Facial skin rejuvenation: preparation, procedures, home care

What are we talking about?Facial skin rejuvenation is a process that aims to restore natural elasticity and color and reduce signs of aging. There are many methods available for home use or exclusively in cosmetology or medical centers.

What procedures?For effective facial skin rejuvenation, chemical peeling, photorejuvenation, mesotherapy and radiofrequency lifting are suitable. Among home remedies, masks, creams, lotions and facial soaps have proven to be good.

With this material you will learn:

• Causes of skin aging
• Indications for anti-aging procedures
• Preparing for rejuvenation procedures
• Facial rejuvenation procedures
• Facial rejuvenation procedures for different ages
• Homemade facial skin care
• Facial Rejuvenation FAQ

Causes of skin aging

Modern cosmetology is constantly evolving. New care products, medicines and devices are emerging. However, scientists have failed to fully understand the true causes of skin aging. But research by biologists makes it possible 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 own chemical balance after the reactions that have occurred in them. The skin becomes dry and wrinkles appear. But the matter is not only a violation of cellular regulation, but also a number of factors that were provoked by the person himself:

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

Yes, skin aging cannot be prevented, but it can be slowed down. To do this, it is necessary to carefully care for the epidermis and keep it in good condition.

To rejuvenate the skin of the face and body, a wide range of various procedures and care products have been developed. All this has been studied more than once, so there will definitely be an effect. The main thing you need to remember is that these are not magic drugs that can make your skin young and firm 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 in her 40s, 50s and 60s. Proper skin care contributes to this.

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

• slow down the skin aging process by improving the body's drainage properties and blood flow;
• activation of synthesis to replenish much-needed resources to the epidermis;
• improvement in the condition of the skin and facial contour;
• renewal of the epidermis.

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

Indications for anti-aging procedures

Many girls are afraid of missing the moment when changes in their skin condition become visible and irreversible. Unfortunately, there is no specific age at 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 superficial wrinkles, it is necessary to introduce anti-aging procedures into your daily beauty rituals to keep your skin young and firm.

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 superficial) were found;
• the relief of the face changed, a double chin appeared;
• facial wrinkles and bags under the eyes were detected;
• the epidermis has become very dry, obvious peeling is observed;
• swelling does not subside;
• the corners of the eyes and lips drooped;
• double chins became visible in the lower cheeks;
• Pigment spots and post-acne are clearly visible.

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

Preparing for rejuvenation procedures

Non-surgical facial skin rejuvenation requires careful preliminary preparation.  

Here's the most important thing 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 traveling to hot countries, but also about visiting the solarium);
• care must be combined, the same skin manipulation must not be repeated several times in a row;
• During skin rejuvenation procedures, it is necessary to give up smoking and drinking 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 have to start preparing your skin in advance by actively moisturizing it with a variety of creams, masks, serums, etc.
• After some procedures, it is advisable to spend several days in a calm, homely atmosphere, try to plan your time so that work matters can be postponed for some time;

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

Rejuvenation procedures should be postponed if the visitor shows signs of viral infection, as well as any inflammation, wounds, neoplasms at the treatment site (face, neck, etc. ).

Facial rejuvenation procedures

Previously, only one method was used to solve the problems of skin aging - 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 rejuvenate facial skin through surgery after 50 years. Younger girls do not need this, as their epidermis problems are associated with photoaging (skin changes under the influence of sunlight). The sun causes the active degradation of hyaluronic acid at the cellular level. The skin is not as elastic as before. Surgery will not help, as plastic surgery can only tighten what is already there and remove what is unnecessary, but cannot influence the root cause of the aging problem.

Currently, most clinics are fully proficient in hardware, injection and laser methods for rejuvenating the skin of the face and neck. All aesthetic procedures are carefully selected by experts. The woman receives comprehensive help that not only hides visible problems, but eliminates them as far as possible, in addition to preventing the emergence of new ones.

The International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has published statistics according to which the popularity of non-surgical procedures for facial skin rejuvenation has grown many times over the last ten years, especially in comparison with surgical interventions:

Injection techniques for facial rejuvenation

These techniques involve injecting drugs into the deep layers of the epidermis. The active components in its composition stimulate rejuvenation and cell renewal.

The following techniques are most often used in cosmetology:

• Botulinum toxin injections.Smoothes the skin, eliminates facial wrinkles and prevents their reappearance.
• Biorevitalization (hyaluronic acid injections).Perfectly moisturizes the epidermis, fights wrinkles and provides a lifting effect.
• Whitening (filling small wrinkles with Beloterosoft).It cleanses the skin's texture and has a positive effect on complexion changes.
• Mesotherapy (meso-cocktail injections).It brings healing to the skin and stimulates its renewal.
• Ozone therapy (ozone injections).Provides oxygen to the epidermis, qualitatively accelerates metabolic processes in the skin and removes visible inflammation on the face and neck.
• Plasma therapy (injections of the patient's own plasma).It often improves the quality of the epidermis and strengthens local immunity.
• PRP therapy (blood plasma injections with increased platelet content). It eliminates wrinkles on the face, changes the texture 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. It is necessary to understand that the final result depends not only on the correctly chosen technique, the quality of the medicine itself, the level of professionalism of the cosmetologist, but also on regular and competent skin care after such procedures. For 2 to 4 days after injections, you should not use decorative cosmetics, as well as 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, Turkish baths and solariums for a while. It is important to avoid smoking and any alcoholic beverages.

You should not panic if small lumps or bruises appear after injections. This disappears 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 activation of internal processes in cells. Such procedures are not dangerous, do not cause discomfort and have practically no contraindications. The result is noticeable after several sessions and lasts a long time. Hardware methods include:

• SMAS survey (high intensity focused ultrasound). Emphasizes the contour of the face, tightens sagging skin, accelerates the production of collagen by the body.
• RF (high frequency electrical current) survey.Removes sagging epidermis, smoothes skin heterogeneity and promotes better collagen synthesis.
• Hardware carboxytherapy (injection of purified carbon dioxide under the skin).Improves blood circulation, assists in metabolic and recovery processes.
• Microcurrents (low-frequency electrical pulse energy).Stimulate the active production of collagen and elastin, start an accelerated process of cell regeneration.
• Myoplasty (impact on facial muscles with low-power current pulses).Helps create a stylish oval face, removes double chin, smoothes "bags" under the eyes.
• Fractional mesotherapy (microneedles with internal injections containing a set of certain vitamins).Provides additional nutrition to the skin layers, stimulates blood circulation, improves the regeneration process at the cellular level.
• Hydromesotherapy (administration of the medicine without injection).Strengthens metabolic processes, significantly rejuvenates the face.
• Phototherapy (light pulses of different wavelengths and spectrum).Activates the renewal of epidermal cells, provides a healthy appearance.

The list of minimum restrictions for carrying out 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 and lactating women are also not recommended to resort to this type of cosmetology without authorization from a doctor.

Laser facial rejuvenation techniques

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

Among the laser techniques are:

• Carbon peeling (deep).It makes the skin healthy not only externally, but also internally, as it actively affects tissue renewal.
• Laser facial resurfacing (fractional CO2 laser).It rejuvenates the epidermis, emphasizes the contour of the face and qualitatively affects the body's production of natural collagen.
• Fractional laser rejuvenation (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 and lactating girls. Laser rejuvenation is not allowed in the presence of neoplasms or a history of oncology. 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 do this, then it is necessary to strictly follow 2 important conditions:

• after cosmetic surgery, you should not be exposed to the sun for at least 14 to 16 days;
• Before leaving the room, you must renew the layer of sunscreen on your skin.

Aesthetic techniques for facial rejuvenation

The cosmetologist uses fillers, mesothreads and other preparations that can restore lost soft tissue. Aesthetic techniques allow you to restore the former elegant contour of the face and improve natural cell regeneration. Facial skin lifting and rejuvenation is a whole complex of cosmetic procedures associated with tightening.

Among them:

• Lifting (facial skin rejuvenation without injections, using a device). Significantly tightens the skin.
• Threaded facial lifting (mesothreads). Evens out the relief of the epidermis and qualitatively corrects the contour.
• 3D lifting (facial modeling with special threads). Makes facial lines smoother and corrects differences in relief.
• Filling wrinkles with fillers (contouring without surgery). Visible rejuvenation, work with facial features.
• PRX-T33 peeling (increasing fibroblast activity and improving natural collagen synthesis). Evens out 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 components used. Other contraindications include:

• cancerous diseases;
• local skin lesions;
• facial rash, 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 only appear after the age of 35, which is normal. From the age of 30, it is necessary to carefully monitor whether the epidermis receives sufficient nutrition. This is the most opportune time to prevent skin aging and fading.

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

You can nourish your skin and moisturize it with the help of mesotherapy and biorevitalization. Simply visit a cosmetologist once every 6 months for this purpose.

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

Rarely, but even at this age, microcurrent therapy, electroporation, whitening and filling of wrinkles with fillers are carried out.

The most effective facial rejuvenation procedures after 40 years

At this age, it becomes clear whether skin care has been worth it over the past 10 to 15 years. It is impossible to correct an advanced situation with 1–2 sessions focused on hydration and nutrition. At the age of 40, deep wrinkles begin to appear, so facial rejuvenation creams alone cannot deal with them. Complex therapy is required.

The obvious effect is achieved using hardware and injection techniques in conjunction with contour filling plastic surgery. The skin on the face will be taut, the oval will become clear, even and clean. Due to the abundance of facial wrinkles at this age, botulinum therapy is often recommended.

As already mentioned, mature skin needs greater nutrition. Injections of specially selected vitamin formulations will help with this. It is necessary to complete a course of 5 to 7 sessions.

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

The most effective procedures for facial rejuvenation after 50 years

Having reached such a wonderful and noble age, a woman should not be in a hurry to sign up for plastic surgery. It is very important to choose the best set of anti-aging procedures. They should aim to renew the epidermis, improve its nutrition and replace lost volumes.

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

Many women after the age of 50 complain of thin lips, very obvious "bags" under the eyes, unsightly folds around the nose and lips and the appearance of a double chin. All of these problems can be corrected immediately with the help of contouring plastic surgery. Use fillers to smooth out wrinkles, folds and correct the oval of your face.

It is possible to nourish the epidermis using mesotherapy, plasma therapy or biorevitalization. Yes, the course of skin restoration will be long. It is necessary to carry out at least 9 to 13 sessions with a short break between visits to the beauty salon.

All of the above allows us to draw several important conclusions:

1. If the signs of aging are not very visible, hardware and injection techniques will help to correct the situation. There is no need to resort to surgery immediately. You can help your skin by applying it gently. This will help slow the decline.
2. If age-related changes are already very noticeable, you can resort to laser rejuvenation techniques. They can even 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

Anyone who doesn't remove makeup from their face daily is making a big mistake. Even the safest cosmetics have certain effects on the skin. They clog the pores, preventing you from breathing. It is advisable to wash off cosmetics with clean water or gentle products selected specifically for your skin by a cosmetologist.

Skin cleaning

The epidermal tissue is renewed. The frequency of this process is different for each person (25 to 45 days on average). Old cells die and desquamation begins. These pieces of old tissue also prevent the pores from breathing normally. This can lead to the development of pathogenic microflora. Cleaning the skin should be done with exfoliants or sponges. They perfectly exfoliate dead skin particles without damaging it.

Moisturizing facial skin

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

Proponents 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 hold for about 10 to 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 the bloodstream. Of course, with age, with blood vessel disorders, nutrition becomes less abundant. The skin fades and loses its previous 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. Just gently move your palms over different areas of your face for 3–4 minutes. You should always start with the forehead, the bridge of the nose. These movements will ensure the necessary blood flow to the skin, which means nutrients will begin to flow strongly. This way you can tighten and tone your skin.

PP diet and maintenance of water balance

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

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

The daily menu must contain in sufficient quantities:

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

It is easier to follow a diet if it is varied and truly interesting. For example, for breakfast you can prepare your own porridge (millet, oatmeal, pearl barley, etc. ), adding toppings 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 hamburgers and pizza, but with fruits or vegetables. There should be approximately 4-5 meals a day.

Proper drinking regime is no less important than good nutrition. Therefore, an adult should drink at least 1. 5–2 liters of drinking water per day. Only this amount can maintain the required moisture level in the epidermis. An alternative to regular 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 certain skin care rituals every day, you can achieve good results consistently.