Due to the proliferation of non-surgical cosmetic solutions in recent times, it has become challenging to distinguish between them in terms of usage, effectiveness, and potential side effects. Therefore, we have provided you with the information you need to make the right decision about the most suitable cosmetic treatment for you and the key differences between biological stimulants (cosmetic injections), fillers, plasma, mesotherapy, and Botox.
Biological Stimulants: Biological stimulants work to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, essential proteins that enhance skin elasticity and prevent sagging. Examples commonly used for skin restoration and renewal include Sculptra, Radiesse, and Aesthefill.
Uses of Biological Stimulants:
- Treating skin thinning by increasing skin thickness in the face and eyelids.
- Unlike fillers, biological stimulants tighten and treat the skin without providing filler volume. Results may appear after several sessions.
- They stimulate the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
- Administered using a cannula rather than a needle.
Filler Injections: Filler injections are non-surgical cosmetic procedures performed in a medical clinic to improve the appearance of the skin, increase facial feature harmony, and more, for various reasons. The substance used in filler injections depends on the area, the duration of the results, and the purpose of the injection. Materials such as calcium hydroxylapatite, the patient’s own fat, or hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally present in soft tissues, can be used. It is extracted and then reinjected to hide wrinkles and naturally fill the skin by stimulating collagen production.
Uses of Filler Injections:
- Enlarging and defining the lips.
- Rejuvenating facial skin and filling the cheeks.
- Eliminating wrinkles around the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Smoothing fine lines, such as those between the eyebrows, on the forehead, around the eyes.
- Improving the appearance of scars.
- Correcting the shape of the nose by filling areas above and below the nasal hump.
The text provides valuable information for individuals considering non-surgical cosmetic treatments, helping them make informed decisions based on the specific characteristics and uses of each method.
How Do Filler Injections Work and How Long Do They Last?
Cosmetic surgeons evaluate the condition, determine the required correction, and then mark the areas to be injected, ensuring proper sterilization. Local anesthesia may be applied if needed. The surgeon then injects the gel-like hyaluronic acid substance into the deep layers of the skin using a fine needle.
After the injection, which usually takes no more than 30 minutes, the marks are removed, and cold compresses are applied to soothe the injected areas.
Results appear immediately and gradually become more pronounced. Typically, the effects last from 6 to 12 months, with some individuals experiencing results for up to a year and a half.
Plasma Injections: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a viscous fluid that constitutes 55% of the total blood volume in the human body. Initially used to accelerate the healing process and treat soft tissues, it is rich in platelets. Technological advancements have expanded its applications to hair problems, skin rejuvenation, and stimulating cell renewal and collagen production.
Uses of Plasma Injections:
- Treating hair problems, such as hereditary hair loss, stimulating new hair growth, treating hair thinning, and promoting denser and faster hair growth.
- Containing stem cells, it stimulates collagen production, aiding in restoring beauty and freshness to the skin.
- Injected under the eyes to eliminate dark circles.
- Accelerating healing after injuries and treating chronic tendon problems and acute injuries.
How Plasma Injections Work and Are They Safe?
PRP is obtained by taking a blood sample from the patient, adding an anticoagulant, placing it in sterilized tubes, and then using a centrifuge to separate platelets from other blood components. After obtaining concentrated platelets, they are injected into the desired treatment areas to stimulate cell growth, self-healing, and collagen production.
Plasma injections are commonly used to address hair loss issues due to their notable results in strengthening hair follicles. The procedure involves drawing blood and using a centrifuge to separate stem cells, which are then injected into the scalp. Treatment sessions are scheduled every two weeks for five sessions, with care not to wash the hair for the first 24 hours after each session.
Plasma injections are safe, as they utilize the patient’s own blood, avoiding any sensitivity to foreign substances. The absence of chemicals or foreign materials makes them compatible with the body.
The text provides insights into the process and duration of filler and plasma injections, offering valuable information for individuals considering these cosmetic procedures.
Mesotherapy Injections:
Mesotherapy injections offer benefits beyond those addressed by plasma injections, extending to hair, skin, and body. This non-surgical cosmetic procedure involves injecting a mixture of vitamins, including Vitamin E and Vitamin C, along with Hyaluronic Acid. In some types, it may also contain Human Growth Hormone in small quantities to strengthen collagen in the face. This combination, including minerals and amino acids, is injected into the intermediate layer of the skin known as the mesoderm.
Mesotherapy sessions are recommended at Dr. Tarek Qubti’s clinic, typically advising 3-4 sessions within a month, followed by two sessions every 3-6 months, and then every 6 months.
The treatment yields excellent results, but individuals should commit to regular sessions in the first month. Unlike Botox and fillers that require fewer sessions and can be performed quickly.
Uses of Mesotherapy Injections:
- Breaking down fat in areas prone to accumulation, such as hips, thighs, abdomen, and upper arms, allowing the body to naturally expel degraded fat.
- Reducing the appearance of cellulite by strengthening connective tissue, stimulating blood circulation, and improving the appearance of skin protrusions.
- Combating signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines.
- Strengthening and treating hair loss through vitamins, hyaluronic acid, and injected enzymes in the scalp.
- Tightening pores to help firm sagging skin.
- Improving skin texture and removing pigmentation.
How Mesotherapy Injections Work:
Cosmetic experts start by locally anesthetizing the injection area. Following this, additional injections are administered into various points of the treatment area using a thin needle at a depth of 1-4 millimeters into the skin. The injection process may take between half an hour to an hour, after which the patient may notice slight swelling in the area, which subsides within 24 to 48 hours after the session.
Botox Injections:
Botox injections use a substance derived from Botulinum Toxin A, extracted from the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. This substance, used for over 20 years, has shown no negative effects or diseases even with prolonged use.
Botox is commonly injected into the forehead to provide freshness and tighten the forehead area. Dr. Tarek Copty recommends starting Botox injections before wrinkles appear to prevent them.
Cosmetic Uses of Botox:
- Treating signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines.
- Treating facial muscle spasms.
- Lifting eyebrows and tightening eyelids.
- Eliminating wrinkles around the eyes and mouth.
Medical Uses of Botox:
- Treating conditions like lazy eye, neck tension, excessive sweating, and migraines.
- Another thing Botox is used for is for people who suffer from Migraine or Migraine. Sometimes this is related to the menstrual cycle and sometimes it has nothing to do with it. But everyone benefits from Botox if it is injected into the head muscles in specific areas. The person is examined until the exact amount he needs is evaluated and determined.
- The third thing we use Botox for is outside the scope of cosmetic surgery, and it is for people who suffer from clenching of their teeth during sleep. In this case, we examine the jaw muscle and evaluate the amount of Botox we need. After the injection, the jaw muscle relaxes for a period of 6 months, which helps individuals sleep better.
How Botox Injections Work:
Botox needles are administered by a cosmetic expert after cleaning the injection area using a local anesthetic if necessary. Botox results typically appear within 7 to 10 days, and the effectiveness lasts for 4-6 months, occasionally extending to 7 months. However, with very light doses, results may last only 6-8 weeks.
Botox works by temporarily blocking the signals from specific nerves, preventing the contraction of muscles responsible for wrinkles. When the effect wears off, the face returns to its previous state, and contrary to some beliefs, there is no worsening or signs of muscle relaxation after the Botox effect dissipates.
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