On what only modern women do not go to hide signs of aging of skin. Often age changes begin with the skin around the eyes. The first folds, bags under the eyes, protrusion of fatty tissue appear. One of the means aimed at solving these problems is non-invasive blepharoplasty. What is it, how the procedure is carried out, what are its varieties, this article will tell.
What it is?
Non-surgical blepharoplasty is an innovative technology to eliminate the signs of aging around the eyes. The technique has several varieties, each of which is aimed at getting rid of the upper and lower eyelids, wrinkles and other troubles. This is a kind of alternative to rejuvenation through plastic surgery, but in this case, serious intervention is not required.
Unlike operational methods, the procedure does not have such side effects as distortion of the eye incision or the appearance of asymmetry. Several types of procedure allows you to find an individual approach to each patient, to choose the most benign option.
Features
This cosmetic technology is characterized by minimal trauma to the skin. It is painless, designed for skin with a lack of collagen (even thin and sensitive). It can eliminate the severity of wrinkles, smooth them out, reduce the amount of sagging dermis. Depending on the type and characteristics of the patient's skin, it is carried out by means of devices or injections. This allows you to dissolve the fat layer, remove excess fluid, and also regenerate damaged skin layers.
The process is safe, has almost no complications, is characterized by a short period of rehabilitation. After the session, the patient can leave the clinic. Traces of the manipulations will disappear after two or three days. In addition, the technique does not require the use of anesthesia, and this significantly reduces the risk of causing harm to health.
The procedure completely eliminates such manipulations as hidden or visible cuts. In the process of its implementation there is no bleeding, and tissue infection. In addition, the procedure allows you to tighten the skin due to a lifting effect.
However, when applying for such a rejuvenation, it is important to consider age - it is desirable to hold it up to 45 years.
Kinds
All currently existing methods of blepharoplasty without surgery can be divided into two types: injection and hardware. In turn, each type is divided into several varieties. At the same time, various tools and preparations are used in the work.
Injection
This technology involves the introduction of special drugs under the skin. As a rule, injections are multiple and are arranged with a certain step. After such procedures, the skin around the eyes is smoothed, becomes elastic and elastic. Depending on the type of impact, it is possible to achieve a specific effect that is important for the client.
Injections, to eliminate excess subcutaneous tissue in the eyelids, performed with the use of injectable lipolysis. This allows you to increase the permeability of cell membranes, due to which it turns out to affect the fat layer.As a rule, the main components of these drugs are multivitamins, plant extracts, as well as enzymes. To achieve the desired effect, these fluids are injected deep enough to touch the fat layer itself.
In the same way there is a struggle with swelling and swelling for centuries, which is one of the urgent problems of modern women. After rehabilitation, the swelling subsides, the pain in the gaze disappears.
When it is necessary to change the contours of the eyelids and align the skin around the eyes, apply the so-called fillers, the main component of which is hyaluronic acid (or hyaluron). This fluid is characterized by high density. When exposed to weak and dehydrated epidermal cells, it contributes to the activation of the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Due to the uniform concentration under the skin, it smoothes it, and also contributes to the tightening, eliminating the pronounced folds.
Any type of injection procedures takes no more than half an hour. In most cases, a single session is not enough to achieve and consolidate the effect. The number of procedures is selected by the doctor, at the same time being determined at intervals between sessions. In some cases, the number of procedures can go up to 5-6.
The interval in each case will depend on the characteristics of the skin, its ability to regenerate, the patient's condition, his health.
Hardware
This category of non-surgical eyelid skin rejuvenation includes several techniques.
The most effective are:
- laser;
- ultrasound;
- electric;
- radio frequency;
- thermolift;
- electromagnetic.
- DROT-therapy.
These technologies are referred to as non-injection, because they use a special apparatus to carry them out. Each method has its own characteristics and principle of impact, allowing to achieve the desired effect, excluding plastic surgery.
Laser
Non-injection laser technique involves the stimulation of the internal reserve of the body due to the warming of the skin layers. As a rule, the required degree of heating is ensured by the penetration of the laser into the deep layers of the dermis. The technique gives a pronounced result without damaging the cells. It is safe, does not leave scars, forcing collagen and elastin to be produced.
Due to this, the skin around the eyes begins to level off. Basically, carbon dioxide or erbium laser is used for such manipulations. The patient can see the pronounced effect after the first session. Processing can take about half an hour. The number of procedures per course is approximately 3-4.
Ultrasound
This technique is otherwise called SMAS lifting of the upper and lower eyelids. Skin rejuvenation occurs due to exposure to ultraviolet rays. During the manipulation of the collagen fibers are twisted, which reduces the skeleton of the muscles. Therefore, the skin is smoothed out, getting rid of wrinkles and crow's feet.
Despite the fact that the procedure is not painful, the patient may feel some discomfort during the procedure. In addition to the heat when exposed to the skin by ultrasound, the client may feel a slight tingling. The duration of such a procedure for an experienced specialist is no more than half an hour. The number of procedures for one course, depending on the severity of the problem, can be up to four.
Radio frequency
This technique (Thermage) implies exposure to the skin by radio waves. This method of cell rejuvenation is considered one of the safest and most effective. In its implementation, the beautician uses anesthetic, since the technique can be painful. By the time it is longer, usually about 40-45 minutes.
As for efficacy, the procedure has a deep effect on the skin. Usually it is carried out only 1 time. This is enough to get a long and maximum effect of rejuvenation.
Electromagnetic
This technology is called Raylife. This is an excellent technique for reducing the depth and intensity of existing wrinkles around the eyes. It is also effective in relation to hernia, allows you to get rid of them non-invasive method. One session of such hardware cosmetology takes about 20 minutes.
Electromagnetic waves contribute to the twisting of collagen fibers. This allows the skin to gain elasticity and elasticity. As a result of such manipulations, it is smoothed, so the face looks younger.
A pleasant moment of this method is the fact that by using an additional attachment the specialist can get to the ciliary edge, which cannot be done with other types of hardware technologies.
Electroblepharoplasty
In this case, to bring the skin around the eyes in order and return her youth, apply a low-frequency current. The principle is based on the fact that in the process of treating the skin, certain zones are heated. The session does not require anesthesia. In terms of its effectiveness, this technology is comparable to operating blepharoplasty. However, unlike her, she has no side effects or complications.
Depending on the severity of the problem, the course can range from 4 to 8 procedures with mandatory intervals required for complete cell recovery. Duration 1 session - no more than half an hour.
Thermolifting
To stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, in this case the principle of heating is used. There is a normalization of metabolism, cell growth activation, tissue regeneration. In this case, the effect on the cells is carried out by infrared rays. After exposure to the problem areas, the skin acquires elasticity and firmness. Dark circles around the eyes, swelling is reduced, wrinkles become less deep. One session can take from 30 to 40 minutes, for the course it is necessary from 2 to 6 procedures.
DROT-therapy
This method is characterized by the point principle of exposure to problem areas of the skin. As in other technologies, it is aimed at activating the production of collagen. The course does not require more than two procedures in order for the skin to become elastic and elastic. However, the procedure may seem painful, so it is often carried out with anesthesia. You can evaluate the effectiveness of a week after the manipulation.
If you compare the duration of the effect, it is worth noting that it can be achieved when:
- injection techniques - up to 2 years;
- treatment with laser and ultrasound - up to 7 years;
- thermal lifting - about 4 years;
- exposure to low frequency current and DROT therapy - no more than 5 years;
- Raylife - from 3 to 5 years;
- Thermage - about 5 years.
Indications
The main reasons why a specialist can assign a similar procedure are:
- epidermal cell dystrophy;
- appearance of nasolacrimal sulcus;
- the appearance of dark circles around the eyes;
- swelling and swelling;
- the need to smooth the wrinkled mesh under the eyes;
- ptosis (omission of the upper eyelids);
- lack of moisture in the skin cells;
- fat folds.
Contraindications
Despite relative safety, non-surgical blepharoplasty may not always be possible.
The main reasons why a qualified doctor will not do it are:
- acute viral infections, including herpes;
- diabetes;
- barley;
- systemic lupus;
- spider veins on the skin;
- fragility of blood vessels;
- autoimmune pathologies;
- oncology and hemophilia;
- poor blood clotting;
- allergic reaction to the components of the drugs used;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- colds.
There are also other limitations. For example, you can not hold blepharoplasty during pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding and menstruation. This is due to changes in hormonal levels.As for the "monthly", the best period for the procedure are the first few days after the end of the problematic days.
Another contraindication is the age category up to 20 years. As a rule, at this age there is no point in blepharoplasty. It is impossible to carry out such manipulations and patients wearing a pacemaker.
How is it going?
Before proceeding with the most rejuvenation, a specialist appoint a consultation and conducts a full history. It turns out the presence of allergies, as well as contraindications. If the doctor believes that the procedure is possible, he measures and evaluates the thickness of the skin around the eyes. He also finds out the degree of its deformation.
The local method itself can take place according to different algorithms, depending on the variety. But in all cases, it is cleansed before exposure to the skin. Make-up is removed completely, using cosmetic milk or dermatological soap. After that, a special anesthetic gel can be applied to the skin (if necessary).
If you carry out laser blepharoplasty, in order to prevent damage to the eyeballs, they are protected with special lenses. Then proceed to the main manipulation of rejuvenation. At the very end of the session, the treated areas around the eyes are soothed with cold compresses. In addition, they can be covered with antiseptic drugs to reduce the risk of infection of the patient.
Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation period after such procedures is small, so it does not really affect social activity. As a rule, inflammations begin to pass quickly enough. In some cases, possible slight swelling and redness. Usually redness begins to go on the second day. Sometimes there are little bruises.
Edema that appears immediately is not a complication. This is a skin reaction to an irritant. The doctor may prescribe a special drug that allows you to get rid of it within five to seven days. Sometimes, together with the appearance of edema during the period of rehabilitation, a patient has tearing of the eyes, the cause of which is the constriction of the tear ducts. In this case, the specialist may assign a conical probe. Other possible skin reactions include subcutaneous hematomas. Puncture for their removal is rarely required, since they usually pass by themselves.
The main rules that accelerate the healing of the skin at home, is to protect it from negative environmental factors. It is important to avoid prolonged insolation. If atypical symptoms appear, you should immediately contact a dermatologist. In the first days you can soothe the skin with a cream.
Wash immediately undesirable (especially after injection techniques). Until the skin is restored, you should exclude a visit to the solarium, baths, saunas and even a pool. When going out, it is advisable to wear a hat. Often, during the rehabilitation period, cosmetologists recommend abandoning physical exertion, sudden movements and training, as well as bad habits.
It is important to understand that the speed of rehabilitation will depend on the age of the patient, as well as the degree of exposure and hormonal levels. In some cases, after the procedure, itching may occur.
It is important to understand that the less you touch the skin, the faster it will restore its structure. It is undesirable to sleep, having buried your face in a pillow, you cannot scratch your eyelids and rub them.
Recommendations
For the skin of the treated areas to heal quickly and without complications, experts recommend not to use decorative cosmetics for several days. You can not clog pores and mask the place of treatment with foundation or powder. You can not use creams that the patient had not previously used (this can lead to allergies). The first few days after the manipulation is better to do without staining the eyelashes, as well as various correctors.
It is necessary to allow the skin to recover without additional stress. If the eyelids are not inflamed, do not once again treat them with cream. Another thing, when there are reddening, which do not go for two days. If edema progresses at the site of treatment, an urgent need to go to the doctor.
To make the procedure successful, you need to start with the right choice of clinic. You can find it by studying the reviews of those who have repeatedly conducted such procedures. It is worth choosing a few options available in your region to be able to compare the opinions of specialists at the initial consultation. It is also advisable to ask the appropriate permits for such sessions.
Reviews
Non-surgical blepharoplasty is quite effective. So consider those that did this procedure more than once. It does not relieve the skin of wrinkles completely, but significantly reduces their number and intensity, as evidenced by the photos of women. Visually, the differences are more than obvious: bags and puffiness under the eyes are eliminated, the look becomes open and light. Due to this, the face looks rejuvenated and rested.
For a review of non-surgical blepharoplasty, see the following video.