What they can do and where they work
They are effective in areas of local fat accumulation that are difficult to correct. They are used mainly in areas of fat traps - in the area of the chin, knees, riding breeches, and lateral surfaces of the abdomen.
It is not advisable to treat large areas with lipolytics. The technique gives a more pronounced and faster result with an integrated approach, so it is rarely done as a single procedure, only if it is impossible to combine with hardware correction methods.
Remember that injections of lipolytics - special drugs for destroying fat cells - only fight local fat deposits and, as a rule, require an integrated approach.
Special devices for independent use
Mesoscooters
Perfect Photo Portion
Japanese device for facial mesotherapy at home.
Based on the methods of electroporation and light radiation. The current delivers necessary substances to the skin tissue, and light and heat activate metabolic processes. Thanks to this effect, the device helps treat acne, reduce wrinkles, sagging and dull skin. Average price - 120,000 rub.
Gezatone m9900
Manufactured in the USA, it is intended for mesotherapy using the methods of mesoporation, electroporation, electromyostimulation and chromotherapy.
Cost 6000-7000 rub.
Genosys Cosmoceuticals Set
The set includes a Genesys roller with a replaceable nozzle, anti-aging serum, and revitalizing moisturizing spray.
After their use, skin tone and elasticity increase, wrinkles are smoothed out. In addition, the drugs included in the set protect cells from premature aging. The average cost of a set is 6,000 rubles.
What syringes can you use to perform the procedure on yourself?
To carry out manual mesotherapy procedures, both conventional syringes and those with Luer Lock fasteners are used.
A three-component syringe has a smoother operation , since the location of the rubber sealing ring in the front part of the piston eliminates jerks and injuries when administering the drug. This also helps to avoid the loss of mesococktail during the procedure.
Luer Lock
For this type of syringe, the fastenings look like “Luer Lock”, or “Lock”. In them, needles are attached using a screw fastening to the tip of the syringe. This connection is very reliable and can withstand high pressures when introducing thick cocktails, fillers and biorevitalizants.
Insulin syringes
In mesotherapy, insulin syringes with a capacity of up to 1 ml are also used.
They have a thin, short, fixed or removable needle, which is convenient when administering small doses of drugs. The danger of the manual method is that the needles are inserted deeper under the skin than when using the hardware method . In this case, droplets of blood may appear at the injection site, which should be monitored. There is also a risk of inserting a needle where the nerve passes. Which is extremely dangerous.
Important! If you do not have a medical education, it is advisable to use the hardware method, or consult a specialist.
Which procedures to combine with?
Additional methods allow you not only to speed up and obtain a more pronounced result of the main effect, but also to eliminate its consequences. After the destruction of fatty tissue, patients are faced with the fact that the skin becomes flabby and sagging. When drawing up a treatment plan, doctors evaluate skin turgor and prescribe a strengthening complex.
- Radio frequency lifting (RF-lifting);
- alter therapy (Ultherapy) is a microfocused ultrasound technique.
If we have a large area of fat deposits, for example, lipolytics are used in the abdomen, then it is justified to prescribe first a course of cryolipolysis, then lipolytics, and then, for example, a course of procedures using the Vela Shape device, which combines the effects of high-frequency current, infrared radiation, vacuum aspiration and massage rollers. This protocol provides faster and physiological weight loss.
Rehabilitation
In the absence of certain skills during independent mesotherapy, the recovery period can be 2–4 days. The main condition for rapid rehabilitation is proper care. After mesotherapy it is not recommended:
- Engage in vigorous physical exercise.
- Drink alcohol.
- Use cosmetics.
- Scratch the injured area of skin.
Treated facial skin should be protected from UV rays and a protective cream should be applied before going outside.
Nuances of carrying out
The specifics of a particular lipolytic drug determine the depth to which the injections will be performed (from 6 mm to 1.5 cm), how many procedures will be required, and whether recovery time will be needed.
To numb the skin puncture, we use local anesthetics. Some drugs add an anesthetic before injection to make the procedure comfortable. Injection cannulas are also used, which avoids several punctures and, accordingly, bruises.
For a pronounced result, it is necessary to carry out a course of 3 to 10 procedures with an interval of 10–14 days. The amount depends not only on the drug used, but also on the correction area and the amount of fat. Fat cells in the affected area die forever.
What determines whether the volume of fatty tissue will return?
- Metabolism;
- nutrition;
- lifestyle;
- hormonal background.
Therefore, after lipotherapy, you should adhere to a certain lifestyle and diet so that the procedure is not useless.
Mesotherapy at home
The formation of wrinkles is inevitable. With age, the skin of the face loses its former elasticity and furrows form on it. A cosmetological rejuvenating procedure - mesotherapy - will help restore your appearance to its former attractiveness. It involves the introduction of biologically active components into problem areas of the dermis that need correction. During mini-injections performed by a cosmetologist, it is possible to tighten the facial oval and get rid of contour nasolabial folds. The problem is eliminated without surgical intervention, it is possible to get rid of facial wrinkles and reduce the depth of furrows.
Side effects
Lipotherapy is an injection procedure, so after it, hematomas and swelling may appear. Adverse events and complications can only arise when working with direct lipolytics.
The main cause of complications is improper administration of the drug. They should be injected strictly into the subcutaneous fat, in small volumes.
The drug injected into other tissues, skin or muscles will cause tissue damage and destruction.
The second important point that must be taken into account when working with large volumes of direct lipolytics is the general condition of the body. There should be no acute liver diseases, since the fatty acids that come out of the destroyed cells will have to be utilized in it, which will create an additional burden.
How to choose a quality mesoscooter?
When choosing a device, focus on the following components of the device:
- Spikes length parameters.
- Purpose of the device.
- Material for making needles.
- Number of needles.
Dermorollers for the face have spikes, the maximum length of which is 0.5 mm. For the areas around the eyes, we recommend purchasing a product with needles up to 0.15 mm. For treating longitudinal wrinkles starting from the wings of the nose, the best option is with narrow rollers.
Many brands produce kits for different tasks. The needles on the rollers can be made of plastic, titanium and steel. If you want the product to last a long time, then purchase one with titanium needles. Plastic needles tend to break and are sharp. Their treatment with disinfectants leads to the gradual destruction of plastic. Steel appliances are good, the only drawback is rapid deformation.
The most practical option is to purchase a mesoscooter with titanium needles. They are durable and capable of maintaining all user qualities for six months. A large number of spikes guarantees a greater effect from meso-cocktails under the skin. The most effective device contains needles. It is better to buy a device with many piercing units on a roller.
Recommendations after the procedure (they must be followed)
- Fat loss procedures require drinking plenty of fluids. This is especially true for those who do not follow the drinking regime in everyday life.
- Lymphatic drainage techniques are welcome.
- If large volumes of work are carried out, physical activity is required. It is necessary to “spend” the released fatty acids to produce ATP (energy). If they are not utilized, the body will turn them back into fat deposits.
- In the first days after the procedure, you should avoid overheating, hypothermia, and drinking alcohol, so as not to slow down the process of removing waste products from the body.
In general, modern lipolytic drugs in the hands of a competent doctor are a safe means for correcting small fat deposits and harmonizing the overall appearance.
Important Additions
Among the options for home mesotherapy there are no methods with injections. Such procedures are carried out only in a clinic or beauty salon. An amateur or a cosmetologist just beginning his training does not know all the intricacies of diluting and mixing drugs. He may insert the syringe needle at the wrong angle or make a mistake with the depth of penetration of the cocktail. As a result, the risk of dangerous complications increases.
During home mesotherapy, devices can be used on dry skin (without serum). In this case, a deep massage is obtained. It accelerates the flow of blood and lymph, stimulates the removal of excess fluid from the body.
But the use of meso-cocktails without the help of devices is useless. The liquid cannot penetrate the surface of the face and body, so it is absorbed in small doses.
Today in stores you can buy kits that include a concentrate and a device. For example, “Lora” consists of a mesoscooter and a peptide-based serum. These sets are beautiful and comfortable. But before purchasing, you need to consider each component separately. The quality of the nozzles, the convenience of the handle, and the shelf life of the drug should not raise suspicions or questions.
pros
The method is minimally invasive
It does not require anesthesia or long-term rehabilitation.
For this reason, “slimness injections” are often called the lunch break procedure. Within 3-6 hours (rarely - 12 hours), a moderate burning sensation and sometimes a feeling of itching are noted in the area of lipolytic injections. Redness of the skin may occur within 12–24 hours, and moderate swelling in the injection area may persist for one to three days.
Possibility of correcting the most “stubborn” and delicate problem areas
You can remove fat deposits in the area of the inner shoulder, flanks on the back, pads above the knees and fat deposits associated with hormonal disorders (including the so-called widow's hump).
It is also possible to use lipolytics for the face - this will correct the swollen contour.
The effect is quite durable
Even if you recover, the “fat traps” will not return, because there are significantly fewer fat cells in this area.
Indications
Thanks to mesotherapy, you can cope with various skin defects:
- Very dry skin.
- Presence of wrinkles.
- Loss of turgor and facial contour.
- Hyperpigmentation.
- Oily skin, excessive production of subcutaneous sebum.
- Seborrhea, rashes.
- Bulldog cheeks, double chin.
Mesotherapy is recommended for women over 30 years of age to correct skin imperfections, as well as to prevent aging. If there are significant skin problems, the procedure can be performed after 20 years.
Minuses
Limitations on the volume of fat that can be destroyed
The reason is that the contents of fat cells are excreted by the liver.
Otherwise, serious intoxication may develop, manifested in a general deterioration in health: nausea, dizziness, indigestion, and even the appearance or aggravation of serious systemic diseases, primarily atherosclerosis. The settling of unresolved fat cells on the walls of blood vessels contributes to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
Possible injury
If the administration technique is violated (the drug gets into the skin) and the dosage is exceeded, ulcers, inflammatory reactions, and skin unevenness may occur (as with classic liposuction).
Some patients may develop scars. As practice shows, complications mainly occur in people with large local fat deposits.
According to surgeons, when treating two symmetrical zones (for example, zones of breeches), a not very uniform effect is possible. One zone may turn out fuller, and another - thinner.
In older patients, sagging and sagging skin may appear in the thinned area. In this case, hardware cosmetology comes to the rescue.
The procedure is quite painful
Despite the use of lidocaine and improved administration techniques, the process can hardly be called easy.
Elena Bagnenko, (@elenabagnenko) Ph.D., dermatologist, cosmetologist at the Galaxy Beauty Institute (St. Petersburg), international expert on injection and hardware technologies at Merz Pharma
Malika Abdushukurova, (@doctor.malika) cosmetologist, dermatovenerologist, laser therapist, leading specialist of the NuAnce clinic network (St. Petersburg), member of the scientific and practical society of cosmetologists of St. Petersburg
Drugs
Mesococktails for home treatments can be purchased in online stores and pharmacies. They are quite affordable and anyone can afford them. The main thing is not to make a mistake in choosing a drug.
Solutions for cocktails
To carry out mesotherapy at home, you can purchase the following compositions:
- Placentex – has a regenerating and wound-healing effect, helps against wrinkles, and is used in the preparatory and rehabilitation periods of plastic surgery. The average price is 800 rubles per bottle of the drug.
- Dihydroergotamine - improves microcirculation, improves peripheral blood circulation, which helps saturate skin cells with oxygen, resulting in improved skin tone and color, and smooth out fine wrinkles.
- KOSMO-DMAE 3% is an anti-aging concentrate that promotes a lifting effect, moisturizing and improving complexion. Indications for use are the prevention and treatment of age-related skin changes, anti-stress therapy and for deep moisturizing of the skin. The average price per bottle is 500 rubles.
Hyaluronic acid - smoothes fine and deep wrinkles, moisturizes the skin, improves complexion.
The average price of one bottle is 800 rubles.- Biotin - helps in the fight against problems such as acne, oily skin, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Average price - 350 rub. - Retinol is used for acne, deep wrinkles, and photoaging.
The average cost of the drug is 400 rubles.
Pharmacy products
In pharmacies you can buy monomedicines such as:
