“I’m so tired of these pimples!” - many girls say this phrase in front of the mirror, especially in adolescence. I am 26 years old and, unfortunately, I still suffer from the problem of rashes. What I didn’t use: different creams, scrubs, and, most importantly, I hid the pimples under a layer of foundation every time.
I want to share my experience and tell you how I got rid of this problem and completely stopped using various types of “plaster”. We will talk about mechanical facial cleansing.
Review sent by Galina Beregovskaya
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First steps to deliverance
At one point I decided that this could no longer continue. The reflection in the mirror scared me, and I began to look for cosmetology offices and select a procedure for combating imperfections.
On the Internet, I found a beauty salon that was located almost near my house and, without hesitation, made an appointment.
As a naive girl, I dreamed that after the first procedure my skin would become perfect. However, the cosmetologist I turned to brought me down to earth.
And at the first session, I learned that it would take at least a year to correct everything that foundation and incorrectly chosen care had done to me. But the result will definitely please me.
Photo before the first procedure
How to choose a beauty salon?
The average cost of a mechanical facial cleansing service is 1600–3000 rubles . Honestly, I think this price is a little high.
Because in the same price range you can do ultrasonic facial cleansing, which is not so painful, but also effectively eliminates imperfections. This is for those who do not tolerate pain very well.
However, mechanical facial cleansing is a procedure that appeared almost among the first on the skin care services market. It has an aggressive effect on it, and a competent specialist will bring the skin to ideal condition.
Here is a photo before the second cleaning, the result is already quite good:
On the Internet you can find a lot of offers from beauty salons that offer mechanical facial cleansing services, especially in large cities.
Depending on your financial capabilities, you can select a specialist. You can also consult with acquaintances or friends who visit a cosmetologist, perhaps they will help with choosing a specialist.
Post-procedure care
You need to take care of your facial skin after the session with special care so that the recovery process is as short as possible.
For several days after the procedure, pain or redness may persist in areas of particularly deep penetration into the layers of the skin.
It is necessary to treat the skin with creams that promote healing of wounds and soothe inflamed areas of the skin on the face. It is recommended to use Bepanten, Solcoseryl or other means of similar action.
It is better not to use decorative cosmetics, especially mattifying or foundation creams, for at least a day after the procedure, so that the pores do not become contaminated. You should also not use products containing alcohol.
Nourishing and moisturizing creams will be very helpful. Especially in the summer, it is better to use products that help protect against ultraviolet radiation. Avoid direct sunlight and do not sunbathe.
Between procedures, which are recommended to be carried out no more than once every 3-4 months, you can do peelings, massages or cleansing masks both in salons and at home.
Feelings during the procedure
I will pay special attention to the sensations during the procedure. I visited a cosmetologist for about a year and I can say for sure that it is impossible to get used to these sensations.
During the first visit, when the cosmetologist began cleaning, I wanted to run away after only 10 minutes of the procedure. It was terribly painful, but I pulled myself together and constantly reminded myself of the result I wanted to achieve.
And although the procedure is quite painful, pain relief is a last resort, which, as a rule, is not resorted to.
After a couple of procedures
How does mechanical facial cleansing and recovery process work?
This procedure does not require special preparation.
Cleaning takes about 2-3 hours depending on the condition of the skin. Manual facial cleansing consists of several stages that allow you to achieve the desired result.
- At the first stage, the cosmetologist cleanses the face of makeup and various skin contaminants with tonic.
- The second stage is applying a mask, which will open the pores, and all imperfections will become more visible to a specialist.
- The third, most painful process is manual skin cleaning. The cosmetologist, using his hands and a special tool, a spoon-uno, removes pimples and blackheads by “squeezing”. This procedure is completely sterile; the specialist wears gloves and uses a disinfectant wipe.
- At the fourth stage, the cosmetologist applies a soothing mask and protective cream, which will reduce inflammation and redness and allow the wounds to heal.
The specialist I saw also recommended applying almond peeling. It stimulates collagen synthesis and activates cell renewal. As a result, the skin becomes firmer and smoother to the touch.
Almond peeling
The recovery period takes about a week, during which time the cleansing marks heal, the redness disappears, and the dead skin begins to peel off. This is the so-called healing process.
I didn’t have any complications or any side effects, but this is purely individual, and if unforeseen situations or complications arise, you should immediately contact a cosmetologist and keep in touch with him.
The most effective facelift procedures
There are many techniques used to perform a facelift:
- Radiesse
- RF needle lifting
- Laser resurfacing
- Thermolifting
- Temporal thread lifting
- Correction with liquid threads
- Massage
- SMAS lifting
The Idealist Clinic uses only proven technologies with proven effectiveness and safety. It is better to choose the method by which a non-surgical facelift will be performed with an experienced cosmetologist who will first assess the condition of your skin. Sign up for a consultation on anti-age therapy and aging prevention by calling the number, the consultation will be free for you.
Radiesse
Radiesse is a specific dermal filler that is used for non-surgical face lifting and provides long-term results. The drug replenishes lost volume on the face and stimulates the production of its own collagen. The procedure lasts from 30 to 60 minutes and does not cause discomfort to the client. A distinctive feature of this technique is that the drug does not cause swelling, since it does not contain hyaluronic acid.
Principles of the drug:
- instant smoothing of wrinkles due to volume replenishment
- stimulating the production of your own collagen, leaving the skin smooth
- the formation of a new dermal matrix, which is supported by the drug, due to which the effect lasts for 1-2 years
The Idealista clinic will help determine whether this procedure is suitable for the client. Cosmetologists will select the optimal method only after carefully studying the structure of the skin.
RF needle lifting
Needle radiofrequency fractional lifting is a technique using radio frequencies that penetrate the skin and have a stimulating effect on collagen. By heating the deep layers of the skin, metabolism improves and fibroblasts are activated to produce collagen. The technique does not give an immediate visible effect, but helps to obtain a lasting result using the body’s own strength.
Positive changes:
- improvement of skin tone
- restoration of elasticity
- smoothing skin texture
- wrinkle smoothing
In Idealist cosmetology, the micro-needle RF lifting procedure is carried out using the Scarlet S device. This is one of the three top devices in the micro-needle RF lifting technique, which allows you to accurately predict the depth of penetration and achieve an ideal result.
Laser resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is a procedure using a fractional erbium laser that allows you to renew the upper layers of the skin and stimulate the production of your own collagen.
Effects of the technique:
- facial contour restoration
- improving skin elasticity and tone
- wrinkle correction
- elimination of sagging in the area of the upper and lower eyelids
- restoration of skin relief
- smoothness improvement
Thanks to the use of a premium Palomar erbium laser made in the USA and highly qualified cosmetologists, the procedure is painless and safe and does not have a long rehabilitation period.
Temporal thread lifting
A facelift with special threads is an effective procedure for improving facial contours. For this, safe, hypoallergenic materials are used, which not only support the facial frame, but also trigger the processes of producing your own collagen.
Only a doctor can determine the need for such a procedure. Therefore, sign up for a consultation at Idealista so that experienced cosmetologists can choose the optimal facelift method for you.
Infrared thermolifting
The essence of infrared thermolifting (IR lifting) is similar to radio frequency. The effect is achieved by heating the deep layers of the skin. Only for this purpose infrared rays are used. To avoid overheating of the skin, the cosmetologist uses a special cooling gel. The effect of thermolifting becomes noticeable gradually, since the processes of collagen and elastin production take time.
Face massage
Facial massage is an affordable method of rejuvenation that does not require large financial costs, and also has a general healing effect. A course of professional facial massage helps improve skin tone, reduce the severity of wrinkles and creases, and improve complexion.
There are several techniques for rejuvenating facial massage, which include:
- modeling lymphatic drainage
- deep plasticizing
- modeling author's
- classical
- Chinese jar and others
Facial massage to tighten facial skin is carried out strictly along massage lines. To improve the effect, anti-aging oils or serums are applied to previously cleansed skin. The advantage of the procedure is painlessness, lack of trauma to the skin, versatility, and the ability to combine massage with other injection or hardware techniques. After the session, redness of the skin is noted, but after 30 minutes the shade returns to normal and you can return to everyday activities.
Liquid threads
Liquid face lift threads are a mixture of hyaluronic acid and zinc, which makes it more durable and dense. They are injected into the subcutaneous fat using thin needles at predetermined locations.
SMAS lifting
SMAS lifting is an ultrasound method aimed at tightening the superficial muscular aponeurotic system of the face (Superficial muscular aponeurotic system). The essence of the procedure is to warm up the connective tissue to 60-70 degrees, which, under the influence of heat, begins to produce its own collagen.
What else should you know?
When planning a trip to a cosmetologist, it is worth considering several nuances that I, for example, did not know.
- It is not recommended to visit a specialist during menstruation and a week before it starts. Since at this time the pain threshold is quite high, and the pain from the procedure will be felt several times stronger.
- After mechanical cleaning, you should not exercise or clean for 3 days, as the pores are still open and dust particles can get in.
- The effect of mechanical facial cleansing lives up to expectations, but you should be patient, as at first, especially after the first procedure, it will seem that it has only gotten worse. But after a month, it was after this time that I noticed positive changes.
Types of skin cleansing
Superficial cleansing is cleansing using regular cleansers: gel, milk, micellar water, etc. Their goal is to remove makeup from the surface of the skin and dissolve and remove surface impurities and fatty films.
Therapeutic cleansing is skin cleansing, which is performed once every 1-3 days and is aimed at correcting a specific skin problem. For example, keeping pores clean, preventing the development of acne, etc.
Deep cleansing – performed 1-2 times a week and is aimed at:
- Elimination of dead scales lingering on the surface of the skin and containing external toxins and impurities;
- Dissolving comedones and cleansing pores of sebaceous plugs;
