What to do in case of complications after aesthetic procedures

Complications that a patient may experience after aesthetic procedures are one of the most important topics discussed by specialists in the cosmetology industry today. The fact that complications occur quite often and are quite difficult has long been no secret either for doctors or for the patients themselves. But there may be different options for how to get out of such situations so that the patient remains healthy and satisfied.

The editors of estet-portal.com talked with Evgeny Shagov, PhD, dermatovenereologist, chief physician of SHAGOV AESTHETIC MEDICINE.

Consequences

Facial cleansing has a number of consequences that go away quite quickly if you properly care for your skin:

• Redness.
• Pimples.
• Inflamed formations.
• Peeling.
• Swelling.

If the procedure is carried out incorrectly, small scars and other irregularities may appear, infection may enter the body, and general health may deteriorate.

How to remove redness?

A reminder on how to avoid redness:

• Carry out deep cleansing of the skin of the face exclusively in beauty salons and centers, as there are the most suitable conditions for such a procedure.
• Choose a qualified and experienced cosmetologist whom you can safely entrust your face to.
• Make sure that after the procedure the cosmetologist makes a mask for your face, since it is this that soothes the dermis and narrows enlarged pores.

How to wipe off redness?

Redness usually goes away within 2 days after the procedure. However, what if this does not happen? Remedies to eliminate redness:

• Facial gel with aloe vera extract.
• Chamomile decoction (can be used both in liquid and frozen form).
• Lactic acid (can be replaced with curdled milk, which has recently curdled).
• Green tea.

You can also use anti-inflammatory compresses and masks based on medicinal plants, which will help quickly eliminate unwanted redness.

What to do if acne appears?

Almost everyone, after cleansing their face, experiences the appearance of acne, which most often appears due to deep cleansing of the pores. You can quickly eliminate them in the following ways:

• Wash your face with a herbal decoction (chamomile, calendula or sage) to eliminate the inflammatory process, soothe the skin and destroy dangerous microorganisms.
• You can wipe off unwanted pimples with salicylic acid, which can be purchased at any pharmacy.
• Make clay masks to normalize sebum secretion.
• Do not squeeze out the formation under any circumstances, otherwise you can introduce an infection into the dermis or leave scars on your face.

If the situation does not improve, then you should immediately contact your cosmetologist, who will find out the cause of the rash and find an effective way to eliminate it.

Care masks

After cleansing your face, many cosmetologists recommend making soothing masks at home to quickly restore the skin.

Recommendations

• You should not use all mask recipes in a row; it is recommended to use only those prepared on the basis of medicinal, in particular antiseptic, drugs.
• Ask your cosmetologist which mask is best to perform at home after cleansing your face.
• Before applying the mask, perform an allergic reaction test on a small area of ​​the skin on your hands.
• If the consequences after cleansing are minor, use fruit or vegetable based masks.
• You can perform such restorative face masks only once every 3 days.

Recipes

• Mix a little blue clay, potato-based starch and talcum powder in equal proportions. At the same time, grind aspirin and chloramphenicol into powder (half a tablet each), add alum with the tip of a knife. Pour the dry mixture with a previously prepared decoction based on the string and stir thoroughly, after which the mask is ready.
• Combine white clay and talc (thirty grams each), chloramphenicol powder (fifteen grams) into one mass, then add 3% peroxide.
• Combine melted honey (thirty milliliters) with pre-chopped oatmeal (fifteen grams), after which the mass can be applied to the skin of the face.

Add chopped parsley (thirty grams) to 33% fat cream or sour cream (thirty grams). Apply the finished product to the surface of your face. Grate raw potatoes (fifteen grams) and add regular high-fat yoghurt to it until a puree-like consistency appears, after which the mask is ready for application. In yogurt, dilute yeast (ten grams) to a consistency reminiscent of sour cream, then add freshly squeezed strawberry juice (ten milliliters). Dilute Dimexide (five grams) in clean water (fifty milliliters) and wipe your face with this emulsion. After 30 minutes, apply Solcoseryl ointment to the surface of the face.

Such masks will allow you to quickly soothe your facial skin after cleansing, as well as eliminate unwanted redness, pimples and other effects of peeling.

Reviews of facial cleansing by a cosmetologist: is the procedure always harmless?

Customer reviews of facial cleansing depend on how professional the service was provided to them. Among the high-profile scandals is the story of beauty blogger Julie Ban Ban: her visit to the salon turned into a tragedy. Julie says:

Immediately after cleaning, my face looked normal. I went out to dinner with former colleagues because I wasn't embarrassed by my appearance.

The next day I had to use foundation and powder. But the situation began to rapidly deteriorate towards evening. On the 3rd day, immediately after waking up, I experienced a shock.

Before leaving the house I had to put on a medical mask. The cosmetologist reassured me, saying that it was an allergy. He removed the pus from the pimples and smeared a greasy ointment on his face. But on the 4th day everything got worse!

The situation improved only on the 7th day, when I was treated by a dermatologist. It later turned out that the reaction was caused by an allergy to a component of cosmetic products. Insufficient sterilization of instruments also played a role: this increased the likelihood of infection.

But Julie Ban Ban did not refuse further cleansing: she chose another clinic. In 2020, she eliminated the consequences of an unsuccessful procedure, although, according to her, skin sensitivity remained increased. Julie advises not to shy away from cleaning, but to insist that instruments are thoroughly sanitized.

Why is it so important to take care of your skin after cleansing your face?

After the procedure, the skin becomes unprotected for some time. After the cosmetologist cleans the face, all inflammatory processes come out and blisters, pimples, peeling, and so on begin to appear. This is normal, but I want the regeneration process to happen as quickly as possible. To do this, you should treat the skin with special solutions that will remove the inflammatory process, as well as make moisturizing and nourishing masks that will stimulate the fastest possible recovery. Skin care after facial cleansing is recommended by a cosmetologist.

If hygiene rules are not followed, the inflammatory process may drag on and the skin will become even worse than it was before cleansing. Acne scars, redness will appear, the face will peel for a long time and look ugly. To achieve even color, smoothness and cleanliness, take care of your skin after cleansing your face. In addition, the effectiveness of the procedure with proper care will last much longer.

Skin care after mechanical facial cleansing

The mechanical version is considered the most traumatic. After it, redness, inflammation, acne and other unpleasant consequences are inevitable. This is normal for a certain period of time - after all, the cosmetologist opened the pores and removed the plugs from them. But if several days have passed (3-5 days), all the rules have been followed, and the skin does not return to normal, you should consult a dermatologist. When undergoing mechanical cleaning by a cosmetologist, it is strictly prohibited:

• Sunbathing. You should only go outside using a cream with a high level of sun protection, and a solarium is out of the question.
• Use decorative cosmetics. Therefore, if you can’t go outside without makeup, plan the procedure for the weekend or vacation.
• Going to a sauna or steam bath - a sharp change in temperature can act as an irritant and provoke an inflammatory process.

In addition to prohibitions, there are also recommendations. You should wipe your face with alcohol-free toners. They should contain anti-inflammatory ingredients: azulene, aloe or panthenol. Masks that are recommended for cleansing, in addition to cleansing the facial skin, should also be aimed at restoring it. Clay masks work well. Any of them should be diluted to a creamy state and other ingredients should be added. These can be cosmetic and essential oils, vegetables (zucchini, cucumber), honey, egg yolk.

Don't know if you should do mechanical facial cleansing? Then watch this video!

Skin care after ultrasonic facial cleansing

Ultrasound is much softer than a brush, which is used for mechanical facial cleansing. However, appropriate care after this procedure in the salon is also necessary. There may not be any special consequences, but it is better not to wash your face with chlorine water, use decorative cosmetics and lotions with alcohol, or expose yourself to the sun and wind. You should use tonics and herbal infusions for washing in the same way as after the mechanical option.

Application of masks after ultrasonic cleaning or ultrasonic facial cleansing should be done regularly, and the compositions themselves should be aimed at restoration. You can apply yeast, sour cream, or fruit. After this, an appropriate cream is required. During the day, it would be good to constantly moisturize the skin; for this, you can periodically spray it with hydrosol or thermal water.

You will learn everything about ultrasonic cleaning in the video:

FAQ

Although your visit to the salon should begin with answers to your questions, you may forget what exactly you were going to ask. Most often clients are interested in the following:

1. Why do facial cleansing? Like most beauty treatments, cleansing your pores prevents problems from getting worse. Cosmetologists and dermatologists claim that such care even makes it easier to adapt to the changing seasons. After all, with the arrival of coolness, you turn on the heating and soon feel dry skin. And in April, when it gets warmer outside, the glands secrete sebum more actively: rashes and acne are not long in coming. To prevent the consequences from being “obvious” in every sense, clean regularly.
2. What results can you expect? Progress depends on the initial condition of the skin, so don't expect an immediate transformation. Usually the procedures are performed in a course: its duration depends on the type of problem and the chosen type of cleansing. It happens that 1 session is enough for improvement, and the skin looks healthier and smoother. If you want to get rid of severe breakouts, signs of aging or hyperpigmentation, the results will have to wait. But if you follow the advice of a cosmetologist, you will achieve improvements.
3. What long-term benefits can you get from cleansing regularly? The answer is simple: your skin will be healthy! You don't have to hide imperfections under a thick layer of foundation or powder. The cosmetologist will also adjust your care depending on the season, so even in cold weather you will forget about peeling and redness of your face.
4. What happens at the initial consultation? You will be asked to answer questions about your health status, medications you take, and allergies. Then the cosmetologist examines the skin using a lamp with a magnifying glass and asks what results you want to achieve. He should advise the type of cleaning and give advice on care. A story about preparation for the procedure is also required. Its nuances depend on whether you are going to do mechanical, ultrasonic or vacuum cleaning.

Take these subtleties into account, read the information about the chosen procedure, and the effect will not disappoint.

Why do acne appear?

Pimples are frequent “guests” on a woman’s face at any age, and they are provoked by several reasons that are worth familiarizing yourself with. The main reasons are:

• The presence of inflammatory processes in the body;
• Hormonal imbalances;
• Oily, rough, porous skin;
• Increased production of sebum by the skin;
• Violation of intestinal microflora;
• Incorrectly selected cosmetic products;
• Abuse of sweet foods;
• Improper general nutrition;
• Demodecosis.

Every skin needs proper care, and as for problematic skin, it deserves double care and attention. For this, there are many beauty treatments in the salon, as well as home recipes that give exactly the same effect, protect the skin from rashes, prevent acne and fight acne.

If there are serious problems on the face that really make you think about the presence of concomitant serious diseases, it is worth visiting a doctor who will determine the danger of the manifestation. If these are ordinary blemishes on the skin that do not hide a danger, they can be easily gotten rid of with the help of natural home remedies that can be prepared very quickly.

Anti-acne masks after cleansing the face: recipes and rules

After visiting the salon and cleansing your pores, you can’t do without masks. But don’t try to try everything that the cosmetics store offers: a cosmetologist will give recommendations

If you are developing care yourself, pay attention to the products that have received positive reviews:

1. Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Masque Acne Treatment Masque relieves acne and post-acne. The composition includes aloe extract, kaolin, bentonite clay. Action time: 10 minutes.
2. The Mario Badescu brand became famous when Kylie Jenner advertised it online. Women rushed to make a purchase... and appreciated the result! Drying Mask contains calamine and sulfur to dry out pimples. It can be applied to the face, chest and back.
3. Kate Somerville offers Mask Foam-Activated Acne Treatment. According to reviews, the formula helps get rid of existing rashes. After all, the sulfur included in the composition helps cleanse the pores. And to relieve inflammation, the creators added extracts of honey, bran and rice. As a result, the functioning of the sebaceous glands returns to normal.
4. GlamGlow combines glycolic, salicylic and lactic acids in the Super-Mud mask. As a result, blackheads and pimples disappear, and damaged skin regains health.
5. Products from Tata Harper are not cheap, but the results are worth it. The formula of the product, called Resurfacing Mask, includes pink cosmetic clay, beet extract, pomegranate and willow bark. As a result, the skin becomes smooth and soft.

The cost of products ranges from $18 to $55, so you will find an option that suits your wallet.

Treatment of the consequences of cosmetic procedures

When a rash appears, it is important not to self-medicate, but to go to a specialist. He will determine the cause of the rash and take action.

Can't visit a cosmetologist-dermatologist immediately? In this case, try the following:

1. Wash your face with a warm decoction of herbs: chamomile, calendula and sage will relieve inflammation, soothe the skin, and eliminate harmful bacteria.
2. Wipe your skin with a salicylic acid solution. The component is included in many expensive products, but you can buy a bottle at any pharmacy: the cheapness will not affect the effectiveness.
3. Make masks with cosmetic clay, which normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands.
4. Do not squeeze pimples, otherwise you risk getting an infection. Even if bacteria does not enter the wound, there is a chance that a scar will remain on the face later.

Still, you should not delay visiting a specialist, especially if the situation does not begin to improve within a few days.

How to understand that your cleaning was done poorly

It can be difficult to know whether rashes remain within normal limits. But if you notice a number of alarming signs during cleansing, and then your face breaks out in pimples, it’s time to rush to the doctor. What does the lack of professionalism of a cosmetologist indicate?

1. Before starting cleaning, a specialist must inspect the covers. While touching your face with your hands is usually a bad idea, you need to make an exception at this point. After all, a cosmetologist must evaluate how rough the skin is and understand whether it is dry or oily. If he neglects preparation, the approach will not be individual.
2. The specialist will not only cleanse your face, but also look into your ears. The fact is that there are acne and pimples in the ears and passages. If you often use headphones while listening to music, then your pores are probably clogged. A good cosmetologist will definitely examine the ears and clean them.
3. A cosmetologist should not shame you for your skin condition or aggressively force you to use care products. But he is obliged to give recommendations, especially if he has mechanically removed comedones. After all, the pores do not close immediately after treatment: they remain stretched, which increases the likelihood of the problem returning. If the rules of facial care have not been explained to you, it is not surprising that rashes appear again.

If you notice these mistakes by a cosmetologist, and then you have complaints about the results, consult your doctor about your skin condition.

What procedures can be done after facial cleansing?

Everything is approximately clear with care, but here are some procedures you can combine with facial cleansing and bring your skin to a fantastic condition.

• Biorevitalization and mesotherapy are acceptable 2-3 days after cleansing, but taking into account that there are no inflammatory elements left on the skin.
• Is it possible to do peelings after cleansing your face? Yes, it is even advisable to carry out treatments aimed at narrowing pores, combating rashes and oily shine every other week.
• How often do mechanical or combined facial cleansing be done? Repeated procedures depend on the condition of the skin and its type. So for oily types, it is recommended to clean once a month. For the normal type, once every two to three months is enough.

What complications occur after facial cleansing?

Complications after cleansing the skin are transient in nature and if all care recommendations are followed, they pass quickly and without a trace.

So, what can we expect:

1. Redness of the skin after cleansing the face goes away on its own the next or second day. If red spots or bruises appear on the skin, then there was excessive intensity during cleansing; it will take more time to restore such marks.
2. Pimples after cleansing the face are a common phenomenon associated with the process of cleansing the skin. They should not be squeezed out; they can be wiped with chlorhexidine and smeared with Metrogyl gel, Baneocin ointment. Usually this rash goes away within a few days.
3. If pimples have the form of inflammation, it is worth remembering whether care was neglected and whether inflammatory elements were squeezed out during cleansing - which, by the way, is prohibited. Such recovery will take longer and requires the use of antibacterial agents, as with acne. It is forbidden to squeeze out the rashes that appear; treatment is carried out in a targeted manner.
4. If your face suddenly peels off after cleansing, don’t be alarmed, everything is fine. This process often happens within 2-3 days. The skin has undergone intensive cleansing and this is normal renewal. Apply a moisturizing emulsion, serum and cream to your skin, use a face roll and all the flakes will go away.

What to do if complications arise

Most often, when a complication arises in a patient after an aesthetic procedure, the doctor finds himself alone with this complex problem. This is very sad, because, in addition to the inevitable remorse and attempts to analyze ways in which such a complication could have been avoided, the doctor spends enormous efforts to understand the reasons for what happened and find ways to correct it.

Unfortunately, the moral losses of a doctor in the event of complications in his patient are not the saddest consequences. Even if you managed to minimize troubles and correct your appearance after a complication, the doctor can expect:

• the risk of losing a regular customer, which means significant financial losses;
• loss of reputation: as you know, “one satisfied client brings 7, and a dissatisfied client takes 15”;
• a patient’s statement of claim, a lawsuit with all the ensuing consequences (a fine, loss of a license, the right to engage in core activities, or even the opening of criminal proceedings).

Is it possible to avoid such developments?

The cosmetological mainstream of complications confronts us with the task of qualitatively solving a number of issues:

• increasing patients' awareness of the likely development of complications, assisting them in the correct approach to planning the upcoming aesthetic correction procedure;
• assistance to practicing specialists in improving their qualifications;
• effective, timely advisory and, if necessary, practical assistance to specialists in the event of various types of complications, as well as in determining the optimal treatment tactics in complex clinical cases.

Causes of acne and their prevention

The main reasons why acne may appear after peelings are divided into three categories: cosmetic, dermatological and household. Fans of superficial and medial exfoliations turn to specialists with complaints of inflammatory rashes on the face. Pustular pustules can irritate the skin both with a light glycolic peel and as a result of a serious retinoic peel. So, let's find out why acne appears after peeling.

Cosmetic causes of acne:

• inappropriate exfoliation. Not all ages are susceptible to peelings. For example, young skin does not allow medium or deep exfoliation. Up to the age of 25, cosmetologists recommend getting rid of aesthetic imperfections only with the help of rare superficial techniques - soft fruit peelings or ultrasonic facial cleansing. More severe exfoliation at a young age will likely cause inflamed bumps to appear on the skin. Radical cleansing is allowed to be performed no earlier than 25-30 years. And only if there really is evidence for it;
• improper pre-peeling preparation is another cosmetic reason for the appearance of purulent pustules. On the eve of peeling, many experts advise preparing the skin for the procedure. How exactly depends on the type of skin and the cause of their imperfections. For example, for those with oily or combination skin with clogged and enlarged pores, comedones or acne, it is advisable to perform a manual or ultrasonic cleaning session 3-4 days before peeling. And for those who often suffer from herpes, take the antiviral drug Acyclovir a week before exfoliation;
• violation of post-peeling care rules. After peeling, acne may break out if a woman violates the protocol of care procedures. For example, in the first few days he touches his face, especially with dirty hands, picks off dry crusts, tries to disguise peeling with decorative cosmetics, does not cleanse the skin of the remnants of nourishing creams and masks;

Dermatological causes of acne:

• infection of the skin by the Demodex mite. Before the exfoliation procedure, a woman may not be aware of the presence of this parasite in her body. Demodex develops in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, causing extensive redness, inflammation and itchy ulcers. Subcutaneous mites can only provoke worsening of acne and furunculosis after peeling - the face takes on a terrible appearance, inflamed nodules do not go away for up to 2-3 weeks. Cosmetologists must prescribe tests for Demodex and Staphylococcus to patients before a course of peeling procedures. And in case of a positive result, carry out drug therapy;
• stress for the sebaceous glands. In response to an acid irritant, the sebaceous glands can increase secretion production. In this case, the next day after peeling, a pustular bump may appear on the face;
• hormonal imbalance associated with hormonal therapy, chronic diseases of the endocrine system or taking contraceptives.

Household causes of acne:

• visiting a bathhouse or sauna during the period of skin rehabilitation after exfoliation;
• physical activity that provokes increased sweating in the first 3-4 days after peeling.

Why are complications becoming more frequent after procedures?

Modern aesthetic medicine is going through a stage of very dynamic development. Every year more and more new innovative technologies for rejuvenation and appearance correction become available to us.

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A feature of aesthetic medicine today is a concentrated time demand: the demand for new technologies is hypertrophied, and unfortunately there is no time for their proper implementation (assessing the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and technologies). This is why we, specialists in the field of aesthetic medicine, are doomed to complications. And as the complexity of technologies and techniques increases, the consequences of complications become more and more dramatic.

How to clear acne from your face at home?

Home procedures for cleansing facial skin from acne use substances that are available in every home. Effective remedies are lemon juice, soda, and salt. These cleansing methods are not suitable for everyone, and the results may sometimes not be as expected.

Steaming

Before a facial cleansing session, steaming is used, which has a lot of useful properties:

• hot air, steam penetrates the deep layer of skin and melts sebum, along with which dirt, dust and cosmetics come to the surface;
• pores expand for deeper penetration of nutrients from peelings and masks;
• steam disinfects pores, fights acne and inflammation;
• the skin is enriched with oxygen;
• useful for mature skin, as it activates collagen production;
• prepares the skin to clean out old impurities from the pores.

How to properly steam the skin so as not to harm the body. Before deep cleansing your face at home, you should steam your skin using the classic method:

1. Remove makeup, wash well.
2. Remove hair from the face using an elastic band, headband, or bandage.
3. Pour hot water into a cup.
4. Place your face above the evaporation at a comfortable temperature, but avoid hot air so as not to burn your skin.
5. Cover your face with a towel or blanket.
6. You need to steam the pores for 10 – 15 minutes.
7. Remove the towel and pat your face dry with a napkin.

Steaming can be done as a separate procedure or in preparation for cleaning. Additional products for the procedure have proven themselves well: miramistin, hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil, lemon and parsley.

Contraindications for steaming:

• Heat.
• For eye diseases, including when wearing lenses.
• Spider veins.
• Enlarged pores.
• Asthma and bronchial diseases.
• Pregnancy.

Mechanical cleaning

After steaming at home, you can carry out mechanical cleaning, because the skin will be prepared and will respond gently to the use of special tools or simply squeezing out unwanted spots and pimples. It is most convenient to use your fingertips. At home, it is difficult to carry out an effective procedure so that it does not provoke new rashes and inflammations. There is a risk of infections that can cause more serious problems.

Masks

Masks are used to provide a gentle effect on the facial skin of various beneficial substances. They moisturize, relieve inflammation and continue caring for the epidermis after the cleansing procedure.

Clay masks. Clay masks are considered an effective remedy. Clay can be purchased at a pharmacy. They are very simple to use: pour the powder into a bowl, add water and stir well until smooth. Apply to skin and wait for it to dry. Rinse off with warm water.

Coffee masks. Ground natural coffee should be used. A mask made from coffee and honey is suitable for moisturizing and gently polishing the skin. Mix a tablespoon of honey and the same amount of coffee. Apply for 15 minutes, then remove with warm water.

Egg mask. Protein perfectly fights the formation of inflammation and acne, and dries out rashes. Simply mix egg whites with clay and apply to the skin. As soon as it starts to dry out and tighten the pores, wash it off.

Salt mask. Salt is not only peeling, but also disinfects the skin. This mask is suitable for skin with blackheads and acne. Mix salt and soda in equal proportions and apply to face. Rinse off after 15-20 minutes and apply a moisturizer.

Scrubs

Natural ingredients for the scrub are used - coffee grounds, soda, oatmeal. This procedure does not require large financial investments; all products can be found in the kitchen.

Oatmeal scrub. Pour boiling water over a few tablespoons of oatmeal and add a little honey. Distribute the mixture with massage movements throughout the face. Aging and tired skin is transformed. Oatmeal neutralizes the accumulation of fatty deposits in the pores. After several procedures, the skin becomes more toned and elastic.

Sugar scrub. Perfectly exfoliates the skin, evenly cleanses the surface of unevenness. If you have sensitive skin, it is better not to use the product. You can scrub with brown or white sugar.

Coffee with yogurt. Suitable for oily and combination skin. Just 15 minutes on your facial skin helps restore its radiance and eliminate flaking. The abrasive particles of coffee cleanse, and the rich yogurt envelops and moisturizes.

Aspirin scrub. Aspirin helps remove inflammatory processes from the surface of the skin, eliminate the formation of new acne and get rid of comedones. The pores are noticeably narrowed, while the oily shine disappears for a long time. Mix one aspirin tablet with water and rub over your face.

Order of conduct

In a cosmetology clinic, manual cleansing of the facial skin is carried out in several stages:

• cleanse the skin;
• loosen the upper coarsened layer of the epidermis;
• clean off the softened layer;
• remove blackheads that contaminate the sebaceous ducts;
• apply a soothing mask.

Conventionally, all 5 stages are divided into preparation and direct cleansing of the skin. At the same time, performing all manipulations in the salon and at home is almost identical.

Preparing the skin for cleansing

The cosmetologist usually performs all manipulations wearing latex gloves. This material causes allergies in certain customers. Therefore, if necessary, you need to warn a specialist about such a reaction of the body.

Immediately before cleansing, the epidermis should be prepared for this cosmetic procedure. The process is as follows:

Cleansing the epidermis

After proper preparation, the epidermis is cleaned of blackheads and other imperfections and a soothing mask is applied to the face. Comedones are removed with a Uno spoon, but if this device is not available, you can simply do it with your hands. In the latter case, be sure to have short nails carefully trimmed by a cosmetologist. If this condition is not provided, scars and potholes may form on the face.

A Vidal needle is used to remove acne located in the deep layers of the epidermis.

Vidal needle for mechanical skin cleansing
The procedure for cleaning the epidermis is as follows:

1. The face is wiped with disposable wipes, then hydrogen peroxide 3% or a special cosmetic tonic is applied, which corresponds to the type of epidermis.
2. If there are deeply located pimples and comedones, the skin next to them is carefully stretched and a superficial puncture is made using a Vidal needle.
3. The Uno spoon is applied so that the hole on the instrument is above the black dot.
4. Press firmly on the instrument, extracting the contents of the pores. It can be either thick or liquid depending on the type of comedones.
5. Treat the cleaned areas of the skin with an antiseptic, as well as the used instrument.

If there is no Uno spoon, instead, squeeze out the dirt with the fingers of both hands, after wrapping them in sterile napkins.

The sequence of actions is repeated until the entire face is completely cleared of comedones. Then the entire surface of the epidermis is treated with the end of a Uno spoon in the form of a slotted spoon.

Complete the cleansing using a mask with a soothing, pore-tightening or anti-inflammatory effect. After removing the residue, apply a moisturizing cream appropriate to the type of epidermis on the face.

The frequency of mechanical cleaning depends on the characteristics of the dermis:

• for oily skin, cleaning can be done monthly;
• for combined and normal – once every 2 months;
• for sensitive people - once every 3 months.

How to properly clean?

1. The skin must be prepared before cleaning. Preparing the skin involves high-quality cleansing (washing) with the maximum possible degreasing. To ensure effective subsequent healing of skin damaged during cleansing, it is necessary to strengthen local microcirculation. Previously, for this purpose, the skin was steamed in a water bath, but now special warming lotions (usually camphor-based) are used. It is possible to use light peeling (or microdermabrasion) for a keratolytic effect - this will facilitate the process of emptying the elements, reduce skin trauma and speed up subsequent healing.
2. The cleaning procedure must be carried out in compliance with all aseptic rules. Be sure to use disposable gloves. All instruments must be sterile, or better yet, disposable. Before and after the procedure, the skin must be treated with an antiseptic solution.
3. The procedure itself should be carried out as gently as possible. Auxiliary tools for manipulation are usually an Unna spoon and a sterile disposable needle. The potential danger of cleansing is that damaged but not completely emptied follicles very quickly become inflamed and suppurate. To avoid this, I strongly recommend expanding the comedones or pustules with a sterile needle, and piercing the milia. After such a simple manipulation, much less effort is required to empty the element, the surrounding tissue is not injured, and pain is reduced. The needle for these purposes should not be thin; 22G needles for intramuscular injections are usually used.
4. After cleaning, be sure to treat the skin with an alcohol-based antiseptic solution or a special anti-inflammatory lotion.
5. It is necessary to complete the cleansing procedure by creating optimal conditions for soothing and speedy healing of damaged skin. For this purpose, enzyme masks, microcurrent therapy, soothing and moisturizing applications are used. Previously, only masks that dried and narrowed the pores were used to complete the cleansing, but now this approach is outdated. Only very thick and very oily skin will withstand the stress of trauma and double degreasing during the cleaning process. For sensitive skin, this is a reason for irritation and increased inflammation. Therefore, at the end of cleansing, the skin must be soothed and moisturized as much as possible. Only individual elements at the very end of the procedure should be spot-treated with special drying lotions. But remember that after cleansing, you should not apply creams and masks with a thick, oily texture to the skin - they are potentially comedogenic and can provoke the development of inflammation.

If you follow all these rules, then cleaning is easy, the patient does not need to sit at home for several days, all removed elements heal quickly, and the skin really becomes cleaner.

Facial cleansing by a cosmetologist: before and after photos

It’s easier to evaluate the achievable results if you look at the photos before and after cleanings.

Mechanical cleaning

The option is painful, but the shortcomings are brightened up by the effectiveness. Although many argue that such cleansing is outdated, there is no other way to guarantee the removal of severe blackheads.

Chemical cleaning

When superficially cleaning with peelings, you will not feel any discomfort. But moderate or deep variations will require a long recovery.

Ultrasonic type

Ultrasound has an atraumatic effect: thanks to high-frequency waves, dirt seems to be pushed out of the pores. Ultrasound cleaning devices are also used at home, but they are not comparable in power to professional ones.

Laser cleaning

The laser can be used to treat the entire face or individual areas. Depending on how severe the problem is, the intensity of the action varies.