Each beauty salon can offer its customers a huge number of different anti-age procedures. Unfortunately, not all women have the financial ability to regularly pay for cosmetologist services. And someone just does not have time to visit the salon. This does not mean that you need to give up and accept the inevitability of the appearance of wrinkles. You can ensure yourself quality care yourself. For example, using facial mesotherapy at home.
Rarely, a little and in the right place
One of the most popular procedures in beauty salons is mesotherapy. This is a method of alternative medicine, invented in France. Initially, the procedure was an intradermal injection of anesthetic as an additional tool in the fight against severe pain. This method had one feature. Anesthetics were not injected into the pain site itself, but into the mesoderm, at a certain distance from it.
Michel Pistor, who invented this method, said that to achieve the maximum effect, the doctor should perform the procedure, guided by the following principles:
- Rarely. This means that it is not recommended to be performed daily. Best of all - once a week.
- Little. The volume of the drug that is administered during the injection should be small. For example, hundredths or tenths of a milliliter.
- Right place. The chosen drug should be administered as close as possible to the affected area.
For a long time, this procedure was used only to relieve pain and treat the nervous system. Beauticians became interested in this technique only at the end of the twentieth century. Due to its impressive results in the fight against aging, dehydration and other skin problems, the procedure quickly gained worldwide popularity.
Facial mesotherapy at home is becoming increasingly popular. Women realized that they can conduct such beauty sessions on their own, saving time and money on this. All that is necessary for their conduct is a special needle roller (mesoscooter), vitamins or hyaluronic acid. As well as chlorhexidine.
Reviews of facial mesotherapy at home confirm the fact that the effectiveness of this procedure is not lower than in a beauty salon. The skin is transformed after the first session. And with regular use, you can achieve truly impressive results: get rid of wrinkles and sagging, tighten the oval, moisturize the epidermis, and restore a healthy complexion.
Skin Benefits
Mesotherapy is a rather painful procedure. Of course, much depends on the sensitivity of the patient, but in any case, the sensations will not be most pleasant. This should be understood by women who decide to independently perform face mesotherapy at home. The essence of the procedure is the introduction of hyaluronic acid or vitamins directly under the skin.
The needles create microscopic channels in the epidermis, through which nutrients enter the interior. Punctures, although very small, are quite sensitive. Without them, all the nutrients will remain on the surface of the skin and will be ineffective.
The benefit of facial mesotherapy at home is that a full course of procedures promises the achievement of the following results:
- Elimination of a double chin.
- The narrowing of the pores.
- Getting a sharper oval.
- Moisturizing and nourishing dry skin.
- Decrease in fat content.
- Smoothing facial and age wrinkles.
- Lightening age spots.
- Improvement of complexion.
- Increased collagen production and the amount of elastin fibers.
- Elimination of scars, stains of acne and scars.
- Improving the microrelief of the skin.
- Elimination of sagging.
- Getting rid of acne.
Some beauty salons offer non-injection mesotherapy. Nutrients are injected under the skin using a laser, ultrasound or electromagnetic waves. The only advantage of this procedure compared to the classical one is its painlessness.
Unfortunately, needleless mesotherapy is not able to give the same long-lasting and amazing effect as injection. And the cost of one such session can exceed 3 thousand rubles. Mesotherapy of the face will achieve a much greater effect at home.
Indications for the procedure:
- Loose skin.
- Wrinkles.
- Condition after chemical peels or plastic surgeries. It is carried out in order to reduce the rehabilitation period.
- Preparation for plastic surgery.
- The fight against post-acne.
- Uneven complexion.
- Scars, age spots and scars.
- Rosacea
- Porous skin and increased activity of the sebaceous glands.
- Circles and bags under the eyes.
- Violation of microcirculation.
- The presence of a second chin and gravitational ptosis.
- The skin of a smoker.
Contraindications
Before doing face mesotherapy at home, you should make sure that there are no contraindications. If they are not taken into account, avoiding complications will not be easy. Refuse to carry out the procedure in such cases:
- Inflammation or infection at the injection site. First of all, it is necessary to cure the skin. After the inflammatory process is gone, you can proceed with the procedure.
- Diabetes.
- Exacerbation of herpes. The procedure can be performed after all herpetic eruptions have passed. In the area where they were observed, mesotherapy should be carried out with caution. Otherwise, exacerbation of herpes is possible.
- Warts and papillomas.
- Increased tendency to allergic reactions.
- Open wounds.
- Hemophilia. As well as taking drugs that reduce blood coagulability. Carrying out the procedure can provoke the development of hematomas and prolonged bleeding.
- Renal failure.
- Treatment with photosensitizing drugs. Taking tetracyclines increases sensitivity to ultraviolet light. Conducting mesotherapy can trigger the appearance of age spots.
- Any catarrhal diseases. As well as chronic during exacerbation.
- Pathological fear of the needle.
- Pacemaker
- Pregnancy, lactation, critical days.
- Individual intolerance to those substances that are used for the procedure.
- Oncology.
Feasible side effects
Many women do not conduct mesotherapy on their own, as they fear the development of complications. They are really possible, but with the correct implementation of all stages of the procedure, their risk is reduced to zero. Redness of the skin after face mesotherapy with a mesoscooter at home is not a side effect. Usually hyperemia occurs the next morning or within two days.
Mesoscooters for home use are not able to provoke serious side effects. Most often, they appear after performing the procedure in the salon, as the cosmetologist uses longer needles. The patient may develop the following complications:
- An allergic reaction that will manifest as swelling, redness, or itching.
- Infection.
- Atrophy of the facial muscles.
- Post-traumatic lymphostasis.
- Abscess, necrosis, or other skin diseases.
- Swelling of the face.
- Lupus erythematosus.
- Scars provoked by improper handling of the needle.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
All of these complications arise only when a professional syringe is used. The mesoscooter needles are too short and can not provoke such side effects.
Of all these complications at home, only edema can occur, which will disappear within two days. As well as an infection. It can develop if a non-sterile mesoscooter was used for the procedure or the care rules were grossly violated during the rehabilitation period.
Mesoscooter selection
Mesotherapy alone does not require any special skills. It can be performed by anyone who does not even have a medical education. All that is needed is an apparatus for face mesotherapy at home and medications. To enhance the effect, you can purchase an alginate mask.
The success of the procedure depends on the right choice of the mesoscooter. Using very short needles can be ineffective. And too long can harm the skin.
When choosing a device for face mesotherapy at home, you should pay attention to the following nuances:
- Needle length On mesoscooters it is different. For very dry and sensitive skin, as well as for the near-orbital region, it is recommended to choose massagers whose needle length is 0.3 or 0.5 mm. Their use will narrow the pores, restore the color and turgor of the skin. Such mesoscooters will not get rid of wrinkles, except for those located around the eyes. To combat deep wrinkles, sagging, ptosis, scars and age spots, you should choose devices with a needle length of 0.75 or 1 mm. Devices with spikes over 1 mm can only be used in medical institutions.
- The number of spikes on the drum. Typically, the mesoscooter has 192 needles. But on sale you can find those in which the number of spikes is increased to 540. It is recommended to choose devices with a large number of needles.
- The material from which the spikes are made. The cheapest mesoscooters are those whose needles are made of surgical steel. They quickly become dull, and their service life does not exceed three months. Titanium is more expensive. It is much stronger and has hypoallergenic properties. It can last for six months of regular use. Gold sharpened titanium with gold plating is the most expensive. It is distinguished by particularly sharp needles and a maximum shelf life.
You can buy a mesoscooter in specialized online stores. And also in some beauty salons. It is possible to buy the simplest needle massager for 700-800 rubles.
Ampoule vitamins for the procedure
For face mesotherapy, special cocktails are used in beauty salons. Sometimes ready-made, from the manufacturer. And in some cases, the cosmetologist prepares a cocktail on his own, depending on the needs of the client’s skin. This requires special knowledge and medical education.
It is quite difficult for a person who does not work in the beauty industry to get specialized drugs. Facial mesotherapy at home can be performed using ampoule vitamins, biogenic stimulants and hyaluronic acid. All this can be purchased at the nearest pharmacy.
The effect of the use of such drugs will be no worse than the procedure in the salon. Specialists most often use the same substances that are packaged by the cosmetics manufacturer in their original packaging.
For home use, the following drugs are suitable:
- Vitamin C. Tightens pores, removes age spots and traces of acne. Improves skin color.
- Vitamin PP Stimulates regeneration.
- Vitamins of group B. Excellent struggle with peeling, inflammation and dryness. Improve the nutrition of cells, stimulate their division. And also protect against negative effects. Increase the production of collagen and natural hyaluronic acid.
- "Actovegin". The drug contains a deproteinization hemoderivative, which is obtained from the blood of dairy calves. It saturates the cells with oxygen, stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid by the skin and successfully fights even deep wrinkles.
- "Bepanten" in ampoules. It is recommended for use with dry flaky skin.
- Ampoule extract of aloe juice. Antioxidant and one of the best "rejuvenators."
- Artichoke Extract. Tightens pores, increases turgor and has a decongestant effect.
Choosing vitamins for the procedure, you will need to abandon those that contain oils. For example, retinol and tocopherol. These drugs will not bring the desired result. Oils are too heavy a substance, and their molecules will not be able to penetrate deep into the skin even after the formation of micro-punctures on it.
Hyaluronic Acid Preparations
Hyaluronic acid is the best remedy for facial mesotherapy at home. You can find it in specialized stores and on various Internet sites. But it’s safest to make a purchase at the pharmacy.
It is better to refrain from acquiring a Chinese product. At best, it will be useless. And at worst, it will cause the development of allergic reactions.
When choosing hyaluronic acid, preference should be given to European manufacturers. The drug must be safe and have all the certificates confirming this. Hyaluronic acid from the Swiss manufacturer TETE Cosmeceutical enjoys a good reputation.
The laboratory has been producing professional cosmetics for beauty salons and home use for many years. In its assortment there are ampoules with pure hyaluronic acid. As well as cocktails for face mesotherapy. At home, they can also be used.
In addition to hyaluronic acid, cocktails include:
- collagen;
- elastin;
- calcium;
- Vitamin D
- placenta extract;
- snail secret;
- dimethylaminoethanol (antioxidant);
- peptide complex;
- caviar extract;
- chitosan;
- panthenol;
- microalgae.
Scheme of the procedure
After acquiring all the necessary tools, you can prepare for the procedure. It is best done in the evening, so that the skin can recover over night. Half an hour before the start of the process, it is recommended to soak the roller in medical alcohol, peroxide or chlorhexidine.
The main stages of facial mesotherapy at home:
- The skin is cleansed of makeup.
- At a low pain threshold, the contents of the Lidocaine ampoule or a special analgesic cream can be applied half an hour before the procedure.
- Wipe face with chlorhexidine.
- Apply the selected preparation to the skin area and walk it with a needle roller. Each movement must be repeated at least 10 times. Then do the same with the next section.
- After the entire face, neck and, if necessary, the neckline are processed, wipe the skin with chlorhexidine.
- Rinse the mesoscooter under running water and soak again in alcohol.
- Apply an alginate mask to the face. Instead, you can use the cream "Solcoseryl" or "Traumeel."
- Remove the alginate mask after 15 minutes. If pharmacy ointments have been used, blot your face with a napkin.
- Repeat the procedure in a week.
Skin care after the procedure
Facial mesotherapy at home can cause hyperemia, edema and hematomas. This is a normal skin reaction that does not require special treatment. Usually within two to three days all unpleasant effects disappear without a trace.
To reduce the rehabilitation period, it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations:
- For several days, refuse to visit the bathhouse, solarium, beach and pool.
- It is not recommended to apply makeup within 48 hours after the procedure.
- Excessive exercise should be avoided.
- It is necessary to give up smoking and alcohol. At least for a few days.
- Do not massage your face or touch it with dirty hands.
Reviews
Almost everyone who performed the face mesotherapy procedure at home says that it is not inferior to the salon in efficiency. In most girls, the skin was restored in a day. And the first visible results appeared after the first procedure. But the most amazing changes with the skin occurred closer to the fifth or sixth session.
Reviews of facial mesotherapy at home confirm that the pores are narrowing, wrinkles are smoothed, the contours become much clearer. In addition, many girls have disappeared age spots and even old scars from acne. At the same time, the cost of a home procedure is several times cheaper than its salon counterpart.