Hardware cosmetology: types of procedures, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages

Fifteen years ago, a scalpel was considered the only way to deal with age-related changes. Facelift, liposuction, general anesthesia. Today, effective hardware cosmetology competes with surgical interventions: microcurrent therapy, photorejuvenation, LPG massage. Procedures to eliminate almost any defect in the skin of the face and body. Fast and painless.

The combination of hardware techniques in cosmetology can work a miracle. They are based on physiotherapy prescribed by doctors to restore the body. As in medicine, each technique in hardware cosmetology has indications, contraindications, nuances that affect efficiency. In the article, we will analyze the types of hardware cosmetology for the face and body. We will answer the questions: to whom, why.

Modern hardware cosmetology

In the Russian market of cosmetology services, hardware cosmetology became popular in the 2000s. Initially, these were expensive procedures available in single centers of the capital, in large cities. Today, hardware cosmetology services are offered by every cosmetologist who works even in a small office at home. Another question is how safe it is.

be careful! Any safe type of hardware cosmetology involves the work of a person with medical education. For example, mesotherapy, photorejuvenation, massage of various areas of the body. Be sure to check the availability of a license from the clinic, diplomas and certificates - from specialists. Manipulations with hardware cosmetology without medical education are unacceptable.

Hardware cosmetology is aimed at enhancing the work of creams, serums, "vitamin cocktails". Under the influence of microcurrents, ultrasonic and light waves, lasers, the applied means work more efficiently. Correction of age-related changes, resurfacing of scars, treatment of acne, improvement of the silhouette are only a small part of what modern hardware cosmetology can cope with.

What problems does hardware cosmetology struggle with?

Puffiness 

• Upper eyelid overhang
• Decrease in elasticity, skin tone
• Wrinkles, folds, creases
• Scars
• Dull complexion
• Enlarged pores
• Pigmentation, elastosis
• Vascular asterisks, rosacea
• Acne, rosacea
• Overweight
• Cellulite
• Stretch marks, striae 

Contraindications to hardware cosmetology: moles, ulcers at the sites of exposure, oncology, diabetes mellitus, chronic diseases during an exacerbation, infectious diseases. Inflammation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, fresh tanning. Before carrying out the procedures, the doctor must collect anamnesis, interview the patient and warn about possible complications.

Hardware cosmetology: types of facial procedures

Hardware facial care in cosmetology is painless. In rare cases, the cosmetologist does local anesthesia by applying a gel or anesthetic cream. The effect of the procedures is noticeable after several sessions. To achieve a lasting result, a course is required, the duration of which is determined by the doctor on an individual basis.

1. Hardware facial cosmetology, types of procedures for rejuvenation.
   • • SMOOT-rejuvenation of the face and décolleté - express rejuvenation with a minimum recovery period. The SMOOTH method is distinguished by painlessness, absence of skin damage, and swelling. It is carried out using a laser device that intensively affects the surface and middle layers of the skin. The result is achieved by reducing collagen and elastin fibers. Thanks to this procedure of hardware cosmetology, swelling goes away, wrinkles, crow's feet are smoothed, and the complexion is evened out. Effectively fights against enlarged pores and pigmentation. Has a "tightening" effect.
     • Neodymium laser rejuvenation - hardware facial treatment in cosmetology, providing instant lifting. The neodymium laser heats up the connective tissue, making it more elastic. Normalizes blood circulation in tissues, improves metabolic processes, stimulates collagen production. It literally glues the damaged vessels together. Doesn't require rehabilitation. Result: a clear oval of the face, coagulation of spider veins, smoothing of wrinkles, normalization of the sebaceous glands. The skin acquires an even, healthy tone.
     • Fractional laser rejuvenation - a technique of modern hardware cosmetology, providing a point effect with microbeams. Activates regeneration processes, smoothes wrinkles, improves skin quality. Fractional laser exposure is often referred to as laser resurfacing and photothermolysis. Indications for use: loss of skin elasticity, wrinkles, age spots, stretch marks, scars, post-acne. The recovery period is 5-7 days. There is a slight swelling after the procedure.
     • Erbium rejuvenation - "cold grinding". A distinctive feature of this type of hardware cosmetology is a relatively small depth of impact. Erbiev laser is effective for age-related skin changes, pigmentation. In the presence of scars, scars, unwanted tattooing. Exfoliates dead cells, evens out complexion, and stimulates blood flow. Eliminates the occurrence of burns and other injuries. The average recovery time after the procedure is from 3 days.
     • 3D rejuvenation - a safe type of hardware cosmetology, a non-invasive way of rejuvenation. Aimed at improving skin lifting, exfoliating the surface layer, affects the epidermis and dermis, activates regeneration processes. It got its name because of the result in several directions at once: rejuvenation, moisturizing, lifting. The effect of the course of procedures lasts up to one and a half years.
     • Photorejuvenation - a method of effective hardware cosmetology that helps in the fight against vascular asterisks, pigmentation, elastosis, and enlarged pores. Improves skin tone. Recommended for women over 35 years old.
     • Hardware cosmetology, types of procedures for skin treatment

     The combination of hardware techniques in cosmetology aimed at skin rejuvenation is also effective in treating acne and acne. For example, fractional laser not only improves skin elasticity, but also fights acne-causing bacteria. Phototherapy, which is the basis of photorejuvenation, removes stagnant spots and pigmentation, the fractional laser fights puffiness, and any laser resurfacing fights scars and scars. The only difference is in the depth of the impact of the rays and in which direction of the hardware cosmetology the cosmetologist works. Lectures on hardware cosmetology reveal the nuances of choosing a technique depending on the problems the patient is dealing with.

   Important! Hardware facial care in cosmetology, which involves skin resurfacing, should be postponed until the autumn-winter period, when the sun's activity decreases. Cosmetologists recommend running the course in October-December.

2. Hardware cosmetology, types of body shaping procedures - vacuum-roller massage, a safe type of hardware cosmetology that improves metabolic processes in the body. Regular LPG massage restores lymph flow, removes edema, promotes detoxification and improves microcirculation.

   - a more radical way to deal with excess weight. An alternative to the classic surgery. The essence of the procedure: micro-punctures are made in the skin, through which a fiber-optic probe is inserted. Under the influence of laser flashes, fat cells are broken down. Apparatus cosmetology of laser liposuction by a person without medical education is unacceptable.

Shockwave therapy - exposure to low-frequency acoustic waves on body tissues. It is used in medical practice for the treatment of urolithiasis, joint disease, etc. The advantages of this type of hardware cosmetology: high efficiency of the method. Blood circulation improves, abundant fat deposits in the hips, abdomen, buttocks go away. Fights stretch marks and sagging skin.

Today it is easy to find articles on the Internet, download abstracts on hardware cosmetology, watch lectures, videos. Some medical centers offer guest visits to patients, to try out hardware cosmetology for free. Services in the field of beauty and health are developing by leaps and bounds. The main thing is to find a center with modern, high-quality equipment and a doctor with whom you will be comfortable.