Anti-wrinkle gel injections

With age, the skin loses elasticity and becomes thinner. Big influence genetic predisposition influences the aging process to early wrinkles. For some women, the first facial wrinkles appear at the age of 25-28.

Cosmetology has extensive means for skin restoration, including injections of collagen, hyaluronic acid, Botox and an oxygen-ozone mixture.

What do they inject from wrinkles on the face?

The skin of children and young people is riddled with blood vessels and filled with structured collagen, a protein that makes the skin smooth, soft and elastic. In aging skin, long collagen threads are destroyed and the number of blood vessels decreases. The dermis (middle layer of the skin) loses its ability to recover and becomes deformed. First, facial wrinkles appear, and then deep wrinkles. Collagen loss occurs throughout the body, but this process is clearly visible on the face. Preparations containing collagen are obtained from:

1. the patient’s own collagen (autocollagens);
2. from cattle leather;
3. their skin from deceased donors.

Collagen injections effective for patients aged 25 to 60 years. Collagen injections are used:

1. to eliminate facial wrinkles around the mouth and nose, around the eyes, between the eyebrows;
2. for the correction of deep wrinkles;
3. to smooth out traumatic scars;
4. to smooth the skin after acne has healed;
5. to enlarge lips, cheekbones and cheeks.

Collagen gels (fillers) are injected under the skin using a syringe with a thin needle. The gel fills the subcutaneous space, as a result, wrinkles are straightened, and the face acquires the contours provided for by the correction. Skin looks young and becomes soft, elastic and smooth.

Pros of collagen injections:

1. the effect of the injection is noticeable immediately after the procedure;
2. the skin at the site of the scar or postoperative scar is smoothed out and the defect becomes less noticeable;
3. injections stimulate the body’s production of its own collagen, regeneration of the dermis occurs;
4. The duration of the procedure is short - from 15 minutes to 1 hour;
5. the effects of the injection disappear after a few days.

Disadvantages of the procedure:

1. the effect of injections is short-lived (from 3 to 6 months);
2. some patients experience allergic reactions after the introduction of foreign collagen;
3. after the injections the patient feels slight pain;
4. Swelling and bruising may appear on the skin;
5. some patients feel nausea, dizziness, joint pain after injection;
6. Post-injection tissue necrosis and capillary blockage may appear at the sites of collagen injection.

The dosage of the drug depends on the injection site and the expected effect. The volume of one injection is from 1 to 5 ml of gel. To smooth out and eliminate shallow wrinkles, a drug with a low concentration of the active substance is selected.

More concentrated preparations are intended for the correction of acne scars and medium expression lines. To correct deep folds on the face, highly concentrated products are used (for example, the drug Collost with a gel concentration of 7% is intended for smoothing shallow expression wrinkles and minor skin correction, with a concentration of 15% for the correction of deep wrinkles).

The choice of drug, number of injections, injection site depends on the condition of the skin. The doctor first injects a high-concentration gel, then injects a low-concentration drug into the superficial tissues. Collagen injections cannot be done at home. The procedures are performed in the doctor's office.

Contraindications to collagen injections:

1. allergic reaction to the drug;
2. acute infectious diseases;
3. rash on the face;
4. oncological diseases;
5. pregnancy;
6. breastfeeding;
7. age under 18 years.

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide that is present in the human body. In children and young people, hyaluronic acid is synthesized in sufficient quantities, which contributes to optimal skin hydration. But over the years, the substance is formed in ever smaller quantities and wrinkles appear. Hyaluronic acid promotes the production of the main components of elastic skin - collagen and elastin.

The effect of injections with hyaluronic acid preparations lasts from 6 months to a year, sometimes for a longer time. As a result, the skin is well hydrated inside and out. The hyaluronic acid molecule binds up to 400-500 water molecules.

Synthetic hyaluronic acid in the injection solution stimulates the synthesis of your own collagen. Thanks to intensive hydration and collagen formation, wrinkles are smoothed out and appearance improves. Injections of the drug are used for:

1. eliminate dry skin;
2. smoothing wrinkles around the eyes at the stage of their formation;
3. increasing the firmness and elasticity of facial skin;
4. eliminating pigment spots;
5. changes in facial contours (in contour plastic surgery).

Pros of hyaluronic acid injections:

1. the drug causes allergic reactions only if there is an individual intolerance to the ingredients of the solution;
2. the drug does not contain animal protein, so after its use there is no necrosis or tissue rejection;
3. a cosmetologist performs procedures on an outpatient basis for 25-60 minutes;
4. swelling at the injection sites resolves in 2-4 days.

Cons of the procedure — after the end of the drug’s effect, the skin stops moisturizing and producing collagen naturally, and wrinkles may become the same as they were before. The ability of tissues and skin to regenerate is lost.

The dosage of the products is done by a cosmetologist. The doctor can spend from 1 to 5 ml of hyaluronic acid for the procedure. There are several dozen drugs produced by manufacturers in different countries.

1. Solutions for mesotherapy are less concentrated than solutions for revitalization with acid.
2. For bioreinforcement, preparations with a high acid concentration are used.

You cannot give injections with hyaluronic acid at home; the procedure is carried out on an outpatient basis in a cosmetologist's office. At home, you can only use external products. Contraindications to therapy are:

1. age under 18 years;
2. pregnancy;
3. acute infectious diseases;
4. skin rash, redness on the face;
5. oncological diseases;
6. lactation.

Botulinum toxin is a toxic substance of organic origin, which has a nerve-paralytic effect on human tissues and the nervous system. In large doses, the toxin can be deadly. But small doses of this organic poison are used in medicine and cosmetology. Preparations containing botulinum toxin are precisely injected under the skin using a syringe.

How does a Botox injection work? Botulinum toxin paralyzes a small area around the injection and facial muscles. As a result, the muscles at the injection site temporarily become immobile or inactive, and the wrinkles above them straighten out.

Botox injections are effective for four to eight months. After this they can be repeated. Small doses of botulinum toxin are not dangerous to health; the poison does not damage muscles and nerves, does not cause their atrophy, and is completely safe as a cosmetic. Several drugs are produced based on botulinum toxin. The most common treatments are Botox and Dysport.

Pros of Botox therapy:

1. injections in the same place can be done multiple times;
2. the use of Botox is very effective for eliminating wrinkles on the bridge of the nose, between the eyebrows, on the forehead, around the eyes and nose, and above the upper lip;
3. Botox allows you to correct asymmetric eyebrows and different heights of the corners of the mouth;
4. the skin at the site of straightened wrinkles quickly regenerates;
5. there is no rehabilitation period after injections;
6. maximum smoothing of wrinkles appears after 12-15 days;
7. redness and swelling of the skin disappear after 1-2 days.

Disadvantages of the procedure:

1. Botox cannot eliminate deep folds, scars and wrinkles;
2. injections in the lower part of the face (chin, cheeks) are less effective than in the upper part;
3. after the injection, the muscles can become very numb and completely lose sensitivity for a while (a sedentary face will look like a wax mask);
4. after injections, drooping of the corners of the lips, eyelids, and eyebrows is possible;
5. Small bruises may remain at the injection site.

The average dose of the drug for smoothing wrinkles is 30 units. Products from different manufacturers vary in effectiveness and strength, which is taken into account by the cosmetologist when calculating a single dose. So, 1 unit of Botox is equal to 4 units of Desport.

Improper use or home use of Botox, Desport, and other similar products can lead to severe poisoning and death.

Contraindications to Botox therapy:

1. low blood clotting;
2. acute forms of diseases of internal organs;
3. acute infectious diseases;
4. redness, rash, wounds on the skin of the face;
5. myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), paresthesia;
6. oncological diseases;
7. diseases of the endocrine system;
8. pregnancy;
9. lactation.

Injections with an oxygen-ozone mixture are made under the skin and inside the skin. As a result of the procedures, gas exchange in tissues improves, metabolic processes are stimulated and the skin is rejuvenated. For greater effectiveness, oxygen-ozone injections are supplemented with injections of physiological ozonized solution. Ozone therapy is effective for shallow wrinkles.

After the procedures, the following positive changes occur::

1. Old and damaged cells die, and decay products are removed.
2. Young healthy cells are nourished and actively work, which makes the skin firm, velvety and elastic.
3. Active fibroblasts (connective tissue cells) produce substances that retain water inside the dermis.
4. Ozone destroys pathogenic bacteria and skin mites (Demodex).
5. Small acne disappears on skin treated with ozone.
6. Intensive metabolism leads to the disappearance of scars left after acne treatment.
7. Pigment spots are significantly lightened.
8. After ozone injections, the face reacts less to temperature changes and does not blush in the heat.
9. The functions of the sweat and sebaceous glands are normalized, and their ducts are not blocked.
10. Spider veins and small capillaries narrow and become less noticeable. Blood flow in the capillaries is normalized.
11. Excess intercellular fluid disappears, therefore swelling around the eyes decreases, “bags” under the eyes disappear.

Ozone injections normalize skin condition. They are prescribed to reduce the dryness of the skin; after treatment, oily skin produces less sebaceous secretion, since ozone narrows the pores.

The disadvantages of ozone therapy include:

1. pain during administration and distribution of the gas mixture;
2. bruising when capillaries are ruptured by a syringe needle;
3. a swelling is visible at the injection site for one to three days, and when pressed on, a creaking (crunching) sound is heard;
4. Some patients may experience convulsions and a temporary decrease in sensitivity in the limbs after injections.

For one injection, 1 ml of the gas mixture is enough. It is injected under the skin (or inside the skin dermis) of the patient until a swelling (small blister) appears. A cosmetologist can give up to twenty injections on the face in one session.

The course of treatment includes from 6 to 15 sessions, which are carried out with a break of several days (twice a week or more often). Session duration is 35-40 minutes.

Contraindications to ozone injections are:

1. diabetes;
2. decreased blood clotting, hemophilia;
3. hyperthyroidism;
4. decreased number of platelets in the blood;
5. taking medications that reduce blood clotting (anticoagulants);
6. oncological diseases;
7. acute infectious diseases;
8. first days of menstruation;
9. Ozone therapy should not be given to patients who have previously had seizures or epilepsy;
10. therapy is contraindicated for people who have suffered head injuries.

The possibility of suppuration and tissue necrosis at the injection site is a rare side effect of ozone therapy. Most often, this complication occurs due to individual intolerance to the drug.

Cosmetic procedures including injections must be performed by a doctorwith the appropriate specialty. Correct correction and good treatment can only be obtained in specialized clinics. In choosing therapy and assessing its effectiveness, you should rely on specialists in the field of cosmetology.

For many years, scientists have been struggling to create a product that would help maintain a youthful and attractive face. Modern specialists are able to disguise age-related changes, as well as prevent their premature appearance. Various injections of anti-wrinkle drugs will help achieve maximum effect in rejuvenation. To understand why a particular drug is used, you need to understand all the features.

How to get rid of wrinkles with injections?

Anti-wrinkle injections are procedures that help fill the empty spaces under the skin and smooth out the resulting unevenness. Typically, such preparations are based on collagen, which helps increase the strength and elasticity of the skin. It is suitable for treating nasolabial folds, crow's feet, wrinkles on the bridge of the nose and forehead.

On average, the effect of such procedures lasts for six months, after which a new dose of the drug must be administered.

If you don’t know the name of the anti-wrinkle injections that are suitable for you, be sure to check with your cosmetologist.

Collagen injections

Collagen is a protein that is responsible for the strength, firmness and elasticity of the skin. Injections based on it are ideal for correcting wrinkles on the nasolabial folds, forehead and around the eyes.

The drug is administered in significantly higher doses than normal, since about half of the collagen volume will be destroyed by enzymes. Human and bovine collagen are used in cosmetology. On average, the effect of such injections lasts for 4-6 months.

Injections based on hyaluronic acid

Injections of hyaluronic acid against wrinkles are highly effective because “hyaluronic acid” is able to bind collagen fibers. In addition, it retains moisture under the skin, which helps smooth out wrinkles. Such injections are especially popular among older women, since natural aging is associated with loss of moisture.

The advantages of such injections include:

1. No risk of transmission of infection.
2. Absolutely hypoallergenic.
3. Quick effect and no recovery period.
4. The effect lasts for 1 year.
5. Possibility of injection into the area around the eyes. Learn more about how to remove wrinkles under the eyes with injections here.

Botox-based injections

Botox is an injection based on botulinum neurotoxin. It paralyzes the nerve endings of muscle fibers, causing them to lose their motor activity. Thanks to this, it is possible to get rid of facial wrinkles.

As muscle paralysis occurs, the grooves begin to smooth out and the skin regains its natural elasticity. The effect of such a procedure lasts for 4 months, and after about six months the motor activity of the facial muscles is restored.

Injections for wrinkles on the face

Injections for wrinkles above the lip

Wrinkles above the lip are vertical folds that occur due to age-related changes. Their appearance makes a woman’s face dull, sad and dissatisfied. Such folds can be removed only with the help of cosmetic procedures, among which the most popular are:

1. Mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid cocktails.
2. Biorevitalization with HA preparations.
3. Bioreinforcement.
4. Botox.

Injections into nasolabial folds

Nasolabial folds are two wrinkles-furrows that extend from the wings of the nose to the corners of the mouth. They can occur both due to natural aging and facial structure. To get rid of this problem, 2 procedures are most often used: mesotherapy and injections of concentrated hyaluronic acid.

The following drugs are commonly used:

1. TEOSYAL Meso.
2. TEOSYAL MesoExpert.
3. TEOSYAL PureSense Redensity.

Injections into eyebrow wrinkles

The deep furrows between the eyebrows are mimic. They arise due to various experiences and emotions. It is difficult to get rid of such formations; only injections with special drugs can cope with them.

The most effective are injections for wrinkles on the forehead with botulinum toxin, which can be replaced with Dysport. Such drugs fill the free space under the skin and also paralyze muscle fibers.

Injections for facial wrinkles

Expression wrinkles are the very first sign of natural skin aging. They occur due to excessive activity of facial muscle fibers. Because of the emotions we express, creases and grooves form on the cover, which over time turn into deep folds.

The following methods will help you cope with expression wrinkles:

1. Botox or Dysport injections.
2. Introduction of fillers.
3. Introduction of hyaluronic acid.
4. Injections with vitamin cocktails.

Injections of nicotinic acid in anti-wrinkle ampoules can speed up the blood circulation process, which speeds up regeneration and recovery. This will help cope with the shallow manifestations of aging. For deep grooves, this method is absolutely ineffective.

The best injections for wrinkles

Manufacturers of cosmetic preparations offer a huge selection of various preparations for smoothing wrinkles. They all differ in composition, effect, and duration of action.

In order to determine what is best for you, you need to consult with a qualified cosmetologist. The most popular are:

1. Anti-wrinkle injections – Dysport and Botox. They get rid of both deep and small folds. Special components inhibit the activity of nerve impulses, which is why muscles cannot contract.
2. Fillers — Surgiderm, Stylage, Juvederm, Princess. With their help, it is possible to get rid of deep senile furrows and also enlarge lips. The injections are completely safe and cannot cause allergies.
3. Collost – a gel based on unreconstructed collagen. Such injections relieve not only age-related changes, but also scars. They improve elasticity and skin turgor. The gel can also be used to enlarge lips.

There are a huge number of injections that can get rid of wrinkles. A qualified specialist will be able to select the most effective drug. To do this, he needs to determine the condition of the skin, the degree of damage, as well as its individual characteristics. With the help of injections, you will be able to regain your youth without resorting to the help of a plastic surgeon.

No matter how much we take care of our appearance, the day will still come when “crow’s feet” or “smiles” cheerfully wave at us from the reflection in the mirror. Treacherous facial wrinkles have always skillfully betrayed a woman’s age. The modern beauty industry has given women injections for facial wrinkles or, as they are also called, beauty injections. Let's figure out what it is and what the features of the procedure are.

What are injections for wrinkles?

There are several types of youth injections:

1. Injections based on the neuroparalytic poison botulinum toxin, the causative agent of botulism. Such remedies temporarily cause paralysis of the facial muscles, thereby relieving hypertonicity and smoothing out fine and deep expression wrinkles.
2. Mesotherapy is the introduction of cosmetic cocktails under the skin for the purpose of its rejuvenation. Such cocktails are composed and dosed individually for each patient by cosmetologists. They may contain various minerals, nutrients and almost always hyaluronic acid. It removes excess fluid from the dermal tissues and gives the treated areas a fresh, youthful appearance.
3. Ozone therapy is the introduction of ozone with oxygen under the skin, approximately to a depth of 4 centimeters. The goal is general improvement of the skin, and in some cases, the entire body.

If complete facial rejuvenation is required, cosmetologists recommend the use of several drugs for different areas of the face.

Substances are injected under the skin almost painlessly. But for people with a low pain threshold, cosmetologists offer a gel for local anesthesia before the procedure.

There are several types of injections for facial wrinkles based on botulinum toxin. These are American Botox, German Xeomin, French Dysport and Chinese Lantox. The effect of all these drugs is absolutely the same. The drug blocks the impulse of nerve endings entering the muscle fibers, and they stop responding to such signals. In other words, the treated facial muscles stop moving.

The drugs differ only in the substance in which the neurotoxin is dissolved, the shelf life and the dosages required for treatment. What the optimal dosage will be in each specific case is determined only by a cosmetologist with a higher medical education, based on the condition of your skin according to the results of a visual examination.

To keep the face alive and facial expressions natural, Botox is used mainly for the upper third of the face. Botox injections are used to treat areas around the eyes, horizontal frontal and vertical facial wrinkles between the eyebrows.

The first effect is noticeable already on days 3-7, and the maximum effect occurs 2 weeks after the procedure.

Botulinum toxin drugs also correct the appearance of the lips. But to prevent the lips from becoming paralyzed, the drug is injected only into the lip contour. As a result, they become beautifully defined, the procedure helps smooth out small expression wrinkles on the upper lip.