At the moment, everyone who is not too lazy is trying to pass off their cosmetics as natural. Bio, eco, organic - such inscriptions are printed on almost every second package. How to distinguish natural cosmetics, truly natural ones, from pseudo-natural ones? I’ll take it apart and show you step by step.
After reading, you will be able to distinguish natural cosmetics from any other, even if you are a complete layman in reading ingredients. I promise!
First, let's define: for me natural cosmetic(no matter how it is defined) - this is the one the composition of which is 100% safe. When I say natural, I essentially mean organic. Well, because there is no other option! Or do you think it’s fair to call the cream bio, putting chamomile extract in there and flavoring everything with critical preservatives?
Only a small selection of pseudo-natural cosmetics
If you look at the classical definition, then natural cosmetics are those that which contains ingredients of plant origin. That is, in essence, a cream from L'Oreal or shampoo Clean line you can also call it natural, because the composition contains plant ingredients. Where are they not kept now? Everywhere!
I'll go even further and say that For me, the concept of “natural cosmetics” does not exist. For me, cosmetics are divided into organic (that is, truly 100% natural, without critical ingredients) or conventional. There is no third.
Do you know what is the most offensive? What do you mean when you talk about natural cosmetics? What do I mean by organic! Or? Surely you will be surprised by the fact that Lush products contain critical parabens, and some Natura Siberica creams contain critical dyes?
But when manufacturers create so-called natural cosmetics, they mean natural, that is, those that contain a couple of herbal ingredients. This is how they fool their heads...
(By the way, I described in detail how manufacturers fool you in the article. Don’t be lazy - go read it!)
So, in order to distinguish natural cosmetics from pseudo-natural ones, you do not need to be a chemist, biologist or cosmetologist. You need to be able to pay attention to the main thing, have the Internet (and Wikipedia will be enough) and a critical view of the world.
And you also need my blog;))) And this article)))
How to distinguish natural cosmetics from pseudo-natural ones? Step by step guide
It is quite simple to distinguish natural cosmetics from pseudo-natural ones. To do this, I have compiled detailed instructions for you.
Step 1: Certificate
First look on the packaging organic cosmetics certificate(I wrote a very detailed article about everything in a separate post). If the product is certified, then in 99% of cases you will find this certificate on the packaging. As a last resort, go to the manufacturer’s website. Why on the packaging? some manufacturers, for example, Natura Siberica or Grandma Agafya's recipes have an organic cosmetics certificate for only some products, but position themselves as if all their products are certified.
NaTrue Certification Guarantees Pure, Safe Ingredients Additionally, some fully certified brands like Sante or Benecos, produce nail polishes that are NOT certified (at the moment there is only ONE colored biolacquer for nails, I already wrote an article about it). To avoid being deceived, look for a certificate!
Step 2: composition
Certificates have a big advantage - you can immediately be sure that the product is natural. But this can also be a disadvantage. Many manufacturers, especially domestic ones, do not have the means to certify their products. And they can be completely natural, like MiKo, Makosh, Krasnopolyanskaya cosmetics etc.
In order not to miss all the delights of such natural cosmetics of domestic production, you must learn to read the composition. Of course, you don't need to know all the names by heart!
The first thing to remember: this is a COMPLETE list of ingredients, a long list, often in English, where all the components of cosmetics are listed. List of individual active ingredients doesn’t count (there will always be few of them, just a couple or three).
Second: when analyzing ingredients, there is rule of 5:
- Going through the list of ingredients, we look at all the words with the prefix P.E.G.(or PEG). If they are included in the composition, the cosmetics are pseudo-natural
- At the beginning of the list, pay attention to words with endings -cone(For example, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone). These are silicones. Prohibited in truly natural cosmetics
- We are looking for petroleum products at the beginning and/or middle of the list - Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Paraffinum Subliquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Microcrystalline Wax, Ozokerit, Ceresin, Vaseline
- We look at the end of the list, looking for all the words with the ending -paraben(or -paraben). They also have no place in natural cosmetics
- Also at the end - we are looking for other critical preservatives - methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, all words with an ending - amine, DEA, TEA, MEA, EDTA
There are, of course, many nuances in reading the composition, but Most often, the manufacturer of pseudo-natural cosmetics relies on these ingredients.
The active ingredients in Himalaya Herbals Moisturizing Milk are listed in bold type first. Bren positions itself as natural. All “coca” are listed in full You see? It’s not at all difficult to distinguish natural cosmetics from pseudo-natural ones! Reading the ingredients and memorizing certificates for organic cosmetics will take a little time at first, but then you will be able to crack them like nuts, and you can easily choose truly natural cosmetics from all the variety.
In the next post I will tell you what in cosmetics (most often pseudo-natural) should seem suspicious and even more make you turn over the pack in search of the composition.
Can you already determine for yourself which cosmetics in front of you are natural or not? How do you distinguish natural cosmetics? What do you pay attention to first?
The stratum corneum of the epidermis is a dense structure of horn cells and lipid layers.
It is built like a brick wall. Bricks are dead horn cells. The solution is fat double layers.
If the structure of the skin is disturbed, the skin becomes rough, dries out, and is susceptible to the penetration of harmful substances. Skin care products contain components that are carried by the membrane structure and are capable of restoring it and not interfering with the self-regeneration of the skin.
Using a special device - a tester, you can control the moisture and fat content in the upper layer of the epidermis before and after applying cosmetics. This way you can monitor the effectiveness of cosmetics for your skin and the dynamics of improvement in skin condition.
Non-surgical methods Revitalization
Injection of a specially prepared suspension of embryonic cells for a stimulating effect on the body.
The purpose of the injection is to influence metabolic processes, return “memory” to aging cells - to force them to function in the mode of young cells. This method achieves the prevention of age-related changes and rejuvenation of the body and improvement of appearance in the presence of age-related changes. Injections are made under the skin in the area of the anterior abdominal wall.
This method of influencing the body belongs to the section of transplantation. In 1994, Ukraine regulated the organizational and legal procedure for the activities of state medical institutions that received the right to carry out transplantation of organs, tissues and cells. In 2001, a regional center for the Coordination Center for Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells was opened in Virtus.
Depending on the function of the transplanted cells, injections can have a therapeutic, corrective or general stimulating effect.
Transplantation of embryonic and fetal tissues and cells today opens up unlimited possibilities for the treatment of acquired and hereditary diseases and stimulation of the body. The scale and significance of this innovation is equal to the significance of space exploration.
These drugs are manufactured centrally in a special laboratory of the Institute of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Control over the production and use of drugs is carried out by the Coordination Center for Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells, in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On the formation of a coordination center for transplantation of organs, tissues and cells."
Microdermabrasion
This is a cosmetic procedure that does not require prior anesthesia of the skin.
After microdermabrasion, you can go on a visit or to work - there is no erythema on the skin.
The face, arms, décolleté, abdomen, hips, and chest are subjected to resurfacing. Grinding is carried out using special machines PEPITA and CRYSTAL (Spain), using a tip in which a vacuum is created and microscopic particles - aluminum oxide crystals - move. They are sterile.
This grinding procedure is good because the cosmetologist can dose the strength and frequency of the action, depending on the problem: from easily removing excess horny scales to gradually smoothing the skin surface.
After the microdermabrasion procedure, catioderma (electrophoresis) is performed. Cosmetic compositions and moisture perfectly saturate the skin devoid of barriers. Then a mask is applied to tighten the pores according to your skin type. Finally, day cream is applied. You leave the beauty salon with a beautiful, renewed face. With a feeling of lightness and tone.
Indications for microdermabrasion
aging skin
problematic oily skin
pigmentation
atrophic scars
network of fine wrinkles
enlarged pores
stretch marks
The microdermabrasion procedure is combined with various therapeutic effects of cosmetics (depending on the problem).
Contraindications
dermatosis in the active stage
acne
Catioderma
Saturation of the upper layer of skin with moisture (catioderma) or medicinal substances (electrophoresis).
The accumulation of a medicinal substance or water in the epidermis and in the upper layers of the dermis occurs due to the fact that, under the influence of an electric current, the molecules of the substances dissociate into ions. Having accumulated in the tissues, they are eliminated within a period of three hours to 15-20 days, which causes a long-term local therapeutic or hydration effect.
Direct current changes the pharmacokinetics and formcodynamics of medicinal substances, as a result of which the therapeutic effect of most of them is potentiated.
The accumulation of injected substances in the upper layers of the skin improves the recovery process. We will be able to get a rejuvenating effect faster.
Peeling
The top layer of the epidermis is formed by dead horn cells. Their thick layer gives the skin an unhealthy dull tint, unevenness, and roughness. Penetration of nutrients and water is limited. Self-cleaning of the skin due to functional structures (sebaceous glands) is reduced.
Exfoliation of dead cells during the peeling process activates the rate of cell turnover and stimulates the process of skin regeneration. Allows for intensive skin care and treatment.
Peeling can be mechanical, chemical, laser. According to the depth of penetration - superficial, medium and deep.
The most popular cosmetic methods are peelings with glycolic acid and skin treatment with retinoids. With the help of these drugs, the skin is also prepared for laser peeling. During laser peeling, water from the upper layer of the epidermis of the desired depth is evaporated. The traumatic effect on the deeper layers of the skin is insignificant. Erythema goes away on its own and is not a complication.
Microdermabrasion is a type of cosmetic mechanical peeling.
With the help of peelings, epidermal cells are renewed through peeling.
Laser hair removal
The most gentle and radical method of hair removal using a special MeDioStar laser (Germany).
Hair removal occurs for any skin type on any part of the body.
upper lip
Anesthesia and subsequent pain relief are not required. Conditions for manipulation - the hair at the intended removal site must be shaved on the day of manipulation.
Laser radiation is absorbed by the pigment of the hair follicles in the affected area and destroys them.
In order to radically remove hair, it is necessary to carry out a series of laser treatments at intervals of several months, depending on the location of the hair (upper lip - 4 months).
Mesotherapy
The essence of the method is that a therapeutic cocktail, the composition of which depends on the problem, is injected in microscopic doses into the desired area at the level of the middle part of the dermis, i.e. to a depth of 3-4 mm and directly affects the pathology. The procedures are carried out with thin special short atraumatic needles. In addition, injections stimulate the immune system. Indeed, in response to any irritant, the body exhibits its protective properties.
Mesotherapy as a method appeared in Europe half a century ago. The reason was a situation where a patient who was injected with an anesthetic substance had smoothed out wrinkles and improved skin condition. In the VIRTUS clinic, for mesotherapy, drugs produced and patented by Biologische Heilmitel Heel, Germany, are used.
The main secret of mesotherapy is not only its highly targeted action, but also the fact that the method solves the problem from cause to effect. The drugs are selected by the doctor individually, depending on the goal being pursued. When treating cellulite, the cocktail affects fat metabolism: cellulite capsules are reduced and broken. The skin contracts.
In one session, 10-20 cubes of medicine are administered. To treat cellulite, drugs are used that enhance basic metabolism, normalize blood circulation and lipid levels, and destroy fibrous tissue. For example, a product made from artichoke juice burns fat, removes cholesterol, and is a good antioxidant. The main attention is paid to microcirculation. Multiple injections are performed automatically: quickly and painlessly. The injected drugs last 5-7 days. An additional effect is achieved by influencing the skin receptor apparatus. The minimum dose of the drug for one session is 4 ml. It is distributed throughout the correction zone.
Disadvantages of mesotherapy
Possible local allergic reaction
Contraindication for anti-cellulite cocktails is cholelithiasis (due to the choleretic effect).
Advantages
Non-toxic
No age restrictions
Long lasting effect
Impact on any area
Mesotherapy cannot be considered a panacea for the treatment of all stages of cellulite.
Manipulation
In order to improve the effect of aesthetic surgery and obtain a harmonious effect of rejuvenation, or in cases where aesthetic surgery is premature, but the patient wants to eliminate minor age-related changes, we use injection correction methods that have virtually no contraindications and are easily tolerated by patients.
Filler injections
Smoothes out any facial wrinkles: on the cheeks, on the bridge of the nose, nasolabial folds, crow's feet. Using injections of biopolymers, you can correct not only wrinkles, but also soft tissue post-traumatic defects.
Lip plumping (filler injections)
RESTYLINE contains hyaluronic acid, which is part of human cartilage. Therefore, Restylane has no allergenic properties. Intradermal and subcutaneous methods of continuous and targeted administration through injection needles are used.
Complete correction of the defect can be achieved in two visits with an interval of 2 weeks. There is usually no pathological reaction of soft tissues.
The duration of the effect obtained is up to several years.
The injected collagen is not felt under the skin to the touch. After 48 hours you can take sunbathing.
Collagen injections are offered for ages 35-40 and older. During the consultation, the doctor and patient together examine the face in front of the mirror and choose a method for correcting age-related changes.
Collagen injections can be combined with other types of surgery and with botulinum toxin A injections.
Botulinum toxin A injections (BOTOX, DYSPORT)
The purpose of the injections is to eliminate age-related facial wrinkles on the skin of the upper third of the face by temporarily stopping the activity of certain groups of facial muscles.
After the injection, there is a complete blockade of facial contractions in the forehead, the area between the eyebrows or the outer part of the eye. Slight skin mobility is preserved. But it does not cause new wrinkles to appear.
Result of botulinum toxin A injection in the forehead area
We use a method of selective intramuscular administration of botulinum toxin A, diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride solution in an amount of 50 to 150 units per visit. Results after the first session were monitored after 2 weeks, and then assessed after 3 and 6 months.
Botulinum toxin injections can be combined with filler injections or laser resurfacing. They complement the surgical correction of an aesthetic defect.
Implantation of gold threads
Indications
It is used to prevent aging and sagging skin and to fix the results after anti-aging facial surgery.
Usually, after 33-34 years, the first signs of aging appear on the face - the clear oval of the face is lost, bulldog cheeks appear. By implanting gold threads, you can prevent the process of sagging skin. Improve the appearance of your skin. You can reinforce the skin of the face, arms, abdomen, neck, chest.
Impact principle
Performed under local and combined anesthesia.
A gold thread with a diameter of 0.1 mm and a hallmark of 24 carats is soldered atraumatically to a triangular needle. Paired with gold is a thread made of polyglycolic acid, which gives it strength. The design is in sterile packaging. The triangular sharpening of the needle allows it to penetrate the skin without much effort.
The polyglycol thread is absorbed within 60 days by hydrolysis. The golden thread causes a reaction in the surrounding tissues in the form of an incomplete granuloma - the production of connective tissue. This causes blood flow, tissues are enriched with oxygen and nutrients, skin tone increases, wrinkles are smoothed out. The skin gains elasticity and a fresh look. The effect lasts 5-10 years.
Operation technique
Before the operation, the skin is marked. The thread is implanted in the form of a mesh. An experienced surgeon easily inserts a needle under the skin and draws threads in accordance with the drawn lines. The duration of the operation is up to one hour.
In the postoperative period, pain and swelling are minor. You need to stay in the clinic for 24 hours.
Skin care
in the future it does not imply any special features or restrictions. You can laugh and wrinkle your forehead - the threads do not appear.
Thread implantation is used as an independent procedure and in combination with other types of corrections. Injections of biopolymer gel or eyelid lifting make the rejuvenation effect more harmonious.
Laser skin resurfacing
Indications for laser skin resurfacing for the purpose of rejuvenation:
network of fine wrinkles in the periorbital and perioral areas
"crow's feet"
baked apple skin
wrinkles on the forehead
atrophic scars after cured acne
stretch marks on the skin
Laser resurfacing can be performed on the entire face, some areas of the face (around the eyes, lips), décolleté, arms, abdomen, and thighs.
Effect on skin
When operating the CO2 and Er:YAG lasers we use, high-energy pulses are applied within a short period of time. Exposure to tissue does not cause burns. The radiation interacts with the skin and causes the evaporation of intracellular epidermal fluid. During surgery, a layer of detritus - dried epidermal cells - is formed on the skin, which is then easily wiped off with a napkin. Postoperative erythema is not considered a complication and goes away on its own: after using a CO2 laser - within 30 days, after using an Erbium laser - within 5-7 days.
In addition, as a result of the impact, the collagen of the dermis is compressed, which increases the effect of skin smoothing - its spontaneous contraction.
Laser face resurfacing, circular facelift, lipomodeling of the neck area
Benefits of using laser for dermabrasion:
Controlled penetration depth into tissue - 10-20 microns (Erbium); 30-40-50 microns (CO2 laser).
There is no risk of scarring.
The erbium laser allows for superficial skin resurfacing, or so-called. “refreshing”, so it is possible to restore the skin not only on the face, but also on the neck, décolleté, and hands.
Wide range of applications: for the correction of wrinkles, scars, tattoos, hyperpigmentation, actinic keratoses, lentigines, exophytic and atrophic scars, interdermal nevi, café au lait spots, etc.
Not toxic to the cardiovascular system, unlike chemical peeling (due to the phenols used in it).
Laser dermabrasion can be performed under various types of anesthesia (general, local, sedation) depending on the required depth of resurfacing.
There are practically no contraindications for the general health of patients.
Preoperative skin preparation:
Before laser treatment of the skin, it must be prepared in a certain way. This can be done by your cosmetologist or the cosmetologist of our clinic. Preparation is aimed at reducing the risk of postoperative pigmentation, the development of herpetic infection, and reducing the invasiveness of the operation.
For dry and sensitive skin
From 1 month to 2 weeks, use creams with photoprotection (the shorter the time period, the higher the photoprotection numbers).
Prevention of the development of herpes infection - tableted drugs "Acyclovir", etc. The operation is recommended in the autumn-winter period.
For normal skin
2 weeks before surgery, preliminary superficial peeling with glycolic acid is performed. The goal is to loosen the stratum corneum of the epidermis, which reduces the frequency of laser passes, and hence the traumatic nature of the operation. The shorter the time period, the higher the concentration of the drug (from 8% to 15%).
For oily skin
Normalization of the sebaceous glands (use of retinols).
Superficial chemical peeling with glycolic acid.
Prevention of the development of herpes infection.
For acne
Combination of various laser systems (clinic development)
After using a CO2 laser, skin contraction is more intense than when using an Er:YAG laser. In some cases, therefore, there is no need for surgical skin tightening (for example, in the area of the upper and lower eyelids). However, exposure to the Er:YAG laser provides faster re-epithelization and reduces the duration of erythema (within 6-7 days versus 30 days when using a CO2 laser). Considering these facts and meeting the wishes of patients to quickly return to their usual way of life, it is most rational to use the combined use of both lasers while maintaining the advantages of each of them. This use of both lasers makes it possible to reduce the number of passes of the CO2 laser and thereby reduce its damaging effects.
In addition, a technology has been developed for the combined use of laser dermabrasion of the face with surgical rejuvenating operations on the face, including the use of endoscopic techniques. And this significantly reduces the number and size of postoperative scars.
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Endoscopic rejuvenation of the lower third of the face and neck, laser resurfacing of the skin above the upper lip
Thus, having modern high-tech equipment and combining various surgical technologies, it is possible:
avoid dangerous postoperative complications;
delay or avoid the need for additional surgical correction;
reduce the trauma of the operation;
shorten the rehabilitation period;
avoid unpleasant postoperative sensations;
get the best aesthetic effect;
reduce postoperative traces to a minimum.
Endoscopic plastic surgery
An endoscope is a video camera, the image from which is displayed on a monitor screen. The camera lens is a thin metal tube with a diameter of 3 mm, with fiber optics inside. It is inserted into the surgical field through a small incision in the skin. In aesthetic surgery, the endoscopic method is used for forehead skin lifting, anti-aging surgeries of the face and neck, breast lifting, abdominoplasty, etc. Indications for choosing this surgical technique are determined by the surgeon during a consultation.
Endoscopic techniques have a number of significant advantages over classical surgical techniques.
An excellent aesthetic result is the result of most endoscopic operations. All our patients are usually satisfied with the results.
Advantages of the endoscopic technique:
Possibility of non-traumatic surgery for minor age-related changes.
Minimal post-operative marks.
Significant reduction in postoperative pain.
Fast recovery period.
Absence of purulent-inflammatory complications.
Visualization of the surgical field allows for complete hemostasis (stopping bleeding of small vessels), which makes the surgical space clearly visible and controllable and shortens postoperative rehabilitation.
Endoscopic forehead (eyebrow) lift, upper and lower eyelid plastic surgery
Results of the operation
Postoperative swelling, due to the low traumatic nature of the operation, is small. Women can leave the clinic on the second day after surgery and come for dressings.
Classic aesthetic surgeries
By calling these operations classical, we mean that the incisions in them are made with a scalpel. But these techniques have undergone various changes and modernized by the international experience of aesthetic surgery and our surgeons in the direction of minimizing postoperative traces, prolonging the postoperative effect, and improving the postoperative condition of the patient.
Cosmetic surgery is elective surgery. In compliance with all rules of asepsis and antiseptics. There can be no haste or rash decisions. Surgery is usually preceded by several consultations. This period can last for several years. (In cases where the operation is premature - for example, rhinoplasty is not done until the age of 18). Operations are not performed for life-saving reasons. Although for some of our patients, a change in appearance may have a decisive role in shaping their fate. And even a small aesthetic defect can cause a lot of unpleasant sensations in its owner.
Aesthetic surgery is also psychotherapy.
The technology of classical surgical techniques takes into account the aesthetics of postoperative marks. During rejuvenation operations on the face, incisions that cannot be placed in the natural folds of the body are transferred to the scalp. The hair on the head is not shaved, but tied with elastic bands. During the correction process, not only excess skin is excised, but also internal tissues are tightened and fixed (SMAS), which improves the result of the operation and increases the duration of the effect (up to 8-10 years with facelifting).
There are special surgical techniques for operations on men, taking into account the characteristics of facial hair.
Due to the fact that classical operations are combined with various non-surgical methods of rejuvenation (injections of botulinum toxin, biogel) and laser skin resurfacing, their volume and traumatic impact are reduced. In addition, the overall effect of rejuvenation improves - it becomes more harmonious.
It is possible to perform simultaneous operations on the patient's face and body. This is convenient for those who are limited in time. Or he doesn’t want to undergo anesthesia twice.
In order to delay the need for classical surgery, or to eliminate early age-related changes, an endoscopic surgical correction technique is used.
Lipomodeling and liposuction
LIPEX technique
Lipomodeling is body modeling using adipose tissue. Not only its removal, but also its movement to the necessary areas of the body to form its aesthetic contours.
One of the modern lipomodeling techniques used in our clinic is the patented "LIPEX" technique.
The LIPEX technique was patented in Latvia in 1994. Used in Israel since 1996, in Ukraine, in Odessa - since 1998. For this purpose, the author of the LIPEX method, a Latvian surgeon, director of the aesthetic surgery clinic, professor, periodically comes to the clinic by invitation.
What are the differences between the LIPEX method? Before aspiration (extraction) from under the skin, fat masses must be separated from the stroma (the place of their localization).
To separate the fat layer during lipomodeling according to LIPEX, subcutaneous fat deposits are not subjected to ultrasonic or electrical destruction (destruction). Experience has shown that destructive fat 1.5-2 months after surgery remains on the skin in the form of unaesthetic irregularities in the contours of the body, since it cannot be sucked out completely. And this does not meet the high demands of our patients.
With LIPEX, the separation of fat cell membranes (lipocytes) from the common membrane (stroma) is carried out by injecting a special solution under the skin. This solution performs a number of other useful functions that help reduce the blood loss inevitable during surgery. The excess fat is then aspirated.
If fat tissue needs to be transferred to another area of the body, the fat is collected with a syringe. This “building material” consists of viable fat cells, which allows them to be implanted into various anatomical areas for aesthetic correction. Destroyed adipose tissue cannot be implanted.
For the operation and collection of fat cells during the operation, a cannula (tube) is used, the shape of which is slightly different from the usual ones. It has a diameter of 2.5 to 3.5 and 4.5 mm. The cannula is inserted under the skin of the operated area. Thus, after the operation, a small whitish scar remains on the patient’s body in the anatomical fold of the body.
The LIPEX technique involves a number of special techniques for moving fat cells within the operated area, to create a beautiful contour - using special manual techniques, the surgeon redistributes the corroded fat cells in the subcutaneous layer. He seems to be sculpting the future contour of the body.
After the operation is completed, the surgeon applies a special elastic bandage to the operated area. It stimulates spontaneous skin contraction and eliminates the need for subsequent removal of excess skin. This technique also distinguishes LIPEX from other techniques.
Anesthesia
The choice of anesthesia method depends on the size of the operated area, on whether lipomodeling is performed independently or in combination with other corrective surgery, and on the wishes of the patient. So-called monitor sedation may be optimal. This type of anesthesia allows you to quickly restore the patient’s adequate consciousness and follow the surgeon’s instructions during the operation. This is very convenient for both the patient and the surgeon.
Indications for liposuction or lipomodeling
Liposuction should not be considered as a way to quickly lose weight. If a woman thinks that she is somewhat overweight, then it is better for her to go in for sports and reduce her caloric intake. Any surgical intervention in the body should be done only if absolutely necessary.
If you are of normal weight, you can get rid of cellulite with cosmetic procedures. Our clinic offers, for example, the program: “Slim body without a scalpel” on an LPG machine using the Enderyouth method.
Indications for lipomodeling may include a double chin, “fat traps” of the face, a fat apron, changes in the volume and shape of the hips, buttocks, legs, correction of the interknee area with X-shaped curvature of the legs, waist reduction, and so on. These are all so-called local fat deposits. Even with normal weight, these “traps” significantly spoil the contours of the figure.
With the help of the formed “building material” (collected fat), wrinkles on the face are corrected, if necessary, the volume of the mammary glands is increased, the relief of the legs is changed, and defects after injuries are filled.
For diffuse-local forms of fat deposits (all over the body), correction is performed using a series of operations. This is usually discussed during the consultation.
Areas of the body for lipomodeling (liposuction)
Facial areas
Outer thighs
Inner thighs
Shoulder area
Knee area
Small of the back
Postoperative period
Lipomodeling surgery lasts from one to several hours. Then the patient is transferred to a special ward, where he is under constant supervision of a doctor and nurse for a day.
Lipomodeling techniques are constantly undergoing various modernizations. This is a struggle not only for a good postoperative effect, but also for alleviating the patient’s postoperative condition. The least traumatic and modern technique used in Ukraine is the LIPEX technique. If lipomodeling is carried out in compliance with all the details and recommendations for LIPEX, then the course of the postoperative period passes, as a rule, without complications. It clearly identifies three periods that the patient should be aware of before surgery.
After the operation, a special tightening plaster is glued to the affected area on the operating table. The patient is transferred to a ward, where he is under the constant attention of a doctor and nurse for a day.
Having come to their senses and getting out of bed on the second day, patients usually begin the day with a careful examination of the contours of their body. And here the first disappointments begin. The fact is that postoperative swelling and discomfort can raise doubts about the correctness of the choice made by the patient. And a preliminary assessment of the results of lipomodeling can be done only by the end of the third month after the operation. But considering that connective tissue is formed within at least 9 months, the quality of liposuction performed can only be judged after this period has passed.
Results of the operation
Therefore, before surgery it is very important to explain to the patient the course of the postoperative period. It distinguishes three stages: the early postoperative period, the period of patient dissatisfaction, and the period of well-being.
The early postoperative period lasts 7-10 days and is characterized by moderate pain in the treated areas, aggravated by movements, increasing swelling, moderate weakness, chills, and bruising. Especially many complaints are noted on the 3rd and 4th days after surgery - increasing swelling leads to increased pain. The sutures are removed on days 7-10.
Lipomodeling of the "breeches" area
Results of the operation
The period of patient dissatisfaction lasts until the end of the 1st month after surgery. Patients practically no longer complain, but the type of edema, which is often perceived by them as remaining fatty tissue. Postoperative swelling may exceed the volume of removed fatty tissue, which must be explained to patients before surgery. In addition, during this period the skin begins to contract intensively, but the contours of the treated areas may not always be smooth due to the unevenness of the recovery processes occurring in the tissues. During this period, to reduce congestion in the tissues, it is recommended to prescribe ultrasound to the surface of the skin and light massage of the zones, similar to lymphatic drainage.
From the end of 3 weeks, patients are allowed to remove compression garments at night, but it is advisable to wear them during the day to reduce swelling and create favorable conditions for skin contraction.
A period of well-being begins from the beginning of 2 months after surgery. The general appearance of the treated areas is acceptable, although swelling may occur intermittently after exercise and excessive fluid intake. The compression period is more relaxed, but it is recommended to wear special underwear during intense physical activity. During this period, swimming is useful, as water procedures help tighten the skin.
Since the body must undergo all these complex, not always aesthetic changes, it is recommended to do liposuction in the cool season. If it is carried out in compliance with all the subtleties of the LIPEX method, then there is no reason to doubt a good result before the onset of the beach season.
Questions from our patients
The most common question during consultation is whether fat will accumulate in the operated areas?
By maintaining a constant body weight, fat traps will remain empty of prey. As body weight increases, fat accumulation will occur evenly throughout the body.
The most important question is whether it is necessary to undergo liposuction if there are direct indications for it: for example, “breeches” on the hips or a double chin in a young woman. It must be remembered that lipomodeling is an operation and it is associated with certain inconveniences and limitations of the postoperative period. The desire to get rid of an aesthetic defect and have perfect forms must be quite strong and conscious. If there is a flaw, but it does not bother its owner, there is no need to get rid of it.
Only in situations where it is necessary to extract several liters of excess fat in order to significantly improve the general condition of the body, could one insist on liposuction.
Elimination of pigmentation
The color of human skin, whether dark or pink, is determined by the content of melanin, a pigment substance that is distributed over the entire surface of the human body.
Exposure to ultraviolet rays stimulates the formation of melanin. Melanin is produced by melanocytes, which are located in the basalt cell layer of the epidermis. The skin takes on a darker shade. Melanin protects the skin from harmful sun radiation.
Excessive pigmentation can be of various types:
Freckles appear already in childhood, mainly in red-haired and fair-skinned people in places exposed to the sun - on the face, neck, forearms and back of the hands. In summer they are darker, in winter they are lighter. Freckles are a consequence of increased melanin synthesis, without an increased number of melanocytes.
Sun spots appear after severe sunburn. They can range from brown to light yellow in color. They do not go away on their own: in the summer they get darker, in the winter they lighten up. Their appearance is caused by increased production of melanin.
Age spots usually appear after 40 years in open areas - on the face and hands. These are flat spots with unclear outlines. There are more of them with age. They are a consequence of an increase in the number of melanocytes in the skin.
Hormonal spots: estrogens have a pigmenting effect, increasing the activity of melanocytes and the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. The so-called “mask of pregnancy” appears in the first months of pregnancy, or after taking oral contraceptives. As a result of hormonal imbalances, large symmetrical spots may appear on the forehead, cheeks and chin, which become darker in the sun.
Hyperpigmentation: substances that increase photosensitivity - medications, vitamin A acid, bergamot oil. This pigmentation is caused by melanin seeping into the upper layers of the skin.
Methods for removing pigmentation
The FITO ZERMINE cosmetic line includes special skin lightening products.
Microdermabrasion
Laser peeling
Correction of hormonal levels
The method of removing pigmentation is decided individually in each case during a free consultation at the clinic
Tattoo - permanent makeup
The paint crystals enter the papillary layer of the skin.
An epithelial sac is formed around them, which retains the pigment in the skin for a long time (sometimes throughout life).
The procedure will be performed with a sterile instrument. The paint is drawn from a disposable container.
Tattoo options
Invisible and natural (the effect of lush eyelashes, the line on the lips does not extend beyond the lips, the color matches the color of the lips, the eyebrow line using a soft shading technique);
Face Paint Effect: The line changes the shape of the eye. The eyebrow line is clear. Optically enlarged lips or a brighter line of contour and shading.
Tattoo tasks
Long-lasting effect (from 4 years or more)
Elimination of facial asymmetry
Increase in lip size
Hatching the entire surface of the lips
Correction of eyebrow shape and color
Correction of eyelid shape and eye expressiveness
Procedure
You will be asked to take a pencil and draw the outline you imagine. The master can offer his own version or correct yours. In any case, the choice is yours.
In the process of collecting anamnesis, a tendency to allergic reactions and herpetic infections is revealed. Preliminary antiherpetic preparation can be carried out with special preparations for two weeks. If you are afraid of an unpredictable allergic reaction, you should refuse the procedure.
The tattoo site is numbed using topical anesthesia (ointment, spray).
After the procedure, which is tolerated quite easily by most patients, over the next 10 days a slight non-microbial vas-inflammatory tissue reaction is observed. This is a natural reaction of tissues to irritation. She passes on her own
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You don't have to buy a lot of cosmetics to have everything you need in your arsenal. You can create the best cosmetics at home - from what you already have!
Foundation + moisturizer = BB cream
Even professional makeup artists use this technique! You can make the perfect BB cream yourself by mixing a thick foundation with a moisturizer that you are used to using and consider ideal for yourself. This way you will achieve a light and not too dense coverage, and your skin will receive the necessary hydration.
Lipstick + tone = liquid blush
We are often told to apply lipstick straight from the stick to our cheekbones to achieve perfect harmony between the colors of our lips and cheeks. But there is a better option: mix a little lipstick (you can carefully cut a piece straight from the stick with a knife) with foundation. Apply with a brush to your cheekbones: this liquid blush not only looks very natural, but also lasts all day - much better than its powder counterparts.
Eyeshadow + lip balm = tint
Eyeshadow in the right shades can be useful to you to create a tint or lipstick - and no one else will have it! Mix pink, raspberry, lilac and even golden shadows with lip balm, adjust the intensity of the shade depending on the number of shadows - and your signature tint is ready.
The main thing is to choose a good moisturizing balm, because shadows still slightly dry out your lips. If you need a more glossy finish, then you can safely use transparent lip gloss instead of balm!
Brown eye shadow + lip balm = eyebrow tint
It's no secret that it's very convenient to tint eyebrows using brown matte shadows, but their crumbly texture does not provide adequate durability. There is a way out - and it’s very simple! Add just a little lip balm to the shadow. It will provide the necessary oily base that will allow the shadows to last longer.
Mascara + shimmer = glitter mascara
There are many brands of mascara with glitter, but is there any point in buying such a product if it is only useful for parties? It’s easier to do it yourself - you probably have shimmer or golden shadows, pour them into old mascara and mix directly in the tube.
If the mascara has already thickened, add a couple of drops of eyelid makeup remover lotion: they usually have an oil base, which will not change the composition of the mascara. Professional cosmetics at home is ready!
Clear polish + eye shadow = glitter polish
You can quickly create a new nail polish without buying anything using clear polish and glitter eye shadow. It is better to mix on a separate surface, for example, in a plastic container - this will make it easier for you to regulate the intensity and consistency of your homemade varnish. Stir well to make the mixture homogeneous and paint your nails as usual.
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Are “natural” cosmetics really all-natural? Truth and myths
Is it “natural”? This is the question many women ask when choosing cosmetics. Some of the facts below may help you give a reasonable answer.
Over the years, there have been doubts about which skin care products are considered “natural.” There is no standard definition of “natural” care. Traditionally, it includes products with botanicals such as chamomile, lavender, rose and aloe vera at the top of the ingredient list. (Ingredients are listed on the label in descending order of their amount in the formulation, starting with the largest to the smallest. Anything less than 1 percent may appear at the bottom of the list in any order.) Remember that some active ingredients oxidize more quickly if their content in a cosmetic composition exceeds 1 percent. More does not always mean better.
However, if you want to dig deeper into cosmetic ingredients, you should be prepared to decipher some chemical terms. Cosmetics manufacturing is a complex art and labels can be difficult to read. The law requires manufacturers to use certain terminology on labels, and this can be confusing.
For example, although the common name for one antioxidant is vitamin E, the label must use its chemical name, tocopherol. Azulene and bisabolol are derived from skin-soothing chamomile, and allantoin, which is used to restore skin, is derived from comfrey root. Vitamin F is designated as omega-3 and omega-6 or linoleic and linolenic acids, vitamin A can be hidden under the name beta-carotene or retinol acetate.
Although plant materials are the basis of natural cosmetic products, the composition is not limited to them. Science says that safe, effective cosmetics, even “natural” ones, require small amounts of stabilizers, agents such as surfactants or emollients, and preservatives. This is where controversy breaks out. The products are effective due to their natural ingredients, but synthetic chemicals are also needed to enhance the natural ones. Most products contain a combination of synthetic and natural ingredients.
The greatest hostility among supporters of natural cosmetics is caused by petroleum products, which most people think of as black viscous mucus. This is wrong! Petrochemical products used in the production of cosmetics are purified from impurities and are necessary to create other ingredients. 80% of all cosmetic ingredients are derived, at least in part, from petroleum.
Prefixes and suffixes such as propyl-, methyl-, -eth, or -ene on the label typically indicate compounds of petroleum origin.
Preservatives, which inhibit the growth of dangerous bacteria, fungi and mold, are necessary in cosmetics. (Some natural ingredients, such as essential oils and citrus seed extracts, have preservative properties, although they are not recommended by the FDA for use as such.) The safest, most effective preservatives are parabens (although there is a contrary opinion about them), potassium sorbate, and phenoxyethanol. They are usually listed at the end of the label if their percentage is relatively low. It is better if the product includes several preservatives in small quantities to expand the range of effects on microorganisms and reduce the likelihood of an allergic reaction. "Natural preservatives" can include ascorbic acid (vitamin C), beta-carotene, so the active ingredients may also be preservatives, depending on where they appear on the label.
Remember that just because a product is “natural” does not make it hypoallergenic.
Many herbs can cause a reaction in sensitive skin. For example, if you are allergic to ragweed, stay away from products containing chamomile. And, if you have sensitive skin, always test a new product on a tiny area to make sure it's safe.
Even if "all-natural" products did exist, you wouldn't want to use them on your skin anyway. Imagine a bunch of fruits or vegetables, a bunch of plants hanging in your bathroom. What would happen to them in a fairly short time if they did not contain preservatives? They would become moldy and disgusting in just a couple of days.
Skin care products contain a list of very “unnatural” preservatives.
Just think about how many people have hay fever (pollen allergies) and you'll understand how unfriendly natural ingredients can be. But what's truly annoying about the natural craze is that it perpetuates myths that can harm women's skin.
All of the following natural ingredients may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, skin sensitivity and/or sun sensitivity:
allspice, almond, angelica, arnica, peppermint oil, garden balsam, basil, bergamot, cinnamon, citrus, cloves, clove flowers, cocoa butter, coriander oil, corn oil, corn starch, cottonseed oil, fennel, pine, oil geranium, grapefruit, horsetail, jojoba oil, lavender oil, lemon, lemongrass, lime, marjoram, lemon balm, oak bark, papaya, mint, rose, sage, tea tree oil, thyme, witch hazel and wintergreen
Additionally, although vegetable oils may seem better, dimethicone and cyclomethicone (silicone oils) will actually provide many more benefits to your skin. They are found in 80% of all skin care, makeup and hair care products you buy. However, you rarely hear about them because cosmetics companies believe that consumers are unlikely to find them as attractive as herbal ingredients, oxygen therapy, cellular repair or one of a thousand other marketing gimmicks that have nothing to do with what , which is really effective for your skin.
Remember the following:
Food ingredients increase the need for additional preservatives to reduce the risk of mold and bacterial contamination.
Vegetable oils degrade faster than mineral oils and require higher concentrations of preservatives and fragrances.
Vegetable oils often contain fatty (saturated) acids, which can cause the formation of comedones.
Food can feed bacteria in the skin, increasing the risk of breakouts.
Plant extracts are no longer plants, and the process of obtaining them is far from “natural”
Yeast or bacteria in cosmetics can aggravate rosacea and psoriasis.
Natural ingredients are almost always synthetically processed so that they can be mixed into cosmetic products.
If reading a label makes you dizzy, get help or consult a cosmetic ingredients dictionary.
"Cosmetic Cop" Paula Begun said in one of her posts:
“... There is no such thing as “all-natural” “clean” cosmetics at all. It doesn't exist, and if it did exist, it wouldn't be good for the skin. Naturalness is just a term, the use of which is not regulated in any way. So if a company wants to call its product natural, it can do so. And it doesn’t matter what it contains..."
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Let’s make a reservation right away: we don’t urge you to forget about natural cosmetics forever, and we certainly don’t want to scold them. Just decide whether you should give up the “chemistry” that you successfully use every day and spend a lot of money on often dubious eco-products.
Shampoo without silicone is not suitable for many people.
A few years ago, real “silicone hysteria” began - brands producing eco-shampoo now consider it their duty to write that there is no damn silicone in their product. Are you sure it's that good? In fact, silicone is necessary for owners of porous and frizzy hair - it seals the scales, protecting the heart of the hair from environmental influences; it is responsible for the external shine and “presentation” of the hair.
Many girls have noticed that as soon as they wash their hair with silicone-free shampoo, their hair looks like straw. Are you sure the game is worth the candle?
Sulfate-free shampoo does not cleanse hair well
Sulfate is added to shampoos so that it foams well, and it is thanks to this foam that the hair is cleansed. But recently, the same holy war has been declared on sulfate as on silicone. But in vain! Because without a sufficient amount of foam, it is quite difficult to properly clean your hair, and this is generally harmful both for the hair itself and for the scalp - any trichologist will confirm this fact. In addition, shampoo without sulfate is not able to cope with dandruff, and also deprives your hair of volume.
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The only time a sulfate-free shampoo is really necessary is after keratin hair lamination. And the reason here is clear: the sulfate simply washes off the coating, negating the effect of the salon procedure.
Some natural ingredients may cause allergies
Have you ever thought about how many people are allergic to various flowers in the spring? The same applies to natural cosmetics, because natural ingredients are the strongest allergens! Which, by the way, cannot be said about neutral synthetic cosmetics from some trusted brands.
Of course, reputable beauty brands do allergy tests, but, alas, not all natural cosmetics sold in stores (and especially online stores) have quality certificates.
Natural cosmetics have a very short shelf life
Let's look at this point. If we are talking about completely natural cosmetics, then they cannot contain preservatives. In addition, it must be stored exclusively in the refrigerator, otherwise you can throw out the jar of cream after 2-3 days, like sour milk. And this is a significant disadvantage - the expiration date will not allow you to use up all the product to the bottom, and you will not always be able to maintain the required temperature conditions - for example, when you decided to take your favorite cream with you on vacation and put it in your suitcase for many hours.
Organic cosmetics are NOT anti-aging
This is the most unpleasant news! If you are already thinking about anti-aging care, then it is better to forget about exclusively organic creams and masks. The only thing is that most anti-age products that really work are chemical compounds. Alas, currant or sea buckthorn extract will never be as effective as hyaluronic acid or collagen obtained synthetically. Let’s make a reservation here: hyaluronic acid is really related to our skin and is of natural origin, but it is impossible to obtain it outside the laboratory. So much for chemistry!
Natural cosmetics are not always what they say they are.
Cosmetics are very rarely at least 80% natural. Moreover, many excellent brands, such as The Body Shop, L`Occitane, Natura Siberica or Lush, position their products as natural, although this word should not be taken literally. Most of these brands produce cosmetics based on natural extracts, but this does not mean that they do not contain preservatives, synthetic fragrances, etc. The share of organic elements in such cosmetics is 20−25%. And that's really a lot!
As for organic products, which consist of 80-90% natural components (the absolute maximum), they cost a lot of money and, as we have already said, are not stored for very long.
Such cosmetics require sterile cleanliness
During the production of organic cosmetics in the laboratory, complete sterility is maintained - the product is sent into sterile jars and sterilely sealed. In a word, everything is like in an operating room. But there is one “but” - you are not able to maintain such sterility at home, and organic substances without the addition of stabilizers and emulsifiers instantly react with other bacteria. So before scooping up a little cream with your finger, you need to wipe your hands with alcohol lotion.
The harm of parabens has been greatly exaggerated
Another interesting story involves parabens. For some time there was a trend towards the absence of parabens, which supposedly cause all diseases, including cancer. It was then that the golden age of organic cosmetics began - it doesn’t contain this nasty stuff.
Everything would be clear, but those same parabens, which are truly dangerous, have not been used in cosmetology for many years. Mass market products containing parabens undergo many tests, which confirm that they cannot cause any harm to health. And this begs the question: if there is no difference, then why pay more?