Carrying out cosmetic procedures with the help of special devices - this is exactly what hardware cosmetology is. Every year the popularity of such methods grows, and the variety of devices increases.
Application of hardware methods in cosmetology
Hardware cosmetology is used for both the face and the body for:
- skin cleansing;
- combat various problems associated with the type of skin;
- non-surgical braces;
- facilitating the absorption and penetration of useful substances into the deeper layers of the epidermis.
Some of these methods of hardware cosmetology are available only in salons, but many devices can be purchased and used independently at home.
Methods of hardware cosmetology for the face
Consider some of the most popular hardware methods of cosmetology.
Thermolifting
The procedure for warming the skin with a variety of radiation. Infrared thermolifting is suitable only for superficial rejuvenation, improving metabolism and blood flow due to the fact that radiation is shallow, up to 5 mm, penetrates into the skin. Laser thermolifting helps to fight with strong sagging of the skin and is effective at the second chin. Radiofrequency lifting provides maximum depth of influence and activation of skin layers that are inaccessible by other methods.
Ionophoresis and galvanization
In these methods, a direct current is used that causes the motion of charged particles-ions. With the help of current, various medicinal and nutrients are introduced into the skin, which penetrate the epidermis and accumulate in the upper layers of the dermis.
Microcurrent hardware cosmetology
This method uses pulsed low frequency current to supply the skin with oxygen, increase lymph flow, increase muscle tone. Also, microcurrents are able to move additional therapeutic substances into the skin, although not as effectively as iontophoresis.
Ultrasonic methods of influence
Ultrasound is used to perform a special "massage", enhancing the protective mechanisms of the skin and stimulating the production of collagen, thereby increasing the elasticity of the skin. In addition, the procedure of ultrasonic cleaning, which helps from black dots, improves the complexion, reduces the pores and smooths out superficial wrinkles, is very common.
Means for hardware cosmetology
Hardware cosmetology for the person, whether homely or held in the cabin, implies the use in each case of special means. These are various gels, serums, solutions in ampoules. For procedures using galvanic current, aqueous solutions or gels with good conductivity and capable of penetrating into the skin are most often used. Usually it is herbal extracts, collagen and elastin solutions. Drugs for microcurrent therapy are subject to the same requirements as for galvanotherapy drugs, but as a rule, ampoules are labeled with the marks for which type of procedure they are intended for. When carrying out thermolifting, a special cooling gel is applied to the skin. At ultrasonic influence too use conducting preparations in the form of special gels and oil solutions. Water solutions with this method are used less often.
Contraindications of facial cosmetology
Among the factors that affect the impossibility of using the method:
- inflammatory skin diseases;
- infectious diseases;
- presence of a pacemaker or implants;
- oncological diseases;
- Thyroid gland diseases;
- genyantritis, frontal sinuses, sinusitis at the stage of exacerbation;
- blood diseases;
- renal or hepatic insufficiency;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- tendency to form keloid scars .
In addition, a contraindication may be the individual intolerance of any kind of radiation.