Plasmolifting and biorevitalization: comparing popular procedures

1. Similarities and differences between biorevitalization and plasmolifting
2. Indications for biorevitalization
3. Indications for plasma lifting
4. Contraindications
5. What is better – biorevitalization or plasma lifting?

Injectable anti-aging treatments are very popular, but choosing the right option on your own can be difficult. In order to make a decision, you need to know the features, indications and contraindications of various procedures.

It is best to entrust the final choice to a cosmetologist: after the examination, the doctor will recommend suitable techniques. However, it never hurts to get a general idea of ​​the most popular procedures for skin rejuvenation - biorevitalization and plasma lifting.

Contraindications

Any injection procedures are contraindicated:

• During pregnancy, lactation;
• With diagnosed oncological, autoimmune, and some endocrine diseases;
• With a tendency to form keloid scars;
• During the period of exacerbation of any chronic diseases;
• If there are rashes in the treatment area, inflammatory processes occur;
• For bleeding disorders.

In addition, plasma lifting cannot be done within 3 to 4 weeks after an illness or surgery, in the presence of certain diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Indications

Biorevitalization and plasma therapy have many common indications. Both procedures are excellent anti-aging treatments, which are recommended by experts to solve the following problems:

• sagging and loss of skin elasticity;
• unhealthy complexion;
• decreased skin tone and elasticity;
• multiple small wrinkles;
• swelling of the oval of the face;
• loss of clarity of contours;
• dryness and flaking of the skin;
• hyperpigmentation;
• photoaging;
• sagging skin after losing weight.

Also, both procedures help to recover faster after traditional plastic surgery or deep peels (chemical or laser). It is advisable to use them as a prevention of premature aging and early formation of wrinkles.

Performed before a vacation that the patient plans to spend on the seaside, plasma lifting and biorevitalization will help to simultaneously look better and protect the skin from the negative effects of summer external factors: ultraviolet radiation, heat and insufficiently clean or too hard water.

What is better – biorevitalization or plasma lifting?

This question can be answered this way: the best procedure is one that satisfies the actual needs of the skin. That is, according to testimony. If the epidermis is overdried, then the choice will fall on biorevitalization. Almost all women need this procedure; it allows you to “revive” tired skin and give it radiance. If you need to tidy up young, problematic skin, it is better to choose plasma lifting. Treatment with your own plasma is suitable for patients of all ages and helps to successfully fight inflammation. The cosmetologist will make the exact prescription of the procedures, guided by the indications, contraindications and the result to be obtained.

Many alternate courses of plasma lifting and biorevitalization to comprehensively improve the condition of the skin and prevent age-related changes.

External resemblance

At first glance, the procedures are absolutely identical.
These are injection methods of skin treatment and rejuvenation that stimulate natural regeneration processes. The problem area is injected with a syringe with a thin needle manually or using a pneumatic gun, and a previously prepared preparation is injected into the upper or middle layers of the dermis. But in plasma lifting, the active substance is the patient’s own plasma, enriched with platelets and purified from red blood cells. And biorevitalization is done using hyaluronic acid or preparations based on it. Accordingly, these procedures differ somewhat in impact.

The positive effect in both cases is enhanced by skin perforation. Small punctures are multiple microtraumas. The body, trying to quickly restore the integrity of the skin, forces cells to regenerate as quickly as possible. Blood flows to the wounds, lymphocytes rush in and due to this, their healing accelerates.

Technology

Stages of plasma lifting:

1. Venous blood sampling in a volume of 20-60 ml (the amount is determined individually). It is performed on an empty stomach (you can drink a glass of water) immediately before the procedure.
2. The biomaterial is placed in a test tube, supplemented with an anticoagulant and processed in a laboratory centrifuge, where it is separated into individual components. The injections only require platelets.
3. The skin is cleansed and wiped with an antiseptic solution. Anesthesia is usually not used, as the process does not cause much pain. In some cases, with increased sensitivity of the skin and at the request of the patient, an analgesic cream can be applied.
4. According to a pre-planned scheme, the doctor injects a substance obtained from a centrifuge with a syringe with an ultra-thin needle.
5. Treated areas are disinfected.

Biorevitalization technique:

1. The skin is cleansed and wiped with an antiseptic.
2. Future injection points are marked.
3. An anesthetic substance is applied, and a special film is placed on top to enhance its effect.
4. A sterile syringe filled with the drug is removed from the individual packaging.
5. Injections are performed according to a specific pattern.
6. Treated areas are disinfected.

Summing up

It is impossible to say unequivocally what is better – mesotherapy and biorevitalization or plasmolifting for the face. A specialist should choose the most effective method, taking into account many factors:

• patient's age;
• skin condition;
• presence of health problems;
• previously performed procedures;
• bad habits.

Plasmolifting is strictly prohibited for persons with alcohol or drug addiction. But biorevitalization will have virtually no effect.

According to reviews from patients themselves, published on YouTube and women’s forums, the best results are still achieved by combining plasma lifting with other anti-aging procedures. Although the price of such a course may be comparable to traditional plastic surgery, the risks are minimal, and you can enjoy beautiful, refreshed skin with proper care at home for up to 2-3 years.

Author: Anna Alexandrova

Patient reviews

Patients evaluate both treatment options positively. The results of the injections are seen in every case. Sometimes one of the options is called more suitable. Plasma injections are often equated with therapeutic effects, and more dramatic results are expected from the intervention.

The patient sees effectiveness only in plasma lifting, considering a specific area.

Positive impression about plasma injections.

A potential patient is considering the option of combining 2 procedures.

The opinion is that plasma lifting is stronger than biorevitalization.

Features of the procedures

Despite the great similarities, each of the procedures has its own distinctive features, as well as pros and cons. That is why they can be used either individually or in alternation.

Plasmolifting also goes well with mesotherapy and some physiotherapeutic procedures . And biorevitalization is often done in conjunction with Botox injections.

Plasmolifting

The secret of the high efficiency of plasma lifting is in the composition of platelet-rich plasma. It contains stem cells that can replace damaged ones. Thus, the highest ability of tissues to self-heal is achieved.

Injected under the skin, the patient's own blood plasma primarily mobilizes the internal resources of the human body, triggering its ability to self-heal. Thanks to this, the procedure has not only a rejuvenating, but also a healing effect.

It is worth choosing if you need to achieve the following results:

• moisturize the epidermis well;
• reduce the depth of facial wrinkles;
• restore lost skin turgor;
• smooth out small scars and scars;
• remove shallow pigmentation;
• heal skin after burns and injuries;
• reduce enlarged pores;
• eliminate acne;
• remove marks and acne stains;
• make the oval of the face clearer.

A significant advantage of this procedure is the minimal number of contraindications. It is hypoallergenic and can be performed on damaged and very sensitive skin.

The disadvantages include the high price (expensive equipment is required for plasma processing) and the risk of activation of autoimmune diseases in patients with a genetic predisposition to them.

Biorevitalization

During biorevitalization, the skin is actively moisturized, since the hyaluronic acid used for the procedure is able to attract and retain water molecules. But this is far from its only useful property; it:

• serves as a filler, filling and smoothing out wrinkles;
• stimulates the production of collagen and elastin;
• evens out skin texture;
• helps improve complexion;
• eliminates dryness and flaking of the skin;
• increases its protective functions;
• reduces enlarged pores;
• normalizes sebum secretion.

Hyaluronic acid is often one of the main components of mesotherapy cocktails, which also contain amino acids, vitamins, minerals, coenzymes, etc.

The procedure provides a faster visual effect than plasma therapy. But it comes with additional risks.

The disadvantages of biorevitalization include quite severe swelling and persistent redness of the skin after the procedure. It is not so rare to be allergic to it. With frequent repetition, an addictive effect occurs, the skin stops responding to the drugs.

Combination of procedures

According to classical technology, the addition of other substances to the patient’s platelet-rich plasma is not provided. Innovative cosmetologists are trying to experiment and do plasma lifting with hyaluronic acid. However, there is an opinion that such a mix only reduces the effectiveness of the procedure.

But if you correctly alternate plasma lifting with other injection techniques, the results are truly impressive:

1. + Mesotherapy. This combination is especially effective for medicinal purposes. Thus, Trental injections given a week after plasma lifting of the scalp make it possible to stop hair loss after just a few procedures and even activate dormant follicles.
2. + Biorevitalization. It perfectly fights not only small, but also quite deep expression wrinkles, perfectly refreshes and moisturizes the skin, improves complexion and eliminates flaking. You can alternate procedures by changing them every other week or performing two of each type.
3. + Acid peeling. It is especially useful for clients after 40-45, when it is necessary to remove age-related pigmentation, do lifting and restore lost skin turgor. Chemical peeling itself is a fairly aggressive procedure, and the skin after it in mature patients takes a long time to heal. Plasmolifting significantly reduces this process.

Plasmolifting performed two weeks after thread skin tightening, laser resurfacing or plastic surgery gives good results. Biorevitalization is best done as a preparatory stage for the same procedures.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Doctors accept both options. The most suitable option is offered to patients, methods of combination and alternation are selected. Cosmetologists notice positive results with any approach.

The cosmetologist offers both methods for an anti-aging effect.

The cosmetologist offers both options.

The cosmetologist offers a combination of techniques.

The cosmetologist offers sequential courses of injections using different methods.