Botulinum therapy is considered a popular aesthetic procedure of the current period. The leading position was occupied by Botox, and then became popular deportation. According to reviews, Refinex is in demand in Russian clinics and salons. It is considered an analogue of Botox. This Japanese drug is described in the article.
Description
The drug is released in 50 and 100 units. It is presented in the form of a sterile crystallized form of botulinum toxin type A. The main active ingredient goes through many stages of purification. In addition to the toxin, the composition has a protein stabilizer albumin, sucrose and dextran. Active components bind by neuromuscular fibers, break bonds, due to which fiber contractions are blocked. When the drug is withdrawn, the connections are restored, but due to a special formula, the effect lasts a long time, unlike other drugs.
Shelf life is 36 months at a temperature of -5 to -20 degrees. Before the procedure, the drug is diluted. Store in this form it is allowed only 8 hours at 0 to +5 degrees. According to reviews of cosmetologists, Refinex should be used only with the help of professionals. Only then will it be effective.
The producer country is Japan, but the certificate indicates the Chinese company KC Pharmaceuticals Factory, information about which is not freely available. There is another type of packaging, where the manufacturer is designated Medical Reseach Institute. Nothing is known about this Japanese laboratory.
Indications
As the reviews of cosmetologists confirm, “Refinex” corrects aesthetic flaws, smoothes expression wrinkles, and eliminates hyperhidrosis. The tool is effective in use at 30-45 years old, both for women and men. The drug corrects facial symmetry, restores skin smoothness.
"Refinex" is used for:
- wrinkles of the upper part of the face;
- violation of symmetry;
- eyebrow line offset;
- drooping corners of the eyebrows and lips;
- crow's feet.
According to customer reviews, Refinex with these problems eliminates defects. But the effect of the drug is positive with proper procedures.
Efficiency
Numerous positive reviews of cosmetologists and customers allow you to verify the excellent effect of the drug. "Refinex" due to the destruction of neuromuscular connections leads to the fact that the fibers relax, smooth facial wrinkles. Botulinum toxins do not work with strong age-related changes, in this case, an integrated approach is needed.
The effect of the procedures is as follows:
- On the forehead, you can smooth out horizontal folds, tighten the upper part of the oval, and restore the eyebrow line.
- When introduced into the area of the eyebrows, vertical folds will be eliminated, a tired and frown.
- Injections on the eyelids raise the tip of the eyebrow, smooth the crow's feet and folds of the lower eyelids, restore an expressive look.
- The location of the mouth is less likely to be performed due to the risk of side effects. Injections smooth wrinkle nets, create a beautiful bend of the lips, they will visually look better due to muscle relaxation.
But there are also negative reviews. Refinex should be used according to the established rules, and if they are violated, then negative consequences are likely. Therefore, it is important that the procedure is performed by a specialist.
Cost
As can be seen from the reviews, the Refinex botulinum toxin can be bought for 6-7 thousand rubles per 100 units, which is much cheaper than Botox and disport. Representatives must provide certificates to guarantee quality.
Dilution is carried out with isotonic sodium chloride solution. Introduced by an insulin syringe. The bottle should not be shaken to prevent the formation of bubbles, foam. To get 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25 units, a pack of 100 units in an amount of 1, 2, 4, 8 ml is diluted with a solvent. For a bottle of 50 units, so that there are as many units, you need to enter 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 ml of solvent. Store until the injection is possible at 2-8 degrees.
Training
According to reviews, "Refinex" is used without much preparation. Follow the tips, as with the rest of the botulinum toxins. In addition to normal health and the absence of diseases, it is required:
- For a week, exclude antibiotics, alcohol, smoking, drugs that affect blood coagulation.
- For several days, a decrease in physical activity and sports stress is necessary.
- For several days, chemical peeling and thermal procedures should not be performed.
How is the procedure performed?
You need to get acquainted not only with the reviews. Botox “Refinex” is performed after a doctor’s interrogation, determination of correction tactics. The cosmetologist needs to determine if there are chronic or acute ailments, when the treatment was carried out, whether there were allergies.
To determine the injection points, active grimaces are required. This allows you to evaluate the features of the structure of the skin. The client then provides informed consent for the injection. Before execution, verification of expiration dates, product certificates is required.
The procedure is carried out according to the following instructions:
- The face and neck are cleaned of makeup and impurities. A special marker doctor points out points for injections.
- The skin is treated with anesthetic ointment. The analgesic effect will be in 20 minutes.
- During this period, the doctor prepares a solution. This procedure is carried out in the presence of the patient, the cosmetologist opens the package, prepares injections for the required number of units.
- Then, injections are carried out according to classical schemes using ultrafine needles with an insulin syringe. The volume of solution that is injected into each muscle should not be more than 0.1 ml. The dose for each muscle should not be less than 5 units. For cosmetic purposes, the solution is injected into the dermis and hypodermis.
- To eliminate wrinkles on the forehead, you need 10-25 units. For eyebrows - 10-30. The eye area is adjusted with a solution - raising the corner of the eyebrow and smoothing the crow's feet. In this case, 5-20 units will be required for each eye.
- To lift the corners of the lips, smoothing the nets near the mouth, 4-6 units are introduced. The relief lines of the jaw are provided with the help of 40-60 units. Smooth wrinkles around the chin will be 4-6 units. Elimination of the ring of Venus on the neck is carried out by 25-50 units.
- After the procedure, a calming gel, an antiseptic is applied to the skin. To prevent swelling, apply a cold compress. Then the patient must grimace so that the substance is evenly distributed in the tissues.
- For about 30 minutes, a beautician observes clients. The specialist will provide care tips. The procedure lasts 15-45 minutes.
According to reviews, Refinex should only be used by a specialist. It must be a doctor. Moreover, even secondary medical education is not enough. During the procedure, contact with small vessels should not be allowed.
The ingress of toxin into the blood is considered dangerous - breathing is disturbed, weakness appears. If side effects occur, only a doctor is able to provide assistance.
Recovery
It is important to know about Refinex reviews and side effects. After the procedure, redness of the face, swelling, pain in the areas of the introduction of the toxin are likely. Recovery is quick and the first results will be visible in a few hours.
The final result will be visible in a week, and after 2 weeks you can perform the correction. The effect remains for 6-8 months, and then the procedure is repeated.
Care is as follows:
- The first day you should not touch your face, wash yourself, use decorative and caring cosmetics.
- Within 5-7 hours, do not bend over.
- To sleep you need a high pillow. And you should rest on your back.
- Within a month, do not use warming masks. Lymphatic drainage procedures should be limited to the duration of the remedy.
The cost of procedures
In the capital's salons, the price is 200 rubles per unit. It is required to consider that it is necessary to check certificates. You should also learn about the reputation of the clinic, the quality of work, reviews of cosmetologists and clients, side effects. Refinex may not be used by every doctor.
In Russia, it is difficult to find seminars that teach how to work with such a drug. Only the beautician can calculate the final price of the procedure, for each client you need a different number of units for correction. They pay separately for a doctor’s consultation; it is equal to 1-2 thousand rubles. In some clinics in Moscow, this service is included in the price of injections.
Limitations
Bans are extended two weeks after the procedure. But some cosmetologists recommend following the recommendations for longer. After the injection is prohibited:
- Taking a horizontal position - 5-7 hours.
- Slopes, touching the face with hands, the use of makeup - 1 day.
- Air travel - a week.
- Drinking, smoking, sports - 2 weeks.
- A visit to the solarium, baths, saunas, hair dryer drying, the use of warming compounds.
- Carrying out deep peeling, lymphatic drainage massage, microcurrent procedures.
- Reception of spicy, spicy dishes, strong tea and coffee.
- It is advisable to sleep on a high pillow, since facial asymmetry is likely.
Drug withdrawal
The drug itself is removed after 6-8 months, but if necessary, the process is accelerated. To do this:
- do sport;
- perform massage;
- apply physiotherapy with microcurrents;
- follow drug therapy.
The appointment of pharmaceuticals can only be performed by a doctor. In addition to prescribing the dosage and regimen, the result is also monitored by a specialist.
Advantages and disadvantages
Injections correspond to dosages, Botox regimens. But since there is no reliable information regarding manufacturers, the drug is not very popular with cosmetologists. You should familiarize yourself with the pros and cons to make a choice.
The benefits include:
- reasonable price;
- quick effect;
- the duration of the result is 6-8 months;
- lack of diffusion of the agent in the coming areas.
But there are also disadvantages:
- no information on the manufacturer;
- few observations about the effect of conducting;
- no reliable security information.
Contraindications
Although botulinum toxin is used not only in cosmetology, but also in medicine, there are factors when the drug cannot be used.
It concerns:
- age to 18 years;
- pregnancy
- menses;
- breastfeeding;
- inflammation on the face;
- cardiovascular pathologies;
- individual intolerance;
- acute and chronic ailments;
- elevated temperature;
- diabetes mellitus;
- endocrine ailments;
- tuberculosis
- taking antibiotics, hormones.
Side effects
Whether the procedure is worth it or not, the doctor will tell you. You should also familiarize yourself with the various reviews and side effects of Refinex. Discomfort appears in the first two days, but usually it disappears on its own. If necessary, seek medical attention.
Often patients do not see the result. This may be due to individual characteristics, violations of the stages of preparation, care during recovery. Another drug may not stand up if the doctor does not correctly identify the injection points or the dosage is not accurately calculated.
Side effects are manifested in the form of:
- dizziness, headache;
- symptoms like respiratory infections;
- dry eyes
- ptosis
- violation of facial symmetry;
- muscle weakness;
- swelling.
Thus, Refinex is an effective tool. Although there are many positive reviews about injections, it is still advisable to consult a specialist.