In pursuit of beauty, women often resort to different methods of correcting the skin on the face. One of the most effective and efficient procedures has recently been considered facial ozone therapy. What is the essence of manipulation, how is it carried out and what result can be achieved, according to user reviews? We also consider the methods and possible complications of therapy.
What is ozone therapy?
Ozone therapy refers to physiotherapeutic procedures, thanks to which you can not only improve the appearance of the skin, but also achieve its rejuvenation. In medicine, a mixture of oxygen and ozone in certain proportions has been used for a long time, and in cosmetology relatively recently.
Facial skin ozone therapy helps improve skin regeneration, saturate them with nutrients and enrich it with oxygen. In fact, this is a manipulation when ozone gas is injected under the skin, improving microcirculation in the tissues.
Methods of ozone therapy
An ozone cocktail can be applied to the skin in three different ways:
- Face wash. In cosmetology, ozone therapy of the face with this method is carried out using special mousses or foams, which clean the problem area. Such a gentle mixture contains ozone. Significant results from such a procedure cannot be achieved, but you can cope with minor skin problems and improve its appearance.
- Wiping. A composition with ozone is often used to wipe the skin of the face. This procedure helps to cope with minor skin problems and is quite effective in case of rosacea.
- Injection According to reviews, ozone therapy of the face with this method is the most effective. An ozone cocktail is injected subcutaneously with injections. The depth of administration depends on the level of problematic skin or the type of wrinkle. After injections, the skin “swells” a little, after which the specialist massages this area. Light massage movements allow you to distribute the injected ozone under the skin, so the procedure can last up to forty minutes.
The injection of ozone may be local, which is the most effective and common method. Autohematotherapy can also be performed when the patient’s blood is mixed with ozone and then injected into the problem area. A rejuvenating effect can be achieved by mixing ozone with olive oil.
Indications for the procedure
In cosmetology, facial ozone therapy is used in the following cases:
- age-related changes on the skin of the face (wrinkles);
- ptosis and bryl in the initial stage;
- acne, acne, post-acne, acne or other skin rashes of an inflammatory nature;
- scars and scars on the skin;
- enlarged pores or dryness;
- inelastic skin due to lack of moisture;
- rosacea;
- bags under the eyes and increased swelling of some areas;
- dull complexion;
- loose skin and double chin.
This procedure is a comprehensive solution to various problems on the skin in the face.
Benefits of the procedure
According to reviews, before and after ozone therapy of the face, the skin is completely different, and the effect is visible after the first week of therapy.
Users note the following advantages of carrying out such manipulation:
- Powerful rejuvenation - women note that the skin on the face becomes more elastic, acquires a healthy look, capillary nets disappear and facial wrinkles are smoothed out.
- Minimal risk of side effects.
- Acne facial ozone therapy is an effective and effective tool that is used by an increasing number of teenagers with problem skin, because it does not cause an addictive effect, and the result lasts a long time.
- Low price for therapy - ozone injections are much cheaper than many hardware procedures.
- Ease of manipulation is a painless procedure that is carried out in the clinic, its duration is on average 40 minutes.
The disadvantages of therapy
After examining the reviews of facial ozone therapy, several disadvantages can be distinguished, in addition to many advantages. So, some patients noted that after the procedure they had frequent headaches and there was a visual impairment for a short time.
Specialists note that ozone in large quantities is toxic. In some, it can even cause convulsions or psychoses, which often happens when carrying out manipulations without proper examination. In addition, in order to maintain the effectiveness of treatment, it is worth conducting supportive courses at least once a year.
Also, during the course of treatment sessions, it is necessary to completely eliminate the use of alcohol, since there is already a significant load on the liver and kidneys, which actively remove toxins.
Contraindications
Like any procedure, facial ozone therapy has its contraindications. In which cases it is impossible to carry out therapy with ozone:
- epilepsy and a tendency to cramps;
- allergy to ozone;
- disorders in the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism);
- heart disease
- pacreatitis
- malignant or benign neoplasms,
- inflammatory processes
- bleeding or menstrual days.
Before therapy, a comprehensive examination of the body is mandatory to avoid the negative consequences of the procedure.
How is ozone therapy carried out?
An ozone therapist first studies not only the condition of the patient’s skin, but also the results of examinations of the whole organism. Perhaps, before conducting ozone therapy, a person will need to pass a number of tests. This is necessary so that a specialist can assess the condition of the body, identify if there are any contraindications to the procedure, and calculate the composition of the injected mixture.
An ozone cocktail is prepared immediately before the procedure, since this gas has a short decay period. It is produced in an ozonizer, and subsequently mixed with saline.
To make the procedure as painless as possible, a special anesthetic cream or gel is applied to the skin of the face. Next, injections are made into the problem area, then the skin is kneaded with gentle movements so that the mixture is well distributed under the skin. Additionally, after manipulation, a mask can be applied that will improve the result.
The procedure is carried out after 1-4 days lasting from 20 to 40 minutes. To get the result, you need to take a course consisting of 10 sessions. At this time, it is necessary to exclude alcohol, do not take hot baths, do not go to the solarium and bath.
Performance
The effect of facial ozone therapy (before and after the procedure, the appearance of the skin is noticeably different) and its effectiveness depends on what concentration of the ozone cocktail was introduced under the skin. With a high concentration, hypodermic skin is disinfected, with an average, the inflammatory process is eliminated and acne passes, with a low, rejuvenation and healing of scars, scars and wounds occurs.
What effects can be achieved with ozone therapy?
- smoothing small wrinkles and increasing firmness and elasticity of the skin;
- the second chin is removed;
- swelling and cyanosis in the area under the eyes is reduced;
- normal functioning of the sebaceous glands;
- facial rejuvenation;
- elimination of age spots;
- reduction of inflammatory processes and getting rid of acne, acne, blackheads and other rashes.
A procedure such as facial ozone acne therapy, reviews of which are positive in 95% of cases, has been carried out more often recently. Ozone helps release microorganisms from the sebaceous glands, which lead to inflammation and cause infection. In addition, blood circulation improves, which helps to reduce the number of acne and blackheads on the face.
Therapy has a detrimental effect on fungi, viruses and bacteria, which even potent antibiotics cannot cope with.
A quarter of patients see a positive effect after the first procedure, half - after the fourth. But there are those who noted the pain of the procedure and inefficiency. Some note that after manipulation on the face, especially in the case of a large amount of acne or acne, small bruises remain at the puncture site.
To improve the effect and consolidate the result after ozone therapy, experts recommend that you refrain from physical activity. Within two days after the session, do not touch the face, cleanse the skin with scrubs and apply significant makeup.
Consequences and Complications
In some cases, negative consequences from ozone therapy of a person can be observed, which are as follows:
- increased swelling of those zones where ozone injections were introduced during the week;
- bruising and redness at the site of puncture of the skin;
- increased sensitivity of the skin of the face, while painful sensations can be given to the area of the eyes and ears;
- discomfort and tightness on the face;
- if a large part of the face is covered with acne or acne, then ozone therapy can be ineffective, especially when the cause of inflammatory processes is a violation of the thyroid gland and organs of the gastrointestinal tract (in such cases, treatment is carried out comprehensively by several specialists at once);
- an allergic reaction to oxygen or ozone;
- visual impairment;
- headache;
- paraplegia - decreased mobility of the arms and legs on one side;
- psychosis;
- cramps
- increased risk of oncology.
All these consequences can be avoided if a comprehensive examination of the whole organism is completed before the procedure.
Reviews
Patients who underwent ozone therapy of the person respond mostly to the procedure. Many note that although anesthetic is applied to the face area before the manipulation, the procedure itself is quite painful, although tolerable.
People who treat acne, acne or acne with ozone are advised to fight not only with external manifestations, but also approach this solution in a comprehensive manner. It is impossible to get rid of such problems using the cosmetic method. It is important to conduct therapy with an ozonist, gastroenterologist, dermatologist and endocrinologist - this is the only way the result will be noticeable.
Many women note that increased swelling on the face lasts on average for several days after injections. Also, for effectiveness and consolidation of the result, it is worth conducting such courses once every six months. Although there are those in which the effect of smoothing small facial wrinkles persisted for three years.
Prices
In order to avoid significant side effects from the procedure and get the result, as shown in the photo, facial ozone therapy (your health and appearance) should be trusted only by specialists who have the appropriate qualifications, and also contact those companies that have a positive reputation in the field of cosmetology.
The cost and duration of the course depends on the problem areas and their number on the face. The doctor selects individually the duration of the sessions, as well as the administered dose into the subcutaneous layer of the patient. The course can consist of 3 to 25 procedures. The cost of one manipulation is from 600 to 2500 rubles. The interval between manipulations should be from 1 to 4 days, depending on the rehabilitation period and the patient’s well-being at this time, as well as on the level of problematic skin integument on the face.
Conclusion
To achieve the effectiveness and efficiency of therapy, it is worthwhile to carefully prepare for the procedure, go through all the examinations and carry out ozone therapy only in the clinic, where sterile conditions will be met. If a person has at least one contraindication to the procedure, it is worth postponing it in order to avoid the development of negative consequences. It is also important to adhere to the recommendations of specialists between sessions, so that the effect is fixed.