Hardware cosmetology is a promising direction that was formed at the junction of aesthetic cosmetology and physiotherapy.
The main advantage of techniques using cosmetic apparatuses is the ability to significantly improve the condition of the skin without surgical intervention.
Most hardware procedures are painless, completely safe and give excellent results.Correctly performed hardware rejuvenation of the face allows you to visually erase from 5 to 10 years.And now not only women come to such procedures, but also men who care about their appearance.
Cosmetologists and patients are attracted to good tolerance and wide possibilities of these procedures.
Areas of application of hardware cosmetology:
- Correction of wrinkles.
- Prevention of age -related changes.
- Elimination of pigmentation.
- Treatment of rosacea and rosacea.
- Improving the skin properties: increased tone and elasticity, elimination of peeling, narrowing of skin pores.
- Treatment of acne and post -acne.
- Cleaning and grinding of the face.
- Skin tightening.
- Elimination of unwanted vegetation.
- Treatment of hairline.
- Removing scars, scars, stretch marks, tattoos, papillomas and warts.
In addition, tissue recovery acceleration occurs, metabolic processes are normalized, elastin, hyaluronic acid, collagen, blood vessels are activated, and the outflow of excess fluid is stimulated, and muscles relax.
Another advantage of the procedures is the ability to regulate the strength and depth of exposure, which means it is personally to draw up a program, in accordance with the patient’s age and his skin.
The methods of hardware cosmetology are well combined with each other, as well as with the methods of therapeutic and injection cosmetology.
The knowledge of the skin anatomy and understanding the mechanisms of action of each method will help to avoid complications and the desired effect of the cosmetologist.
Hardware cosmetology: types of procedures
To solve aesthetic problems, they are currently actively used:
- Mechanical effect:
- Brushing.
- Exposure by vacuum:
- Vacuum facial cleaning.
- Ultrasonic vibrations:
- Ultrasonic massage.
- Ultrasonic peeling.
- Electric current:
- Galvanization.
- Electromiostimulation.
- Darsonval.
- Microthes.
- Phototherapy:
- Photography.
- Laser exposure.
We will analyze the most popular methods of hardware cosmetology that are used to rejuvenate the face.
Brashcage in hardware cosmetology
Brashcage or Brushing is a surface mechanical cleansing or massage of the skin with rotating automatic nozzles.The procedure is considered the basic and allows you to improve the condition of the skin, color and texture.Brushing nozzles are interchangeable.The package of such devices includes nozzles made of natural bristles of various diameters and stiffness, sponges and pumhes.Their choice depends on the type, thickness and sensitivity of the skin.
Such devices are produced by various companies not only for professional use in cosmetic salons.The acquisition of a convenient and compact model of the device makes it possible to carry out a bunch at home on its own.
The face and neck, cleared by the scrub, are treated with circular movements along the massage lines.After the end of Brushing, a mask or cream is applied to the face.
During the procedure, the cosmetologist can regulate the speed of rotation of the nozzles and the direction of their movement (to the right or left).The choice of nozzle depends on the type of skin: its thickness and sensitivity.
During the procedure, mechanical removal of pollution and keratinocytes of the stratum and shiny layers of the epidermis occurs.Also, the Brushing procedure improves microcirculation and metabolism in the dermis, stimulates the processes of cell renewal.
Face Brushing effects
- Cleaning the skin from pollution, removing open comedones.
- Reducing the severity of pigmentation.
- Improving the work of the sebaceous glands.
- An increase in skin tone.
- Return to the face of a healthy color.
Face Brushing is not shown to people with rosacea, with very sensitive skin, inflammatory processes on their faces, as well as pregnant and lactating.
Vacuum in hardware cosmetology
The action of a vacuum cleaning and massage device is based on the operation of an air compressor, which is able to create negative pressure.The effect of a vacuum on the skin is created due to the nozzles of glass, rubber or silicone, which are connected to the apparatus of hollow tubes.
During the procedure, air is created, as a result of which the nozzle is attached to the skin.The specialist promotes the flask on the face with small circular movements, taking into account the massage lines.The cosmetologist regulates the force of exposure independently using the apparatus.
Under the influence of a vacuum, the sabotage of the cells of the stratum corneum, the disclosure of pores and their partial purification occurs.The circulation of blood and lymph in the dermis also improves;The muscles of the face come in tone.
Indications for vacuum cleaning are oily and combined skin, acne out of the stage of exacerbation and comedones.
Vacuum massage is carried out with signs of skin wither, a tendency to swelling, stagnation.
Contraindications to procedures:
- Curoperosis and fragility of blood vessels.
- Rosacea.
- Wounds, abrasions and scratches on the skin.
- Exacerbation of chronic dermatoses.
- Oncology.
Vacuum therapy goes well with mechanical cleaning, galvanization procedures.
Ultrasound in hardware cosmetology
The action of ultrasound devices is based on the ability to generate ultrasound waves.To influence the skin of the face, radiation with a frequency of 22-44 kHz, 1 MHz and 3 MHz is used.Ultrasound supply mode is regulated.It can be impulse or continuous.
Devices for ultrasonic therapy are portable, less powerful, and stationary, greater power.Portable ones have 1 nozzle in the form of a spatula for massage and peeling, stationary are usually equipped with additional nozzles of various diameters and forms for massage and phonophoresis (the method of introducing cosmetic products into deep layers of the skin using ultrasound).
Ultrasonic peeling
It is a surface cleansing of the skin of the face from pollution, excess sebum and dead epidermal cells.Compared to mechanical cleaning, the technique has a lower depth of exposure.The undoubted advantages of ultrasonic peeling are good tolerance and the possibility of use in any type of skin.During the procedure, the cosmetologist acts on the skin of the face with a nozzle in the form of a spatula for 5-15 minutes.As a contact environment, gels and tonics are used for knotting.Under the influence of ultrasound fluctuations, the bonds between scales are weakened, and they are easily removed from the surface of the skin.The contents of the skin pores are loosened, as a result, the removal of comedones is facilitated with subsequent manual cleaning.Also, during the procedure, blood circulation in the dermis improves and regeneration processes are activated.
Indications for ultrasound peeling
- Comedones.
- Unhealthy complexion.
- Extended pores.
- Reduced skin turgor.
Peeling is not carried out in the presence of rashes, abrasions and scratches on the skin.The procedure is not recommended for pregnant women and people with cancer.
Ultrasonic massage as a method of hardware cosmetology of the face
During the procedure, the specialist smoothly moves the nozzle along the massage lines at a speed of 1-2 cm per second.The supply mode of ultrasound waves can be constant or intermittent.The procedure takes no more than 10 minutes and is carried out on special cosmetic products for UZ-process.
Under the influence of ultrasound waves, blood vessels expand, metabolic processes improve, the work of the sebaceous glands is normalized.
Indications for ultrasonic facial massage
- Drub, wilting skin
- Prevention and correction of age -related changes.
- Acne disease outside the aggravation stage.
- Seborrhea.
- Swelling.
- Stagnant spots.
Contraindications for ultrasonic therapy
- Exacerbation of severe general diseases.
- Oncology.
- Ultrasound intolerance.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Rashes, wounds and abrasions on the face.
The use of electric current in hardware cosmetology
| Galvanization |
Myostimulation |
Darsonval |
Microthes |
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| Technical parameters |
Direct current 3-5 mA |
Permanent pulse current 3-5 mA |
A variable pulse current of low power (0.02 mA) with a frequency of 110 kHz and a voltage of 25-30 kV |
Electric modulated current of low power (100-640 mka) and low voltage (0.1-500 Hz) |
| The mechanism of action |
The movement of electrically charged particles occurs, the permeability of cell membranes changes |
Rhythmic movement and accumulation of charged particles on cell membranes, activation of protein formation and nucleic acids |
Electrically active elements of cells and tissues come into oscillatory motion |
Improving the work of sodium-potassium pump, normalization of cells, activation of collagen and elastin synthesis |
| Effects |
The circulation of blood and lymph improves, metabolic processes are normalized, regenerative skin abilities are increased |
Reducing facial muscles, analgesic, trophic, healing, lymphatic drainage action |
Vasomotor, analgesic, trophic, antipruritic, bactericidal effect, normalization of the sebaceous and sweat glands. |
Improving microcirculation, lymphatic drainage effect, relaxation and restoration of facial muscles, renewal of tissues, normalization of the sebaceous glands |
| Features of the technique |
Galvanization is usually carried out by mobile electrodes, positive and negative, according to a physiological solution or Conductive gel. Passive electrode is attached to the arm |
For the procedure, glass electrodes are used. The procedure is carried out using talc, dry skin or special masks. Movements are carried out along massage lines, without separation. |
For the procedure, stationary or mobile electrodes are used.When using mobile electrodes, a Conductive gel or a special mask is applied to the skin. |
Mobile electrodes are located on the face.All movements are carried out along the massage lines.Depending on the problem, one program is carried out: lymphatic drainage, myostimulation, electrophoresis.Or the programs are executed sequentially. |
| Indications |
Hyperpigmentation spots Dry wilting skin Scars and stagnant stains Small wrinkles |
Failing skin Seborrhea Post -acne Alopecia |
Reduced skin tone The second chin Mimic wrinkles Tendency to edema Hypotonus of facial muscles |
Flabby and wilting skin Swelling Hyper-pigmentation Seborrhea Acne and post -acne Bold porous skin The initial stages of rosacea |
| Contraindications |
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New hardware cosmetology
RF lifting is a relatively new method of rejuvenation of the skin of the face.It is based on the effect on the skin of the face of radio frequency energy.High-frequency electric current (0.4-16 MHz) leads to a pronounced heating of the dermis and subcutaneous fat.The thermal effect contributes to the activation of the synthesis of its own collagen fibers.As a result, the skin properties improve naturally: it is pulled up, it becomes more elastic and smooth.
The novelty of fast has become popular among cosmetologists and customers of salons, since the results of RF lifting are comparable to the effect of surgical facelift, while a long rehabilitation period is not required.
Indications for the procedure
- Drub skin.
- Mimic wrinkles.
- Reduced skin tone.
- Opinion of soft tissues of the face.
The procedure is recommended for conducting at the age of 20-60 years.At the same time, improvements are observed even in patients of the older age group aged 55-60.
Features of the conduct
All movements are produced by the manipula of the apparatus along the conductive gel applied to the face and neck.During the procedure, the patient experiences only pleasant heat.After the session, redness and swelling may appear on the face.Usually unpleasant phenomena pass on their own within 2-6 hours.
To achieve the optimal result the next day after the procedure, a lymphatic drainage massage is recommended.
Contraindications
RF lifting is not carried out for pregnant women, faces under the age of 18, people with a pacemaker.Also, contraindications to the procedure are exacerbation of serious diseases, oncology and mental disorders.
Phototherapy in hardware cosmetology
| Photography |
Field laser rejuvenation |
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| Technical parameters and mechanism of action |
Most often, a broadband intensive impulse light - IPL is used for photography.It is a stream of photographs of visible light.Wave length - 400-1400 nm. |
Laser radiation is used to create point controlled burns: 1. C damage to the epidermis and deeper layers of the skin with ablation fractional photothermolysis.2. In the dermis without damage to the epidermis with non-bative fractional photothermolysis. |
| The effects exerted |
Destruction of the pigment (melanin, hemoglobin) Activation of the synthesis of collagen and elastin fibers Improvement of microcirculation activation of metabolic processes in tissues normalization of the sebaceous glands |
The “columns” of thermal damage trigger the processes of regeneration in the skin.In places of exposure, metabolism is activated, blood circulation improves, new collagen and elastic fibers are formed. |
| Technique |
A contact gel is applied to the skin, then the correction area is sequentially processed using the nozzle with intermittent flashes of light. The length of the waves and radiation intensity are selected individually. The procedure is painful, if necessary, the skin should be anesthetized |
Before the procedure, the specialist conducts a surface peeling to level the skin relief. Then the cosmetologist moves the nozzle on the face, which radiates the laser. The procedure is painful, local anesthesia may be required after a session on the skin, a soothing cream is applied |
| Indications |
Acne and post -acne Age -related skin changes Pigment spots Vascular stars |
Drub skin Superficial wrinkles Pigment spots Phenomena is post -acne Treatment of strias and scars |
| Contraindications |
Pregnancy Oncology Keloid disease Acute infections Fresh tan Exacerbation of serious diseases |
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| Rehabilitation period |
Hyperemia and swelling within 1-2 hours after the session |
After non-able photothermolysis-0-3 days after ablation photothermolysis-5-7 days. |
Cosmetics for hardware cosmetology
Modern manufacturers of professional cosmetics produce separate lines of equipment for hardware procedures.Gels, serums and tonics perform the following functions:
- Prepare the skin for the procedure.
- Facilitate the sliding of the nozzles and contribute to better skin contact with the device.
- Increase hardware efficiency.
In turn, microcurrents, ultrasound and other methods of hardware cosmetology improve the penetration of active ingredients of cosmetics into the skin.
The effectiveness of the procedures depends on the professionalism of the cosmetologist, as well as the level and quality of the used devices.Cosmetological devices for home use have less power.They have a weak effect or medium effect.For work in the cabin, it is recommended to use powerful and reliable professional devices of famous brands.