A new technique in cosmetic medicine is facial rejuvenation by introducing the plasma solution under the skin. The method has spread in private clinics in just a few years, and customer reviews advertise the product as a revolutionary innovation in the world of cosmetology.
In order to maintain objectivity, it is worth considering the service from different perspectives and comparing it with other injectable rejuvenation methods.
The principle of plasma lifting
During the plasmolifting procedure, several injections must be given to problem areas of the skin, the composition of which is produced from the patient's blood. First, the doctor takes blood from the patient's vein and separates it into its components using a special device. Blood plasma containing the appropriate number of platelets is mixed with a special gel.
The gel is needed to keep the plasma in a certain area and then it dissolves. By injecting the plasma preparation under the skin, a certain reaction of the body starts, the production of collagen and elastin proteins starts, so the skin becomes more elastic and tight.
In addition, the natural production of hyaluronic acid begins, which promotes cell regeneration. This process takes place in every person's body, but with the help of the plasma lifting procedure, cell renewal takes place faster.
The efficiency of the procedure
Depending on the state of health and the characteristics of the body, the effect of plasma lifting lasts from 9 months to 2 years, during which time it gradually dissolves. During this time, the skin remains smooth, elastic and flexible. If the procedure is performed on the head to renew hair growth, then a maximum of 10 sessions are performed, while facial rejuvenation is performed in 3-4 stages.
If further measures aimed at continuing rejuvenation are stopped, the skin will return to its original state, and wrinkles will return in the areas exposed to plasma lifting.
Advantages and disadvantages
Plasma facial rejuvenation, which has flooded the internet in recent years, has its pros and cons, just like any other procedure.
The procedure is autologous, that is, the substance required for introduction under the skin is 90% natural and indigenous to the patient.
This is its main advantage, as there is no risk of rejection, as in the case of introduction of foreign substances (synthetic), and the possibility of allergy is excluded. In addition, the rehabilitation period takes a maximum of one week, which allows you to order this rejuvenation method even while on vacation.
The disadvantages include that the procedure only fights against smaller wrinkles and the effect lasts for a very short time. In some cases, the method has to be repeated every 9 months, which is not affordable for everyone. But despite the need to repeat the procedure, it is not addictive and the plasma dosage remains the same.
Types of procedures
Plasma facial rejuvenation, about which grateful customers write reviews on all websites of cosmetology clinics, is used not only to remove fine wrinkles, but also, if desired, to restore the elasticity and healthy color of the skin.
There are many problem areas of the human body where this procedure is used to the fullest extent, divided into different types:
- facial plasmolifting, which allows you to get rid of shallow facial wrinkles and folds and restore the shape and some areas of the face;
- plasma lifting of the neck– corrects sagging skin, making it elastic and fuller;
- in the area of cleavage– reduces skin sagging and eliminates stretch marks;
- in the area of hair on the head- promotes hair regrowth, improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands, the proper functioning of which eliminates dandruff and dry scalp;
- plasma lifting of intimate areas– fights inflammation, corrects the shape of the labia;
- in the thigh area– eliminates stretch marks and reduces the percentage of cellulite deposits;
- plasma lifting in dentistry– promotes the regeneration of soft tissues, eliminates gingivitis;
- plasma lifting in other parts of the body, where there are scars, promotes rapid metabolism in the tissues, stimulates cell regeneration.
Correction zones
Plasma can be injected into any area of the skin, including body parts inside a person (gums, uterus).
For rejuvenation, choose the following correction zones:
- the area around the eyes;
- nasolabial folds;
- the area responsible for the oval of the face;
- folds on the neck;
- stretch marks in the décolletage area;
- areas with the most pronounced manifestations of acne;
- scars, burns and scars on other parts of the body;
- around the head, in the areas of the hairline.
Indications for use
There is no final age limit for the procedure, it can be used by people over 14 years of age.
Indications for using the skin correction method may be the following:
- fine wrinkles, skin folds that appear with age and after sudden weight loss;
- loose, sagging skin;
- loss of oval face volume;
- acne scars on the face and other thin areas of the skin;
- loss of facial skin elasticity, leading to thinning and sagging;
- abundant acne (blackheads);
- baldness, dandruff;
- brittle hair on the head;
- seborrhea;
- dermatitis;
- eczema;
- cellulite;
- gynecological diseases;
- deterioration after sunbathing;
- scars, stretch marks, scars of any origin;
- poor blood circulation in the gums.
Contraindications
The previously mentioned age under 14 is not a contraindication, that is, the intervention performed at an early age does not cause side effects. This limitation is due to the fact that the teenager's skin is still forming, and external intervention in metabolic processes is undesirable.
Other contraindications include the following patient conditions:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- blood diseases, including infectious diseases;
- oncological diseases;
- allergy to drugs that reduce the effect of platelets in the blood (anticoagulants);
- reduced immunity;
- taking corticosteroids.
What devices are used in plasma lifting
Performing skin rejuvenation and skin correction with plasma lifting requires special equipment that works with different volumes and different powers. For example, a device designed to process 8 test tubes simultaneously at 6, 000 rpm. /min performance, it looks like a kitchen scale.
Another device processes 12 test tubes at the same time, but with less power, only 4000 revolutions. /min speed, the price is 3 times cheaper, it looks like a multicooker in terms of volume and shape. Other equipment includes a sterilizer and vacuum tubes with a special gel that separates the blood.
The devices are purchased by private clinics, but if you wish, you can install a similar one at home and perform plasma lifting at home.
Preparation for intervention
Facial rejuvenation with plasma injection requires that the patient first undergo a medical examination to rule out oncology at any stage, infection and other diseases for which the procedure is contraindicated. According to previous customers, this does not require much time and money. After that, the applicant is given time to prepare.
For 3-4 days, alcohol, fatty and spicy foods, as well as medications that prevent the formation of platelets must be excluded from the diet.
On the day of the procedure itself, you should refrain from eating and only drink a lot of water until the correction is completed. The patient is required to wash off all make-up from the face and wash the face with soap so that even the toner or cream used to remove the make-up is destroyed from the surface of the face.
Execution of the procedure
After the final preparation, venous blood is taken from the patient and placed in a centrifuge. In the device, it is divided into components, and anticoagulants are added to the working part, which prevent blood clotting. When the preparation is ready, the patient lies in a horizontal position to facilitate the injection.
Anesthesia is then performed with a freezing gel that is used to cover the face while the person remains conscious but not in pain from the injections.
Anesthesia is not mandatory, its price is not included in the cost of the intervention. The doctor then takes a thick syringe and injects the necessary plasma preparation into each problem area one by one. The whole process takes about 1 hour, which is the duration of 1 session.
Rehabilitation period, how the recovery is progressing
When the plasma is injected under the skin, a thick needle is used that penetrates a thick gel. Afterwards, traces remain on the face in the form of red dots, which disappear by themselves within 2-3 days. If the doctor did not touch the vessel, then you can do without a hematoma, if not, and a hematoma appears, then of course it will be resolved.
Do not use healing agents so as not to dissolve the plasma itself under the skin.During the first week, the area under which the plasma gel was injected feels like plastic when pressed and leaves an indentation.
It is a gel and can be felt under the skin until it dissolves, which takes 7-12 days. The procedure does not affect the general state of health, if the health regulations were met and there was no infection.
Recommendations for facial skin care after plasma rejuvenation
During the rehabilitation period, in the first days, it is not recommended to use cosmetics in the form of foundations, powders and regular creams. If the procedure did not affect the lips and eyes, then the use of lipstick and eye makeup is allowed, the main thing is that they do not irritate the skin areas damaged by the injections.
Also, on the day after the procedure, do not do facial massage, do not use scrubs, peelings or face masks. During the week, you may not visit a sauna, bath, or solarium, and it is not recommended to be exposed to direct sunlight.
For this reason, some patients prefer to perform the procedure in winter, the cold usually has a positive effect on the skin, and there is no need to hide indoors from the sun during the day.
Consequences
If the rejuvenating procedure was performed by qualified personnel, the biggest discomfort experienced by the patient after plasma lifting is slight swelling, which disappears by the end of the day. Injection marks disappear by themselves after 2-3 days. If the patient falls into the wrong hands, there can be different consequences.
For example, if the needle is held at the wrong angle, it can penetrate the deeper layers of the skin and cause severe bruising that can take up to a week to heal. If health regulations are not followed, blood poisoning, hepatitis and other serious blood-borne diseases are possible.
This is usually due to repeated use of syringes. Unforeseen conditions are also possible in the form of allergy to the metal of the needle, anesthesia, which may result in the formation of ulcers at the site of needle insertion. An allergy to anticoagulants is clarified before the procedure, so it is excluded.
Plasma facial rejuvenation, reviews of which often indicate the effectiveness of treating problem skin, is also performed to remove extensive acne and post-acne.
In this case, the condition may worsen for 2 weeks, and then inflammation may occur. However, this effect subsides over time, remission occurs, and the expected result arrives.
Is it possible to do plasma lifting at home?
Plasmolifting is possible only with special equipment that separates the blood into components. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the sanitary regulations that should be present in the medical room by default.
In the absence of these requirements, the procedure cannot be safe, so we do not recommend rejuvenating outside the clinic, but from a practical point of view, the procedure is also possible at home.
Advantages over other facial rejuvenation techniques
Unlike synthetic rejuvenation, when foreign drugs and substances are introduced under the skin and cause irritation or rejection with all kinds of consequences, plasma lifting today takes a leading place in terms of safety.
Even the introduction of hyaluronic acid, which dissolves over time, has many side effects, such as itching, swelling and difficulty in healing due to the use of poor-quality medicine. During plasma lifting, no foreign substance is introduced into the body, which would cause rejection, inflammation and long rehabilitation time.
What techniques can plasma lifting be combined with?
Plasma facial rejuvenation, reviews of which often appear on forums dealing with the fight against age-related changes, has no contraindications for any skin care method in the future.
After the necessary recovery period, the patient also receives massages, peelings, masks, scrubs, etc. Plasmolifting does not make the skin vulnerable, on the contrary, it becomes more flexible and durable.
How many sessions are needed to achieve the effect?
Depending on the patient's age, the body's ability to quickly regenerate and its sensitivity to plasma lifting, 2-4 procedures may be necessary with a period of 2-3 weeks - that's how long it takes for the gel to be absorbed and for the skin to fully recover after the injections. Treatment of alopecia may require up to 10 treatments.
Plasma injection facial rejuvenation is the only option for some patients with sensitive skin. According to those who have previously tried other injection correction methods, the main problems are inflammation, facial deformation and the risk of allergies.
In the case of plasma lifting, the irreversible negative processes associated with the intervention have not yet been recorded, which means that we can safely say that plasma correction is the safest method of rejuvenation today.