What is the procedure of plasmolifting of the face?

With age, human skin changes, its condition worsens. The speed of this process depends on many factors, from health to environmental ecology. The most noticeable changes that occur on the face. Some have dryness, swelling, contour lines lose their clarity. Modern medicine offers several ways to rejuvenate and restore facial skin, one of which is plasmolifting technology.

Plasma therapy or plasmolifting of the face is an injection procedure designed to improve the condition of the skin due to the "restart" of metabolic mechanisms.

For these purposes, plasma is used, isolated from the blood of the patient himself and enriched with platelets. Plasma rejuvenation occurs by its subcutaneous administration in problem areas.

Platelets perform a hemostatic function in the body, are responsible for blood coagulation processes. From the point of view of plasma therapy, these microparticles are interesting in their high content of hormones, proteins and growth factors.

Platelets have the following effects:

• stimulate cell division;
• activate vascular growth;
• saturate the skin with oxygen;
• normalize water balance;
• restart the mechanism of intercellular metabolism;
• accelerate the synthesis of collagen, hyaluron and elastin.

The action of enzymes, hormones and vitamins does not cause side effects, since in such a plasma there are no components alien to the body. As a result, skin regeneration is gentle, and the rate of wound healing and recovery processes increases. The face returns youthfulness, firmness and clear contours.

Medical institutions use different equipment and preparations for plasmolifting.

However, there are several required components.

• A centrifuge for separating blood into fractions, usually at a speed of the order of 5 thousand revolutions per minute.
• Test tubes made of heat resistant glass.
• An anticoagulant gel (Heparin, Fraxiparin) is introduced into test tubes before taking blood. It is necessary to maintain the plasma structure throughout the session.
• Thin needles for injection have an oblique section and are usually coated with silicone, which reduces the level of pain in the session. All needles must be disposable.

In clinical aesthetic practice, plasmolifting is popular in many areas.

There is a whole list of indications for which this procedure is used.

• Orthopedics. Improvement in arthrosis, osteochondrosis, muscle pain and spasms.
• Gynecology for diseases and erosion of the cervix.
• Urology (cystitis, inflammatory processes of the urinary system).
• Dentistry Accelerates tissue regeneration, improves implant survival, anesthesia.
• Trichology. Therapy is indicated for hair loss.
• Rejuvenation in combination with other methods.
• Traumatology. Rehabilitation after injuries and plastic surgeries.
• Acne treatment.
• Acne treatment.

If you have the factors listed below, you can also refer to a similar procedure.

• Skin deterioration associated with aging. These include facial wrinkles and wrinkles, loose skin, reduced elasticity, distortion of the contours of the face.
• Gray or yellow complexion associated with intoxication or metabolic disturbances - for example, with excessive smoking and eating junk food.
• The presence of consequences after injuries (scars, scars and stretch marks).
• Acne, acne, and other bumps.
• Elastosis, which is characterized by a decrease in elasticity due to changes in the fibers of the connective tissues.
• Cuperosis (the presence of capillary nets and cobwebs).
• Various skin diseases (dermatitis, eczema).
• Dark spots.

In addition, a course of plasma therapy often gives positive results in the following cases:

• if the skin was damaged as a result of chemical or laser peeling;
• the skin is overdried due to prolonged exposure to the sun or frequent visits to the solarium;
• the condition of the face is violated by unsuccessful injection procedures, for example, botulinum toxin;
• in the presence of deformations after operations;
• in case of sagging skin after significant weight loss.

Since plasma therapy is one of the methods of treatment, it, like any other method, has contraindications. Moreover, they can be both temporary, because of which the procedure is possible in the presence of certain factors, and permanent, which completely exclude the possibility of such treatment.

Categorically you can not do the procedure if you have the following diseases.

• Viral diseases, including hepatitis. During subcutaneous administration of platelet plasma, the rapid formation of new stem cells occurs, which can cause a complication of the disease that the patient has.
• Oncology and predisposition to it.
• Diseases of the immune system.
• Blood diseases. Since the patient’s blood is used during the procedure, any of its violations can lead to irreversible consequences.
• Reception of blood-thinning drugs.
• Chronic pathology of the liver, kidneys and other internal organs.
• Diabetes.
• Epilepsy.
• Mental disorders, alcohol and drug addiction.
• Herpes. It is necessary to warn the doctor about its presence.

There are cases in which the procedure must be postponed for some time.

• Pregnancy and lactation. Due to the fact that the effect of plasma on the body is poorly understood, there are no indications of how the procedure will affect the baby’s health. Therefore, plasma therapy is better to postpone, and if necessary, carry out after the birth of the baby.
• Menstrual period. Blood loss worsens the quality of plasma, reduces the degree of saturation with platelets, because the body is busy replenishing lost elements. If you conduct a session at this time, it will be ineffective and can lead to bruising and swelling in the injection site.
• Inflammation on the skin.
• Taking non-steroid drugs and corticosteroids.
• Hemoglobin deficiency in the blood.
• Low platelet count.
• Various non-chronic diseases.
• Minor age.

It is worth noting the factors in which the procedure is not effective.

In these cases, the result will be either very weak or not at all:

• the presence of complex wrinkles;
• a significant decrease in skin elasticity and firmness;
• age-related pigmentation;
• severe ptosis (drooping eyelids).

First you need to prepare psychologically for the procedure. Read technology, reviews of doctors and patients.

The next important step is the delivery of tests. A laboratory examination will help to check for contraindications.

The following studies are required:

• tests for hepatitis virus and AIDS;
• determination of markers for other viral infections;
• blood chemistry;
• detailed general blood test;

To obtain high accuracy results, it is necessary to stop taking any medications 4 days before the session. For 24 hours, it is recommended not to eat fatty foods and foods with preservatives in their composition. 4 hours before donating blood, do not eat, just drink clean water.

After receiving the results, a specialist consultation is required. If the cosmetologist, on the basis of the analysis of the data obtained after the examination, approves the procedure, then you can proceed to the next stage - plasma therapy.

If a specialist allowed plasmolifting and set a date, then you should prepare in advance.

To do this, the following requirements must be met:

• in two days, increase the amount of water in the diet to 2 liters;
• three days do not take anticoagulant drugs such as "Aspirin" or "Heparin";
• four days before the procedure, you must stop drinking alcohol;
• the night before should not be gluttony, it is better to refuse fatty and smoked food.

Morning procedures are recommended, as blood sampling for treatment is done on an empty stomach.

The session should be carried out only in the clinic by qualified specialists, on special certified equipment.

Blood is taken from a patient using a thin needle up to 100 ml in volume and placed in a special tube with a preservative. Then it is placed in a centrifuge and dispersed for 15 minutes.

During rotation, blood is divided into fractions:

• plasma with the lowest platelet count;
• platelet saturated plasma;
• erythrocentric and leukocyte masses.

Plasma with platelets and fibrin is separated from another mass using a syringe. She is ready for injection.

During the operation of the centrifuge, the doctor performs antiseptic facial cleansing.

Since the procedure is a bit painful, anesthetic cream is used.

The plasma solution is injected subcutaneously into areas that require correction. The procedure is performed subject to the contour plasty scheme. As a rule, specialists use mesotherapy when injections are given subcutaneously for every two square centimeters.

It is necessary to pay attention to the following factors.

• A session usually lasts from 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the area of ​​the treated skin area.
• The procedure must be started immediately after the autoplasma is ready, because over time it thickens, becomes dense. With the introduction of a thickened substance, the risk of papules appears.
• To achieve the result, experts recommend conducting plasmolifting courses. Usually, after the first session, the effect is weak. The standard course consists of 4 procedures with breaks from 1 to 2 weeks.
• To prolong the effect of the procedure, experts advise conducting maintenance therapy. The number of sessions depends on the indications and wishes of the patient.

The recovery period is best spent at home, without exposing the face to weathering, tanning and frost. If you need to go out, then you need to treat your face with sunscreen with a degree of protection of SPF over 30.

On the day of plasma therapy, it is recommended to exclude any cosmetic procedures. From the second day it is allowed to use only mild soothing and moisturizing creams, as well as anti-inflammatory gels with regenerating properties and antioxidants. These include Panthenol spray, Bepanten cream, Traumeel S ointment, or Arnica compositum.

About 12 hours, it is recommended to abandon the shower and shampoo.

Also, after the procedure, for 3 days, a visit to the bathhouse, solarium, pool, massage parlors and gyms is contraindicated.

Weight lifting is contraindicated for about three days after the session.

In order to consolidate the positive effect, the entire recovery period requires observing the regimen, eliminating overstrain, stress, and abandoning bad habits.

Beauticians warn that plasmolifting will achieve the desired results only if it is carried out simultaneously with other rejuvenation procedures.

Dermal fillers are indicated in cases of correction of deep wrinkles and nasolabial folds, as well as when it is necessary to achieve additional volume in certain areas (cheekbones, cheeks, lips).

Fillers are five types of injectable formulations:

• collagen;
• hyaluronic acid;
• poly-L-lactic acid;
• calcium hydroxyapatite;
• polymethylmethacrylate microspheres.

The procedure uses a fractional laser to improve the texture of the skin. When choosing, it should be understood that fillers are designed to smooth wrinkles and folds, and not to improve the condition of the skin. Whereas the second method, on the contrary, will improve the appearance and increase elasticity, but will not reduce wrinkles. Will have to choose.

In plasma therapy according to the Swiss method, a complex effect is applied - by plasma and laser manipulations. This approach allows you to eliminate scars on the skin, post-acne or other similar defects. It is also recommended as a treatment for dry skin.

Here the essence is the use of special test tubes with filters. As a result of centrifugation, autoplasma with an increased concentration of platelets and fibrin is obtained.

Most often, plasmolifting is prescribed as a recovery technique after various types of deep peels - laser or chemical. After such sessions, the skin has many small cracks, incisions or micro burns. Plasmolifting reduces the rehabilitation period after any invasive rejuvenation methods.

Absolutely negative side effects after the plasma lifting procedure have not been identified, since, from a medical point of view, it is harmless.

The following factors can be listed as side effects:

• swelling and swelling after the procedure;
• redness of the skin;
• hematomas and papules, which usually go away within 10 days;
• rashes of acne - but that's okay, acne will pass in a few days.

Allergic reactions are sometimes possible, but they are individual. Since the patient’s own blood is used as the drug, only third-party materials can provoke an allergy.

The following types can be attributed to them:

• anticoagulant gel with which the tubes are filled;
• an antiseptic that treats wounds on the face after injections;
• anesthetic cream;
• materials of which the tools are made.

In case of more serious post-procedural consequences, it is urgent to seek medical help.

These include the following factors:

• significant change in blood pressure;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• painful sensations;
• inflammation or suppuration of wounds at injection sites.

Proponents of the method claim that the procedure is much more positive than negative.

• Safety associated with the use of the patient’s own blood. The risk of rejection and incompatibility with the drug is reduced to zero.
• The possibility of combining with other anti-aging techniques: thermal and thread lifting, laser technology, contour plastic.
• Reduction of the recovery period after deep peeling and laser resurfacing of the face.
• Saving the result up to six years, which is not bad compared to other similar procedures.

• Regular courses are needed to maintain the effect.
• There are still side effects, they cannot be noted.
• The optimal age category is up to 40 years. After the specified bar, the effect will be minimal. To achieve significant results, it will be necessary to resort to additional procedures.
• Violation of technology can lead to negative consequences, for example, infection.

The procedure is characterized by a cumulative nature, that is, the effect increases over time as the active elements increase after intradermal injections. Therefore, several sessions are required. The effect of addiction was not noted, however, if you do not regularly repeat the courses, then the cells will return to their original state.

Effects can be classified into two groups - biological and external.

Biological effects include:

• regeneration;
• increase skin immunity;
• revitalization - in other words, slowing down the aging process;
• stimulation of intracellular metabolism.

Among the external effects can be noted:

• wrinkle reduction;
• moisturizing, reducing dryness;
• increase tone and elasticity;
• color improvement;
• elimination of dark circles and bags under the eyes;
• restoration of microdefects and wound healing, irritation, rash;
• elimination of pigmentation in certain areas;
• solution to acne;
• prevention of various skin diseases.

Professor Renat Akhmerov, who is a developer of plasmolifting, highlights a number of arguments in favor of his technique:

• elimination of the fine lines wrinkles;
• the acquisition of even skin tone;
• active stem cell growth;
• strengthening the immune system;
• saturation of the skin with oxygen.

Among the shortcomings, the developer identifies the following factors:

• discomfort and pain during injection;
• high price;
• negative reactions in violation of technology.

Biorevitalization is the intradermal administration of anti-aging agents, such as hyaluronic acid. This procedure prevents skin aging, forcing the body to further synthesize collagen production, which triggers regeneration processes. The substance is safe, over time, it decomposes independently in the body without consequences.

Biorevitalization is of two types: injection and laser.

Unlike the plasma procedure, hyaluronic injections do not require additional preparation and long-term rehabilitation. However, allergy sufferers should give preference to plasma therapy, since their own blood eliminates the occurrence of allergic reactions.

If we compare the procedures at a cost, then biorevitalization is more expensive by an average of 2 thousand rubles.

The laser technique consists in the complex application of therapy of diode radiation and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. The greatest effect is achieved when using fragmented hyaluron, since it has a small enough molecule to penetrate the skin layers. To do this, a wavelength is selected on the laser unit, due to which the bonds are reduced, and channels are opened in the epidermis through which hyaluronic acid is transported into the skin.

As a result, the mechanisms of reproduction of their own hyaluron, elastin and collagen are activated.

This procedure differs from the previous two in that it is able to stop the aging process of the skin. Its essence is in intradermal injections of vitamin complexes, amino acids and microelements, combinations of which are selected individually for each patient.

The course of mesotherapy allows you to eliminate age spots, vascular networks, wrinkles. At the same time, the face contour is tightened and the skin is moisturized. The effect lasts longer, however, after the expiration of the action begins rapid aging of the cells, so it is necessary to conduct courses regularly.

Pharmacological preparations are used for mesotherapy, due to which a high degree of allergenicity is assigned to it.

Contraindications coincide with plasma therapy, but hypertension and the presence of an implanted pacemaker are added to them.

Ozone is a gas whose molecules are composed of three oxygen atoms. Therefore, the main property of ozone therapy is its saturation of cell tissue

The procedure involves the introduction of ozone into problem areas of the face. It stimulates intracellular metabolic processes, renews subcutaneous tissue. As a result, the skin is smoothed, the complexion improves. The technique is recommended as a tool in the fight against scars and scars.

The methods of introducing gas depend on the goal that the doctor seeks to achieve using ozone therapy. They can be local or system. One of the local methods is small autohematotherapy, when the patient is taken blood, saturate it with ozone and injected back intravenously. Most commonly used to treat herpes and furunculosis.

On average, the course consists of 10 to 12 procedures with daily intervals. A subcutaneous therapy session takes several minutes. The effect of the course lasts up to a year.

The procedure is one of the oldest in the cosmetology field. It is used for facial contour correction.

As a material, preparations are based on botulinum toxin, which in its pure form is a poison that paralyzes muscles. For anti-aging injections, it is cleaned.

The main principle is muscle relaxation, which causes lifting. The main disadvantage is the immobilization of the areas treated with Botox for a long time, which distorts the facial expressions.

The effect lasts on average up to 6 months and it is impossible to eliminate it at this time. You can repeat the course 3 months after the expiration of the previous one.

Preparation for the procedure is similar to plasma therapy, with the exception of laboratory examinations. The whole session takes no more than 15 minutes.

Unlike plasmotherapy, this technique uses intramuscular injections rather than subcutaneous.

Contraindications practically coincide with other anti-aging methods.

In no case should you agree to home plasmotherapy sessions, even if their cost is significantly lower than in the clinic. For the session you need sterility, special equipment, certified specialists. Centrifugation should take place on a special apparatus. All this can be obtained only in a licensed medical institution. It is better to verify the reputation of the clinic in advance.

At the request of the client, cosmetology or medical institutions must submit the following documents:

• permitting certificate for medical activity;
• certificate confirming the possibility of plasmolifting;
• a license to work with blood products of the specialist who will conduct the procedure.

You should not be upset if the effect did not appear after a week, since the results are most often found only after 10 or 14 days, and sometimes more.

It must be clearly understood that plasmolifting heals the skin, not rejuvenates it. The procedure starts the defense reaction mechanism, which leads to the production of new cells. At the same time, there is no question of any facelift.

Before you agree to the plasma lifting procedure, you need to weigh your financial capabilities, since it is not cheap, and the course consists of several sessions.

The cost of services varies depending on the quality and quantity of supplies, the qualifications of specialists, and the number of sessions. The choice of method also affects the price - enriched is more expensive than unenriched. However, it must be borne in mind that it is also more effective.

Many professional clinics with extensive experience and a client base developed over the years offer flexible discount systems. They can be funded in nature, provided in the form of special conditions for regular customers or one-time shares. In any case, all the information must be learned in advance in order to choose the appropriate option in terms of cost and quality of services received.

In most cases, doctors respond with caution to the plasmolifting procedure, since there have been no serious clinical trials, there are no references to scientific studies and published evidence.

The only publication on this subject was the coverage of laboratory studies. During the test, they wanted to identify the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in skin regeneration. Studies have shown that autoplasma does increase fibroblasts, which activates collagen production. However, no numerical indicators are given, which raises doubts among specialists, and leads to the idea that the effect is not significant.

Many cosmetology clinics carry out plasma therapy sessions. As a rule, the effect of one procedure is not visible, you need to conduct several sessions. But even after the course, the patient may be dissatisfied with the result, since large defects will not go away. Plasma therapy improves the condition of the skin, and does not fight deep wrinkles. A significant effect is achieved through the integrated use of several techniques, which increases the cost of cosmetic services.

Patients most often note that the skin after the session becomes better, more elastic and radiant. It should be said that usually cosmetologists offer it along with some other anti-aging technique, for example, the introduction of fillers. Thus, the client pays for two procedures, one of which is doubtful.

The result is good, but the same can be obtained using only one filler.

Summing up, it can be clarified that plasmotherapy is a relatively harmless and painless procedure aimed at improving the external condition of facial skin. It starts the mechanisms of self-regeneration, activates the synthesis of collagen and hyaluron. As a result, the face becomes cleaner, acquires a fresh look. But do not expect from plasmolifting a significant effect in terms of contour correction or elimination of wrinkles. For these purposes, it is worth resorting to other anti-aging procedures or using them in parallel. It must be remembered that for patients older than 40 years, plasma therapy is indicated only as an additional procedure that accelerates the processes of regeneration and recovery.

See how the plasma lifting procedure goes in the next video.