Overview of apparatus cosmetology methods

Modern hardware cosmetology is new opportunities for using classical physiotherapeutic methods and the latest technologies.

Classification

Today, there are many variants of classifications used to describe the methods of modern hardware cosmetology. One of the most common classifications is the classification by the physical factor of influence. This classification is most widely used to describe the mechanism of action and principles of operation of a particular method and is the basis for the preparation of training programs and trainings.

Classification by physical impact factor.

1. Methods based on the action of electric current (electric cutting, microcurrent therapy, myostimulation, darsonvalization, bioresonance therapy, etc.).
2. Methods based on the action of a magnetic field.
3. Methods based on the action of mechanical factors (ultraviolet therapy, microdermabrasion, ultrasound therapy, pressotherapy, vibration therapy, brushing, etc.).
4. Methods based on the action of an artificially altered environment (vacuum therapy, etc.).
5. Phototherapy (photothermal therapy, laser therapy, IR therapy, UFO, etc.).
6. Ion therapy (oxygen therapy, ozone therapy).
7. Thermotherapy (cryotherapy, heat therapy)
8. Methods based on a combination of effects (cosmomechanics, etc.).

Another "working" classification allows one to navigate the large number and variety of new generation and "classic" methods that came to cosmetology from physiotherapy. According to this classification, all methods are divided into two subgroups:

1. Classical, or basic, methods that come from clinical physiotherapy, all of them have many years of practice of using the red methodological base, experience of many years of clinical research and the trust of patients (for example, vacuum exposure, ultrasound exposure, electrophoresis, etc.).
2. Exclusive methods recently proposed by developers of modern medical equipment and using, as a rule, a combination of two or more physical factors of influence and (or) the latest technological developments. Modern technologies allow for more effective and physiological effects, reduce the likelihood of side effects, and reduce discomfort during the procedure (for example, bioresonance therapy, cosmechanics, endermology, etc.).

According to the physiological effect on tissues, hardware techniques can perform the following functions:

1. Restoring the moisture content of the epidermis and dermis:
   • restoration of the protective and moisture-retaining properties of the skin;
   • increasing the filling of the intercellular space with moisture-retaining substances;
   • increased synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and other water-retaining substances.
2. Restoration of the number of vessels in the microcirculatory bed:
   • increase in the number of functioning capillaries.
3. Restoring the quality of blood circulation:
   • increased venous outflow;
   • increased lymphatic drainage;
   • increased arterial inflow;
   • increase in perfusion rate.
4. Restoring facial muscle tone:
   • normalization of the physiological state of facial muscles
   • compensation of hypertonicity and hypotonicity of facial muscles.
5. Activation of functional and synthetic activity of fibroblasts:
   • compensatory regeneration of microtrauma (response to aseptic inflammation in tissues);
   • physiological activation of fibroblasts (as a result of restoration of cell membrane activity) using agents that stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin.

More in demand in the practice of a dermatocosmetologist remains the classification by the use of methods depending on the stage of the procedure, the following are distinguished:

1. The preparatory stage (skin cleansing, saponification of skin secretions, superficial peeling, increased microcirculation, etc.), the action of which is aimed at preparing tissues for subsequent effects.
2. The main stage (restoration of membrane potential, activation of membrane transport, muscle lifting, moisturizing of the epidermis, introduction of active preparations, normalization of sebum regulation, etc.), the task of which is to build competent cosmetic and medical care.

Preparatory stage

Basic techniques: vaporization, brushing, desincrustation, ultrasonic peeling, vacuum cleaning.

Exclusive methods: microcurrent desincrustation