Plasmolifting or biorevitalization: which is better? Similarities and differences between procedures

Nowadays, the field of cosmetology is developing so quickly that it is sometimes difficult to keep up with new products. Today there are a great variety of different anti-aging techniques, but the client sometimes does not know what to choose, getting lost in the wide range of services. This article will help you understand the specific features of cosmetic procedures, advantages and indications. Let's figure it out, plasma lifting or biorevitalization: which is better?

Plasmolifting or biorevitalization: which is better?

About hyaluronic acid

This is a substance that our body produces. It affects skin elasticity and collagen content. With age, there is less of it in the body, which causes the skin to deteriorate: wrinkles form, elasticity is lost, and the skin dries out.

Over the years, the amount of hyaluronate in the body decreases

Hyaluronic acid in cosmetology is used in two forms: stabilized and unstabilized. The first type of substance is processed using chemicals, the purpose is to fill skin wrinkles.

On a note! The duration of action is limited to a certain time period, then the acid dissolves and leaves the body without consequences.

The second type of acid is a substance of natural origin that has not been modified. When it enters the human body, it breaks down into molecules, stimulating cell regeneration and stabilizing water balance.

Unstabilized hyaluronate is not processed in any way

After biorevitalization, no special measures for recovery and rehabilitation are needed, and there is also no need to prepare for the introduction of the substance under the skin of the face. The administered dose of acid is selected by a specialist based on the degree of the problem.

On a note! It is necessary to take into account factors in which the procedure is contraindicated, and also focus on the desired result.

More about biorevitalization

This procedure involves injections of drugs with hyaluronate into the deep layers of the skin. The named method is in fact one of the basic ones in the cosmetology field, at the same time it is very popular and gives good results. It also attracts customers due to its security. What is the reason for such a high prevalence of biorevitalization?

During biorevitalization, hyaluronate is injected into the deep layers of the skin

The methods may be as follows:

• using a laser;
• with the help of injections.

When using the first method, a special laser device is used. Laser biorevitalization is extremely effective and has virtually no contraindications. The facial skin is pre-cleansed and then covered with hyaluronic gel. Thanks to the action of cold radiation emanating from the laser, the substance penetrates the skin.

On a note! In general, a person does not feel pain, but if the client is afraid of it, anesthesia can be given.

Laser biorevitalization

For injections, a very thin needle is used to place the acid into the problem parts of the skin. The injection does not cause discomfort or pain, so anesthesia is not used, but sometimes clients ask to lubricate the treated areas with a gel with an anesthetic effect. Sprays and creams are also used for anesthesia.

When the drug is administered, after a while small swelling and redness appear, but after a couple of days there will be no trace of them. Typically, this event takes about an hour.

On a note! The frequency of the procedure is determined by a specialist, based on the characteristics of the human body, the condition of his skin, and the desired effect.

Swelling may appear on the skin, but this is temporary

Basis of the procedure

Hyaluronate affects the vital activity of fibroblasts, affects the formation of collagen and elastin, is an integral part of the intercellular matrix, and normalizes water balance. The older a person is, the less this substance is in the body, and this is instantly reflected on the skin. Problems with elasticity begin, the skin becomes thin and flabby, covered with wrinkles, and the shape of the face changes.

Wrinkles appear due to the fact that there is less hyaluronate in the body with age.

Of course, not every hyaluronic acid has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. To achieve a good result, the following criteria must be met:

• the acid must be of natural origin (unstabilized, not subject to modification);
• the hyaluronate chain must be a maximum of 1 million daltons;
• the concentration of the drug is more than 15 mg per millimeter;
• the consistency of the substance should be viscous.

It is important that the procedure is carried out correctly

On a note! If you ignore these important conditions, you will not be able to rejuvenate your skin with hyaluronic acid because it will not affect fibroblasts.

When should the procedure be performed?

This rejuvenation method is indicated for any age-related skin changes on the face.

This procedure should be performed when obvious changes appear on the skin.

It is recommended to administer hyaluronate if:

• loose skin;
• dry skin;
• there are wrinkles on the face;
• earthy leaf color;
• The client suffers from excessive skin pigmentation.

The drug is also administered when the patient’s facial skin is overly pigmented.

When is the procedure prohibited?

Although biorevitalization does not pose any danger, it does not have life-altering side effects or complications, it is still better for some people to abstain from it.

So, the drug cannot be administered if the patient:

• has cancer;
• has autoimmune problems;

  
  In case of autoimmune pathologies, the administration of hyaluronate is contraindicated

• suffers from an exacerbation of any disease;
• is allergic to compounds used in procedures;
• is breastfeeding or pregnant;
• on the surface of the facial skin has various types of damage.

For facial skin damage, such as burns, the procedure is not performed.

Side effects and complications

In general, clients experience virtually no side effects or complications when the practitioner follows all the rules. Although this procedure is minimally invasive, it does cause some minor damage to the skin. So any side effects are a consequence of skin damage, which can manifest themselves in different ways:

• facial skin hyperemia may occur;
• swelling may occur;
• Sometimes bruises and bruises appear.

Hyperemia

However, these manifestations cannot be called severe, since they will disappear in a couple of days.

On a note! If a client encounters difficulties after injecting hyaluronic acid under the skin, it is worth considering the qualifications of a cosmetologist. The result of the event is directly related to the professionalism of the specialist.

Skin care

Whatever rejuvenation technique is chosen, it is necessary to follow the rules for skin care after the procedure.

Rubbing your face with a chlorhexidine solution or another disinfectant recommended by a cosmetologist will help prevent infection. On the contrary, visiting swimming pools, saunas, baths is not recommended, because the risk of harmful bacteria getting into wounds in such establishments increases. Tanning in a solarium or sunbathing after a rejuvenation session can cause age spots to appear, so use sunscreen before going outside on a sunny day.

Sometimes after biorevitalization, noticeable marks from punctures appear on the face, they are called petechiae. They usually disappear quickly, but if petechiae remain on the skin for too long, it is necessary to apply a special product to the skin every few hours. A specialist will tell you whether it is necessary.

Plasmolifting: what is it?

Plasmolifting refers to a special procedure for skin rejuvenation, which is carried out using injections made from the client’s blood plasma. This procedure is quite new, as it is less than ten years old, but it is already loved by both cosmetologists and their clients.

The event is carried out as follows. Venous blood is collected, after which the tube is placed in a device that separates the platelet-rich blood plasma from the red blood cells. It is pricked under the skin. Why is this being done?

Plasmolifting

Our blood and plasma are rich in substances that ensure the normal functioning of the body. Blood also affects cell renewal. Platelets are blood cells that are activated when tissue is injured. They rush to the damaged area and release special substances that stimulate cell division. These substances are called growth factors.

On a note! The skin becomes elastic, smoothes, and acquires a healthy color.

Thanks to this, the body independently rejuvenates the skin on the face. An undoubted advantage is the absence of operations and other interventions that can cause stress.

Thanks to this procedure, the body seems to rejuvenate the skin of the face.

When is plasma lifting recommended?

So when should you turn to cosmetology for help? It is best to use this method of rejuvenation for any problems associated with natural skin aging:

• loose skin;
• the skin is dry and flaky;
• you have a lot of wrinkles;
• there are pigment spots on the skin of the face;
• skin turgor is reduced.

Most often, this procedure is performed when a large number of wrinkles appear.

Other indications:

• acne;
• hair loss.

This method shows excellent results when the client complains of alopecia.

Who is not recommended for plasma lifting?

It cannot be carried out if:

• the client has cancer;
• the client has autoimmune problems;
• the client suffers from an infectious disease;
• there is an exacerbation of a chronic disease;
• the woman is pregnant or breastfeeding;
• there are problems with blood clotting.

This procedure is not performed during pregnancy.

Indications and rules of conduct

These procedures are carried out to improve the quality of the skin and compensate for various defects. Let's talk in more detail about cases in which the help of a cosmetologist is required:

• if there are wrinkles of a different nature, it doesn’t matter whether they are age-related or facial;
• when the skin shrinks;
• if due to a lack of moisture in the skin tissues, it has become dry and began to peel off;
• if the skin has become loose, lighter;
• if there are bruises under the eyes that cannot be corrected in any way.

Both procedures are indicated for the appearance of bruises under the eyes that cannot be removed by other methods.

Many clients consider the method of carrying out the procedure to be important. One of the problems that you may encounter is the fear of injections.

On a note! To know exactly what to expect from these cosmetology events, you need to study each of them in more detail.

As we have already said, during biorevitalization, hyaluronate is injected into the upper layers of the skin. This is done with a thin needle, and less often they resort to using a laser. This is due to the difference in prices - injections are simpler, and the drugs are less expensive. Anesthesia is not necessary, since the injection is given only in the upper layer of the dermis - and then the person is practically not hurt. But if the client expresses a desire, the specialist can numb the treated areas to make it more relaxing. The dose is determined by the severity of the problem. However, in most cases the needle is not inserted deeper than a millimeter.

On a note! After the procedure, no rehabilitation measures are needed - there are no special methods that will allow the skin to heal.

Many patients are afraid of injections, so they choose laser biorevitalization

Plasmolifting is a rather complicated procedure; you must first prepare for it. First of all, the client donates blood for analysis, with the help of which they find out whether all indicators correspond to the norm. If there are any pathologies, skin rejuvenation will have to be abandoned. Three days before the event, you need to adjust your diet according to the recommendations of the cosmetologist. This way there will be no harmful components in the blood that can get there with various foods. There is no need to change the menu significantly, so following the diet will be quite simple.

On a note! Usually they ask not to drink alcohol or smoke, and to refrain from strong tea and coffee. You will also have to give up salty and fried foods. You cannot take medications for three days.

You will have to prepare for the plasma lifting procedure

So, the first stage of plasma lifting is taking venous blood from the client. The volume of material is related to the “front of work” of the cosmetologist. Usually 20-120 milliliters of blood are taken. The doctor then puts the blood through a special treatment to separate the plasma from the red blood cells. Only then can you give the injection.

On a note! Anesthesia is not performed, but if the client has the appropriate wishes, the cosmetologist will administer anesthesia.

Blood for the procedure is taken from a vein

Similarities and differences between procedures

We found out what both cosmetic procedures are, how they are done, when they can be performed, and when it is better to abstain. Let's find out what is similar between them. So, the similarities are as follows:

• both methods are carried out by injecting the drug into the deep layers of the skin, using a thin needle;
• when using both methods, you can achieve effective skin rejuvenation, and this will happen as naturally as possible;

  
  Both procedures help achieve effective and natural skin rejuvenation

• preparations are used exclusively of natural origin;
• the client will not experience side effects - the activities are safe.

On a note! The difference lies in the drugs that the cosmetologist uses.

The difference lies in the drugs used by the cosmetologist

So which is better to choose? Each person decides this independently, after consulting with a specialist. Often the words of a cosmetologist are decisive, since only he can accurately indicate the condition of the skin, take into account the specific characteristics of the body, and also identify what problems need to be solved.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Doctors accept both options. The most suitable option is offered to patients, methods of combination and alternation are selected. Cosmetologists notice positive results with any approach.

The cosmetologist offers both methods for an anti-aging effect.

The cosmetologist offers both options.

The cosmetologist offers a combination of techniques.

The cosmetologist offers sequential courses of injections using different methods.

Combination of procedures

Sometimes these two procedures are performed together. Plasmolifting allows the body to synthesize collagen. Experts note that if hyaluronic acid is then introduced, both substances will be actively absorbed.

On a note! It is often recommended to carry out these activities after forty years - this is when the skin begins to age and change.

You can combine both of these procedures

The procedures are combined as follows:

• 3-4 plasma lifting injections, interval – a week;
• after 7 days – contour plastic surgery with hyaluronic acid.

The combined action of the active substances allows you to achieve a long-term effect, delaying the aging of the skin of the face, hands, neck, and chest.

If both of these procedures are carried out simultaneously, the effect will be more lasting.

It is quite difficult to give an exact answer to the question of which is better. The procedure must be chosen based on the individual characteristics of the client. The injection regimen is selected by a specialist after analyzing the condition of the skin, identifying contraindications and focusing on the desired effect.

Botox

Essence, advantages and disadvantages

Botox is a drug based on botulinum toxin (not botoloxin!), the strongest poison of animal origin.

The benefits of Botox injections are::

• rapid smoothing of wrinkles;
• the effect of complete rejuvenation, which lasts 6-8 months;
• Possibility of use for various diseases that are associated with muscle hypertonicity.

There are quite a lot of contraindications for Botox injections: these include chronic diseases, ptosis, and allergies. In addition, it is worth saying that an overdose of the drug can cause many negative consequences.

We invite you to watch a video about what botulinum toxin injections are:

Comparison

Plasmolifting and Botox procedures are completely different . In the first case, the patient’s blood plasma is injected, in the second, botulinum toxin is injected, a strong natural poison of animal origin, which paralyzes the muscles, thereby helping to smooth out wrinkles. If we compare these procedures, it is worth noting that with Botox injections the result is more pronounced, while it will be visible almost immediately, and the effect accumulates over 2 weeks. But both procedures do an excellent job of aging skin.

Concurrency

It is not only possible but necessary to combine these procedures. Sometimes botulinum toxin is administered between plasma injections, but in most cases the procedure is prescribed 2 weeks after the plasma lifting course.

What is more effective?

Having carefully studied the results obtained, contraindications and indications for each procedure, it is difficult to say which is more effective. Sometimes the choice falls on biorevitalization, since it is significantly cheaper and the course of treatment is shorter.

On a note! Only four procedures are needed, although the result can be seen after the first time.

Only 4 biorevitalization procedures are needed

For plasma lifting, you will need to go to a cosmetologist at least five times, and you will have to pay more. A noticeable effect appears only after a couple of weeks. External side effects are quite rare, but still occur in some cases - minor hematomas, injection marks.

A noticeable effect from plasma lifting will appear only after a couple of weeks.

So it is impossible to single out the procedure with the best effect in this case.

On a note! It all depends on the client’s personal preferences and the characteristics of his body. Some people don’t want to change their diet even for a few days and wait two weeks for the effect, while others want to avoid possible side effects.

How to decide on the choice of procedure?

Biorevitalization involves the use of hyaluronic acid. It maintains cells in normal condition, affects their growth and regeneration processes. Problems with the body's production of hyaluronic acid arise with age or due to exposure to the sun, in addition, reserves of the already formed substance can disintegrate. Therefore, the skin ages, dries out, flakes, and wrinkles. Metabolism becomes slower than before. The named cosmetic procedure allows you to solve this problem - the acid is injected under the skin, so that a local effect on the condition of the skin is ensured.

On a note! The body itself does not suffer in any way.

Before and after biorevitalization

Both procedures are distinguished by the functions performed by the tool.

Enriched plasma (plasmolifting):

• regulation of the activity of the sebaceous glands;
• relieving inflammation;
• stimulation of cell reproduction and division, production of normal amounts of hyaluronic acid and collagen.

Thanks to plasma lifting, you can get rid of inflammation on the skin of the face

Hyaluronic acid (biorevitalization):

• the effect is noticeable immediately after the procedure;
• cells are toned, the skin becomes more elastic;
• slight stimulation of collagen production;
• an optimal environment for cell activity is created.

You can decide on the procedure based on the characteristics of your body, as well as by analyzing the purpose of the injections. Consult a cosmetologist first, he will help you choose the most suitable rejuvenation method. You must follow the advice strictly. Don't despair if one procedure doesn't have any effect - you can always try another. Of course, prices for procedures vary and depend on the clinic.

On a note! Before visiting a cosmetologist, check out his qualifications and read reviews. You can choose a specialist based on recommendations from friends.

Definition

Plasmolifting is a method of rejuvenation, the essence of which is the injection of one’s own plasma, which is taken in advance, under the patient’s skin.

The use of this method allows you to cope not only with small facial wrinkles, but also smooth out deep creases.

Among the positive aspects of plasma lifting one can note:

1. 
   Efficiency - the elasticity of the skin increases, wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin begins to glow from the inside, becomes healthy, while most of the imperfections of the epidermis are completely neutralized.

2. There is no drug rejection or allergic reactions, since the plasma is obtained from the patient’s own blood. The skin easily accepts the substance, and all metabolic processes begin to quickly activate.

But, despite the positive effect on the skin, plasma lifting has disadvantages. The essence of the technique is to stimulate the work of stem cells, but it is worth understanding that operations using stem cells have not yet been thoroughly studied. And if a person has a predisposition to the formation of malignant tumors, then before going for this procedure you need to undergo a thorough examination, or refuse the procedure altogether.

We invite you to watch a video about the possibilities of the plasma lifting procedure:

Photos before and after procedures

Photos before and after plasma lifting No. 1

Photos before and after plasma lifting No. 2

Photos before and after plasma lifting No. 3

Photos before and after biorevitalization No. 1

Photos before and after biorevitalization No. 2

Photos before and after biorevitalization No. 3

Contraindications

Regardless of whether plasma lifting or fillers are used, there must be no contraindications. Common to both procedures:

• pregnancy, lactation, menstruation;

• strong tendency to allergies;

• acute period of chronic diseases;

• general infections;

• inflammation on the face;

• blood pathologies leading to impaired blood clotting;

• oncology;

• epilepsy;

• diabetes;

• hepatitis, HIV.

For refusing plasma lifting, the last item on the list is of particular importance. Hepatitis and HIV infections affect the quality of blood, which is the material for stimulating the skin.

We recommend reading the article about facial plasma lifting. From it you will learn about the indications and contraindications for the procedure, the methodology, the result after the procedure and the recovery period.

Cost of procedures

The cost of the procedures depends on the drug that is used (in the case of biorevitalization), as well as on the clinic, the methods and devices it uses.

For example, one plasma lifting procedure costs from 4,300 to 7,000 rubles. This means that you will have to spend from 21,500 to 35,000 rubles on the course.

Here are the average prices for biorevitalization of facial skin in Moscow clinics.

Patient reviews

On forums dedicated to injection medicine, there are many positive reviews about the use of cosmetic techniques. The main condition for the effectiveness of the procedure is the choice of a qualified specialist.

The user writes about the pronounced result as after grinding. I have repeatedly heard positive reviews from doctors about the plasma lifting procedure for rejuvenation and getting rid of acne. The result of scar smoothing is amazing.

The author points out the different effects of plasma therapy for different age groups, as well as for solving aesthetic problems.

The participant describes his experience with plasma lifting. Among the positive aspects, he notes the effect of transformation; the disadvantages include a short-term effect.

The user writes about repeated mesotherapy and good results from the procedure.

The author describes the experience of performing mesotherapy for age spots. The result after the course of procedures exceeded all expectations.