How is the face lifting procedure done?

With age, human skin changes, its condition worsens. The speed of this process depends on many factors, ranging from health, and ending with the ecology of the environment. The most noticeable changes that occur on the face. Some appear dry, swollen, contour lines lose their clarity. Modern medicine offers several ways to rejuvenate and restore the skin of the face, one of which is plasma-lifting technology.

Plasmotherapy or plasmolifting of the face is an injection procedure designed to improve skin condition by “restarting” metabolic mechanisms.

For these purposes, plasma is used, isolated from the blood of the patient and enriched with platelets. Plasma rejuvenation occurs through its subcutaneous injection into problem areas.

Platelets perform hemostatic function in the body, are responsible for the processes of blood clotting. From the point of view of plasma therapy, these microparticles are interesting in their high content of hormones, proteins and growth factors.

Platelets have the following effects:

• stimulate cell division;
• activate the growth of blood vessels;
• nourish the skin with oxygen;
• normalize the water balance;
• restart the mechanism of intercellular metabolism;
• accelerate the synthesis of collagen, hyaluron and elastin.

The action of enzymes, hormones and vitamins does not cause side effects, since there are no components foreign to the body in such a plasma. As a result, skin regeneration occurs gently, increasing the rate of wound healing and recovery processes. The face returns youth, elasticity and clear contours.

Medical institutions use different plasma-lifting equipment and preparations.

However, there are several required components.

• A centrifuge for the separation of blood into fractions, usually at a speed of about 5 thousand revolutions per minute.
• The test tubes made of heat resisting glass.
• An anticoagulant gel (Heparin, Fraxiparin) is injected into the test tube before blood is drawn. It is necessary to preserve the structure of the plasma for the entire session.
• Thin needles for injections have an oblique cut and, as a rule, are covered with silicone, which reduces the level of painfulness of the session. All needles must be disposable.

In clinical aesthetic practice, plasma-lifting is popular in many areas.

There is a whole list of indications for which this procedure is applied.

• Orthopedics. Improvement of the state in case of arthrosis, osteochondrosis, muscular pains and spasms.
• Gynecology for diseases and cervical erosion.
• Urology (cystitis, inflammation of the urinary system).
• Dentistry Accelerates the regeneration of tissues, improves the survival rate of implants, anesthesia.
• Trichology. Therapy is indicated for hair loss.
• Rejuvenation in combination with other methods.
• Traumatology. Rehabilitation after injuries and plastic surgery.
• Acne treatment.
• Post-acne treatment.

If there are factors listed below, you can also refer to a similar procedure.

• Deterioration of the skin due to aging. These include facial wrinkles and wrinkles, loose skin, decreased elasticity, and distortion of facial contours.
• Gray or yellowish complexion associated with intoxication or impaired metabolic processes - for example, excessive smoking and eating junk food.
• The consequences of injuries (scars, scars and stretch marks).
• Acne, acne, and other bumps.
• Elastosis, which is characterized by a decrease in elasticity due to changes in connective tissue fibers.
• Kuperoz (presence of capillary reticulums and cobwebs).
• Various skin diseases (dermatitis, eczema).
• Dark spots.

In addition, a course of plasma therapy often gives positive results in the following cases:

• if the skin was damaged by chemical or laser peeling;
• the skin is overdried due to prolonged exposure to the sun or frequent visits to the solarium;
• the condition of the person is disturbed by unsuccessful injection procedures, for example, botulinum toxin;
• in the presence of deformations after operations;
• in the case of sagging skin after a significant weight loss.

Since plasma therapy is one of the methods of treatment, it, like any other method, has contraindications. Moreover, they can be either temporary, because of which the procedure is possible with certain factors, or permanent, which completely exclude the possibility of such treatment.

Categorically you can not do the procedure if you have the following diseases.

• Viral diseases, including hepatitis. During the subcutaneous injection of platelet plasma, the rapid formation of new stem cells occurs, which may cause a complication of the disease existing in the patient.
• Oncology and predisposition to it.
• Diseases of the immune system.
• Blood diseases. Since the procedure uses the patient's blood, any violations of it can lead to irreversible consequences.
• Acceptance of blood-thinning drugs.
• Chronic pathology of the liver, kidneys and other internal organs.
• Diabetes.
• Epilepsy.
• Mental disorders, alcohol and drug addiction.
• Herpes. It is necessary to warn the doctor about its presence.

There are cases in which the procedure must be postponed for some time.

• Pregnancy and lactation period. Due to the fact that the effect of plasma on the body is little studied, there is no evidence of how the procedure will affect the health of the baby. Therefore, plasma therapy is better to postpone, and if necessary, hold after the birth of a child.
• Menstrual period. Blood loss affects the quality of the plasma, reduces the degree of saturation with platelets, because the body is busy replenishing lost elements. If you hold a session at this time, it will be ineffective and can lead to bruising and swelling in the places of injections.
• Inflammation of the skin.
• Taking nonsteroidal drugs and corticosteroids.
• Hemoglobin deficiency in the blood.
• Low platelet count.
• Various non-chronic diseases.
• Minor age.

It is worth noting the factors under which the procedure is not effective.

In these cases, the result will be either very weak, or it will not be at all:

• the presence of complex wrinkles;
• a significant decrease in the elasticity and elasticity of the skin;
• age pigmentation;
• severe ptosis (omission of the century).

To begin with, the procedure needs to be prepared psychologically. Read the technology, reviews of doctors and patients.

The next important step is the analysis. A laboratory examination will help check for contraindications.

The following studies are needed:

• tests for the hepatitis virus and AIDS;
• identification of markers for other viral infections;
• blood chemistry;
• detailed blood count;

To obtain high accuracy results, you must stop taking any medication 4 days before the session. For 24 hours it is recommended not to eat fatty foods and foods with preservatives in its composition. 4 hours before donating blood, do not eat, just drink clean water.

After obtaining the results, consultation with a specialist is obligatory. If the beautician, based on the analysis of the data obtained after the examination, approves the procedure, then you can proceed to the next stage - plasma therapy.

If a specialist allowed to carry out plasma lifting and set a date, then you should prepare in advance.

To do this, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• two days to increase the amount of water in the diet to 2 liters;
• three days not to take anticoagulant drugs such as "Aspirin" or "Heparin";
• four days before the procedure, you must stop drinking alcohol;
• The night before should not be gluttonous, it is better to refuse fatty and smoked food.

Morning procedures are recommended, since blood is taken on an empty stomach for treatment.

A session should be conducted only in the clinic by qualified specialists, on special certified equipment.

With a thin needle, blood is taken from a patient with a volume up to 100 ml and placed in a special tube with a preservative. Next, it is placed in a centrifuge and dispersed within 15 minutes.

During the rotation, the blood is divided into fractions:

• plasma with the lowest platelet count;
• platelet rich plasma;
• erythrocentric and leukocyte mass.

Plasma with platelets and fibrin is separated from the other mass using a syringe. She is ready for injection.

During operation of the centrifuge, the doctor performs an antiseptic cleaning of the face.

Since the procedure is a bit painful, an anesthetic cream is used.

Plasma solution is injected subcutaneously in areas that require correction. The procedure is performed subject to the contour plastics scheme. As a rule, specialists use mesotherapy when injections are carried out subcutaneously for every two square centimeters.

It is necessary to pay attention to the following factors.

• A session usually lasts from 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the area of ​​the treated skin area.
• The procedure must begin immediately after the completion of autoplasma, since with the passage of time it thickens and becomes dense.With the introduction of thickened substance increases the risk of papules.
• To achieve the result, experts recommend plazmolifting courses. Usually, after the first session, the effect is weak. The standard course consists of 4 procedures with breaks from 1 to 2 weeks.
• To extend the effect of the procedure, experts advise to carry out maintenance therapy. The number of sessions depends on the testimony and the wishes of the patient.

It is better to spend the recovery period at home without exposing the face to chapping, sunburn and exposure to frost. If you need to go out, then you need to treat your face with sunscreen with a degree of protection SPF over 30

On the day of the plasma therapy it is recommended to exclude any cosmetic procedures. From the second day it is allowed to use only soft soothing and moisturizing creams, as well as anti-inflammatory gels with regenerating properties and antioxidants. These include spray “Panthenol”, cream “Bepanten”, ointment “Traumel C” or “Arnica compositum”.

Around 12 o'clock it is recommended to refuse to shower and wash your hair.

Also, after the procedure, visiting the bath, solarium, swimming pool, massage parlors and sports halls for 3 days is contraindicated.

Weight lifting is contraindicated for about three days after the session.

To consolidate the positive effect of the entire recovery period, it is necessary to observe the regime, eliminate overstrain, stress, give up bad habits.

Cosmetologists warn that plasma-lifting will achieve the desired results only if carried out simultaneously with other rejuvenation procedures.

Dermal fillers are shown in cases of correction of deep wrinkles and nasolabial folds, as well as when it is necessary to achieve additional volume in certain areas (cheekbones, cheeks, lips).

Fillers are injection formulations based on five types:

• collagen;
• hyaluronic acid;
• poly-L-lactic acid;
• calcium hydroxyapatite;
• polymethyl methacrylate microspheres.

The procedure uses a fractional laser to improve the texture of the skin. When choosing, it should be understood that the fillers are designed to smooth wrinkles and folds, and not to improve the condition of the skin. While the second method, on the contrary, will improve the appearance and increase elasticity, but will not lead to the reduction of wrinkles. Have to choose.

In plasma therapy according to the Swiss method, a complex effect is applied - plasma and laser manipulations. This approach allows you to eliminate scars on the skin, post-acne, or other similar defects. It is also recommended as a treatment for dry skin.

Here is the essence of the use of special tubes with filters. As a result of centrifugation, autoplasma is obtained with an increased concentration of platelets and fibrin.

Most often, plasma lifting is assigned as a restorative technique after various types of deep peels - laser or chemical. After such sessions, the skin has many small cracks, notches or microburns. Plasma lifting reduces the period of rehabilitation after any invasive methods of rejuvenation.

Absolutely negative side effects after the plasma-lifting procedure were not identified, since, from a medical point of view, it is harmless.

As side effects, you can list the following factors:

• swelling and swelling after the procedure;
• redness of the skin;
• hematomas and papules, which usually go off within 10 days;
• rashes of acne - but it's not scary, eels will be gone in a few days.

Sometimes allergic reactions are possible, but they are individual. Since the patient’s own blood is used as a drug, only third-party materials can trigger an allergy.

These include the following types:

• anticoagulant gel, which filled tubes;
• antiseptic, which treats the wounds on the face after injection;
• anesthetic cream;
• the materials from which the tools are made.

In the case of more serious post-procedural consequences, an urgent need to seek medical advice.

These factors include:

• significant change in blood pressure;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• painful sensations;
• inflammation or suppuration of wounds at injection sites.

Proponents of the method claim that the procedure is much more positive than negative.

• Safety associated with the use of the patient's own blood. The risk of rejection and incompatibility with the drug is reduced to zero.
• The possibility of combining with other anti-aging techniques: thermo- and treidlifting, laser technology, contour plastics.
• Reduction of the recovery period after deep peels and laser polishing of the face.
• Saving the result to six years, which is not bad compared to other similar procedures.

• Regular courses are required to maintain the effect.
• There are still side effects, they should be noted.
• The optimal age category is up to 40 years. After this strap effect will be minimal. To achieve significant results will need to resort to additional procedures.
• Violation of technology can lead to negative consequences, such as infection.

The procedure is peculiar cumulative, that is, the effect increases with time as the active elements increase after intradermal injections. Therefore, several sessions are required. The effect of habituation is not noted, but if you regularly do not repeat the courses, the cells will return to their original state.

Effects can be classified into two groups - biological and external.

Biological effects include:

• regeneration;
• improving skin immunity;
• revitalization - in other words, slowing down the aging process;
• stimulation of intracellular metabolism.

Among the external effects can be noted:

• wrinkle reduction;
• moisturizing, reducing dryness;
• increased tone and elasticity;
• color improvement;
• the elimination of dark circles and bags under the eyes;
• restoration of microdefects and healing of wounds, irritations, rashes;
• elimination of pigmentation in certain areas;
• solving acne problems;
• prevention of various skin diseases.

Professor Renat Akhmerov, who is the developer of plasma-lifting, highlights a number of arguments in favor of his technique:

• elimination of fine wrinkles;
• the acquisition of skin even shade;
• active growth of stem cells;
• strengthening the immune system;
• skin oxygenation.

Among the disadvantages of the developer highlights the following factors:

• discomfort and pain when injecting;
• high price;
• negative reactions in violation of technology.

Biorevitalization - intradermal administration of anti-aging remedies, such as hyaluronic acid. This procedure prevents aging of the skin, forcing the body to further synthesize the production of collagen, which triggers regeneration.The substance is safe, over time, self-disintegrates in the body without consequences.

Biorevitalization is of two types: injection and laser.

Unlike the plasma procedure, hyaluronic injections do not require additional preparation and long-term rehabilitation. However, allergy sufferers should prefer plasma therapy, since their own blood eliminates the occurrence of allergic reactions.

If we compare the procedures by cost, then biorevitalization is more expensive, on average, by 2 thousand rubles.

The laser technique consists in the complex application of the therapy of diode radiation and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. The greatest effect is achieved when using fragmented hyaluron, since its size of molecules is small enough to penetrate the skin layers. To do this, a laser system selects such a wavelength, due to which bonds are reduced, and in the epidermis channels are opened through which hyaluronic acid is transported into the skin.

As a result, the mechanisms of reproduction of its own hyaluron, elastin and collagen are activated.

This procedure differs from the previous two in that it can stop the aging process of the skin. Its essence is in intradermal injections of vitamin complexes, amino acids and trace elements, the combinations of which are selected individually for each patient.

The course of mesotherapy allows you to eliminate pigment spots, spider veins, wrinkles. At the same time the face contour is tightened and the skin is moistened. The effect lasts longer, however, after the expiration of the term, the cells begin to age rapidly, so courses should be conducted regularly.

Pharmacological preparations are used for mesotherapy, due to which a high degree of allergenicity is assigned to it.

Contraindications coincide with plasma therapy, but hypertension and the presence of an implanted pacemaker are added to them.

Ozone is a gas whose molecules consist of three oxygen atoms. Therefore, the main property of ozone therapy is the saturation of the cellular tissue with it.

The procedure involves the introduction of ozone into the problem areas of the face. It stimulates intracellular metabolic processes, renews the subcutaneous tissue. As a result, the skin is leveled, the complexion improves. The technique is recommended as a tool in the fight against scars and scars.

Ways of introducing gas depend on the goal that the doctor seeks to achieve using ozone therapy. They are local or system. One of the local methods is small autohematherapy, when a patient takes blood, saturates it with ozone and is injected back intravenously. Most often used to treat herpes and furunculosis.

On average, the course consists of 10 to 12 procedures with daily intervals. A subcutaneous therapy session takes several minutes. The effect of the course lasts up to a year.

The procedure is one of the oldest in the cosmetic field. It is used for contour correction of the face.

The material used are preparations based on botulinum toxin, which in its pure form is a poison that paralyzes the muscles. For anti-aging injections clean it up.

The main principle - muscle relaxation, causing lifting. The main disadvantage is the immobilization of Botox-treated sites for a long time, which distorts facial expressions.

The effect lasts on average up to 6 months and it is impossible to eliminate it at this time. You can repeat the course 3 months after the expiration of the previous one.

Preparation for the procedure is similar to plasma therapy, with the exception of laboratory tests. The entire session takes no more than 15 minutes.

Unlike plasma therapy, this technique uses intramuscular injections, not subcutaneous.

Contraindications practically coincide with other anti-aging techniques.

In no case can not settle for home plasma therapy sessions, even if their cost is significantly lower than in the clinic. For the session you need sterility, special equipment, certified specialists. Centrifugation should take place on a special apparatus. All this can be obtained only in a licensed medical institution. It is better to verify the reputation of the clinic.

At the request of the client, cosmetic or medical institutions are required to submit the following documents:

• permitting certificate for medical practice;
• certificate confirming the possibility of plasma-lifting;
• license to work with blood products of the specialist who will conduct the procedure.

You should not be upset if the effect does not appear after a week, because the results are most often found only after 10 or 14 days, and sometimes more.

It should be clearly understood that plasma-lifting treats the skin, rather than rejuvenates it. The procedure triggers a defense reaction mechanism that leads to the production of new cells. At the same time, there is no question of any facelift.

Before agreeing to the plasma-lifting procedure, you need to weigh your financial resources, since it is not cheap, and the course consists of several sessions.

The cost of services varies depending on the quality and quantity of consumables, qualifications of specialists, the number of sessions. The choice of a method also influences the price - an enriched one is more expensive than an unenriched one. However, it must be borne in mind that it is also more effective.

Many professional clinics with great experience and a client base developed over the years offer flexible discount systems. They may be cumulative in nature, provided in the form of special conditions for regular customers or one-time shares. In any case, all the information you need to know in advance to choose the appropriate option in terms of cost and quality of services received.

In most cases, physicians speak of the plasma-lifting procedure with caution, since no serious clinical trials have been conducted, there are no references to scientific studies and published evidence.

The only publication on this topic was the coverage of research conducted in the laboratory. During the test, they wanted to reveal the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in skin regeneration. Studies have found that autoplasma actually increases the number of fibroblasts, which activates the production of collagen. However, no numerical indicators are given, which raise doubts among specialists and leads to the idea that the effect obtained is immaterial.

Many cosmetology clinics carry out plasma therapy sessions. As a rule, the effect of one procedure is not visible, it is necessary to conduct several sessions. But even after the course, the patient may be dissatisfied with the result, since large defects will not go away. Plasm therapy improves the condition of the skin, and does not fight deep wrinkles. A significant effect is achieved through the integrated use of several techniques, which increases the cost of cosmetology services.

Patients most often note that the skin after the session becomes better, more elastic and radiant. It should be said that cosmetologists usually offer it along with some other anti-aging method, for example, the introduction of fillers. Thus, the client pays for two procedures, one of which is doubtful.

The result is good, but the same can be obtained using only one fillers.

Summing up, we can clarify that plasma therapy is a relatively harmless and painless procedure aimed at improving the external condition of the skin of the face. It starts the mechanisms of self-regeneration, activates the synthesis of collagen and hyaluron. As a result, the face becomes cleaner, gets a fresh look. But one should not expect a significant effect from plasma-lifting in terms of contour correction or wrinkle removal. For these purposes, it is worth resorting to other anti-aging procedures or use them in parallel. It must be remembered that for patients older than 40 years, plasma therapy is shown only as an additional procedure, accelerating the processes of regeneration and recovery.

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