Facial skin rejuvenation: preparation, procedure, care at home

What are we talking about?Facial skin rejuvenation is a process aimed at restoring natural elasticity, color and reducing the signs of aging. There are many methods that are available for use at home or exclusively in cosmetic or medical centers.

What procedures?For effective facial skin rejuvenation, chemical peeling, photoregeneration, mesotherapy and radiofrequency lifting are suitable. Among the home remedies, masks, creams, lotions and face washes are well proven.

From this material you will learn:

• Causes of skin aging
• Indications for anti-aging procedures
• Preparation for renewal procedures
• Facial rejuvenation procedures
• Facial rejuvenation procedures for different ages
• Homemade facial skin care
• Frequently asked questions about facial rejuvenation

Causes of skin aging

Modern cosmetology is constantly developing. New care products, drugs and devices are emerging. However, scientists have not been able to fully understand the true causes of skin aging. But research by biologists allows us to imagine how this happens in the body. Tissues become unstable to the metabolic processes that occur in them. Cells are unable to restore their chemical balance after the reactions that have occurred in them. The skin becomes dry and wrinkles appear. But the issue is not only about disrupted cellular regulation, but also about a number of factors that are provoked by the person himself:

• without taking care of the epidermis;
• unbalanced eating;
• leading an unhealthy lifestyle;
• loading the skin, leaving it without protection (exposed to the scorching rays of the sun for a long time or in severe frosts).

Yes, skin aging cannot be avoided, but it can be slowed down. To do this, you need to take good care of the epidermis and keep it in good condition.

To rejuvenate the skin of the face and body, a wide range of procedures and different care products have been developed. All this has been studied more than once, so it will definitely have an effect. The main thing to remember is that these are not magic drugs that can leave your skin young and tight forever, but an excellent chance to keep it in good condition for as long as possible. Every woman wants to remain not only attractive, but also healthy at the age of 40, 50 and 60 years. Proper skin care contributes to this.

Representatives of the fair sex who have included anti-aging care in their daily routine, note:

• slowing down the aging process of the skin by improving drainage properties and blood flow in the body;
• activation of synthesis to restore the resources so necessary for the epidermis;
• improvement of skin condition and facial contour;
• renewal of the epidermis.

The desired effect can be achieved only if all recommendations from the cosmetologist are followed. You will have to revise your menu (add more healthy products to it) and lead an active lifestyle. Of course, it is also necessary to set a sleeping schedule and spend time in nature more often.

Indications for anti-aging procedures

Many girls are afraid to miss the moment when changes in the condition of the skin become visible and irreversible. Unfortunately, there is no specific age after which it is necessary to start maintaining the good condition of the epidermis with creams and massages. As soon as the first signs of aging appear, even if they are shallow wrinkles, you should introduce anti-aging procedures into your daily beauty rituals to maintain youthful and firm skin.

Rejuvenation of the skin of the face and neck is necessary if:

• the epidermis has lost its previous tone, an unhealthy complexion is observed, the skin begins to sag;
• wrinkles of any degree (deep and shallow) were found;
• the relief of the face has changed, a double chin has appeared;
• facial wrinkles and bags under the eyes were revealed;
• the epidermis has become very dry, a visible skin is observed;
• the swelling does not go down;
• the corners of the eyes and lips lowered;
• Jowls became visible in the lower area of the cheeks;
• Pigmentation and post-acne spots are clearly visible.

This is just a small list. If a woman discovers any of the above, she should contact a specialist in the field of cosmetology. There are hundreds of other similar reasons. And self-medication will not help here. You can maintain toned skin for many years only if you strictly follow the instructions of a qualified doctor.

Preparation for renewal procedures

Non-surgical facial skin rejuvenation requires careful preliminary preparation.  

Here is the most important thing that most cosmetologists insist on:

• such procedures should be carried out no earlier than 2-4 weeks after active exposure to the sun (we are talking not only about trips to hot countries, but also about going to the sunroom);
• care should be combined, the same manipulation of the skin should not be repeated several times in a row;
• During skin rejuvenation procedures, you should give up smoking and alcoholic beverages;
• it is necessary to limit the consumption of salty and spicy foods, as they only strain the blood vessels more, which contributes to the appearance of swelling;
• you will need to start preparing the skin in advance, actively moisturizing it with this will help;
• After several procedures, it is advisable to spend a few days in a quiet and warm environment, try to plan your time so that work matters are postponed for some time.

All skin manipulations are prescribed by a cosmetologist and are carried out only under his strict supervision. Sometimes he may send you for some additional examinations. For example, some hardware procedures are strictly prohibited for people with diseases of the heart and blood vessels. And renewal injections are prohibited for patients if they have insufficient blood coagulation. If such health problems are already known to a person, then a specialist in the field of cosmetology should be warned about them.

Renewal procedures will have to be postponed if the visitor shows signs of a viral infection, as well as any inflammation, wound, neoplasm at the treatment site (face, neck, etc. ).

Facial rejuvenation procedures

Previously, only one method was used to solve skin aging problems - surgery. The doctor removed the fat from under the skin, cut off the excess, tightening the oval of the face. Of course, plastic surgery can do a lot, including removing visible wrinkles and any folds or loose skin in the face and neck area.

It is quite reasonable to carry out facial skin rejuvenation after 50 years through surgery. Younger girls do not need this, since their problems with the epidermis are associated with photoaging (skin changes under the influence of sunlight). The sun causes active division of hyaluronic acid at the cellular level. The skin does not become as elastic as before. Surgical intervention will not help, as plastic surgery can only tighten what is there and remove what is unnecessary, but cannot affect the root cause of the aging problem.

Currently, most clinics are fully proficient in hardware, injectable and laser methods for face and neck skin rejuvenation. All aesthetic procedures are carefully selected by specialists. The woman receives comprehensive help that not only hides visible problems, but eliminates them as much as possible, and also prevents new ones from appearing.

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has published statistics showing that the popularity of non-surgical procedures for facial skin rejuvenation has increased many times over the past ten years, especially compared to surgical interventions:

Injection techniques for facial rejuvenation

These techniques involve injecting drugs into the deeper layers of the epidermis. The active components in their composition stimulate the renewal and renewal of cells.

The following techniques are most often used in cosmetology:

• Botulinum toxin injections.Softens the skin, removes facial wrinkles and prevents their reappearance.
• Biorevitalization (hyaluronic acid injections).It perfectly moisturizes the epidermis, fights wrinkles and provides a lifting effect.
• Blanching (filling small wrinkles with Beloterosoft).It regulates the structure of the skin and has a positive effect on changes in complexion.
• Mesotherapy (injections of meso-cocktails).Brings healing to the skin and stimulates its renewal.
• Ozonotherapy (ozone injections).It supplies the epidermis with oxygen, qualitatively accelerates metabolic processes in the skin and removes visible inflammation in the face and neck area.
• Plasma therapy (injections of the patient's own plasma).It improves the quality of the epidermis many times and strengthens local immunity.
• PRP therapy (injections of blood plasma with increased platelet content).Eliminates wrinkles from the face, changes the structure of the skin, makes its color healthy and gives a rejuvenating effect.

It must be admitted that injection methods are effective for facial skin rejuvenation. You must understand that the final result depends not only on the correctly chosen technique, on the quality of the drug itself, on the level of professionalism of the cosmetologist, but also on regular and competent skin care after such procedures. For 2-4 days after the injection, you should not use decorative cosmetics, as well as any creams or lotions containing alcohol or acids. It is also unacceptable to take medications that thin the blood.

You will have to give up visiting swimming pools, saunas, steam baths and solariums for a while. It is important to avoid smoking and any alcoholic beverages.

You should not panic if small bumps or bruises appear after the injections. This passes in 6-8 days. A reasonable frequency of using injection techniques for facial rejuvenation should be observed - no more than 2-3 times a year.

Hardware techniques for facial rejuvenation

Hardware products for facial skin rejuvenation provide the desired effect due to their effect on the structure of the epidermis and the activation of internal processes in the cells. Such procedures are not dangerous, do not cause discomfort and have practically no contraindications. The result is visible after a few sessions and lasts for a long period. Hardware methods include:

• SMAS Lifting (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound).It emphasizes the contour of the face, tightens sagging skin, accelerates the body's collagen production.
• RF (high frequency electric current) lift. Removes sagging epidermis, smoothes skin unevenness and promotes improved collagen synthesis.
• Hardware carboxytherapy (injection of purified carbon dioxide under the skin).Improves blood circulation, helps metabolic and recovery processes.
• Microcurrent (low-frequency electrical impulse energy).They stimulate the active production of collagen and elastin, starting an accelerated process of cellular regeneration.
• Myoplasty (impact on facial muscles with low-power current pulses).It helps to create a clean oval face, removes a double chin, softens the "bags" under the eyes.
• Fractional mesotherapy (microneedles with internal injections containing a group of certain vitamins).It provides additional nutrition for the layers of the skin, stimulates blood circulation, increases the regeneration process at the cellular level.
• Hydromesotherapy (drug administration without injection).Strengthens metabolic processes, significantly rejuvenates the face.
• Phototherapy (light pulses with different wavelengths and spectrum).Activates the renewal of epidermal cells, gives a healthy look.

The list of minimum restrictions for performing hardware techniques includes individual intolerance to components, cancer, chronic diseases in the acute phase, as well as pathologies of the heart and circulatory system. Pregnant women and women who are in the process of lactation are also not recommended to resort to this type of cosmetology without a doctor's permission.

Laser facial rejuvenation techniques

Laser facial skin resurfacing is now very popular. The device uses a narrowly directed beam of light to affect the epidermis. The laser heats the layers of the skin to a certain temperature, which provokes them to evaporate moisture. Because of this, regeneration occurs at the cellular level.  

Among the laser techniques are:

• Carbon peeling (deep).It makes the skin healthy not only from the outside, but also from the inside, as it actively affects tissue renewal.
• Laser facial rejuvenation (fractional CO2 laser).It renews the epidermis, emphasizes the contour of the face and qualitatively affects the production of natural collagen from the body.
• Fractional laser resurfacing (infrared light with a wavelength of 10. 6 microns is used).The epidermis becomes toned, internal rejuvenation begins.

Such procedures are prohibited if there is inflammation in the affected area. Not recommended for pregnant girls and nursing mothers. Laser rejuvenation is not allowed in the presence of neoplasms or in the presence of an oncological history. Here is another list of contraindications:

• autoimmune diseases;
• viral infections and diseases;
• diabetes;
• epilepsy;
• various mental disorders.

In summer, it is recommended to avoid laser facial skin rejuvenation procedures. But if a visitor to cosmetology still decides to go for it, then it is necessary to strictly follow 2 important conditions:

• after cosmetic surgery, you should not stay in the sun for at least 14-16 days;
• Before every exit from the room, it is necessary to renew the layer of sunscreen on the skin.

Aesthetic techniques for facial rejuvenation

The cosmetologist uses fillers, mesothreads and other preparations that can restore lost soft tissue. Aesthetic techniques make it possible to restore the former regular contour of the face and improve the natural regeneration of cells. Lifting and rejuvenating the skin of the face is a whole complex of cosmetic procedures that are accompanied by tightening.

Among them:

• Lifting (facial skin rejuvenation without injections, using a device). Tightens the skin significantly.
• Face lifting with threads (mesothreads). Equalizes the relief of the epidermis and qualitatively corrects the contour.
• 3D lifting (facial modeling with special threads). It makes facial lines smoother and corrects changes in relief.
• Filling wrinkles with filler (contouring without surgery). Visible rejuvenation, work with facial features.
• PRX-T33 peeling (increasing fibroblast activity and improving natural collagen synthesis). Evens the skin, removes scars, scars and other visible irregularities of the epidermis.

A circumstance that will interfere with the procedure may be individual intolerance to the ingredients used. Other contraindications include:

• cancer diseases;
• local skin lesions;
• facial redness, acne and other visible skin problems;
• infectious and viral diseases;
• period of pregnancy and lactation.

Facial rejuvenation procedures for different ages

The most effective facial rejuvenation procedures after 30-35 years

If you choose the right skin care from adolescence, the first signs of aging will appear only after 35 years, which is normal. From the age of 30, it is necessary to carefully monitor that the epidermis receives sufficient nutrition. This is the most suitable moment to prevent aging and further fading of the skin.

At this age, chemical peeling should be added to the list of skin care measures. This will help remove the stratum corneum and rejuvenate the skin to remove wrinkles.

You can nourish the skin and give it hydration with the help of mesotherapy and biorevitalization. It is enough to visit a cosmetologist once every 6 months for this purpose.

Some patients have very active and lively facial expressions. Botulinum therapy will help cope with the consequences of this. This procedure protects against the formation of medium and deep wrinkles by reducing the force of contraction of the facial muscles.

Rarely, but still at this age, microcurrent therapy, electroporation, whitening and filling of wrinkles with filler is performed.

The most effective facial rejuvenation procedures after 40 years

At this age, it becomes clear whether skin care has been decent in the last 10-15 years. It is impossible to correct an advanced situation with 1-2 sessions aimed at hydration and nutrition. At the age of 40, deep wrinkles begin to appear, so facial rejuvenation creams alone cannot do it. Complex therapy is required.

The visible effect is achieved using hardware and injection techniques in conjunction with contour filler plastic surgery. The skin of the face will tighten, the oval will become clear, uniform, neat. Due to the abundance of facial wrinkles at this age, botulinum therapy is often recommended.

As already mentioned, mature skin needs extra nourishment. Injections of specially selected vitamin formulations will help with this. It is necessary to carry out a course of 5-7 sessions.

The regeneration process slows down with age. Hardware or injection procedures can speed it up. The best way to deal with this is plasma therapy and microcurrent exposure. These two procedures increase the potential effect several times.

The most effective procedures for facial rejuvenation after 50 years

Having reached such a wonderful, noble age, a woman should not rush to sign herself up for plastic surgery. It is very important to choose the best set of anti-aging procedures. They should aim at renewing the epidermis, increasing its nutrition and replenishing lost volumes.

Laser peeling works more effectively. It uses the upper layers of the epidermis, renews them, stimulating the regeneration process.

Many women after the age of 50 complain of thin lips, very visible "bags" under the eyes, ugly folds around the nose and lips and a double chin that has appeared. All these problems can be corrected immediately using contour plastic surgery. Use fillers to soften wrinkles, folds and correct the oval of the face.

It is possible to nourish the epidermis by resorting to the procedure of mesotherapy, plasma therapy or biorevitalization. Yes, the course of skin restoration will be long. It is necessary to undergo at least 9-13 sessions with a short interval between visits to the beauty salon.

All of the above makes it possible to draw some important conclusions:

1. If the signs of aging are not very visible, then equipment and injection techniques will help correct the situation. There is no need to immediately resort to surgery. You can help your skin by gently applying it to it. This will help slow down the decline.
2. If age-related changes are already very visible, then you can turn to laser rejuvenation techniques. They can also correct deep wrinkles, severe nasolabial folds and facial asymmetry.

Homemade facial skin care

Facial skin rejuvenation at home is quite possible. It is very important to choose the right care and follow some rules that can keep the epidermis in excellent condition for a long time:

Makeup remover

Those who don't remove their makeup every day are making a big mistake. Even the safest cosmetics have certain effects on the skin. They block the pores, preventing him from breathing. It is recommended to wash off the cosmetics with clean water or delicate products specially selected for your skin by a cosmetologist.

Skin cleansing

The epidermal tissue is renewed. The frequency of this process is different for everyone (from 25 to 45 days on average). Old cells die and peeling begins. These pieces of old tissue also prevent the pores from breathing normally. This can lead to the development of pathogenic microflora. Skin cleaning should be done using scrubs or pads. They perfectly exfoliate dead skin particles without damaging it.

Moisturizes the skin of the face

The older a woman is, the more hydration her skin requires due to problems with the chemical balance of the epidermis. Dryness can cause microcracks to appear. You can give your skin life-giving moisture with the help of special cosmetics - serums that nourish the epidermal tissue.

Supporters of home care are advised to take a closer look at medicinal plants. They can also help your skin. For example, you can soak gauze with chamomile infusion, and then apply it to your face and keep it for about 10-15 minutes. The decoction can also be replaced with aloe juice or pulp.

Regular facial massage

The fact is that nutrients are not produced by the skin itself. They enter the layers of the epidermis with blood circulation. It is clear that with age, with disorders of blood vessels, food becomes less abundant. The skin fades and loses its former appearance.

Facial massages help a lot. You can do them yourself at home or make an appointment with specialists in beauty salons.

The execution technique is primitive. It is enough to gently move the palms in different areas of the face for 3-4 minutes. You should always start from the forehead, from the bridge of the nose. Such movements will ensure the necessary blood flow to the skin, which means that nutrients will begin to flow with a vengeance. In this way you can tighten the skin and tone it.

PP diet and maintenance of water balance

The chemical balance of the facial skin directly depends on what a person eats. The diet should not contain very fatty and high-calorie foods, you should also give up pickles and chocolate, as well as limit the consumption of fast food and processed food.

Coffee, sodas and alcohol have nothing to do with maintaining the water balance in the body. They only have a harmful effect on blood circulation in the human body. We are talking about clean drinking water.

The daily menu should contain in sufficient quantities:

• fruits, vegetables and herbs;
• fermented milk products;
• cereals;
• bran bread;
• fish and seafood;
• lean meat.

It is easier to follow a diet if it is varied and really interesting. For example, for breakfast you can prepare your own porridge (millet, oats, pearl barley, etc. ), adding additives or dried fruits. For lunch, it is reasonable to serve lean meat with a side dish (rice, buckwheat, hard pasta) or fish with boiled potatoes. You don't need to eat a lot for dinner, light yogurt with delicious nuts or berries is enough. Portions should not be too large. Snacks are also acceptable, but not with burgers and pizza, but with fruits or vegetables. There should be about 4-5 meals a day.

The right drinking regime is no less important than good food. So, an adult should drink at least 1. 5-2 liters of clean drinking water per day. Only this amount can maintain the required level of moisture in the epidermis. An alternative to ordinary drinking water can be mineral water, but slightly carbonated.

Which injections are more suitable than others for rejuvenation?

The best are considered:

• mesotherapy;
• biorevitalization;
• botox therapy;
• contour plastic surgery with fillers.

Only a specialist in the field of cosmetology can choose the right skin care. The doctor's office has the necessary equipment and certified products that will help you accurately determine the appropriate rejuvenation methods. By following your doctor's recommendations and performing a few skin care rituals every day, you can achieve consistently good results.