In the pursuit of beauty, women often resort to various methods of correcting the skin on their faces. Facial ozone therapy is considered to be one of the most effective and effective procedures recently. What is the essence of the manipulation, how is it carried out and what result can be achieved, according to user reviews? We will also consider the methods of implementation and possible complications from therapy.
What is ozone therapy?
Ozone therapy refers to physiotherapy procedures, thanks to which you can not only improve the appearance of the skin, but also achieve its rejuvenation. In medicine, a mixture of oxygen and ozone in certain proportions has been used for a long time, and in cosmetology relatively recently.
Ozone therapy of facial skin helps to improve the regeneration of the skin, saturate them with nutrients and enrich with oxygen. In fact, this is a manipulation when ozone gas is injected under the skin, improving microcirculation in the tissues.
Ozone therapy methods
Ozonethe cocktail is applied to the skin of the face in three different ways:
- Washing. In cosmetology, facial ozone therapy by this method is carried out with the help of special mousses or foams, which cleanse the problem area. As part of such a gentle mixture there is ozone. While this treatment may not produce significant results, minor skin problems and appearance can be improved.
- Wiping. The composition with ozone is often used to wipe the skin of the face. This procedure helps to cope with minor skin problems and is quite effective for rosacea.
- Injections. According to reviews, facial ozone therapy by this method is the most effective. The ozone cocktail is administered subcutaneously with injections. The depth of injection depends on the level of problematic skin or the type of wrinkles. After injections, the skin “swells” a little, after which the specialist massages this area. Light massage movements allow you to distribute the injected ozone under the skin, so the procedure can last up to forty minutes.
Injection of ozone can be local, which is the most effective and common method. Autohematotherapy can also be carried out, when the patient's blood is mixed with ozone, and then injected into the problem area. A rejuvenating effect can be achieved by mixing ozone with olive oil.
Indications for the procedure
In cosmetology, facial ozone therapy is used in the following cases:
- age-related changes in the skinface (wrinkles);
- ptosis and bryl in the initial stage;
- acne, acne, post-acne, pimples or other inflammatory rashes on the skin of the face;
- scars and scars on the skin;
- large pores or dryness;
- inelastic skin due to lack of moisture;
- rosacea;
- bags under the eyes and increased puffiness of some areas;
- dull complexion;
- loose skin and double chin.
This procedure is a comprehensive solution to various problems on the skin in the face.
Benefits of the procedure
According to reviews, before and after facial ozone therapy, the skin is completely different, and the effect is visible after the first week of therapy.
Users note the following benefits of this manipulation:
- Powerful rejuvenation - women note that the skin on the face becomes more elastic, acquires a he althy look, capillary nets disappear and mimic wrinkles are smoothed.
- Minimal risk of side effects.
- Ozone facial treatment for acne is an effective and effective remedy that is being used by a growing number of teenagers with problem skin because it is not addictive and the results last long.
- Low cost of therapy - ozone injections are much cheaper than many hardware procedures.
- Ease of Handling is a painless, in-clinic procedure that takes an average of 40 minutes.
Disadvantagestherapy
After studying the reviews of facial ozone therapy, there are several disadvantages, in addition to many advantages. So, some patients noted that after the procedure, they had more frequent headaches and there was a violation of visual function for a short time.
Experts also note that ozone is toxic in large quantities. For some, it can even cause convulsions or psychosis, which often happens when manipulations are carried out without proper examination. In addition, in order to maintain the effectiveness of treatment, it is worth conducting maintenance courses at least once a year.
Also, during therapy sessions, it is necessary to completely exclude the use of alcohol, since there is already a significant load on the liver and kidneys, which actively remove toxins.
Contraindications
Like any procedure, facial ozone therapy has its contraindications. When not to use ozone therapy:
- epilepsy and seizure tendency;
- allergic to ozone;
- thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism);
- heart disease;
- pacreatitis,
- malignant or benign neoplasms,
- inflammatory processes,
- bleeding or menstrual days.
Before the therapy, a comprehensive examination of the body is mandatory to avoid negative consequences from the procedure.
How is ozone therapy performed?
The ozone therapist first examines not only the condition of the patient's skin, but alsoresults of examinations of the whole organism. Perhaps, before conducting ozone therapy, a person will need to pass a number of tests. This is necessary so that the specialist can assess the state of the body, identify if there are any contraindications for the procedure, and calculate the composition of the mixture to be administered.
The ozone cocktail is prepared just before the procedure, because this gas has a short decay period. It is produced in an ozonizer and then mixed with saline.
To make the procedure as painless as possible, a special anesthetic cream or gel is applied to the skin of the face. Next, injections are made into the problem area, then the skin is kneaded with gentle movements so that the mixture is well distributed under the skin. Additionally, after the manipulation, a mask can be applied, which will improve the result.
The procedure is carried out after 1-4 days, lasting from 20 to 40 minutes. To get the result, you must complete a course consisting of 10 sessions. At this time, you should exclude alcohol, do not take hot baths, do not go to the solarium and the bath.
Performance
The effect of facial ozone therapy (before and after the procedure, the appearance of the skin is noticeably different) and its effectiveness depends on what concentration of the ozone cocktail was introduced under the skin. At a high concentration, the subcutaneous integument is disinfected, at an average, the inflammatory process is eliminated and acne disappears, at a low concentration, rejuvenation and healing of scars, scars and wounds occurs.
What effects can be achieved withozone therapy:
- smooth fine wrinkles and increase skin firmness and elasticity;
- removes the second chin;
- reduces puffiness and cyanosis in the area under the eyes;
- normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands;
- facial skin rejuvenation;
- eliminate age spots;
- reducing inflammation and getting rid of acne, post-acne, blackheads and other rashes.
Such a procedure as facial ozone therapy for acne, the reviews of which are positive in 95% of cases, is being carried out more and more often recently. Ozone helps to release microorganisms from the sebaceous glands, which lead to inflammation and cause infection. In addition, blood circulation improves, which helps reduce the number of acne and blackheads on the face.
Therapy has a detrimental effect on fungi, viruses and bacteria that even strong antibiotics cannot cope with.
A quarter of patients see a positive effect after the first procedure, half - after the fourth. But there are those who noted the pain of the procedure and inefficiency. Some note that after manipulation on the face, especially in the case of a large amount of acne or acne, small bruises remain at the puncture site.
To improve the effect and consolidate the result after ozone therapy, experts recommend to refrain from physical activity. Within two days after the session, you should not touch your face, cleanse your skin with scrubs and applysignificant makeup.
Consequences and complications
In some cases, there may be negative effects from facial ozone therapy, which are as follows:
- increased swelling of those areas where ozone injections were administered throughout the week;
- bruises and redness at the puncture site of the skin;
- increased sensitivity of the skin of the face, while pain can radiate to the eyes and ears;
- discomfort and feeling of tightness on the face;
- if most of the face is covered with pimples or blackheads, then ozone therapy may not be effective, especially when the cause of inflammatory processes is disturbances in the functioning of the thyroid gland and the organs of the gastrointestinal tract (in such cases, the treatment is carried out in a complex by several specialists at once);
- allergic reaction to oxygen or ozone;
- violation of visual function;
- headaches;
- paraplegia - reduced mobility of the arm and leg on one side;
- psychosis;
- convulsions;
- increased risk of developing cancer.
All these consequences can be avoided if you undergo a comprehensive examination of the whole organism before the procedure.
Reviews
Patients who have undergone facial ozone therapy respond mostly positively to the procedure. Many note that although an anesthetic is applied to the face before the manipulation, the procedure itself is quite painful, although tolerable.
People who treat acne, pimples oracne with the help of ozone, it is advised to fight not only with external manifestations, but also to approach this solution comprehensively. It is impossible to get rid of such problems with the help of a cosmetic method. Here it is important to carry out therapy with an ozonist, gastroenterologist, dermatologist and endocrinologist - this is the only way the result will be noticeable.
Many women note that increased swelling on the face persists on average for several days after injections. Also, for efficiency and consolidation of the result, it is worth conducting such courses every six months. Although there are those in which the effect of smoothing fine mimic wrinkles has been preserved for three years.
Prices
To avoid significant side effects from the procedure and get the result, as in the photo, facial ozone therapy (your he alth and appearance) should be trusted only by specialists who have the appropriate qualifications, and also contact those companies that have a positive reputation in the field of cosmetology.
The cost and duration of the course depends on the problem areas and their number on the face. The doctor selects individually the duration of the sessions, as well as the dose administered to the subcutaneous layer of the patient. The course can consist of 3 to 25 procedures. The cost of one manipulation is from 600 to 2500 rubles. The break between manipulations should be from 1 to 4 days, depending on the rehabilitation period and the patient's well-being at this time, as well as the level of problematic skin on the face.
Conclusion
To achieve the effectiveness and efficiency of therapy, you should carefully prepare for the procedure, undergo all examinations and conduct ozone therapy only in a clinic where sterile conditions will be met. If a person has at least one contraindication to the procedure, it is worth postponing it in order to avoid the development of negative consequences. It is also important to adhere to the recommendations of specialists in the period between sessions, so that the effect is fixed.
