It is now fashionable to be well-groomed, young, beautiful. But youth is a phenomenon that passes gradually and, as 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 a person make who wants to prolong their youth and beauty, rejuvenate their skin and put their 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 plasmolifting
Human blood contains enormous potential that can stimulate all the resources of the body, which are so necessary in combating the aging process and age-related changes, rejuvenating the skin and repairing tissues in general. And the plasmolifting procedure contributes to a highly effective dissemination, the manifestation of all this potential. What is plasmolifting, what is it based on, how is this cosmetology procedure performed, effectively rejuvenating the skin and subcutaneous tissues?
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 else 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 these injections, the human body receives a powerful incentive to activate 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 cell rejuvenation, skin self-rejuvenation, skin autoplasmic therapy, skin plasma revitalization, plasma biorevitalization, hemojuvenation, plasma biorevitalization, "draculotherapy".
The plasmolifting procedure is in part similar to biomesotherapy in that it uses the patient's biomaterials for injection, thus ensuring maximum compatibility of biological components and eliminating the possibility of complications in the form of allergic reactions.
Plasmolifting is similar to the cosmetology procedure called ReGen Lab, developed by Swiss experts, 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
The first predecessors of this method include autohemotherapy (transfusion of the patient's blood from a vein into the muscle of the buttocks to stimulate the protective function of the body), which has been used in medicine for over a hundred years, as well as plasma therapy, a method for treating certain diseases by intravenous administration of blood plasma.
The first experiments aimed at the rejuvenation of human skin and immediately before the appearance of the plasmolifting method were carried out in the USA decades ago. As a result of these studies, a cosmetology procedure called PRP (PRP-Plateled Rich Plasma) therapy emerged. And the plasmolifting procedure is considered a modification of PRP therapy; was patented by experts 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 growth. After an injury, platelets often accumulate near the wound, starting the process of stopping the blood as well as restoring the damaged area.
To force the cells to artificially renew themselves, thus producing skin rejuvenation, one must inflict a small injury, for example, as in a chemical peeling procedure, or trick the patient's body into delivering platelets to the desired area. Such an action will serve as a signal to start the regeneration processes.
Thus, platelet-rich plasma, when injected into the right areas, helps to restore skin cells. Fibroblasts (connective tissue cells) begin to effectively produce elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid, the formation of new skin cells is also accelerated, and skin rejuvenation occurs.
Scope of plasmolifting
The plasmolifting procedure is common mainly in the field of cosmetology. The highly effective, quick and painless skin rejuvenation is its merit. But also this cosmetology procedure is successfully used in trichology, being an effective way to fight baldness and hair loss. After several plasmolifting sessions, the hair structure is restored, the loss is stopped and the process of healthy hair growth begins. For the treatment of hair loss and baldness, 2 to 10 plasmolifting procedures may be necessary, depending on the general condition of the hair.
The plasmolifting procedure is successfully used in dentistry to speed up the implant grafting process and the treatment of periodontitis.
Indications for Plasmolifting
The plasmafilling procedure has the following indications for its implementation:
- peeling and dry skin;
- prevention of the appearance of stretch marks with marked weight loss;
- age over 25 years. Imitation and small wrinkles - age over 35 years;
- violations of the basic properties of the skin due to weight loss;
- primary signs of skin prolapse, decrease in its firmness, elasticity;
- acceleration of skin tissue regeneration processes after laser and chemical peeling;
- acne and other skin diseases;
- age-related elastosis, "gray" skin;
- skin restoration after heavy exposure to UV rays (sun tanning, solarium);
- sparse dull hair;
- baldness and dandruff;
- correction of the bad effect of Botox injections.
Contraindications for Plasmolifting
The plasmolifting procedure has the following contraindications for its implementation:
- Mental Disorders, Mental Disorder;
- severe sagging of the skin;
- blood diseases;
- immunity disorders;
- chronic diseases;
- exacerbation of various chronic diseases;
- diabetes mellitus in severe forms;
- diseases of the patient's various internal organs;
- allergy to anticoagulants used in the manufacture of injections;
- menstruation;
- oncological diseases;
- hypofibrinogenemia;
- platelet abnormalities and dysfunction, low platelet count (below 100, 000 per 1 µl);
- low hemoglobin (level below 100 g per 1 liter);
- fever, high temperature;
- pregnancy;
- the use of antibiotics;
- lactation period;
- antiplatelet therapy;
- use less than two days before the procedure NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), eg aspirin, analgin;
- inflammation of the skin in the injection area.
This cosmetology procedure has the following main restrictions imposed on the patient before it is performed:
- ban on going to the solarium;
- ban on getting a natural tan;
- ban on visiting swimming pools and saunas.
Plasmolifting procedure: perform
Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to carry out some tests: biochemical and clinical blood tests, blood tests for the presence of infectious diseases. Then the patient's blood is drawn from a vein into a test tube, which contains a separation gel and an anticoagulant. The volume of blood withdrawn mainly depends on the individual and biological characteristics of the patient. It is usually around 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 using microinjections into problem areas, previously treated with an antiseptic solution. After their introduction, fibroblasts are placed along the line of Langer (the line of natural age-related elongation). 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 where the plasmolifting procedure was performed are treated again with an antiseptic. During the first 3 days after plasmolifting, patients usually experience redness and peeling of the skin, as well as a slight darkening. Small wrinkles can appear on the surface layer of the skin. It usually disappears after three days.
The duration of the procedure usually ranges from 40 to 50 minutes. The basic plasmolifting course is 4 sessions with a frequency of 1 session in one to two weeks. And to maintain, consolidate the effect obtained, it is necessary to redo about 2 plasmolifting courses annually.
To avoid unpleasant side effects, the authors of plasmolifting are prohibited from further modifying the method, for example, by adding other components, vitamins, to platelet-rich plasma.
The plasma skin rejuvenation procedure has the most important advantage over other cosmetic procedures - over time, the process of stimulating collagen production, i. e. improving the overall condition of the skin, skin rejuvenation continues for months subsequent years, up to an inclusive year.
Plasmolifting procedure: efficiency
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 get a more pronounced and better effect, experts recommend several procedures. Then the rejuvenation of the skin 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 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 is very velvety, soft, smooth, as if glowing from within. The plasmolifting procedure is only effective 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 cosmetology procedure will not give good results.
Below is the average recommended 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, delaying 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 skin. Result: reduction of under-eye circles, puffiness, as well as improvement in appearance, local increase in skin immunity. 2-4 treatments, 1 session every 7 days.
- Problem skin. Result: reduction of acne manifestations, improvement of the 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 hair follicle dyeing processes, 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 with no serious subsequent complications. Platelet-rich plasma injections are non-immunoreactive and non-toxic because, as mentioned above, this plasma is obtained from the patient's blood without the addition of additional substances and drugs. As the plasma rejuvenation procedure helps to activate the hidden resources of the body, this skin rejuvenation does not cause rejection reactions. Minor complications are possible, such as skin spots, 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 types of peels and laser resurfacing. Then skin rejuvenation will manifest itself more effectively. In addition, this cosmetology procedure is perfect for preparing the skin before performing plastic surgery and improving its condition, its appearance in the post-operative recovery period. To get the most efficiency from the plasmolifting method, it can be combined with other laser procedures:
- laser hyaluronoplasty will prepare the skin for an increased hyaluronic acid content;
- laser photothermolysis will allow consolidating the results obtained with plasmolifting;
- the combined laser will enhance the resulting rejuvenation effect.
Plasmolifting procedure: cost
The plasmolifting procedure itself is low-cost, as the patient himself is the supplier of the platelet-rich plasma, the centrifuge does the work of dividing the blood into fractions, and the injection of the resulting drug can be done 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 so expensive.
The total cost is formed taking into account the number and area of treated areas.