Injections for wrinkles: hyaluronic acid in the forehead, what injections are for under the eyes, cosmetic procedures for facial skin, does biorevitalization and mesotherapy help?

The meaning of wrinkles: physiognomy

The science of physiognomy assures that the picture of wrinkles can reveal a person’s character, indicate habits and destiny. Each wrinkle is considered an imprint of the suffering and joy endured. Horizontal wrinkles on the forehead in women indicate the ability to worry about trifles. Official medicine associates the appearance of changes in appearance with the special structure of tissues and the metabolism occurring in them. Methods for correcting age-related changes are based on this.

The anatomical features of the facial muscles of the upper part of the face (forehead, bridge of the nose, eyes) are:

absence of double attachment to the bones - one end is attached to the skull, the other - in the skin;
relatively thin structure;
occurrence between the skin and subcutaneous tissue;
lack of surrounding and supporting membrane (fascia);
connecting individual fiber bundles to each other.

Contraction allows a person to express certain experiences and feelings on his face. Facial expressions play a significant role in human communication. The following muscles take part in the formation of folds and wrinkles on the forehead:

occipital-frontal - raises eyebrows upward;
circular eye - smoothes the skin of the forehead;
wrinkled eyebrow - tightens the eyebrows, forms vertical wrinkles on the bridge of the nose and in the lower part of the forehead.

A person's face unconsciously expresses with the help of the frontal muscles a bad or good mood, surprise, tension, attention. In this case, characteristic horizontal and vertical folds of skin and “crow’s feet” appear in the corners of the eyes. Facial expressions produce nonverbal signs by which interlocutors “read” information and judge the impression made.

Lips are the most common area where beauty injections are used.

One of the most popular areas for filler injections is the lips. This procedure is performed even by very young patients.

With age, lips lose their fullness, clarity of contour, anatomical shape and proportions. They become narrow, pale and flat. Using fillers, you can replenish lost volume and restore a pleasant aesthetic appearance.

Lip augmentation photo before

Lip augmentation photo after

If desired, lips can be made fuller. However, it is not worth increasing the volume significantly. With excess filler, they look ugly, and add extra years to young girls.

How does the forehead change with age?

Age-related changes in metabolism lead to collagen deficiency, so skin folds stretched by muscle groups stop smoothing out, forming wrinkles. The lack of proper skin care matters, but cosmetologists believe that the basis is sagging muscles. Each person ages according to an individual “plan”. It is customary to distinguish between types:

tired - in the evening there appears swelling of the forehead area, pastiness when touched, caused by stagnation in the venous capillaries;
finely wrinkled - based on the accumulation of slag substances;
with bulldog cheeks - the muscles of the lower part of the face sag first, not the forehead;
combined - signs of the given types appear and change in different areas;
muscular - adipose tissue disappears, but the muscles are tightly attached to the skin, youthfulness is maintained for a long time;
exhausted - characteristic of extreme old age, the color of the forehead becomes yellowish, many vertical and horizontal wrinkles indicate destructive processes in the skin.

Causes of expression wrinkles on the forehead

The more the forehead muscles work, the more intense the metabolism occurs in the cells. The energy balance is spent on the synthesis of collagen, the main biochemical agent that ensures the elasticity of the skin and muscles. With a deficiency of vitamins, protein, during long-term illnesses, or when using diets for weight loss, collagen disappears, the skin is not smoothed out by normal muscle contraction.

Young people may develop facial habits that lead to persistent tension in muscle fibers. For example, propping the head with the hand, raising the eyebrows when expressing surprise, trying to improve vision by squinting instead of wearing glasses, poor choice of lenses. A persistent shift in the skin of the forehead is observed in people who have been exposed to the sun for a long time and are accustomed to sleeping on their stomachs with their faces in the pillow. Frequent stress, anxiety, and poor nutrition affect the condition of the skin.

About 20% of people suffer from genetically determined signs of aging. The properties of the skin are worsened by smoking, addiction to alcoholic drinks, and fresh drinks.

Care after injections

After anti-aging injections, on the first day you are prohibited from using any cosmetics, washing your face or taking a bath.

It is recommended to apply ice to reduce swelling and prevent bruising.

In the first three days, you must stop drinking alcohol, as well as aspirin-based medications and other blood thinning medications. It is not advisable to massage your face or play sports during this period.

During the entire treatment course, it is strictly forbidden to sunbathe, visit the solarium and saunas. Before going outside, you should apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 20.

During the period of facial skin restoration, tonics are used for sensitive dermis.

Instead of moisturizing creams, medicinal ones are used, which promote rapid tissue regeneration (Panthenol, Bepanten, etc.).

In case of bruising, applications are prescribed with:

Bodyaga cream or Heparin ointment,
alcohol compresses with herbs that promote the resorption of hematomas.

During the first two weeks, you should regularly use sunscreen when exposed to the sun. Also during this period it is necessary to stop taking antibiotics and eating foods rich in vitamin E.

Ways to combat forehead wrinkles

In physiognomy, the appearance of 2-3 horizontal wrinkles on the forehead is considered a good sign. The sages say that this sign indicates a sufficient supply of internal strength to achieve success, the talent of an artist or writer. However, not all people agree to “accumulate” external signs of age and primarily evaluate them as a symptom of approaching old age.

In cosmetology, various methods are actively used to eliminate wrinkles on the forehead:

massage and gymnastics for facial muscles;
creams and masks providing anti-aging care;
intramuscular administration of medications from the botulinum toxin group;
lifting with threads;
injections for wrinkles on the forehead with combined “cocktails” of vitamins, hyaluronic acid, peptides (mesotherapy, biorevitalization);
hardware procedures with a lifting effect (smas-lifting with ultrasound, RF-lifting, laser liposuction, the use of acupressure of the Altera apparatus);
surgical lift.

The optimal option is offered to the patient depending on the degree of skin thinning, severity of wrinkles, and age.

Causes of aging and the role of hyaluron in skin tightening

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an important component of human skin cells. It is responsible for binding water molecules and hydration, helping to look young and fresh. In childhood and young age, dermal cells do not experience a deficiency of hyaluronate, which is responsible for its beautiful appearance.

Aging is a natural process that is caused by a deficiency of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Almost everything depends on the latter: with a normal amount of HA, all conditions are created for the production of collagen and elastic fibers.

You can compensate for the lack of hyaluronic acid at any age: now there are many ways to do this - from tablets and creams to injection methods of aesthetic cosmetology. All of them, to one degree or another, help get rid of wrinkles or make them less noticeable, tightening the oval of the face. As a result, the woman looks younger and more attractive.

How to get rid of expression wrinkles on the forehead

Expression wrinkles occur at a young age. The main reason is the habit of raising your eyebrows, taking on a stern look, contracting the muscles of the bridge of your nose. An adaptive reaction is important in the absence of eye protection from bright light. In addition to hygienic facial skin care, girls are advised to do daily gymnastics to relax the forehead muscles.

Exercises are done 5–10 times after washing, sitting or lying down in a calm state:

controlled raising of the eyebrows with simultaneous wide opening of the eyes;
complicated movements of the eyebrows when fixing the skin on the forehead and above the upper eyelid with the fingers;
moving the skin with your fingers up, to the sides, down;
rubbing the forehead with your fingertips by “drawing” circles.

After the massage, you can apply a nourishing cream. A sufficient amount of water helps collagen synthesis, so care should be taken to drink 2 liters daily. The diet should include vegetables, fruits and fish. They provide the skin with vitamins, minerals, and omega acids. It is better to avoid strong tea and coffee, and unnecessary sweets.

A properly organized work regime and proper rest slow down the aging process. The best time to fall asleep is 22.00; after 7–8 hours of sleep, a person restores daily expenses, muscles are relaxed. Walking in the air saturates the skin with natural antioxidants. Exercising helps maintain blood supply to the forehead muscles at the proper level and ensures timely outflow of intercellular fluid.

Fillers against wrinkles around the eyes

Fillers are pharmacological drugs that can even out the skin by pushing out wrinkles from the inside. They are injected directly into the groove. The action continues until the ingredients are absorbed by the body, usually from 8 months to 1.5 years.

Not all fillers available to cosmetologists are suitable for wrinkles around the eyes. Silicone-based preparations are strictly contraindicated. They form “bumps” under thin skin and can migrate. Doctors advise using gel-like fillers made from hyaluronic acid with a low concentration of the substance.

The best are considered:

"Restylane";
Juvederm Volbella (contains an anesthetic);
"Princess filler";
"Bolotero Balance" (includes anesthetic).

Sculptra filler is based on polylactic acid, the effect lasts longer. Used for deep wrinkles on thick skin.

It is not recommended to administer injections at home. Advertisements about fabulous results and drugs are often deception. Fraudsters use cheap, untested counterfeit drugs with unclear expiration dates. As a result, patients suffer from allergic reactions and lack of results. An experienced cosmetologist will help you choose the right filler.

Types of injections for forehead wrinkles

Injection methods against wrinkles on the forehead include mesotherapy and biorevitalization. The techniques involve administering subcutaneous medications with a needle that intensely nourish the skin. Conducted only in beauty salons. There are standard patterns (lines) of punctures. After the procedure, tiny bumps remain in place, which resolve within two days. The course will require 5–7 procedures.

The difference between the methods in the composition of the inputs:

For mesotherapy, preparations with hyaluronic acid are used;
biorevitalization is carried out with a combined composition, including, in addition to hyaluronic acid, vitamins and peptide complexes.

In terms of effectiveness, biorevitalization is ahead of mesotherapy. The introduced complexes moisturize the skin, replenish the deficiency of hyaluronic acid for collagen synthesis, and therefore have a lifting effect. Since the drugs dissolve after a year, the procedure must be repeated.

D-mesothreads, gold threads for wrinkles (thread lifting)

The classic technique of introducing mesothreads (thread lifting) is used in eastern countries, where the technique takes into account the energy teachings about chakras and points are selected accordingly. In Europe, cosmetologists use a therapeutic method called 3D-lifting: polydixane fibers are injected under the skin of the forehead using special needles. Mesothreads of different thickness, length, material and shape (needle, linear, spiral) are used; they are selected by the doctor.

Under the skin, the threads form a new frame, dissolving, tightening muscles, smoothing out wrinkles. The effect of the procedure lasts up to 5 years. Only a surgeon places gold threads. Unlike mesothreads, they do not dissolve and remain under the skin forever. It is important that, if available, some hardware techniques become contraindicated.

Lipofilling is a method for correcting wrinkles

The essence of the method: transplantation of the patient’s own adipose tissue into deep wrinkles under the skin. Stem cells are formed from fat cells, which give rise to the germination of new dermal layers enriched with collagen, wrinkles disappear. Fat is removed with a special syringe from the lower abdomen or thighs. The resulting autograft is sterilized and inserted into a new location.

The method is equivalent to surgery and is performed only in the operating room. During engraftment (within 2 months), skin folds are completely smoothed out. It is important to consider that in 30% of patients complete resorption of the injected fat or migration occurs. If a person loses weight or gains weight, his face changes due to asymmetry. Therefore, the technique is not popular.

Advantages and disadvantages of injection procedures

Beauty injections have become a routine procedure in modern cosmetology. Their main advantage is their quick effect. But it doesn't last long. The procedures have to be repeated on average every 6–12 months. Injection rejuvenation is safe for health - all injectable fillers contain substances that disintegrate naturally and are excreted from the body. The exception is purified silicone, but it is used very rarely.

Many people are afraid of the pain of the procedures. In fact, it all depends on the individual sensitivity threshold. For injections, the thinnest needles are used, and the amount of the injected substance is small. In any case, the doctor administers local anesthesia using a special cream or solution.

The advantage of beauty injections is their quick effect

Injection cosmetology is becoming more and more technologically advanced, and injection formulations are constantly being improved. Among the many drugs, you should choose only those that have undergone clinical trials and confirmed their effectiveness and safety in practice. Obviously, they are not cheap, but they give absolutely predictable results.

A significant disadvantage of any injection method is the depletion of skin resources. Providing almost instant results, they actually do not slow down aging, but speed it up. Having once begun to improve her appearance with Botox or fillers, a woman “gets hooked” on beauty injections, trying with all her might to prolong her youth. The result is early sagging of the skin.

The main danger is posed by unqualified cosmetologists. It is their mistakes that most often “return” to patients with complications of varying degrees of severity. Therefore, choosing a clinic and a specific specialist is the most important part of an event called “rejuvenation.” A test visit to a cosmetologist will allow you to assess the level of his professionalism. Before concluding a service agreement, the doctor must talk in detail about the procedure itself and the possible risks. If he did not do this, it is better to look for another clinic.

Radical measures to combat deep wrinkles

Not every patient decides to undergo a circular or isolated forehead lift. If other effective methods and anti-aging care products are available, surgery can be avoided. Plastic surgery is used not only for wrinkles, but also to lift the eyebrows and upper eyelids. The intervention is performed under general anesthesia:

Endoscopically - used in patients with sparse hair on the head, balding men. 4–5 incisions are made along the hairline in the forehead and temples, and a device is inserted through them to cut the facial muscles that tighten the skin. A variant of the operation is the introduction of endotins (thin strips with spikes) through the incisions. They fix the tissue, dissolve after six months, and create areas of accumulation of collagen fibers to maintain the tightening effect.
Open frontolifting - skin incisions are made from one temple to another along the edge of the hairline, 6–8 cm above or in an arched manner. A skin flap up to 4 cm wide is excised. The edges are sewn together with sutures, which are removed after 2 weeks. The operation requires a rehabilitation period and wearing a bandage. Hair growth changes. The upper line of the forehead visually shifts, so the face changes.

Temple area

The volume of tissue in the temple area lends itself well to correction with hyaluronic acid. Due to the presence of several types of fillers containing this component, the doctor can introduce them in layers to ensure the best effect.

After the injection, the area where fillers were injected is gently massaged to smooth out any unevenness. Applying ice packs to the treated area will help reduce swelling and discomfort.

The temples are covered with very thin skin. Many important vessels and nerves pass through here, so only an experienced doctor can give beauty injections to the temporal area. Otherwise, facial asymmetry may occur.

Folk remedies to remove wrinkles on the forehead at home

Traditional methods are applicable in the early stages of the formation of facial wrinkles at a young age. It is advisable to make masks for the entire face, not just the forehead. They improve the elasticity and structure of the skin, stimulate metabolism. They are carried out 2-3 times a week after the cleansing procedure, before going to bed, apply to the skin for 20 minutes, and wash off with a decoction of herbs. The most popular masks:

Protein - beat the egg white with a few drops of lemon juice. You can add mashed cottage cheese.
Oatmeal - “Hercules” or oat flakes are boiled until mucus appears, the warm mass is applied to the face.
Cucumber - grate half a cucumber without the skin, add olive oil. Can be combined with egg white.
Potato - prepared as a puree; olive oil is added for better consistency.
Tomato - made from pureed tomato and vegetable oil.
Pieces of aloe leaves are cut in thickness and placed on the face with the pulp facing down. Well eliminates skin irritation.

In the old days, village girls were smeared with sour cream for beauty. Any homemade cosmetics were prepared based on this natural product. Now there are ready-made masks made from overseas fruits and plants on sale. They should be treated with caution due to a possible allergic reaction to an unfamiliar product.

Composition of anti-wrinkle cosmetics

Cosmetics in the form of creams, ointments, gels, masks often contain a mark on the label “anti-wrinkles”. In real life, you cannot completely rely on advertising; it is better to check the composition and make sure whether they really help cope with wrinkles. Cosmetologists believe that the components should include:

hyaluronic acid - to activate collagen production;
protein compounds (peptides, glycopeptides) - compensate for the deficiency of building material, give energy to the skin;
retinol - has a powerful antioxidant effect;
adenosine - relaxes muscle tissue;
ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - prevents damage caused by stress, body diseases, stimulator of collagen and elastin production;
polyunsaturated fatty acids - an oily component that supports the antioxidant properties of retinol;
SPF filters - prevent the formation of free radicals that destroy collagen during solar radiation.

Beauty salons use the latest products from foreign and Russian companies that are not on sale. Specialists purchase them under contracts with suppliers and are fully responsible for prescribing them to patients.

Mistakes in using remedies for forehead wrinkles

Before using anti-wrinkle creams and home remedies, it is better to consult a cosmetologist. Many salons offer free consultations. It is difficult to assess the quality of your skin on your own. Some masks cannot be used due to their drying properties, others, on the contrary, make the skin too oily, clog the ducts of the sebaceous glands, and contribute to the appearance of acne. Improper use accelerates the formation of wrinkles rather than eliminating them.

Rehabilitation

Skin restoration after injections is the most important stage. If you do not follow the doctor’s recommendations, even a well-performed procedure can go down the drain. The specialist prescribes care products individually. Usually these are moisturizing and nourishing creams, foams with panthenol and other healing ingredients. They will help you survive the unpleasant consequences of the procedure - itching, swelling, redness and pain in the treated areas of the skin. Over the next week or two (depending on the type of injection), you should avoid:

physical activity that causes increased sweating (for example, going to the gym);
going to the bathhouse, sauna and swimming pool;
sun rays and a visit to the solarium;
swimming in open water.

The first day after the session you should not wash your face or use cosmetics. After Botox injections, you should not take a horizontal position for 4 hours. No one prescribes a special diet, but it is better to refrain from junk food - fast food, fatty, salty and alcohol. It is not advisable to use the latter within 2 weeks after the procedure.

Advantages

You can completely get rid of minor wrinkles, and pronounced ones become less noticeable. This mostly applies to the area around the eyes. The skin acquires a healthy color, becomes beautiful, its condition approaches what it was in youth. The processing zones remain as mobile, and a person can easily “use” facial expressions.

In other words, the procedure we are considering is innovative in the field of getting rid of wrinkles. It is optimal even for very delicate skin. Mesobotox allows you to treat areas around the eyes or mouth. The result of the manipulations is smooth and beautiful skin, devoid of any signs of aging. Due to the additional components of the drugs used, it is possible to achieve a healthy skin color, improve blood circulation, and saturate the tissue structures with the necessary nutrients. In addition, the skin again becomes elastic and elastic, as a result of which the appearance is significantly transformed.

Mesobotox can significantly improve the condition of your facial skin.

The standard use of Botox involves getting rid of pronounced wrinkles caused by old age, while small ones remain in place. Thus, for the best result it is necessary to combine both measures. An important factor is that using Botox in any form is much better than more radical plastic surgery.

It is probably not worth strictly reminding that the procedure is carried out only in cosmetology conditions, since every step must be supervised by an experienced specialist. In general, about half an hour is allotted for manipulations. As for the cost, it depends on the specific clinic and may fluctuate. Everything depends on the specifics of the establishment and the drug used. Typically, one dose of an American manufacturer costs approximately 2,500 rubles. You need to know that each person requires an individual dose selection. However, the final cost will still be less than the price of surgery or other major operations involving the correction of wrinkles.

The procedure must be performed in a specialized clinic

Limitations, side effects and other unpleasant aspects

Everyone should understand what the procedure for lip augmentation using such injections is. In fact, the drug blocks some muscles. The effect of swollen lips occurs only because the injection itself is directly administered into the area located nearby. That is why before you go looking for an attractive appearance, you should carefully select a clinic. Botox, like other drugs, has positive and negative properties. Of course, this substance creates the correct lip line, making them voluminous and attractive. But there are also negative qualities. Among them it is worth highlighting: high requirements for medical qualifications (this cannot be done at home), possible consequences (with insufficient assessment of contraindications and violations), a large number of counterfeit drugs and a short shelf life in a diluted state.

Side effects that may occur after a Botox injection deserve special attention:

some numbness in the injection area;
lack of the desired effect and allergies;
the possibility of the formation of small hematomas;
speech impairment and increased salivation.

Lips after Botox (photos of numerous clients who have undergone this procedure testify to this) look very seductive. However, we should not forget that natural beauty will always be valued more than artificial beauty.

Nowadays, lip botox can be done not only by singers and actresses, but also by ordinary women with average incomes. Sometimes, not only those who want to acquire a model appearance decide to undergo the procedure. In case of injuries or congenital imperfections that significantly complicate life, aesthetic correction is extremely necessary.

The shape of the lips can be ideal, but only in youth. Time takes its toll, so in adulthood even the most beautiful skin deteriorates. This also applies to the mouth area, around which wrinkles are one of the first to appear. To maintain attractiveness, cosmetologists offer many different methods. Among them, a fairly popular correction method is Botox injections into the lips.

The substance injected into the muscle during the procedure is called Botoxin. It has the ability to disrupt the processes of nerve impulses. As a result, the muscle begins to contract very weakly or is completely paralyzed. But this effect is temporary. During the period of inactivity, the skin has time to recover, old wrinkles disappear, and new ones do not appear.

After the procedure, you may notice an increase in volume. Many people mistakenly believe that Botox injections are special fillers. Although after them there is a change in the shape and size of the lips, they are not lipstick.
Botox is not a foreign body at all, but a substance that is absorbed and eliminated from the body over time.
To achieve a more pronounced effect of lip augmentation, Botox injections should be combined with other methods. For example, fillers or hyaluronic acid are often used.
After such exposure, the skin is transformed not only around the mouth. Lips also become smoother and fuller.

What is the price?

The cost of Botox injections is the absolute advantage of this product. The moderate price allows injections to be given to almost anyone, which affects the popularity of the drug and contributes to the fact that reviews about it are mostly characterized by a positive connotation.

So, how much does it cost to get Botox on your forehead? The total amount will depend on the amount of composition used, as well as the availability of additional services (for example, anesthesia). As a rule, from 2 to 30 units of the product are used to treat the forehead specifically, and the price for one unit ranges from 250 to 400 rubles. Injections in a minimum quantity will cost you only 1000 rubles.