Review of methods of hardware cosmetology
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Modern hardware cosmetology is a new opportunity to use classical physiotherapy techniques and the latest technologies.
Classification
For today there are many variants of classifications used in describing the methods of modern hardware cosmetology. One of the most common classifications is the classification according to the physical impact factor. This classification is most widely used to describe the mechanism of action and the principles of the work of a particular method and is the basis for the preparation of training programs and trainings.
Classification by the factor of physical impact.
- Techniques based on the action of electric current (electrosection, microcurrent therapy, myostimulation, darsonvalization, bioresonance therapy, etc.).
- Techniques based on the action of a magnetic field.
- Techniques based on the action of mechanical factors (ultrasonic therapy, microdermabrasion, ultrasound therapy, pressotherapy, vibration therapy, russeting, etc.).
- Techniques based on the effect of an artificially altered environment (vacuum therapy, etc.).
- Phototherapy (light-thermal therapy, laser therapy, IR-therapy, UFO, etc.).
- Ionotherapy (oxygen therapy, ozone therapy).
- Thermotherapy (cryotherapy, heat therapy)
- Techniques based on a combination of effects (cosmechanics, etc.).
Another "working" classification allows you to navigate in a large number and variety of methods of the new generation and "classical", who came to cosmetology from physiotherapy. According to this classification, all methods are divided into two subgroups:
- Classic, or basic, techniques that come from clinical physiotherapy, they all have many years of practice using the red methodological base, the experience of many years of clinical research and the trust of patients (for example, vacuum, ultrasound, electrophoresis, etc.).
- Exclusive techniques proposed recently 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, reduce discomfort during the procedure (for example, bioresonance therapy, cosmechanics, endermology, etc.).
According to physiological effects on tissues, hardware techniques can perform the following functions:
- Restoration of hydration of the epidermis and dermis:
- restoration of protective and water-retaining properties of the skin;
- increasing the filling of the intercellular space with moisture-retaining substances;
- enhancing the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and other substances that hold water.
- Restoration of the number of vessels of the microcirculatory bed:
- increase in the number of functioning capillaries.
- Restoration of blood circulation:
- increased venous outflow;
- increased lymphatic drainage;
- increased arterial influx;
- increased rate of perfusion.
- Restoration of muscle tone:
- normalization of the physiological state of the muscles of the face
- compensation for hypertonicity and hypotension of mimic muscles.
- Activation of the functional and synthetic activity of fibroblasts:
- compensatory regeneration of microtrauma (response to aseptic inflammation in tissues); .
- physiological activation of fibroblasts (as a result of the restoration of cell membrane activity) with the use of agents that stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin.
More demanded in the practice of the dermatocosmetologist remains the classification of the application of the techniques depending on the stage of the procedure, is allocated:
- Preparatory stage (skin cleansing, saponification of skin secretion, superficial peeling, strengthening of microcirculation, etc.), the action of which is directed to the preparation of tissues for subsequent effects.
- The main stage (restoration of the membrane potential, activation of membrane transport, muscle lifting, moisturizing the epidermis, the introduction of active drugs, normalization of seborrhage, etc.), whose task is to build competent cosmetology and therapeutic care.
Preparatory stage
Basic methods: vaporization, brossazh, Desincrustation, ultrasonic peeling, vacuum cleaning.
Exclusive techniques: microcurrent disinfestation
