Now it's fashionable to be well-groomed, young, beautiful. But youth is a gradually ephemeral phenomenon, and since we want to keep it as long as possible, cosmetologists give us this opportunity by developing, presenting and applying the latest, most effective techniques and rejuvenation procedures. But which choice from the whole range of modern cosmetic procedures should a person who wants to prolong youth and beauty, rejuvenate their skin and restore their appearance make? This article reveals in detail the essence of one of the newest techniques - plasmolifting, talks about the safety and high efficiency of this technique.
What is plasma lifting?
Human blood contains enormous potential that can stimulate all the body's resources necessary to fight the aging process and age-related changes, skin rejuvenation and general tissue repair. And the Plasmolifting procedure contributes to a highly effective disclosure, the manifestation of all this potential. What is plasmolifting, what is it based on, how is this cosmetic procedure performed to effectively rejuvenate the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
Plasmolifting is a cosmetic procedure, a non-surgical technique that performs skin rejuvenation and activates tissue regeneration processes in the human body. This is the latest method that has revolutionized cosmetology. Like everything ingenious, the basic principles and ideas of technology are very simple. This cosmetic procedure, the main concepts of which are based on the ability of a human patient to restore platelet-rich blood plasma. The resulting plasma is injected into problem areas of the skin. Thanks to such injections, the human body receives a powerful stimulus to activate natural processes of rejuvenation and regeneration.
Such stimulating properties of platelet-rich plasma ensure the formation of skin cells from stem cells, the normalization of metabolic processes, the formation of hyaluronic acid molecules, stimulation of blood circulation and an increase in the production of elastin and collagen. The rejuvenation of the skin and deeper subcutaneous tissue begins.
This cosmetic procedure has many other synonyms, for example, ACR - autologous cell rejuvenation, skin rejuvenation, autoplasma skin therapy, skin plasma revitalization, plasma biorevitalization, hemorejuvenation, plasma biorevitalization, "draculotherapy".
The plasmolifting procedure is partially similar to biomesotherapy, as it uses the patient's biomaterials for injection, which ensures full compatibility of biological components and eliminates the possibility of complications in the form of allergic reactions.
Plasmolifting is similar to the cosmetic procedure called ReGen Lab developed by Swiss specialists, which also rejuvenates the skin and subcutaneous tissue. But it is a more expensive process and requires expensive hardware.
The history of the occurrence of plasmolifting
Among the early precursors of this method are autohaemotherapy (transfusion of the patient's blood from a vein into the buttock muscle to stimulate the body's protective function), which has been used in medicine for more than a hundred years, and plasma therapy, a procedure used to treat certain diseasesDiseases caused by intravenous administration of blood plasma.
The first experiments on human skin rejuvenation and immediately before the appearance of the plasmolifting method were carried out in the USA decades ago. As a result of these studies, a cosmetic procedure called PRP therapy (PRP-Plateled Rich Plasma - platelet-rich plasma) appeared. And the Plasmolifting procedure is considered a modification of PRP therapy, it was patented by specialists in 2004.
influence mechanism
Platelets, in addition to their main function - accelerating blood clotting, are able to secrete growth factor proteins that stimulate the process of cell division and cell growth. After an injury, platelets usually accumulate near the wound and begin to stop the blood and repair the damaged area.
For example, to force the cells to artificially regenerate themselves and thus achieve skin rejuvenation, one should inflict a small injury, as with a chemical peel, or trick the patient's body by delivering blood platelets to the desired location. Such an action serves as a signal to start the regeneration processes.
Therefore, when injected into the right areas, platelet-rich plasma helps restore skin cells. Fibroblasts (connective tissue cells) effectively begin to produce elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid, the formation of new skin cells is also accelerated and skin rejuvenation occurs.
Scope of plasma lifting
The plasmolifting procedure is mainly used in cosmetology. Highly effective and fast, painless skin rejuvenation is her merit. But this cosmetic procedure is also successfully used in trichology and is an effective tool to combat baldness and hair loss. After several sessions of Plasmolifting, the hair structure is restored, their loss stops and the process of healthy hair growth begins. Depending on the general condition of the hair, 2 to 10 plasmolifting procedures may be required to treat hair loss and baldness.
The plasmolifting procedure is successfully used in dentistry to speed up the process of transplantation of implants and the treatment of periodontitis.
Indications for plasma lifting
The plasma filling procedure has the following indications for its implementation:
- peeling and dry skin;
- prevention of the appearance of stretch marks with sharp weight loss;
- Age over 25. Facial Expressions and Fine Lines - Age over 35;
- Violations of the basic properties of the skin due to weight loss;
- primary signs of skin prolapse, a decrease in its firmness, elasticity;
- acceleration of skin tissue regeneration processes after laser and chemical peeling;
- acne and other dermatological diseases;
- age-related elastosis, "grey" skin;
- recovery of the skin after strong exposure to UV rays (tanning from the sun, solarium);
- sparse dull hair;
- hair loss and dandruff;
- Correcting the bad effect of botox injections.
Contraindications for plasmolifting
The plasmolifting procedure has the following contraindications to its implementation:
- mental disorders;
- severe sagging of the skin;
- blood diseases;
- immunity disorders;
- chronic illness;
- aggravation of various chronic diseases;
- diabetes mellitus in severe forms;
- Diseases of various internal organs of the patient;
- Allergy to anticoagulants used in the preparation of injections;
- Menstruation;
- oncological diseases;
- hypofibrinogenemia;
- platelet abnormalities and dysfunction, low platelet count (below 100, 000 per 1 µl);
- low hemoglobin (value below 100 g per 1 liter);
- fever, high temperature;
- Pregnancy;
- the use of antibiotics;
- lactation;
- platelet aggregation inhibition;
- Less than two days before the procedure, use NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), e. g. B. aspirin, analgin;
- Inflammation of the skin in the injection area.
This cosmetic procedure has the following main limitations that are imposed on the patient before it is performed:
- a ban on going to the solarium;
- a ban on getting a natural tan;
- Ban on visiting swimming pools and saunas.
Plasmolifting procedure: implementation
Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to undergo some examinations: biochemical and clinical blood tests, blood tests for the presence of infectious diseases. Blood is then drawn from the patient from a vein into a test tube containing a separating gel and an anticoagulant. The amount of blood taken depends mainly on the individual and biological characteristics of the patient. Usually it is about 10-20 ml. Then the blood is divided into three fractions using a special centrifuge:
- cellular component (leukocytes and erythrocytes);
- platelet-rich plasma (about 1 million per 1 µl);
- Platelet-poor plasma (less than 150, 000 per 1 µl).
Platelet-enriched blood plasma is injected using micro-injections into problem areas that have previously been treated with an antiseptic solution. After its introduction, fibroblasts are placed along the Langer line (the line of natural stretching associated with age). When the formation of elastin and collagen is stimulated, the skin tightens. The microinjection technique is generally similar to mesotherapy.
If necessary, application anesthesia with a special cream can be used. At the end of the procedure, the areas where the plasmolifting procedure was performed are again treated with an antiseptic. In the first 3 days after the Plasmolifting, the patients usually experience redness and flaking as well as a slight darkening of the skin. Small wrinkles can appear on the top layer of skin. Usually it disappears after three days.
The duration of the procedure is usually 40 to 50 minutes. The basic course of plasmolifting consists of 4 sessions with a frequency of 1 session in one to two weeks. In order to maintain and consolidate the achieved effect, it is necessary to repeat about 2 plasmolifting courses annually.
In order to avoid unpleasant side effects, the authors of plasmolifting are prohibited from further modifying the method, for example, adding other components, vitamins, to platelet-rich plasma.
The procedure of plasma skin rejuvenation has the most important advantage over other cosmetic procedures – over time, the process of stimulating collagen production, ie improving the general condition of the skin, skin rejuvenation continues in the following months to a year inclusive.
Plasmolifting procedure: efficiency
In 40 percent of cases, the effect can be felt almost immediately after plasma lifting. In all other cases, this cosmetic procedure performed does not manifest itself immediately, the results appear after about 2 weeks. To achieve a more pronounced, better effect, experts recommend several procedures. Then the skin rejuvenation of the treated area will be very noticeable. The results of the procedure can last up to two years.
The resulting effect can be compared to a chemical peeling of the neck and face skin: it becomes younger, more elastic, its color improves, fine wrinkles are smoothed out. The most noticeable result after the procedure is the effect of "porcelain skin" - the skin becomes very velvety, soft, smooth, as if glowing from the inside. The plasmolifting procedure is effective only when the first signs of age-related changes and skin aging appear. Only then can its application effectively rejuvenate the skin. If there are deeper wrinkles or an indistinct oval of the face, then this cosmetic procedure will not give good results.
Below you will find the average recommended duration of a plasma lifting course and the results achieved for the following most common skin problems:
- ptosis of the skin. Result: increased turgor and skin tone. 4-6 procedures 1 session in 7 days.
- Folds. Result: reduction in the depth and number of wrinkles, slowing down the course of age-related changes. 4-6 procedures for 1 session every 7 days.
- photoaging. Result: elimination or reduction of hyperpigmentation, photoaging. 4-6 procedures for 1 session every 7 days.
- tired skinResult: reduction of dark circles, puffiness and an improvement in the complexion, a local increase in skin immunity. 2-4 treatments, 1 session every 7 days.
- problem skin. Result: reduced manifestations of acne, improved skin condition, its relief. 4-6 procedures for 1 session every 7 days.
- Dry skin. Nutrition and hydration, activation of metabolic processes. 2-4 treatments, 1 session every 7 days.
- hair loss, bald headResult: inhibition of hair follicle dying processes, activation of hair growth. 4-6 procedures for 1 session every 7 days.
- Dry, thin hair. Result: increased blood flow and nutrition of the hair follicles, restoration of the hair structure. 2-4 treatments 1 session every 7 days.
- Dandruff, oily scalp. Normalization of the function of the sebaceous glands, elimination of dandruff. 4-6 procedures 1 session every 7 days.
Plasmolifting procedure: safety
Plasmolifting is an absolutely safe cosmetic procedure that enables almost painless skin rejuvenation without serious complications. Injections of platelet-rich plasma are non-immunoreactive and non-toxic since, as mentioned above, such plasma is obtained from the patient's blood without the addition of additional substances and drugs. Since the plasma rejuvenation procedure helps to activate the body's hidden resources, such skin rejuvenation does not cause rejection reactions. Minor complications are possible, such asB. Spots on the skin, redness, necrosis, hypopigmentation. Also, this cosmetic procedure has no recovery period. It should be noted that such complications are theoretically possible, but the probability of their occurrence is extremely small.
combination with other methods
The plasmolifting procedure can be perfectly combined with other anti-aging cosmetic procedures, for example, all kinds of peelings and laser resurfacing. This is when skin rejuvenation manifests itself most effectively. This cosmetic procedure is also perfect for preparing the skin before performing plastic surgery and improving its condition and appearance during the postoperative recovery period. In order to achieve the greatest possible efficiency of the plasmolifting procedure, it can be combined with other laser procedures:
- Laser hyaluronic surgery prepares the skin for an increase in hyaluronic acid content;
- Laser photothermolysis allows you to consolidate the results of plasmolifting;
- The combined laser enhances the resulting rejuvenation effect.
Plasmolifting Procedure: Cost
The plasmolifting procedure itself is inexpensive, since the patient himself is the supplier of platelet-rich plasma, the centrifuge does the work of dividing the blood into fractions, and the injection of the resulting drug can be performed by a cosmetologist trained in mesotherapy injections. The main component of the price of the Plasmolifting procedure is intellectual property. But this cosmetic procedure is not that expensive.
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