Collagenary for face, body. What kind of procedure is this, reviews from doctors, the benefits and harms of solariums for the body. Before and after photos, side effects

Collagen is a fibrillar protein. Its main function is to maintain the strength and elasticity of the tissues of the human body.

Collagen fibers act as a scaffold for the skin. With the negative impact of various factors on the skin, the amount of collagen begins to decrease, as evidenced by external manifestations on the skin - wrinkles, loss of elasticity.

Collagenarium

To correct this situation, activation of fibroblasts is necessary. This is the function that the collagenarium performs. The procedure forces collagen, which is so necessary for weakened skin, to “work” in an enhanced mode, and also promotes its active synthesis. To decide whether this procedure is actually necessary, you first need to find out exactly how it works.

Collagenarium improves the “work” and production of collagen

The essence of the procedure

Collagenarium is an innovative method in cosmetology, which restores the amount of fibrillar protein in tissues. This organic substance controls skin elasticity and prevents premature aging. Collagen (the left-handed spiral and the framework of the epidermis), when protein threads are destroyed, stretches and becomes fragmented.

In case of such age-related changes, cosmetologists recommend going to salons where light therapy is performed.

Visually, it is difficult to distinguish a collagenarium from a solarium cabin. The difference is that light therapy does not involve the use of ultraviolet light during a cosmetic procedure.

Beneficial properties and effects of the procedure:

• increasing the elasticity of the epidermis with its flabbiness and sagging;
• regulation of skin moisture content at all levels;
• improving skin color and evening out its tone;
• elimination of pigmentation, freckles and rosacea (dilation of small blood vessels);
• elimination of blackheads (comedones);
• cleansing facial skin with enlarged pores;
• drying areas of oily and combination skin;
• blockade against photoaging (reaction to the sun);
• lifting effect (tightening) of problem areas of the whole body;
• prevention of “orange peel” (cellulite);
• stimulation of blood circulation when tissue is saturated with oxygen;
• prevention of osteoporosis (improving metabolism);
• enhancing the effect of accompanying cosmetic procedures;
• prolongation of “beauty injections” (Botox, restylane, hyaluronic acid).

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Collagenarium allows you to correct the structure of the skin with age-related changes and congenital (acquired) epithelial defects. Due to a decrease in collagen synthesis in the skin, starting from the age of 25, every person begins to show signs of biodegradation in the form of facial wrinkles.

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What procedures can be combined with phototherapy?

Most often, a visit to the collagenarium is combined with a procedure such as mesotherapy. This cosmetic procedure includes the introduction under the skin of special substances that contain various components beneficial to the skin, for example, hyaluronic acid, as well as a complex of essential vitamins.

Important ! When combining these two cosmetic procedures, which are carried out for the same purpose, the effect becomes more pronounced and occurs much faster than when using only one of the procedures.

Mesotherapy goes well with collagenarium

Cold laser lipolysis also goes well with phototherapy. This procedure involves laser exposure to problem areas of the body, which helps destroy fat cells. When these techniques are used together, cellulite is quickly eliminated.

It is also good to simultaneously resort to cold laser lipolysis

Operating principle

The principle of action of collagenarium is similar to photorejuvenation. Due to the activation of epidermal cells to the regeneration process, the skin is restored, unevenness is smoothed, and skin tone is evened out. The process of light therapy involves placing the patient in a special booth (capsule), similar to a solarium.

It is equipped with 2 types of lamps of different power.

• Blue light wave with a range of 633 nm - prevention of acne (blackheads) and strengthening the immune system.
• The red lamp implies deep penetration into all layers of the epidermis (up to 8-10 mm).

Such exposure to 415 nm rays activates the synthesis of elastin and collagen, increases cell metabolism (by 150-200%) and complements the antimicrobial treatment of the skin with blue rays.

The main goal of the procedure is to synthesize fibrillar protein in tissues through exposure to lamps and restore problem areas of the epidermis in a natural way.

The layers of the skin contain a large amount of moisture (50-70% water) and blood (up to 1 liter in the dermis plexuses). This physiological feature allows the outer layer of a person to rapidly absorb red waves. As a result, a photosynthesis reaction occurs, which in turn stimulates the production of elastin and collagen.

Supplied with oxygen, the skin is cleansed of impurities and toxins, after which the process of its regeneration (restoration) begins. Additional collagen construction occurs, which fills the resulting voids and cracks in the skin.

The next stage of transformation during collagenarium is hydration (moistening) of the epidermis. The result of the announced procedure is an increase in the elasticity of the outer covering of a person.

The principle of the influence technique

Collagen is a protein structure of human connective tissue that is responsible for the firmness and elasticity of the skin. Over the years, the amount of this glue-like substance decreases and it loses its original quality. The skin becomes dull, thinner and wrinkled.

The first signs of biodegradation appear already at the age of 25! It is during this period that collagen synthesis begins to decrease, causing the gradual appearance of facial wrinkles.

There are many products available on the cosmetics market that stimulate collagen synthesis deep in the dermis. Almost every company producing anti-age (anti-aging) cosmetics has entire lines of products “with collagen”.

Is the effect of such “rejuvenating” drugs great? Most often, it is scanty. Why?

The process of skin rejuvenation occurs in the deep subcutaneous layers, where large molecules of animal collagen from the cream cannot penetrate. Modern, cutting-edge technology using solarium-collagenarium has made it possible to help activate collagen production through light waves inside the skin.

How effective is it? Let's find out the truth from cosmetologists and ubiquitous clients...

The collagenarium itself is a vertical or horizontal capsule that looks like a solarium. The inside of this device is covered with lamps emitting light waves of the red spectrum. Using such a device is very simple:

• need to remove makeup
• wear glasses that protect the cornea from fluorescent lamps,
• go into the booth

And you can enjoy the process.

Collarium, or collagenarium, is absolutely safe. But you need to make sure that the device belongs to a trusted brand. Moreover, it must be modern.

Take a close look at the “improved” old solarium! It is better to ignore such a device, since even new lamps in it do not guarantee a good result.

Compared to a regular solarium, a collagenarium is more comfortable and safe:

• does not dry out the skin,
• does not expose it to early aging.

Doctors consider the complete absence of side effects to be an advantage of collagenarium.

Collagenarium is able to “turn back time” due to exposure to red spectrum rays. The wavelength of such radiation is about 633 nm. The ability of light waves to penetrate deep into the skin by almost a centimeter (0.8-1 cm) leads to the launch of the skin healing process.

Red light due to photosynthesis

• stimulates neocollagenesis (formation of new collagen fibers);
• enhances the “breathing” of the skin and its enrichment with oxygen;
• Active hydration of the dermis helps smooth out wrinkles and cleanse all skin layers of toxins.

Types of collariums

Collagenarium (reviews from doctors will be provided) involves the use of three types of devices:

1. Horizontal collarium (of 15-30 lamps). The salon visitor is located (in a supine position) in a special capsule. The gentle radiation mode allows you to evenly distribute light waves throughout the entire perimeter of the body.
2. Vertical collarium (of 42-48 lamps). The sound apparatus is a booth in which procedures are performed while standing. This option is more popular than the horizontal collarium. The reason for this preference is that it is difficult for clients to remain in an upright position for a long time during the procedure.

   
   This is what a vertical apparatus for collagenarium looks like

3. Table collarium (of 10-15 lamps). This type of collarium is an alternative to professional booths in salons. The structure of the mini-device is three panels (two of them are movable) with 200 W of device power. The procedure time at home is up to 25 minutes.

conclusions

Before you sign up for phototherapy at a salon, consult with a cosmetologist to determine whether you can carry out this procedure and to what extent it should be performed. And don’t forget to ask the salon when the lamps were last replaced. Expired lamps can cause harm to health.

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Effect and result of the procedure

Switzerland is the country that developed the collagenarium. According to social surveys (Piano Clinic, Switzerland), women positively assessed the effectiveness of light therapy as follows:

• skin tightening throughout the body - 97% of clients;
• lifting in the face-neck-décolleté area - 89% of women;
• improvement in the general condition of the skin - 68% of clients.

The opinion of domestic consumers is divided. Most clients of beauty salons note the disappearance of “stars” (deformations of blood vessels on the face and body), anti-cellulite effect, smoothing of wrinkles around the eyes and elimination of postpartum stretch marks.

Some forum visitors voiced an additional benefit from the collagenarium - a reduction in pain during menstruation and normalization of the monthly cycle.

Clients who are dissatisfied with the procedure consider collagenrium a useless procedure. In most cases, women either do not complete the full course of therapy or do not use cosmetics to enhance the effect of red and blue rays on problem areas of the skin.

The effect and results of the procedures appear after completing the full course of light therapy. The first changes are observed after 10 visits to the salon: wrinkles are significantly smoothed out, and the skin tone is evened out and becomes matte.

What types of collagenariums are there?

Collagenariums differ in appearance in the same way as solariums. They are divided into horizontal ones, which have from fifteen to thirty lamps, and also vertical ones, which have from forty to forty-eight lamps. It should be recalled that, apart from appearance, collagenariums have nothing in common with solariums, and their effects on the skin are completely different.

Important ! While solarium lamps affect melanin cells, the effect in a collagenarium occurs at the level of collagen and elastin fibers.

Collagenarium and solarium are different things

There are also small tabletop collagenariums that have only ten or fifteen lamps. Such devices are designed to treat the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. This collagenarium consists of three panels, two of which can be moved in the desired directions.

Small collagenaria are suitable for spot work

Specialists from Switzerland conducted an experiment that was supposed to show the effectiveness of using collagenarium. The results of these studies exceeded all expectations.

97 percent of all participants who took part in this experiment noted a noticeable improvement in the condition of the skin, as well as an increase in its elasticity.

89 percent of the experiment participants noted that after the procedures a clear skin tightening effect was noticeable.

Many test subjects report improved skin condition

60 percent of all participants said that after undergoing the procedures their skin took on a healthy color.

Important ! Also, absolutely all participants in the experiment showed a decrease in moisture in the skin tissue by almost twenty-five percent, and wrinkles of various depths and severity that existed before the procedure became less noticeable - by almost twenty percent.

Collagenarium reduces moisture content in tissues

Effect duration

You should not expect the results of the procedure to last for a long time. The rejuvenation effect can be observed within 3 months (in some cases for six months) after the sessions.

If you want to extend the stated period, you must visit the salon twice after the main course of therapy every 7 days. The duration of each procedure is 15 minutes.

Auxiliary cosmetic products

Before carrying out this procedure, you should clearly understand several important rules with which you can achieve a positive, lasting effect.

First of all, care should be taken to use special cosmetics that contain reflective pigments before the procedure. Also, before the procedure itself, you should thoroughly cleanse the skin of all foreign substances, including decorative cosmetics. Such manipulations will allow you to achieve greater effect from collagenarium.

It is necessary to use products with reflective pigments

Important ! Also, at the moment there are many different cosmetic companies that produce special products for application before collagenarium. Manufacturers claim that applying this product before the procedure will enhance the positive effect.

Indications

For girls under 25 years old, it is enough to use a moisturizer morning and evening to nourish the skin so that the epidermis ultimately looks well-groomed and healthy.

Unambiguous recommendations for the use of light therapy are the following indicators:

• loss of skin elasticity (flabbiness and sagging);
• excessive dryness of the epithelium (lack of moisture in the tissues);
• skin defects (pigment spots and freckles);
• heliodermatitis (photoaging);
• cellulite and stretch marks on the body;
• acne and comedones;
• skin problems due to reduced immunity.

Collagenarium is prescribed regardless of skin type, skin tone, age and gender of the client.

What can you get as a result?

• The structure and appearance of the skin improves;
• Pores become narrower;
• Small wrinkles are smoothed out and deep wrinkles become less noticeable;
• The turgor (elasticity) of the skin increases;
• The tone of the dermis is strengthened;
• The complexion becomes even and age spots disappear;
• Skin cells are saturated with moisture;
• The phenomena of rosacea (vascular spider veins and spider veins) are visually reduced;
• Blood microcirculation improves, which leads to stimulation of blood supply to tissues and their saturation with oxygen;
• Improvement of oily problem skin occurs due to the bactericidal and drying effect of collagen lamps;
• Light therapy helps to moisturize and heal dry skin, but it is advisable to treat it with special cosmetics before the session.

Duration of therapy courses

The procedure itself lasts approximately 7-15 minutes. To achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to complete a full course of light therapy - 10 sessions.

The goal setting affects the duration of the visit to the collagenarium:

• revitalization of the skin—10 sessions over 3-4 weeks;
• regeneration of the epidermis - 20 sessions (20 minutes each) over 5-7 weeks;
• tightening sagging skin - 30 sessions (20 minutes each) over 8-10 weeks.

The general rule for all courses of therapy is 2-3 sessions per week with a break of no more than 3-4 days. The duration of each session depends on the power of the lamps, so it is recommended to contact professional salons. These establishments use 180 W lamps. The result is time and money saved.

Promotions about an immediate effect after 100-200 minutes of light therapy are a well-publicized myth. Smoothing out wrinkles using the stated term is only possible for young girls with minor facial folds.

After how many sessions can you notice a positive effect?

The effect of this procedure will be individual for each person, since each person has certain skin characteristics. The effect of the procedure may not be noticeable immediately after its completion. This is due to the fact that during phototherapy, collagen begins to be produced in the skin tissues naturally, and is not introduced into the tissues with a special preparation.

Important ! That is why it is necessary to wait some time to achieve a visible effect. But at the same time, the effect obtained from the procedure will last much longer than after artificial collagen injection procedures in order to smooth the skin and improve its appearance.

The effect of collagenarium lasts longer compared to the introduction of collagen by injection

The duration of the course of therapy will depend solely on the task at hand, as well as on the condition of the patient’s skin immediately before the start of the procedures. The patient’s age also plays a significant role in the correct selection of the course duration. If the procedure is carried out for a young girl in order to eliminate premature aging of the skin and improve its appearance, no more than ten sessions will be needed. If a woman comes for the procedure with visible signs of aging, at least thirty procedures will be needed to eliminate them.

The number of procedures depends on the problem that needs to be eliminated.

The time of one session will depend on the power of the lamps in the collagenarium used. In cosmetology clinics, professional equipment with powerful lamps is most often found, which saves both time and money.

If the procedure is carried out in a clinic with powerful equipment, the duration of one session will be no more than twenty minutes. It is not necessary or advisable to undergo phototherapy every day without breaks. But at the same time, the established time frame between procedures must be observed: the minimum time that can pass between procedures must be at least two days.

Important ! The maximum break time in procedures is four days. If the break is longer, the previously obtained result will probably not be maintained.

The duration of the procedure depends on the power of the equipment

It must be remembered that, unlike ultraviolet radiation that is negative for the skin, which can be obtained in a solarium, it is impossible to obtain it in a collagenarium. That is why the time spent in the collagenarium can be unlimited, but only on the condition that the patient does not have any contraindications to the procedure. Collagenarium lamps cannot leave a burn on the surface of the skin, which is why this procedure can be carried out for a long time, while receiving only positive effects for the skin.

There is no ultraviolet radiation harmful to the skin in the collagenarium

The procedure is allowed for any skin type. If the patient has previously noticed increased sensitivity to light, it is necessary to undergo a mandatory consultation with a specialist before the procedure. If you have photosensitivity, in many cases the procedure is still allowed, but the time spent in the collagenarium should be limited to a minimum.

Important ! Also, before the procedure, you should take care to protect your eyes with special glasses. Protection is necessary for all patients, but especially for those who have any ophthalmological diseases, and also suffer from increased eye sensitivity to light.

The procedure can be performed for people with any skin type

Despite the safety of the radiation from collagenarium lamps, it is still not worth abusing the time of the procedure, if only because the result does not depend on the “extra” duration. That is why the procedure time should be calculated depending on the goals that have been set. To determine the optimal time for the procedure, you can contact the administrator or salon specialist. If the collagenarium is used at home, before you start using it, you should carefully study the instructions that came with the device.

Important ! It would also be a good idea to consult a doctor before starting to use a homemade collagenarium and identify possible contraindications.

Don't stay under the collagen lamps for too long

When using a home collagenarium, you should use its lamps correctly, depending on their power.

Homemade folding mini-collagenaries are equipped with lamps that are located both horizontally and vertically. In total, a home collagenarium can contain from ten to fifteen lamps. The optimal time to use such a device is from 20 to 25 minutes three times a week.

There are mini collagens for use at home

Important ! Horizontal collagenariums can be used from 15 minutes to half an hour twice a week. Such devices have from 15 to 30 lamps.

In cosmetology clinics you can most often find professional collagenariums that look like a vertical capsule. Such devices have greater power, since they have at least 40 lamps installed. For the effect to appear, the session time in such a collagenarium should be no more than 15 minutes. The minimum stay time in such a professional device is about seven minutes.

The duration of the session depends on various factors

It is also worth remembering that the time spent inside the device largely depends on the power of the lamps that are installed specifically in the device being used - it can be from one hundred to two hundred watts.

Collarium visiting programs

The stated targets are necessary to achieve the following effect:

1. Revival. The procedure normalizes metabolism, removes toxins and waste from the body. When hydration and cellular nutrition are activated, metabolism accelerates. The result is an improvement in the condition of the skin and its tone.

2. Regeneration. The purpose of the second stage after rejuvenation is to heal problem areas of the skin and increase its moisture level. After completing the course, the top coat acquires a healthy color. Senile and congenital pigmentation is eliminated, pores are narrowed and comedones are removed.
3. Lift. The collagen structure of the skin requires constant strengthening. When collagen production is activated, wrinkles and fine lines are filled, making the epidermis elastic without excessive tension.

How often will you have to visit the collagenarium?

For skin rejuvenation

As well as the prevention of stretch marks and early cellulite, you need to complete a course of 10 or 15 sessions. They are prescribed 2 or 3 times a week and take 10-20 minutes. Then you can maintain good skin condition by visiting the collagenarium once a week and spending 15 minutes in the “rejuvenation capsule”.

For skin regeneration

It will take 20 sessions in the same mode as for rejuvenation. The achieved result can be maintained in the same way. The course, as in the first case, can be repeated after 8-12 weeks.

After such light therapy you can notice

• improving the structure and smoothing of the skin surface,
• narrowing of pores,
• elimination of freckles and age spots,
• skin hydration
• the appearance of a healthy glow.

To smooth out wrinkles

And stimulation of the process of neocollagenesis requires at least 30 procedures, each lasting 20 minutes. Weekly support is desirable; the course can be repeated in the same way after 2 or 3 months.

Reviews from those who have undergone complete photobiostimulation report that the skin

• noticeably tightens
• moisturizes,
• leveled out
• it becomes lighter,
• pores become narrower,
• blood vessels and stars visually disappear on the body and face,
• stretch marks take on a pink tint.

There are even different opinions among doctors: whether to use a solarium and a collagenarium together. But experts all approve of the fact that collarium is able to moisturize and restore the health of the skin after sunbathing.

There are no age restrictions for the use of collagenarium. It is used both for teenagers (with parental consent) and for older people. The advantage of the photobiosynthesis process in collarium is the ability to affect the entire body at the same time. Moreover, both women and men can use it.

Cosmetics and natural effect enhancers

To improve the effect of the procedure, various cosmetics are used. They are designed to maximize the impact of red and blue lamps on the skin.

Recommended cosmetics for collagenarium (before the procedure):

• cleansing cream to remove dirt from the skin;
• scrub lotion based on vitamins for light peeling;

• facial serum to prepare the basis for light therapy;
• nourishing lotion for dry and flaky skin.

Natural ingredients should predominate in the composition of the products. The most popular are medicinal cosmetics based on extracts of pomegranate, grape seeds, lavender, hyaluronic acid and moisturizing oils.

Recommended enhancers of the effect of light therapy after the procedure:

• spray or lotion for additional collagen production;
• restoring cream with a soothing and cooling effect;
• strengthening serum after the procedure;
• lotion for additional smoothing of skin structure and color.

The basis of light therapy amplifiers are microelements, vitamins and natural substances that are useful for nourishing and moisturizing skin tissue.

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The principle of operation of the collagenarium

Red radiation can penetrate the dermis to a depth of eight to ten millimeters, that is, it can reach the level of subcutaneous fat. It is at this level that it is converted into photosynthetic energy, which later penetrates deep into fibroblasts.

Important ! This phenomenon helps to activate the production of the main elements necessary to maintain skin elasticity - namely collagen and elastin fibers.

Collagenarium works by converting radiation into photosynthetic energy

The radiation from blue lamps is absorbed by the skin's photoreceptors, which later use it to enrich it with oxygen. Under its influence, various microbes are destroyed.

Precautionary measures

Before the session, you should clean your face of makeup (makeup remover). A burn during collagenarium is excluded because the procedure does not involve exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the skin. Glasses are required due to the bright light in the capsule cabin. To be on the safe side, it is recommended to consult a specialist if you are allergic to light.

In case of ophthalmological diseases (without clear contraindications), additional eye protection must be used during the session.

Women who use laser hair removal should temporarily refrain from collagen therapy. The interval between two procedures should be at least 2-3 days. At best, such a combination will not cause significant harm to health.

The main warning is that when choosing a salon, you must give preference to proven points for creating beauty. Such centers should be equipped with modern equipment from well-known brands.

The warning that clients with tattoos should not have light therapy is a myth. Eyebrow and eyelid tattooing is also not a contraindication if you want to visit a collagenarium. Practice shows that extended nails and eyelashes will not be damaged during a light therapy session.

Collagenary. Myth or reality?

How can we stop this destructive, so unnecessary process for us and turn back time?
Apparently this question worried the creators of collagenariums, and now advertising slogans of wellness companies promise us that just 10 minutes in a cabin reminiscent of a solarium will help us restore the body’s collagen reserves and restore firmness, elasticity, and lost moisture to the skin. Often, such slogans are backed by truly outstanding scientific and clinical research, but marketing and PR do not always play a kind joke with the developers and manufacturers of high-tech equipment.

Let's try to figure out where the legend ends and scientifically based reality begins

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Collagen is the main structural protein of our body. It is what tendons and cartilages are made of, as well as dense sheets of connective tissue that support internal organs. Bones and teeth consist mainly of collagen, saturated with calcium crystals. But for cosmetologists, the main interest is collagen, which forms a supporting network in the dermal layer and provides the skin with elasticity and density. Remove collagen and the skin will immediately sag and wrinkle.

Collagen is synthesized by cells of the dermal layer - fibroblasts. There are several types of collagen, which are usually designated by Roman numerals. The bulk of collagen in the skin is type I collagen, which is fibers woven from many smaller threads - fibrils.

During the synthesis process, single strands of collagen are first formed, which are chains, each of which consists of approximately 1400 amino acids. These threads are then woven into spirals, consisting of three threads twisted around each other.

At the next stage, triple helices (procollagen) emerge from fibroblasts into the intercellular substance of the dermis. And here they are woven into even thicker threads - collagen fibers.

The strength of the helix is ​​given by a sequence of three amino acids, which is repeated throughout the chain - glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. Glycine is a small amino acid that forms the first bend of the helix. Next comes hydroxyproline, which forms the second bend, and finally proline, which forms the last bend.

Manufacturers and suppliers of collagenariums assure that there are 2 types of collagen lamps - blue and red light. Blue light lamps have a range of 415 nm.

Blue light has an antimicrobial effect on the body and improves the condition of the immune system. Unlike other ranges, blue light is more intensely absorbed by many photoreceptors of the skin, porphyrins, which release oxygen, which kills bacteria (after 3 days of irradiation with a dose of 320 J/sq.cm. their content decreases by 99%)

Used in the treatment of the following diseases:

• neonatal jaundice
• stroke
• cirrhosis of the liver
• cardiac ischemia
• myocardium
• chronic pneumonia
• diseases of the nervous system

The second type of lamps is red light lamps with a range of 633 nm.

They are usually used in conjunction with blue light lamps. Red light dries the skin and enhances the antibacterial effects of blue light.

Red light with a wavelength of 633 nm. penetrates to a depth of 8-10 millimeters and reaches subcutaneous fat, red light in skin cells is converted into photosynthetic energy, which stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen is again “built” from the basic elements and fills the “empty” spaces in wrinkles. The skin becomes noticeably tighter and more elastic.

And here are the declared effects from exposure to red light with a wavelength of 633 nm:

• Improves the appearance and structure of the skin
• Pores become smaller
• Small wrinkles are smoothed out
• Collagen synthesis is activated
• The skin is rejuvenated, its tone and elasticity increase, “age” spots lighten

It has a healing effect on the skin:

• Accelerates skin metabolism
• Skin defects are eliminated - age spots and freckles, blood capillaries
• Improves color and evens out skin tone

It takes time to rejuvenate the skin structure - about 8 weeks. At the beginning of the course, the procedure time is 10 minutes, which can be increased to 20 minutes by the end of the course.

The purpose of this article is not to attempt to debunk the myth about the possible synthesis of collagen and replenishment of the dermal matrix framework using various physical agents.

Red and blue light have historically proven themselves very successfully in physiotherapy and cosmetology, but doctors and specialists have always approached the prescription of these procedures with an understanding of why this principle of therapy is used, carefully collecting anamnesis, finding out contraindications, individually selecting the exposure time and organ or area of ​​the body or person who will be exposed.

Today the situation is such that anyone can “give themselves the happiness of new collagen” in just 20 minutes a week, just pay for a subscription to a beauty salon.

If advertising slogans turn out to be tempting and you really want to please yourself with light, you must remember that before visiting a collagenarium you must consult a doctor and listen to his recommendations about the frequency and time of the procedure, be sure to protect your eyes and the mammary gland area and remember the absolute contraindications to this procedure

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• An absolute contraindication for body irradiation is tuberculosis. In this case, specific activation of metabolic processes in the body leads to a sharp exacerbation of the disease. At the same time, there is a positive effect from irradiation of patients' blood with hard ultraviolet light.
• An eye disease that can make the eyes more sensitive to phototoxicity from bright light; (including often recurrent conjunctivitis)
• Skin disease in which the skin is sensitive to light;
• Taking a dermatotoxic drug (such as lamotrigine) or an herbal extract (such as St. John's wort) that has the potential to cause photosensitization of the skin.
• Patients with porphyria should not undergo phototherapy (at least most forms of it).
• Patients with thyrotoxicosis, as well as patients receiving certain drugs, such as methotrexate or chloroquine, should take special care during phototherapy, since there is some possibility that thyrotoxicosis or the drug being taken may cause drug-induced or endocrine-induced (thyrotoxic) porphyria.

Contraindications

Collagenarium, the reviews of doctors about which are clear in terms of restrictions, is prohibited under the following factors:

1. Oncological diseases. Light therapy is unacceptable during relapse and remission of this pathology.
2. Tuberculosis. During collagenarium sessions, Koch's wand is activated in both closed and open forms of the disease.
3. Pregnancy. In any trimester, a woman carrying a child is advised to refrain from the mentioned procedure.
4. Lactation. For a woman undergoing breastfeeding, deep penetration of red rays into the epidermis of the chest is contraindicated.
5. Porphyria. The reported rare genetic pathology is associated with a disorder of pigment metabolism, which makes light therapy a dangerous procedure.
6. Epilepsy. Collagenaria is prohibited at any stage of the disease: in remission and during repeated seizures.

7. Hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis). If you have hyperthyroidism, it is dangerous to attend light therapy sessions. This disease involves taking Methotrexate, which can cause thyrotoxic porphyria.
8. Photodermatosis. An allergy to sunlight makes it inadmissible to take a collagenarium course. The warning applies not only to people who cannot tolerate sunlight exclusively in the summer.
9. Libman's disease. With lupus erythematosus, the lesions of the skin are of impressive size. Excessive irritation of these areas will cause serious consequences.
10. Overgrowth of connective tissue. A predisposition to the development of keloid scars is a direct contraindication for collagenarium.

Relative limitations of light therapy:

• excessive light sensitivity;
• conjunctivitis with relapses;
• use of photoprotective drugs;
• taking photosensitizing medications;
• consumption of certain herbal preparations (St. John's wort);
• taking psychostimulants;
• diabetes mellitus type I-II.

Children over 14 years old with acne are allowed to undergo light therapy procedures. The restriction is the permission of not only the parents, but also the attending physician.

What contraindications are there for this procedure?

Contraindications to phototherapy, like many other cosmetic procedures, are divided into absolute and relative.

An absolute contraindication in this case would be the patient’s pregnancy or breastfeeding period. Also, visiting the collagenarium is contraindicated in the presence of various malignant tumors, serious diseases of the respiratory system, for example, tuberculosis, and skin diseases.

Absolute contraindications must be taken into account

Important ! There are also relative contraindications, in which you should undergo additional examination and consult a doctor before going for the procedure.

Such contraindications include the presence of hypersensitivity to light, relapse of conjunctivitis or other inflammatory eye diseases. Consultation before phototherapy is also necessary for people suffering from diabetes, as well as for those who are taking tranquilizers or antidepressants at the time of the procedure.

Possible side effects

After visiting the collagenarium, it is possible that unpleasant symptoms will appear, from which no one is immune:

• increased activity of the sebaceous glands (sweating);
• asthenopia (eye fatigue);
• migraine (headache);
• nausea (in severe cases - vomiting);

• redness of the skin (urticaria);
• increased excitability.

Collagenarium (reviews from doctors indicate the safety and effectiveness of the procedure) in rare cases has side effects. Complications arise only when the client uses the services of the salon with obvious contraindications to light therapy.

Light therapy in an accessible form

Light therapy is a fairly ancient method of treatment. It was practiced in Ancient Egypt , India and China. The Egyptians considered light to be an “all-healing healer” and erected special structures in which the sun’s rays were artificially refracted and divided into seven colors of the spectrum. Such buildings were used not only for worship, but also for the treatment of diseases.

Today there is no longer any need to erect complex structures. Issues of light therapy have been studied by many scientists, including Russian ones, but it was Swiss cosmetologists who designed the first device, which was later called collagenarium. More than a century has passed since the creation of the prototype, and now the collagenarium is available not only in specialized clinics, but also in beauty salons and even at home.

Interesting facts about light and color

Over more than 100 years of research into the properties of light, scientists have come to certain conclusions about the effect of colored rays on humans .

• Red light dilates blood vessels and activates the main motor structures of the brain. A blindfolded man under red rays unconsciously spreads his arms to the sides.
• Green light slows down reactions.
• Violet rays depress mental processes and can ruin your mood.
• Blue color “inhibits” mental arousal, calms, but in very large doses has a depressing effect.
• Blue light constricts blood vessels and has an antimicrobial effect.
• A person is exposed to pink rays only in a depressed mood.
• Yellow light has virtually no effect on a person’s mental state.
• Light from the thermal part of the spectrum helps to revitalize all body processes.

Cost of the procedure

The average price varies depending on the region and type of procedure (20-50 rubles per 1 minute).

Approximate cost in beauty salons:

• 10 visits for 20 minutes. — from 3000 rub.;
• 20 sessions of 20 min. — from 5000 rub.;
• 30 visits of 20 minutes each. — from 6000 rub.

The package includes glasses, glasses and slippers. Regular customers, as a rule, receive discounts and the opportunity to use an unlimited subscription.

How often should the procedure be done?

For rejuvenation

This also includes the prevention of cellulite, as well as stretch marks. This preventive course includes from 10 to 15 procedures. They can be done two to three times a week. The duration of one session will be from 10 to 20 minutes.

Important ! Early aging can also be prevented by undergoing the procedure once a week for 15 minutes.

This procedure rejuvenates the skin

For skin regeneration

For this purpose, as well as for rejuvenation and prevention, 20 phototherapy sessions will be required. After this, you can maintain the result obtained by undergoing the procedure once every two to three weeks.

Important ! The course can also be repeated, but not less than two to three months after the end of the first.

Thanks to collagen, you can speed up skin regeneration

Devices for home use

At home, you can take care of your skin using special devices - portable light therapy devices.

The most well-known brands of collagen machines are as follows:

1. GK – 480 – K8/515W (Russia). Features of the model: compactness with length/w/h 360*75*335, light weight (3.5 kg), lamps type K515 T5L Functions: tightening, moisturizing and smoothing the skin. Estimated cost - from 47 thousand rubles.

2. GK – 480. –K8/525W (Russia). The weight of the device is 5.7 kg, dimensions (l/w/h)—590*75*335. Functions: evening out facial tone in girls and eliminating age-related changes in women 35+. The estimated purchase amount is from 59 thousand rubles.
3. Castle (Russia-Germany). A home vertical collagenarium is installed on a door or wall. Thickness - 5 cm, 10 low pressure lamps. Service life guarantee - 15 years (6000 sessions). The kit includes mounting hardware and safety glasses. Approximate price: from 120 thousand rubles.
4. Seecret C25 (Netherlands). Product characteristics: weight - 2.9 kg, power - 75 W, presence of a timer and procedure memory. Estimated price - from 160 thousand rubles.
5. Tonic Vibe/ Device weight - 5 kg, 12 lamps, power - 200 W. Approximate cost: from 35 thousand rubles.

It is possible to receive the announced models from well-known manufacturers with home delivery and with installments (credit) online.

Doctors' opinions

Reviews from doctors about collagenarium are based on conclusions about the beneficial effects of the procedure on the skin. According to experts, light therapy effectively combats the aging of human epidermal cells and restores damaged protein threads.

Doctors are unanimous in their opinion: the low power of the lamps and the uniform distribution of light to all parts of the body allows you to avoid burns. They recommend replacing the solarium with a collagenarium for clients with thin and sensitive skin. This recommendation especially applies to natural blondes and red-haired women.

Dermatologists and cosmetologists advise adhering to two rules: using professional cosmetics for collagenarium and undergoing a full course of rejuvenation therapy.

The opinion of Doctor of Medical Sciences Fiorenzo Angehrn (Swiss Association of Anti-Aging Therapy) about collagenarium is unequivocal: “Inexpensive and effective therapy with great prospects for development.”

This point of view is supported by the Hungarian dermatologist Ferenc Godor. Expert opinion: “Collagenarium is a worthy alternative to pulsed light sources (IPL).”

Domestic doctors note the need for systematic visits to the salon. Occasional cases of monitoring skin tone are a waste of effort and money.

Collagenarium (light therapy) is a unique cosmetic technology, during which, using a special preparation for collagen synthesis, the structure of the skin of the face and body is restored.

Despite the fact that the use of collagenarium is an opportunity to visually improve the structure of the skin without plastic surgery, doctors do not recommend replacing light therapy with the regular use of creams with collagen. According to numerous reviews, this alternative does not give the same result.

Article design: Vladimir the Great

Cost of visiting a collagen solarium

The price for the procedure is calculated per minute. This includes the use of cosmetics. A minute costs 15 - 30 rubles. That is, the course can cost either 2,000 rubles or 15,000 rubles.

Collagenarium is quickly gaining popularity. This is natural, because the procedure is carried out absolutely painlessly and copes with several skin problems at once. And a bonus to eliminating them is increased vitality and good mood.

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