To maintain the skin in an attractive appearance and prevent premature aging, the uninterrupted flow of metabolic processes within the tissues is necessary. This is achieved by timely circulation of nutrients and oxygen. In this case, cell respiration is considered the basic process of tissue functioning. It is oxygen that activates the metabolic chain of events. When the gas exchange of cells is disrupted, the condition of the skin noticeably worsens: stagnation develops, the integument becomes dull and withers. To stimulate oxygen metabolism in cosmetology, there is ozone therapy for the face. The procedure is considered universal for solving most skin problems.
The essence of the technique
Ozone therapy for the face is performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure requires mandatory compliance with the rules of conduct and sterility. The intervention is performed by a cosmetologist-ozone therapist.
The procedure is carried out manually or using hardware. The essence of the manipulation is the introduction of a special oxygen mixture under the skin. The integument is punctured to a specified depth, and the tissue receives a specified amount of gas.
Quantitative parameters and processing zones are determined individually. In a single procedure, the entire face or certain areas can be chipped. The doctor determines how many injections to give based on his own experience.
Attention! To create a more obvious therapeutic effect, a special saline solution can be injected intravenously, and ozonated oil can be applied superficially to the skin as a mask. At home, washing can be done using distilled water saturated with oxygen.
Ozone therapy during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the expectant mother's immunity decreases. This is how nature reduces the risk of fetal rejection. Against the background of reduced immunity, a pregnant woman may:
- exacerbation of chronic inflammatory diseases (inflammation of the uterus and appendages, pyelonephritis, tonsillitis, etc.)
- exacerbation of chronic viral infections (cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia, mycoplasma, etc.)
- the risk of ARVI and influenza increases (especially dangerous for a child in the first trimester of pregnancy)
Ozone therapy for pregnant women can be carried out both for the prevention and treatment of any inflammatory, viral and fungal diseases. Ozone is successfully used for exacerbation of herpes in pregnant women, for the treatment of influenza and ARVI.
This method allows you to eliminate or reduce the amount of medications that are undesirable to use during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.
Pregnant women undergo: local treatment of the vagina with ozonated oil and saline solution, droppers with ozonized saline solution, irrigation of the throat, tonsils, gums for the prevention of ARVI, and ingestion of an ozonated solution for gastrointestinal problems.
What are the dangers of exacerbation of chronic diseases during pregnancy?
Exacerbations can interfere with pregnancy and provoke complications that require serious treatment:
- fetoplacental insufficiency
- oligohydramnios
- polyhydramnios
- gestosis
- anemia in pregnancy
- fetal malnutrition
Ozone has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and can be used as an alternative to antibiotics if their use is undesirable.
Another useful property is that ozone has a vasodilator and immunomodulatory effect, thins the blood and helps in conditions where blood flow and tissue nutrition are impaired. After ozone therapy, the blood of the expectant mother is better enriched with oxygen, the blood supply to the placenta and fetus is enhanced, the hormone-producing function of the fetoplacental complex is normalized, and humoral immunity is regulated.
Indications for use
Ozone therapy is used as a therapeutic or preventive measure. Saturation of tissues with oxygen improves the flow of all physiological processes. The procedure is useful for patients of any age. Typically, a cosmetologist prescribes ozone therapy for:
- treatment of acne, comedones, post-acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, rosacea;
- reducing hypersensitivity, dryness, excessive oiliness of the skin, enlarged pores;
- eliminating swelling, bags, dark circles in the eyelid area;
- tightening sagging tissues, smoothing wrinkles;
- correction of the severity of the double chin, jowls, drooping lips, eyebrows, eyelids;
- improving skin quality (firmness, elasticity, color);
- preparing the integument for further therapeutic interventions.
To obtain a positive effect, cosmetologists prescribe a course of interventions . 5–15 sessions performed at intervals of 1–4 days are sufficient.
Frequently asked questions and answers
- How many procedures are needed to achieve the effect?
As a rule, about 5-10 procedures are prescribed depending on the condition of the skin. For severe signs of aging or severe inflammation, about 15 sessions may be needed.
- How often can ozone therapy be done?
The break between procedures is 1-3 days.
- How quickly does the effect of the procedure appear?
The result is noticeable after 1-2 procedures.
- How long does the result last?
The result lasts for 3 months if you complete the full course of ozone treatment.
- What cosmetic procedures can be combined with?
Ozone therapy is well compatible with other procedures, however, it is better to entrust the selection of a complex to a specialist. To increase the effectiveness of ozone therapy, autohemotherapy or facial cleansing may be prescribed.
Efficiency
After administration, the gas is gradually distributed throughout the cells and absorbed, activating the following processes:
- local metabolism;
- blood supply to tissues;
- synthesis of collagen, elastin, fibroblast activity;
- functioning of sweat and sebaceous glands;
- normalization of hydrolipid balance;
- lymphatic drainage
The activation of internal mechanisms is reflected:
- improvement of skin condition (increases tone, firmness, elasticity, normalizes color);
- tissue tightening (the oval is strengthened, jowls and double chin are reduced);
- decreased susceptibility to various influences (reactions to water, temperature, emotional instability);
- elimination of defects (acne, bags, dark circles, age spots, protruding vascular network).
As a result of the procedures, the face acquires a fresh, toned appearance, the skin becomes clean and pleasant to the touch. The permeability of the integument improves, facilitating more efficient absorption of nutrients from surface applied products.
Mechanism of action and result
The essence of the method is to introduce a mixture of ozone and oxygen under the skin of the face and body. The composition fills the tissues and begins to be absorbed by cells. In this case, the ozone-oxygen mixture acts in several directions at once:
- Oxidizes subcutaneous fat and destroys the membrane of adipocytes in which it accumulates. Thanks to this, excess deposits are broken down and removed naturally. As a result, the volume of the fat layer is reduced, the double chin is eliminated, the face and figure acquire a beautiful silhouette.
- Accelerates blood circulation, activates the removal of excess fluid, restores metabolism in subcutaneous fatty tissue and deep layers of the dermis. Thanks to the lymphatic drainage effect, bags under the eyes, swelling, and cellulite are eliminated. Instead of an “orange” peel, smooth skin is formed.
- Promotes active renewal and regeneration of damaged cells. As a result, it is possible to get rid of stretch marks, age spots, spider veins, rosacea, and post-acne. In addition, the face begins to look younger and irregularities are eliminated.
- Stimulates fibroblast activity. These cells stimulate the production and accelerate the synthesis of collagen and elastin - the “proteins of youth”. This has a lifting effect, the skin becomes toned and rejuvenated: it becomes elastic and toned, wrinkles are smoothed out, the facial frame is strengthened, sagging and sagging disappear.
- Saturates the dermis with oxygen, removes toxins and increases the volume of tissue fluid. This helps cells retain moisture, restores water and acid-base balance, and leads to deep hydration and nutrition of the dermis. The skin takes on a healthy appearance and pleasant color, becomes smooth and soft.
- Normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous and sweat glands, tightens pores, destroys germs and Demodex mites, and relieves inflammation. As a result of this effect, it is possible to get rid of various inflammatory formations: acne, blackheads, pimples, comedones.
- Neutralizes the effects of free radicals, restores the hydrolipid mantle of the skin and increases its resistance. The skin stops turning red, peeling and tightening under the influence of negative factors: frost, wind, sun, salt water, washing.
All these processes together lead to rejuvenation and healing of the skin, and also serve as the prevention of aging and dermal problems. When correcting the figure, metabolism and muscle tone are simultaneously restored, thanks to which it is possible to maintain slimness for a long time.
Additional effects
Ozone accelerates cell regeneration and increases their permeability. This facilitates the penetration of cosmetic creams, drugs and fillers, including during contouring. In addition, ozone therapy prepares the skin for peeling, both acidic and hard scrubbing. Injections also help restore the dermis after these effects.
Ozone therapy enhances the effect of manual and hardware techniques for the treatment of cellulite: massage, myostimulation, lymphatic drainage, electrolipolysis. Injections normalize microcirculation and prevent fluid stagnation, while other procedures remove it from the body.
Types of procedure
In cosmetology, the injection method of introducing a gas mixture is most often used. The method allows you to quickly achieve highly targeted effectiveness. At the injection sites, the gas instantly reaches its target. The cells are immediately saturated with oxygen, and the tissues receive beneficial effects. To achieve a clear result, a course of interventions is required.
The use of ozonated oil as a basis for preparing cosmetics and performing massage is also common in cosmetology. The method allows you to obtain a complex effect, but the effect of oxygen is weakly expressed. The option is preferable for consolidating the results obtained from injection ozone therapy for home care.
A systemic method of administering a mixture of gases, saline or the patient’s blood is more often carried out to achieve therapeutic goals. The substance is given intravenously. The blood is actively saturated with oxygen. The body receives stimulation to renew itself. Rejuvenation occurs from the inside: systems and organs begin to work better. Locally (to the facial tissues) oxygen enters in small portions.
Advice. To obtain the maximum therapeutic effect, a set of measures is recommended. The possibility of using a type of ozone therapy or carrying out a combination of effects will be determined by the doctor.
Ozone therapy in gynecology
In gynecology, ozone therapy is used as an auxiliary technique in the treatment of many diseases.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT of ozone is used to treat acute and chronic inflammatory diseases: chronic endometritis, colpitis, sexually transmitted infections, cervical erosion, postoperative complications.
ANTIBACTERIAL and FUNGICIDAL ACTION is used for local treatment of fungal infections of the mucous membranes: genital candidiasis.
IMMUNOMODULATING ACTION is used in conditions associated with decreased immunity: bacterial vaginosis, genital herpes.
The following are used: vaginal irrigation with ozonated water, tampons with ozonated oil, droppers with OFR (ozonated saline solution), autohemotherapy (intramuscular injection of the patient's ozonized blood).
The method of application, the working concentration of ozone and the number of procedures are determined by the ozone therapist.
Preparing for the session
The standard preparatory stage will be a preliminary visit to a cosmetologist. The doctor will assess the problem and collect health information. You may need to undergo additional tests. Based on these data, the doctor will make a decision on the possibility of intervention.
At home, preparation for the procedure will include giving up blood clotting medications, alcohol, and smoking. It is advisable to completely switch to a healthy lifestyle during the period of preparation and rehabilitation. Be sure to come to the procedure in good health.
Carrying out the procedure
The most effective solution will be ozone therapy, carried out by injection. The procedure takes no more than half an hour. To prepare the integument for such manipulation, cleansing and disinfection of the skin will be required. To anesthetize the process, it is recommended to use a local anesthetic applied by application.
A cosmetologist works with a syringe with a thin needle. The gas mixture is injected into the subcutaneous fat. The depth of injection, the amount of substance, and treatment zones are determined individually. After the injections, swellings filled with gas are noticeable on the skin. The cosmetologist performs a light massage of the treated areas to more evenly distribute the substance throughout the tissues.
To consolidate the effect, after the main part of the procedure, the doctor will suggest wiping the skin with a cosmetic product saturated with oxygen, or making a mask based on ozonated water or oil. After talking about the intricacies of restoration, the cosmetologist releases the patient.
Methodology
To eliminate wrinkles, a mixture of ozone and oxygen is injected intradermally along the wrinkle using a syringe. The injection of the mixture continues until the formation of the so-called “lemon peel” - swelling of the skin epithelium; injections last until the entire wrinkle is filled in length. Usually, those areas of the face in which the skin ages most quickly are immediately injected: the areas around the eyes, nasolabial folds and others. The procedure is quite painful.
Microinjections can also be given subcutaneously - it is not as painful as intradermal injection. This method of introducing an ozone-oxygen mixture is used to combat rashes on the face. Possessing bactericidal properties, ozone kills bacteria and relieves inflammation caused by them, so the skin is cleansed.
Disposable syringes with a small volume of 3–5 ml and very thin needles are used. To ensure that the mixture of gases is evenly distributed under the skin, after its administration, a cosmetic facial massage is performed. And sometimes, for greater effect, after the procedure is completed, the face is treated with ozonated water.
On average, a facial ozone therapy course includes 6–10 procedures, but sometimes it is extended to 15 sessions. Breaks between procedures are required and range from one to four days. Typically, 2–3 procedures are performed per week, lasting approximately 15–20 minutes. The duration of both one session and the entire course of ozone therapy is individual and depends on the complexity of each individual case. The decision on how many procedures will be needed is made by an ozone therapist.
Recovery period
Skin damage after ozone therapy is minimal, the introduction of foreign substances does not occur. Appearance after the procedure rarely loses its presentable appearance. Slight redness, slight swelling, and local bruising are possible. The symptoms disappear completely within 2–3 days.
Ozone therapy does not involve long-term rehabilitation. After 2–3 days, you can already conduct another session. To speed up the recovery process and prevent possible complications, the cosmetologist will suggest giving up:
- impacts in processing areas (kneading, friction, pressure);
- any cosmetics (decorative, skincare);
- baths, gym, solarium, swimming pool;
- temperature changes;
- other cosmetic procedures.
The result of the manipulation is visible after 3–5 hours. The skin acquires a healthy color and fresh appearance. You will notice cleansing, smoothing, and tightening of the skin only after 5–10 sessions. For therapeutic purposes, courses are carried out as prescribed by a doctor at least 2-3 times a year. To prevent age-related changes and maintain healthy tissue, 1–2 interventions per year are sufficient. The effect of the intervention lasts from 3 months to 1 year.
Ozone therapy methods
The ozone therapy method is based on the chemical properties of ozone (O3), an allotropic compound of oxygen. Ozone is a strong oxidizing agent and oxidizes many substances that under normal conditions do not interact with oxygen. Due to its high chemical activity, ozone has a whole range of beneficial properties, which depend on the method of application:
TOPICAL : ozone has a powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effect. Methods of topical ozone application available in our clinic:
- Treatment of the vagina with ozonated oil and ozonated saline solution
- Ozonated chamber for lower or upper limbs: “boot”, “glove”
- Gargling and gums with an ozonized solution
- Ozonated saline solution for drinking
PARENTERAL (intravenously and intramuscularly): ozone additionally has an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effect. Methods available to LeibMedic patients:
- Intravenous ozone therapy with saline solution (OSA) using a dropper. Course of treatment: from 2-3 to 8-10 procedures.
- Minor autohemotherapy with ozone. Intramuscular injection of the patient's venous blood enriched with ozone into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock. Course of treatment: 4-8 procedures.
Ozone-containing mixtures and solutions are not prepared in advance and are not stored; they are made immediately before the procedure using a special installation - an ozonizer. The exception is ozonated oil: it contains ozonides - stable ozone compounds and can be stored for quite a long time.
At LeibMedic, procedures are performed by ozone therapist Inna Anatolyevna Besstrashnova
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Precautionary measures
The cosmetologist must conduct a preliminary conversation with the patient. The main goal of the conversation is to identify possible contraindications that preclude the session:
- any head injuries (even in the distant past);
- tendency to seizures, epilepsy;
- hemophilia, other conditions affecting blood clotting;
- oncology;
- hyperthyroidism;
- recovery period after a heart attack, stroke;
- retinopathy in diabetes mellitus;
- individual intolerance to medical ozone.
Important! The cosmetologist refuses to perform manipulation if the level of platelets in the blood decreases, during a period of prolonged bleeding (menstruation, other blood loss). The procedure is prohibited for patients under the influence of alcohol.
Any violations: the presence of contraindications, violation of the session technology are fraught with complications: prolonged pain, infection. Headache, depression, cramps, and itching may occur. The appearance of mild pain, swelling, bruising, and redness is considered a normal reaction to the intervention.
Advantages and disadvantages
Ozone therapy is recognized as an affordable option for maintaining healthy skin. The intervention is universal: it helps with various problems, as preventive support. Unlike mesotherapy and biorevitalization, the course of procedures takes less time and is less likely to cause complications. Ozone therapy does not require the purchase of complex, expensive devices.
Compared to similar injection procedures, ozone therapy is considered a more painful procedure. To obtain the intended effect, strict adherence to the methodology is necessary. A cosmetologist must have not only knowledge, but also experience. Ozone therapy is not recognized internationally. The safety of the intervention has not been confirmed by numerous studies.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Doctors are confident in the effectiveness of the positive effect of oxygen on the skin. The technique is often offered, but in most cases to improve the quality of the skin, in order to combat age spots, acne, and dark circles. To achieve rejuvenation, the effectiveness of ozone therapy is considered low. Doctors offer an option to support your general condition.
The cosmetologist questions the safety of the procedure.
The cosmetologist offers a technique along with other options that are similar in effectiveness.
The cosmetologist positively evaluates the technique.
Patient reviews
Patients are more often satisfied with the results of the course of manipulations. The effect allows you to cleanse, heal the skin, and restore a healthy appearance to your face. The effect lasts for a long time. In some cases, patients panic, having received standard side effects, without waiting for the final result, they begin to criticize the technique.
The patient is satisfied with the results of ozone therapy courses.
The patient did not notice a lasting result from ozone therapy.
The patient praises the results of the course of procedures and talks about how long the effect lasts.
The patient panics without receiving the final result.
Ozone treatment of infertility and miscarriage
Ozone therapy is one of 10 techniques used at LeibMedic for the treatment of infertility and miscarriage. Ozone therapy is not a panacea, but an effective auxiliary technique for the treatment of diseases leading to infertility. The method allows you to reduce the drug load on the body.
The need for ozone therapy is determined by a reproductologist after a thorough examination of the patient. Let us list the main advantages of ozone treatment: PREPARATION OF THE ORGANISM FOR CONCEPTING AND GEARING . Medical ozone is a strong stimulant and triggers a whole cascade of vital biological processes in the body:
- Activates the antioxidant defense system.
- Strengthens microcirculation and improves trophic processes in organs and tissues.
- Improves blood fluidity.
- Activates the body's detoxification system.
SYSTEMIC EFFECT ON THE BODY . Ozone therapy allows you to eliminate both the causes of disorders and their consequences. Ozone is an active immunostimulant and triggers the processes of regeneration and restoration of the body inherent in nature.
LESS DRUGS . Ozone treatment can significantly reduce the drug load on the body of the expectant mother and child. When treating infertility and miscarriage, women often have to take potent medications for a long time. We try to use non-drug therapies to keep our patients healthy.
SAFE . Ozone in therapeutic doses is non-toxic and has no side effects. Contraindications to ozone treatment have been well studied and have long been known. At the same time, choose a clinic carefully: the procedure should be performed by a certified specialist - an ozone therapist.
