Mesoscooter for the face: what is it and what is it for?

Cosmetic rollers, dermarollers, mesoscooters, what are they, many will ask. Essentially, this is the same device. It is a simple but at the same time effective device used for acupuncture in aesthetic medicine and cosmetology. The main working part of the instrument is a small drum-roller. Its surface is covered with thin needles. Correctly selected dimensions of needles, their location and distance allow you to obtain an effect comparable to and superior to some other procedures. For example, the results from the work of a mesoscooter are superior to dermabrasion, chemical peeling, and laser resurfacing. It is important that these results are by no means unfounded. They have been confirmed by clinical studies.

Why do such significant changes occur? This question can be answered only by delving a little into the principle of the processes that occur during the procedures.

Scalrollers - hair rollers

Scalproller is a mesoscooter with ultra-thin steel needles that works on the principle of acupuncture and triggers the natural processes of renewal of the scalp. Thanks to the device, the penetration of medicinal drugs into the skin increases - the hair is restored, strengthened, and gains strength. According to the doctor's indications, platelet-rich blood plasma is used instead of medications.

Benefits of scalrollers

• Fight hair loss, alopecia.
• Eliminate dullness and fragility.
• Helps hair growth.
• Stimulate blood circulation.

Course duration

You cannot constantly use a mesoscooter with caring medications. The skin will become dependent on the external supply of necessary substances, and they will be produced less inside the body. In order not to provoke such side effects, it is necessary to carry out only 2 courses per year.

Each of them consists of 7-20 procedures. At first, they can be carried out once every 10 days, then the interval is reduced to 7 days. Based on individual indications, a cosmetologist may allow 2-3 sessions per week.

To achieve the desired result, you cannot interrupt the course, since mesotherapy has a cumulative effect. After 1 session there will also be an effect, but the most noticeable changes will be with regular mesotherapy.

It is necessary to buy a new instrument on time, as needles become dull over time. The most durable is a titanium mesoscooter; it can be used for up to six months. If the service life ends, you must buy a new device in advance. After completing the course, it can be used without cosmetics as a massager.

Differences in drum size

Narrow and wide mesoscooters differ in the size of the drum. Narrow mesoscooters are used for sensitive areas of the face - the nasolabial area and eyes, the number of needles varies from 80 to 180 pieces. Help eliminate problems of puffiness and bags under the eyes, loss of tone, dryness, pigmentation, wrinkles.

With the help of wide mesoscooters, large areas of the body are worked out. They have an increased number and length of microneedles. The number of needles reaches 1200 pieces, the length of the needles is up to 2 mm.

Advantages of wide mesoscooters

• Makes the skin firm and elastic.
• Eliminate cellulite.
• Fights fat deposits.
• The skin becomes smooth and tightened.

Universal mesoscooters

These are devices that are used by professional cosmetologists in clinics, but they are also suitable for home use. They are divided into two types: models with interchangeable drums of different sizes (by changing the rollers, you can use the mesoscooter on the area of ​​the face, eyes and body) and models with one medium-sized roller, 1.7 - 2 cm wide (it is universal for use in any area).

Advantages of universal mesoscooters

• Tightens the skin.
• Fights pigmentation and sagging.
• Eliminate swelling.
• Tones and restores the skin.
• Improves blood microcirculation.
• Evens out skin tone and structure.

Effect in women and men

Women use a mesoscooter to look younger. The tool does not completely eliminate wrinkles, but reduces their depth. Small ones can smooth out completely. With other dermatological problems, everything is more complicated.

Post-acne goes away only if there are faint pigment spots left on the face. It will not be possible to remove scars completely. The same thing with puffiness under the eyes and rosacea - the mesoscooter cannot cope with serious situations.

Men usually undergo mesotherapy to get rid of facial scars or improve beard hair growth. The aggressive procedure does not infringe on male pride, so it looks more attractive than masks and peelings.

However, a mesoscooter does not cope with scars as effectively as salon cosmetology services. But the tool really helps with beard growth - it will become uniform and thick.

Photonic mesoscooters

Photonic mesoscooters, in addition to performing mesotherapy, subject the skin to phototherapy, due to the equipped emitter in the handle of the device. When the two methods are combined, tissues are restored more effectively, oxidative processes are accelerated, and the water balance of the skin is normalized. There are models with vibration that accelerate the processes of lymph and blood circulation in the skin.

Advantages of photonic mesoscooters

• Fights sagging skin.
• Eliminate cellulite.
• Tighten and tone.
• Makes the skin firm and elastic.
• Fighting age-related changes.

How to choose the best mesoscooter?

When choosing a mesoscooter, you need to focus on the characteristics of the device, which are suitable for solving certain problems. Needle length: when choosing a model, you need to take into account the area of ​​application: for the face in the range from 0.3 to 0.5 mm, for the body up to 2 mm.

Mesoscooters for home use

1. For the face 0.3-0.5 mm.
2. For the body 0.5-1.5 mm.
3. For hair 0.5-1mm.
4. For sensitive and problematic facial skin 0.3-0.5 mm, preference for laser sharpened needles.

Mesoscooters for professional care

1. For the face 0.5-1 mm.
2. For body 1-2.5 mm.
3. For hair 0.5-1.5 mm.
4. For sensitive and problematic facial skin 0.3-0.5 mm, preference for laser sharpened needles.

For both salon and home care, you need to focus on the number of needles for the face - no more than 600 needles, for the body - 1200 needles.

For home use:

• for the face 80-200 pieces;
• for the body 540-1200 pieces;
• for hair 80-200 pieces;
• for sensitive and problematic facial skin 80 pieces.

For professional care:

• for the face 200-600 pieces;
• for the body 540-1200 pieces;
• for hair 200-600 pieces;
• for sensitive and problematic facial skin up to 200 pieces.

The ideal materials for needles are steel and titanium. An alloy with precious metals will cost more, but will last longer in operation. Sputtered needles give good results, but due to the oxidation of the needles after the drugs used, the lifespan of the mesoscooter is reduced significantly.

General information

Mesoscooter (also known as dermaroller) is effectively used in cosmetology. The device consists of a roller covered with ultra-thin steel needles and a plastic handle that serves as a fastener. Manufacturers from different countries supply the market with needles made of different alloys: titanium, silver, gold, even platinum - the properties of each of these metals improve the quality of the procedure.

• release of collagen and elastin;
• saturation of tissues with vitamins through micropunctures.

Last year, the Dermatology Center in Northern California conducted a series of studies in which women with different skin types and cosmetic problems agreed to participate. The results showed that the mesoscooter helps increase the volume of absorbed nutrients by up to ¾.

The main processes start after the disappearance of tiny punctures - then regeneration is in full swing. Recovery is accompanied by:

1. Improving blood circulation.
2. Balancing the intercellular matrix (the basis for the mechanical support of cells and the movement of chemical elements).
3. “Awakening” of young cells.
4. Replenishment of elastin and collagen.

Mesoscooters by type of drums

• Drums made of plastic discs with soldered needles. Suitable for home use, area of ​​application: face, body.
• Drums, where the needles are soldered into a transverse plate and collected into a roller. These mesoscooters are suitable for professional and home care and can be used in any area.
• Drums without joining seams. Aesthetically beautiful and economical models. The cosmetic product will reach the skin up to 95% without losing most of it in the seams of the drum.

Before each use, as well as after use, the device must be cleaned with disinfectants, so it is better to choose one that is easy to disassemble and assemble.

Possible complications

After the procedure, the skin turns red and swells - this is a normal reaction to microdamage. Within 24 hours everything should return to normal. More serious side effects are also possible:

• painful sensations, especially intense during stress and during menstruation;
• excessive dryness, irritation, tightness, burning of the skin (normal reaction, goes away after 2-3 days with the use of moisturizing creams);
• disturbances in blood pressure and heart rhythm;
• exacerbation of herpes due to skin damage;
• bruises (occur in areas with thin skin when blood vessels are damaged);
• compactions and scars due to strong pressure on the roller;
• infections due to non-compliance with sterility rules and improper skin care;
• hyperpigmentation due to exposure to ultraviolet rays on damaged skin;
• allergy to the medication for the mesoscooter.

In case of infectious and viral diseases, you should consult a doctor. After testing, the causative agent of the disease will be identified and suitable medications will be prescribed. Allergies are treated with antihistamines, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or hormonal ointments are applied to the skin.

Bruises go away on their own in about a week, but you can speed up the process with cosmetics. A cosmetologist can deal with scars and hyperpigmentation. Usually the skin is restored to its previous state by laser treatment.

How do cosmetologists use a mesoscooter in the salon?

Medical clinics and salons use professional devices with long needles, up to 1200 pieces per drum, which leave more severe damage after rolling. Cosmetologists use anesthetic and local anesthesia to reduce pain during the procedure. On average, the procedure lasts about 25 minutes.

Carrying out the work step by step in the salon

• The cosmetologist cleanses the face of makeup.
• An antiseptic is applied to the selected problem area.
• Applies the drug.
• Performs massage with a roller.
• Repeatedly apply the drug until it is completely absorbed into the skin.

When the procedure is completely completed, the cosmetologist applies a soothing cream and sunscreen lotion.

What does the result depend on?

Dermaroller does not help everyone in the same way - some people cope with the problem completely, while others do not see any changes at all. The result depends on several factors:

1. Receptivity to the procedure. Roller mesotherapy copes with problems that have not yet developed. If wrinkles have accumulated on your face for years, it is unlikely that you will be able to get rid of them without serious consequences.
2. Location. Salon therapy is more effective than home therapy. And it’s not even a matter of the ability to use the tool - it’s just that those dermarollers that cosmetologists use have longer needles, and the care product penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin. Such rollers cannot be used at home.
3. Proper use. If you randomly roll a needle roller over your face, you will have to wait a long time for the benefits. It is necessary to study the diagram of massage lines and move along them, then the effect will be better.
4. Means used. Even if the procedure takes place at home, it is advisable to coordinate the choice of drug for it with a cosmetologist. He will determine the effective composition for a specific skin type.

The quality of the mesoscooter itself also plays a big role. Cheap tools can not only fail to improve the situation, but can also cause harm.

How to use a mesoscooter at home?

The algorithm for using the roller at home is no different from salon use. In addition to basic knowledge of use, it is important to remember how to handle and store the mesoscooter at home, so as not to harm the skin and not cause rapid breakdown of the device. The dermaroller should only be stored in special packaging.

When working with a mesoscooter, the main thing is to do everything step by step:

• treat the mesoscooter needles with an alcohol-containing solution or chlorhexidine;
• cleanse the skin of makeup and dirt;
• disinfect the selected area;
• when using needles from 1 mm, be sure to additionally use an anesthetic;
• Apply cosmetic product to the selected area (optional);
• Perform a light massage of the dermis.

Treatment should begin from the forehead, rolling the roller horizontally, vertically and diagonally at least 4 times. Then you should move on to the areas of the cheeks, nose and chin. The device should not be moved with sudden movements; there is no need to apply force or press through the skin. After performing the massage, you can reapply the cosmetic product to the skin. After a while, you should apply a soothing mask or cream, plus sunscreen to protect against UV rays.

Important: for home use, you can use mesoscooters with needles up to 1 mm, as they do not seriously injure the skin. Only professional cosmetologists should work with all other needle options.

When choosing a mesoscooter for home use, you need to consult with a specialist in the field of cosmetology.

Indications for the use of mesoscooters

1. For body. With a course of use of the device in the décolleté area, skin sagging noticeably decreases. The skin gains youthfulness and elasticity even on delicate areas of the body - chest, hands. Using a roller on the thighs and buttocks, you can eliminate stretch marks and overcome cellulite. The mesoscooter perfectly tightens sagging skin on the abdomen after a woman has given birth. With proper use of the roller on the body, you can improve your figure, remove cellulite, lose weight, and tighten your skin.
2. For face. The mesoscooter perfectly eliminates expression and age wrinkles in the submandibular area, on the chin and cheeks. It is also recommended to use the roller for severe pigmentation, scars and post-acne - acupuncture helps even out the tone of the face.
3. For hair. By using a roller in the hair growth area, you can prevent hair loss. While working with a roller and needles, blood circulation increases, which is why medicinal, beneficial substances and oxygen reach the hair follicles in a larger volume.

Contraindications

A mesoscooter is a fairly serious cosmetic device that has some contraindications for use. It cannot be used for:

• Presence of moles. No nevi should be treated with microneedling.
• Infectious skin lesions and various other dermatological problems.
• Recurrent herpes.
• Damage (wounds, abrasions, pimples) on the skin.
• Keloid scars.
• Bleeding disorders and taking medications that affect clotting (anticoagulants).
• Carrying a child.
• Autoimmune pathologies.
• Taking corticosteroid hormones.
• Alcohol addiction.
• Cancer diseases.
• Any disease during the period of exacerbation.
• Temperatures of different origins.

Of course, you need to take into account the risk of individual intolerance reactions to the compounds used for mesotherapy. The presence of allergies should be considered as a contraindication to their use.

Is it possible for rosacea?

There are different opinions online about the possibility of using a mesoscooter for rosacea. Some experts categorically recommend abandoning such procedures if there are areas of dilated capillaries on the face, since the vessels can be easily injured and the problem will worsen. Others claim that proper and careful therapy with small needles (no more than 0.2-0.3 mm) can help treat rosacea by improving local blood circulation.

For those who have signs of rosacea on their face, it is better not to experiment with their own health and appearance. It is better to trust an experienced cosmetologist and ask him about the advisability of using a mesoscooter at home in such a situation.