Now it is fashionable to be well groomed, young, beautiful. But youth is a phenomenon that passes gradually, and since we want to keep it as long as possible, cosmetologists give us this opportunity by developing, introducing and applying the latest and most effective techniques, rejuvenation procedures. But what choice from the whole wide range of modern cosmetic procedures should be made by a person who wants to prolong his youth and beauty, rejuvenate his skin and put his appearance in order? This article reveals in detail the essence of one of the latest techniques - plasmolifting, talks about the safety and high efficiency of this technique.
What is plasma lift?
Human blood contains enormous potential that can stimulate all the resources of the body, so necessary for him in the fight against the aging process and age-related changes, rejuvenate the skin and repair tissues in general. And the plasmolifting procedure contributes to a highly effective revelation, the manifestation of all this potential. What is plasmolifting, what is it based on, how is this cosmetology procedure that effectively rejuvenates the skin and subcutaneous tissues carried out?
Plasmolifting is a cosmetology procedure, a non-surgical technique that performs skin rejuvenation, activating tissue regeneration processes in the human body. This is the latest method that has revolutionized cosmetology. The basic principles and ideas of the technique, like everything ingenious, are very simple. This cosmetology procedure, its main concepts are based on the restorative capacity of the platelet-rich blood plasma of a human patient. The resulting plasma is injected into problem areas of the skin. Thanks to such injections, the human body receives a powerful incentive to activate the natural processes of rejuvenation and regeneration.
These 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, the stimulation of blood circulation and the increase in the production of elastin and collagen. Rejuvenation of the skin and deeper subcutaneous tissues begins.
This cosmetology procedure has many other synonyms, for example, ACR: autologous cellular rejuvenation, auto skin rejuvenation, autoplasma skin therapy, skin plasma revitalization, plasma biorevitalization, hemorejuvenation, plasma biorevitalization, "draculotherapy" .
The plasmolifting procedure is in part similar to biomesotherapy, in that it uses the patient's biomaterials for injection, which ensures maximum compatibility of biological components and eliminates the possibility of complications in the form of allergic reactions.
Plasmolifting is similar to the cosmetology procedure called ReGen Lab, developed by Swiss specialists, which also rejuvenates the skin and subcutaneous tissues. But it is a more expensive procedure and requires expensive hardware.
The history of the appearance of plasmolifting
Early predecessors of this method include autohemotherapy (transfusion of the patient's blood from a vein into the muscle of the buttocks to stimulate the body's protective function), which has been used in medicine for more than a hundred years, as well as plasma therapy, a method of treating certain diseases by the intravenous administration of blood plasma.
The first experiments aimed at rejuvenating human skin and immediately preceding the appearance of the plasmolifting method were carried out in the US decades ago. As a result of these studies, a cosmetology procedure called PRP therapy (PRP-Plated 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 of accelerating blood coagulation, can secrete growth factor proteins that stimulate the process of cell growth and division. After an injury, platelets usually accumulate near the wound, starting the process of stopping the blood and restoring the damaged area.
To force cells to artificially renew themselves, thus producing skin rejuvenation, a small injury must be inflicted, for example, as in a chemical peel procedure, or tricking the patient's body into delivering platelets to the desired area. Such an action will serve as a signal to start the regeneration processes.
Therefore, platelet-rich plasma, when injected into the right areas, helps restore skin cells. Fibroblasts (connective tissue cells) begin to produce elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid effectively, the formation of new skin cells is also accelerated and skin rejuvenation occurs.
Scope of plasmolifting
The plasmolifting procedure is mainly common in the field of cosmetology. Highly effective, fast and painless skin rejuvenation is its merit. But also this cosmetology procedure is successfully used in trichology, being an effective way to combat baldness and hair loss. After several sessions of plasmolifting, the structure of the hair is restored, its loss stops and the process of healthy hair growth begins. For the treatment of hair loss and baldness, 2 to 10 plasmolifting procedures may be required, depending on the general condition of the hair.
The plasmolifting procedure is successfully used in dentistry to speed up the process of implant grafting and the treatment of periodontitis.
Plasmolift indications
The plasma filling procedure has the following indications for its implementation:
- peeling and dry skin;
- prevention of the appearance of stretch marks with a strong weight loss;
- older than 25 years. Mimic and small wrinkles - older than 35 years;
- violations of the basic properties of the skin due to weight loss;
- primary signs of skin prolapse, decreased firmness, elasticity;
- acceleration of the regeneration processes of skin tissues after laser and chemical peeling;
- acne and other dermatological diseases;
- age-related elastosis, "gray" skin;
- restoration of the skin after strong exposure to UV rays (sun tanning, solarium);
- sparse dull hair;
- baldness and dandruff;
- correction of the bad effect of Botox injections.
Contraindications of plasmolifting
The plasmolifting procedure has the following contraindications for its implementation:
- mental disorders;
- severe sagging of the skin;
- blood diseases;
- immunity disorders;
- chronic diseases;
- exacerbation of various chronic diseases;
- diabetes mellitus in severe forms;
- diseases of various internal organs of the patient;
- allergy to anticoagulants used in the manufacture of injections;
- menstruation;
- oncological diseases;
- hypofibrinogenemia;
- platelet abnormalities and dysfunctions, low platelet count (below 100, 000 per 1 µl);
- low hemoglobin (level less than 100 g per 1 liter);
- fever, high temperature;
- the pregnancy;
- the use of antibiotics;
- lactation period;
- antiplatelet therapy;
- use less than two days before the procedure NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), for example, aspirin, analgin;
- inflammation of the skin in the area of the injection.
This cosmetology procedure has the following major restrictions placed on the patient before it is performed:
- prohibition to go to the solarium;
- the ban on natural tanning;
- the ban on visiting swimming pools and saunas.
Plasmolifting procedure: performance
Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to undergo some examinations: biochemical and clinical blood tests, blood tests for the presence of infectious diseases. The patient's blood is then drawn from a vein into a test tube, which contains a separating gel and an anticoagulant. The volume of blood extracted depends mainly on the individual and biological characteristics of the patient. Usually it is about 10-20 ml. Then, using a special centrifuge, the blood is divided into three fractions:
- cellular component (leukocytes and erythrocytes);
- platelet-rich plasma (approximately 1 million per 1 µl);
- platelet-poor plasma (less than 150, 000 per 1 µl).
Platelet-enriched blood plasma is injected by microinjections into the problem areas, previously treated with an antiseptic solution. After their introduction, the fibroblasts are positioned along Langer's line (the natural age-related stretch line). In the process of stimulating the formation of elastin and collagen, skin tightening occurs. 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 on which the plasmolifting procedure was performed are again treated with an antiseptic. During the first 3 days after plasmolifting, patients usually experience redness and peeling of the skin, as well as its slight darkening. Small wrinkles may appear on the surface layer of the skin. It usually goes away after three days.
The duration of the procedure generally ranges between 40 and 50 minutes. The basic plasmolifting course is 4 sessions with a frequency of 1 session in one or two weeks. And in order to maintain, consolidate the obtained effect, it is necessary to re-perform approximately 2 courses of plasmolifting 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 plasma skin rejuvenation procedure has the most important advantage compared to other cosmetic procedures: over time, the process of stimulating the production of collagen, that is, improving the general condition of the skin, skin rejuvenation continues in the following months, up to a year. inclusive.
Plasmolifting procedure: effectiveness
In 40 percent of cases, the effect is noticeable almost immediately after plasmolifting. In all other cases, this performed cosmetology procedure does not manifest itself immediately, the results appear after about 2 weeks. To achieve a better and more pronounced effect, experts recommend various procedures. Then the rejuvenation of the skin in the treated area will be very noticeable. The results of the procedure can last up to two years.
The resulting effect can be compared with chemical peeling of the skin of the neck and face: it becomes younger, more elastic, its color improves, fine wrinkles are smoothed. The most noticeable result after the procedure is the effect of "porcelain skin" - the skin becomes very velvety, soft, smooth, as if it shines from within. The plasmolifting procedure is effective only when the first signs of age-related changes and aging of the skin appear. Only in this way can its application effectively rejuvenate the skin. If there are deeper wrinkles or an indistinct facial oval, this cosmetology procedure will not give good results.
Below is the recommended average duration of a plasma lifting course, as well as the results obtained for the following most common skin problems:
- skin ptosis. Result: increased turgor and skin tone. 4-6 procedures 1 session in 7 days.
- wrinkles. 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, as well as an improvement in 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, baldness. Result: inhibition of the processes of death of hair follicles, activation of hair growth. 4-6 procedures for 1 session every 7 days.
- Dry and fine hair. Result: increased blood supply and nutrition of hair follicles, restoration of hair structure. 2-4 treatments 1 session every 7 days.
- Dandruff, oily scalp problem. Normalization of the functioning of the sebaceous glands, elimination of dandruff. 4-6 procedures 1 session every 7 days.
Plasmolifting procedure: safety
Plasmolifting is an absolutely safe cosmetology procedure that provides almost painless skin rejuvenation and without subsequent serious complications. Platelet-rich plasma injections are neither immunoreactive nor 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 activate the body's hidden resources, such skin rejuvenation does not cause any rejection reactions. Small complications are possible, such as spots on the skin, its redness, necrosis, hypopigmentation. Also, this cosmetic procedure does not have a recovery period. It should be noted that such complications are theoretically possible, but the chance of their occurrence is extremely small.
Combination with other procedures
The plasmolifting procedure is perfectly combined with other anti-aging cosmetic procedures, for example, all kinds of peelings and laser resurfacing. Then skin rejuvenation will manifest itself more effectively. In addition, this cosmetology procedure is perfect for preparing the skin before plastic surgery and improving its condition, its appearance in the postoperative recovery period. To achieve the highest efficiency of the plasmolifting method, it can be combined with other laser procedures:
- laser hyaluronoplasty will prepare the skin for an increase in the content of hyaluronic acid;
- laser photothermolysis will allow you to consolidate the results obtained with plasmolifting;
- the combined laser will enhance 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 performs the work of dividing the blood into fractions, and the injection of the resulting drug can be carried out 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.
The total cost is formed taking into account the number and area of the treated areas.