Modern cosmetology offers more and more products to combat the signs of aging, helping the skin maintain a young and healthy appearance for as long as possible. One of the relatively new techniques is contour plastic surgery using polylactic acid preparations.
The family doctor offers correction of age-related changes using new generation fillers AestheFill and PowerFill produced by the South Korean company REGEN Biotech.
These fillers are different from traditional fillers, which are limited to only correcting creases in certain areas. AestheFill and PowerFill continuously stimulate collagen production, which allows for long-lasting results.
Their main component is polylactic acid, which has been used for many years in various fields of medicine: surgery, cardiology, dentistry, etc. Polylactic acid is a thermoplastic polymer obtained from naturally occurring products such as corn and potato starch. It consists of spherical microparticles that, entering the dermal layers, are evenly distributed throughout the tissue and fill the voids. Acid is an active stimulator of collagen fibers and the production of new collagen, so the epidermis receives the necessary hydration, wrinkles are smoothed out, and the skin becomes smooth and elastic. One of the most important advantages of the filler is its complete biocompatibility with human tissues, which eliminates the risk of allergies and makes it absolutely safe.
Indications for use of AestheFill
Contour plastic surgery with polylactic acid is indicated in the following cases:
- sagging skin of the face, neck, décolleté, hands, caused by degeneration of adipose tissue in the subcutaneous tissue;
- correction of areas with lost volume, sagging, reduced density;
- sunken areas of the temples, cheeks, pronounced nasolabial, premaxillary folds;
- scars of various origins on the skin - post-surgical, atrophic;
- change in facial contour (asymmetry, lost volume);
- changing the shape of the chin, enlarging the cheekbones and lips.
Contraindications
Argipeel peeling should not be carried out during periods of exacerbation of chronic or inflammatory diseases. It is prohibited for diagnosed oncology. It is recommended for pregnant and nursing mothers to temporarily postpone the procedure.
Other contraindications to superficial peeling include:
- damage to the skin at the site of the procedure;
- herpes;
- rosacea;
- lactic acid intolerance;
- taking antibiotics.
You should not do the procedure in the first week after hair removal. Some of the described contraindications are relative. Patients with herpes may be allowed the procedure, but before it they will have to take a course of antiviral drugs. The decision on the advisability of peeling in the presence of certain contraindications is made exclusively by a cosmetologist.
To obtain a lasting result, it is recommended to undergo 4-5 peeling sessions. The intensity and duration of the skin healing course is determined by the cosmetologist during an individual examination of the patient. Make an appointment with specialists at the Absolut Med Aesthetic Medicine Clinic right now!
Benefits of AestheFill
The drug AestheFill based on PLA differs from other fillers in a number of positive qualities:
- Absolute safety for the body. The natural process of breakdown of active compounds does not cause allergies or rejection processes - reactions characteristic of the introduction of foreign bodies.
- Fixed action in the problem area. PMC is not able to migrate in tissues. Its particles remain in the injection zone and fix the specified volume.
- The introduction of polylactic acid does not cause capillary clogging due to the correct shape of the microspheres.
- A cosmetologist can independently prepare a suspension of any concentration for injection into different layers of the dermis - superficial or deep.
- For a long time, the skin does not need additional complex invasive cosmetic procedures.
- One bottle of the drug is enough to treat the face, neck, and décolleté. PLA can be injected into the skin of the hands for rejuvenation.
- Painless administration of the product.
- The possibility of combining the drug with other cosmetological technologies (for example, with laser rejuvenation).
- No side effects.
What is important to pay special attention to?
Despite the fact that lactic acid is very effective at exfoliating dead skin particles, over time, such procedures can lead to an acceleration of the aging process due to the harmful effects of sunlight. That is why all women who constantly use cosmetics based on lactic acid need to significantly increase the level of protection of their skin from exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
As for contraindications, lactic acid has only one – individual intolerance. It should be used with caution in cases of rosacea or sensitive skin, as well as in certain inflammatory skin diseases (rosacea, etc.). It also helps to be careful when using this substance in the area around the eyes, and contact with mucous membranes should generally be avoided.
In general, lactic acid is a biologically safe natural substance, since it takes an active part in the processes of carbohydrate metabolism in the human body. Moreover, it is one of the most important components of the skin's natural moisturizing factor!
Properties of lactic acid
Lactic acid is part of the group of “fruit acids”, the name of which refers us to the natural source of their origin, as they are found in fruits, wine and, for example, Borodino bread.
Lactic acid for facial skin is very popular in cosmetology - it is a panacea for many problems. In gynecology, she always guards women's health. And dentists, in order to get rid of tartar, advise rinsing the mouth with a 1% lactic acid solution. It is also a good food preservative - under the name E270 it is added to fermented milk products to preserve their freshness. In pharmacology, lactic acid lactate, its salt, is used in the manufacture of bactericidal agents.
By the way
Since one of the natural sources of lactic acid are fermented dairy products: whey, kefir, yogurt, tan, koumiss, one or two glasses of kefir per day are enough to replenish the internal deficiency of lactic acid.
Side effects
Like all cosmetic preparations, milk peeling has its side effects:
- Severe redness, which is most often observed in those with sensitive skin. This can be easily corrected with Panthenol cream;
- A burning sensation during peeling, which disappears during the neutralization stage;
- After the procedure, slight peeling of the skin is observed in the first 2 to 4 days;
- Minor redness of the skin, which goes away on its own within a few days;
- It is extremely rare that burns can occur as a result of an unprofessionally performed procedure.
Recommendations for using PMC filler
The AestheFill injection procedure is intended to correct areas of skin that have lost tone, are dehydrated and flabby. After all manipulations, a light massage is required, which will help distribute the drug in problem areas and uniformly fill the voids inside the dermal layers.
After the injection of AestheFill filler, the client is recommended to comply with certain requirements:
- do not use caring and decorative cosmetics for 24 hours;
- do not touch the injection sites so as not to injure the skin or cause infectious complications;
- refrain from visiting the sauna, bathhouse, solarium, swimming pool;
- for 2-3 days, refrain from intense sports and other physical activity;
- eliminate alcohol consumption
The duration of the recovery period is determined for each client individually. The duration depends on the characteristics of the skin and the nature of the defects being corrected. In the event that the changes in the skin are severe, it is advisable to repeat injections of the PMC filler after 2-3 months for the purpose of correction.
