The issue of rejuvenation has been and remains the most pressing for the fair sex. Modern methods used by cosmetology have made great progress in this process, and in recent years many new techniques have been developed to get rid of wrinkles, as well as other skin defects. One of these methods is vitamin injections for the face.
In fact, this procedure is not so new, because it appeared back in the 50s of the last century. The use of vitamin cocktails for injections into the subcutaneous space is called mesotherapy.
The essence of the technique
Mesotherapy is prescribed to patients in different cases. It could be:
- desire to eliminate various defects;
- achieve improvement in the condition of the integument;
- preventive support for skin.
The cosmetologist individually selects a suitable cocktail of useful ingredients. The drug is administered in microdoses using repeated injections of the problem area. The cosmetologist determines the amount of substance injected into the tissue, the number of injections, and the depth of punctures in a targeted manner.
The most common option is injection of vitamin C. The doctor selects a complex composition based on this substance. A wide range of other components can serve as a supplement:
- collagen;
- vitamins A, E;
- minerals;
- organic plant extracts;
- peptides;
- hyaluronic acid.
Important! Vitamin C injections are carried out in courses. Performing 5–10 sessions with an interval between interventions of 7–10 days, 1–2 times a year is sufficient for local support of the body.
Botox
Outwardly noticeable facial rejuvenation occurs with the help of Botox injections (the name of the active substance is botulinum toxin). It is aimed more at sculpting the face than introducing mega-useful substances under the skin to maintain its beauty and youth.
It acts as a blocker of susceptibility to nerve impulses, because of this the muscles lose their increased tone and stop contracting, which results in smoothing out wrinkles. The drug should be used:
- if you want to get rid of wrinkles (age-related, facial, for example, around the eyes);
- if necessary, tighten the oval of the face (Botox lifting, tightening is provided).
The latter effect can remove jowls on the face, which become obvious in older women. Not recommended for use under 30 years of age.
After the drug administration procedure, it takes up to a week to notice the long-awaited result. The amount of Botox injected depends on the number of wrinkles and the area affected. Bruises do not remain at the injection sites. The youth effect lasts up to six months.
Before and after Botox injections
If lifting without injections is needed, then serums become popular. For example, they include Diamonds as a safe and painless therapy.
Indications for use
Vitamin C is included in most meso cocktails. This is due to its universal positive effect on the skin. The substance allows:
- heal, strengthen cellular structures;
- increase immune resistance;
- have a beneficial effect on regenerative processes;
- whiten, improve skin elasticity.
Based on these properties, a wide range of indications for the use of mesococktails with vitamin C is formed:
- hyperpigmentation;
- tendency to local inflammatory processes;
- decrease in firmness, elasticity (flabbiness, looseness);
- early signs of aging (wrinkles, ptosis);
- deterioration of skin condition (dull color, lack of healthy blush);
- tendency to rosacea.
Injecting ascorbic acid helps strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve blood supply to tissues. As a result, skin cells are better saturated with nutrients and oxygen. Metabolic processes are normalized, the production of collagen and elastin is restored. A protective barrier is formed.
Vitamin C injections are prescribed for the treatment of destructive conditions and the prevention of disorders. There are no strict age restrictions for therapy.
At a young age, the technique is often used by those with acne and freckles. At the age of 20–35, age-related changes are usually prevented. Until the age of 45–60, the fight against aging is carried out in combination with other, more effective, measures.
Contour plastic
Hyaluronic acid refers to substances that are produced in the body. With age, this process slows down, sagging and wrinkled skin appears. Creases and deep depressions appear in the area of the lips, forehead, nose or eyebrows.
Anti-aging cosmetology has found a way to shape the body and correct asymmetry of the lips, face, post-operative scars, and eyelid lift. By filling such voids with hyaluronic fillers, you can successfully hide age-related changes.
Drug manufacturers:
- Swiss "Teoxane".
- Swedish "Q-MED".
- French "Corneal".
- German "Merz Pharma".
- Russian "NovoNexus".
Among the biogels: Juvederm, Restylane, Surgiderm, Glytone. Of course, the choice always remains with the doctor. Only he is able to correctly assess the skin type, diagnose the problem and select the appropriate dosage. Contour plastic surgery consists of one procedure, gives instant results and maintains them for up to 18 months. Facial injections can be combined with other cosmetic methods of rejuvenation.
Efficiency
Mesotherapy with vitamin C has a beneficial, but not very pronounced effect. As a result of the course of procedures, the condition of the integument improves, existing problems become less pronounced. The technique is not capable of immediately putting the skin in order; it is not capable of completely eliminating defects. Problematic, aging skin requires a more detailed assessment of the condition, comprehensive treatment using more effective methods.
Injecting vitamin C is ideal for preventing negative changes and supporting tissues in unusual situations: changing seasons, stress, post-illness conditions, diets.
Types of meso cocktails
There are many means of therapy. They can have a natural, synthetic or mixed composition, be single-component or contain a whole complex of useful substances, and have a therapeutic, supportive or rejuvenating effect.
Buying cheap ascorbic acid in ampoules at the pharmacy and injecting it using mesotherapy technology seems like a simple idea. Cosmetologists usually do not use vitamin C in its pure form.
The effectiveness of such mesotherapy is low. Usually, a ready-made cocktail is selected for the patient according to indications or an individual mixture is made manually.
Attention! Among ready-made products, the Italian Vita line C, mainly consisting of a basic vitamin, is popular. Complex drugs include: French Filorga, Spanish Mesoderm, Korean Dermaheal, Russian drugs Skinasil.
Preparation for the procedure
To prescribe mesotherapy, you will have to contact a cosmetologist. The doctor will conduct an examination and an introductory conversation. Based on the information, he will make a conclusion about the advisability of injection procedures. If the decision is affirmative, the cosmetologist will prescribe the drug, administration regimen, and recommend the number of sessions.
At the introductory appointment, the doctor will definitely talk about preparation for the procedure, the progress of the manipulation, rehabilitation, and possible complications. No complicated preparations for mesotherapy are required. It is enough to eliminate blood thinning medications, not drink alcohol, and stop smoking for 3-7 days. It is advisable to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Sessions are carried out when the patient is in good health.
Why do you need injections after 40?
The content of the article:
Beauty salons offer a large list of good cosmetic procedures that are recommended for women over 40 to prevent skin aging. Thanks to therapeutic injections, it is possible to restore a healthy and radiant appearance of the dermis, restore the lost contour of the face, and smooth out wrinkles. Fortified injections replenish nutritional deficiencies in the dermis and trigger natural mechanisms.
Injection
Depending on the condition of the skin, the doctor may recommend pre-performing deep cleansing procedures: peeling, resurfacing, physiotherapy. Abrasive effects are carried out 2–3 weeks before mesotherapy sessions.
The beginning of the injection manipulation will be the cleansing and disinfection of the integument. If necessary, an anesthetic is applied to the face using the application method. After 20–30 minutes, mesotherapy begins.
The doctor opens the mesococktail in front of the patient. Using a syringe with a thin needle, the cosmetologist injects the drug according to a pre-planned scheme. Usually the doctor injects the most problematic areas, agreed upon in advance. The cosmetologist inserts a needle into the tissue to a depth of 1.5–4 mm and injects the drug in small doses. Hardware treatment with a mesoinjector is possible.
The session lasts 20–30 minutes. After active actions, the doctor performs a final disinfecting treatment of the skin. It is possible to use a regenerating composition to speed up the healing process. After completing the procedure, you can immediately return to your usual activities.
Possible consequences of mesotherapy
Despite the positive reviews from patients, mesotherapy does not always give brilliant results in the fight against skin defects. Sometimes the consequences of using vitamin injections on the face can be very unpleasant. They may appear:
- in the form of a skin allergic reaction;
- pain in the treated areas of the face;
- the formation of edema at injection sites.
These are very unpleasant, but easily removable consequences of “beauty injections”. In most cases, they go away on their own and do not require intervention from either the doctor or the woman herself.
But there are also situations when the consequences that arise after mesotherapy sessions are very serious and sometimes downright dangerous. So, the procedure can lead to:
- the appearance of hematomas in the treated areas of the skin;
- necrosis of soft tissues (death of dermal cells is caused by too deep a needle puncture and injection of the drug into the wrong area);
- the addition of a secondary bacterial or fungal infection.
Important! One of the most dangerous consequences of mesotherapy is disruption of the cardiovascular system. Hypotension, bradycardia, pale skin and cold hands and feet are symptoms that are rare, but still occur after “beauty injections”. To avoid the adverse consequences of the procedure, before performing it, be sure to make sure that there are no contraindications or allergies to the drug that will be used to treat your skin!
Recovery
Mesotherapy is considered an atraumatic intervention. Minor redness, swelling, and bruising may occur on the skin. The symptoms are mild and pass quickly. Additional exposure and masking with cosmetics are not carried out.
To speed up recovery, it is not recommended to touch or apply anything to the skin. Perform normal cleansing, you can use your usual cream. It is not advisable to additionally massage the skin or perform various procedures. It is recommended to give up decorative cosmetics for 3–7 days.
Be sure to exclude temperature changes: steaming with hot water, steam, long stay in the cold. It is advisable to avoid visiting crowds or swimming in public bodies of water (swimming pool, sea). Be sure to take shelter from direct sunlight. Restrictions last 5–7 days.
The first results of mesotherapy are visible 24 hours after the procedure. Efficiency increases as nutrients accumulate. Sessions are carried out in courses of 3–10 procedures with an interval of 7–10 days. The result lasts 6–10 months.
Precautionary measures
To prevent undesirable consequences, it is necessary to exclude contraindications:
- during pregnancy, lactation;
- oncology;
- hemophilia;
- diabetes;
- problems of the heart, blood vessels;
- epilepsy;
- inflammatory processes in the body;
- exacerbation of chronic destructive conditions;
- dermatological problems in affected areas;
- tendency to keloid scarring;
- allergy to the components of the meso cocktail.
Neglecting restrictions and turning to incompetent cosmetologists, you can get various complications in the form of:
- infection of puncture sites;
- development of inflammation;
- soreness of the affected areas.
Important point! The occurrence of slight redness, swelling, and bruising is considered normal. 2-3 days after the procedure, negative manifestations subside. If this does not happen, then it is better to additionally consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Vitamin injections for the face are prohibited for women with:
- allergy or hypersensitivity to individual components of the vitamin complexes used;
- inflammatory or viral pathologies in the acute phase;
- oncological diseases;
- epilepsy;
- disorders of the nervous system.
Women during pregnancy, as well as nursing mothers, should not receive “beauty injections” for the face. In each case, the possibility of carrying out a cosmetic procedure is previously discussed with a cosmetologist.
Advantages and disadvantages
Mesotherapy is recognized as a simple, cheap and effective way to improve skin condition. The method allows you to deal with various problems and prevent their occurrence. In this case, to obtain results you will have to undergo a course of interventions. Many patients are afraid of injections, which reduces the attractiveness of the technique.
Mesotherapy allows you to heal, improve the condition of the skin, achieve changes in rejuvenation, but will not bring a bright effect, like many techniques similar in technology. At the same time, injection of useful components rarely causes various complications, which is more likely as a result of the use of many anti-aging techniques.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Doctors often recommend the use of mesotherapy. Vitamin-based cocktails are considered the most versatile formulations. Cosmetologists recommend a technique for overall maintenance of skin quality at any age. The effect has a great effect on age-related, problem skin.
The cosmetologist is confident in the effectiveness of meso-cocktail injections and applies the technique for various indications.
The cosmetologist recognizes the effectiveness of vitamin injections.
The cosmetologist positively evaluates the technique, but prescribes it solely according to indications.
Patient reviews
Mesotherapy is a common procedure. Patients perform procedures for treatment and prevention. The introduction of meso-cocktails perfectly maintains the condition of the skin. There are also negative assessments of the technique. Without seeing results, patients begin to refuse to use mesotherapy.
The patient noticed the effectiveness of mesotherapy with vitamin C.
The patient sees a positive effect from the procedure.
The patient is disappointed in mesotherapy and does not see any clear results.
Therapeutic vitamin cocktails for the face
Vitamin complexes for mesotherapy injections can be used not only for the purpose of rejuvenation, getting rid of age spots or other defects. Sometimes cosmetologists have to resort to using medicinal cocktails to eliminate problems that are much more serious and unpleasant.
In particular, this applies to skin diseases. For this purpose, the following means are used:
- Dihydroergotamine is a therapeutic vitamin complex for the face in injections, used to improve blood circulation and treat rosacea (spider veins) on the face.
- Thioctic acid. This product is considered a vitamin-like drug with an antioxidant effect.
- L-carnitine. The medicine is used to establish metabolic processes in the subcutaneous tissue. In its composition and mechanism of action, the product is similar to B vitamins.
Of course, the use of such drugs can cause unpleasant consequences and side effects. However, if you believe the reviews of women, this is an extremely rare occurrence, but the effect of such therapeutic mesotherapy is simply amazing!
