- the appearance of age spots, the skin becomes dull, earthy.
- enlargement of the pores, after acne, long-term recovery after injury, appearance of small scars.
- Hypersensitivity of the skin - reactions to cold and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Types of cosmetic surgeries to rejuvenate the face
Rejuvenation in the device
A painless device procedure based on the method of providing vortex with therapeutic serums on the skin of the face and body and removing vacuum imperfections, dead cells and depleted compounds.
The uniqueness of this type of anti-aging treatment liesamazing complex result, which is perceived immediately after 1 session. Absolute safety due to individual nozzles, painless, as well as the ability to replace multiple visits to different specialists are the main advantages.
The process combines at the same time:
- cleaning;
- exfoliation (peeling);
- export;
- hydration and nutrition;
- lifting and rejuvenation;
- PROTECTION.
It usually takes 7 to 10 sessions to achieve the maximum rejuvenating effect.
Facial photorejuvenation
This is a very effective process that allowsremove skin imperfections such as:
- dark spots?
- after acne;
- vascular formations;
- solar keratosis;
- small wrinkles.
Thanks to the action of the intense pulsating color of a certain rangeInflatable skin is restored, age-related changes are eliminated, metabolic processes are improved, the process of cell regeneration begins.
Before the procedure, a special conductive gel is applied to the skin. After photorejuvenation, it is necessary to do it continuouslyuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection index from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. For maximum rejuvenating effect3-5 photo correction sessions will be required.
Treatment of botulism
Botulism treatment -This is an injection into the muscle tissue of the face of the allantotoxin protein, which has a relaxing effect on it.The muscles stop contracting under the influence of the neurotoxin and pull the skin with them, the wrinkles are normalized for a period of up to six months. Apart from the fact that the procedure is quite painful, after that it is required to be followeda set of rules in the recovery period:for several hours you can not take a horizontal position and paint, for several days you can not play sports, drink alcohol, go to the sauna and solarium and do other cosmetic procedures.
Mesotherapy
The principle of rejuvenation is based on the subcutaneousthe introduction of meso-cocktails containing hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants and homeopathic and medicinal preparations.
Many small injections are made into the skin of the face and neck after preliminary local anesthesia with a special cream. The process has a refreshing and healing effect, helps to remove toxins, get rid of imperfections and restore lipid metabolism.
Mesotherapy can also be performed with one of the methods of material:
- laser;
- Hydrotherapy?
- oxygen;
- Ionic;
- cryotherapy.
For complex rejuvenation, you need8-10 treatments at weekly intervals. The effect can last up to a year, but more often it decreases significantly after 6-7 months.
Biorejuvenation
This type of rejuvenation differs from mesotherapy in that the principle is basedskin saturation with hyaluronic acid. The process can be done in several ways:
- injection;
- laser;
- iontophoresis?
- recording?
- cryopreservation?
- oxygen;
- peptide?
- fractional.
Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:
- moisturizing;
- increase in firmness and elasticity.
- restoration of protective functions.
- activation of natural production of collagen and elastin.
- smoothing wrinkles;
- giving the skin a healthy tone.
The course of rejuvenation with the help of bio-rejuvenation is usuallyincludes 4-7 sessions.
Peeling
Chemical peeling forbased on AHA and PHA acidshave a complex effect on the skin, removing dead cells and awakening it, stimulating regeneration and normalizing metabolic processes.
For rejuvenation, medium and deep (at the level of the skin) peeling are most often used. After the procedures, a long recovery is required -use of sunscreen, soothing, moisturizing agents, since in the recovery period the skin is very peeled, redness is observed and the aesthetic appearance is far from ideal. The anti-aging effect is achieved on average after 6 operations with an interval of 10-14 days.
How to prepare for anti-aging treatments
To prepare for anti-aging treatmentsrequired:
- reduce swelling, for this, for 2-3 days, limit the use of liquid, spicy and salty foods, fish and seafood.
- do not drink alcohol for 3-5 days.
- avoid findingin direct sunlight without sunscreen.
- abstention from other procedures,injury or reduction of the protective functions of the skin.
- use moisturizing and nourishingcosmetics;
- apply self-massage methods.
When to start using anti-aging cosmetics
You can start using anti-aging agentsalready after 25 years, but you do not need to overdo it and use compositions with lifting effect that are not suitable for age. Otherwise, the skin adapts to cosmetics and at a more mature age, when it would be worthwhile to apply enhanced measures, they will not work.
enough to get you startedtonics and moisturizers, as well as light peels and rejuvenating masks at home.Then, as the skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (listed on the package), visit a beauty salon and, if necessary, resort to surgical facelifts.
Precautionary measures
In pursuit of beauty, it is important to remember that the main task is to improve the appearance, not to spoil it. To keep skin healthy and radiant at any age,the following nuances should be considered:
- before any cosmetic surgeryconsult a beautician, and the specialist must be from a proven clinic, have extensive work experience and quality training. Such an expert will not impose unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and means.
- Do not do your own chemical peels at home, and also rub the skin with compositions with large abrasive particles very often.
- very important to take into accountyour skin type and your state of health.What suits a friend or relative can become completely unacceptable to you.
- if present on the skinminor trauma, cuts and inflammation,cosmetic surgery should be postponed