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A little about ozone therapy

First, let's talk about ozone therapy in general, and then we'll take a closer look at its use for the face. So, this is a cosmetic procedure that involves introducing ozone into the body. Ozone is a substance whose molecule contains three oxygen atoms. Many people know it by the smell that is felt on the street after a thunderstorm. In this case, electrical discharges break apart oxygen molecules, and they combine to form ozone. It is obtained using a similar method in cosmetology clinics using special devices - ozonizers.

When ozone is introduced into the body, the amount of reactive oxygen species, so-called free radicals, increases. They damage cellular structures, which underlies the lipolytic effect - fat burning . In addition, free radicals cause oxidative stress, protecting against which the body stimulates the immune system and activates antioxidant processes. Microcirculation in the capillaries also improves and metabolism increases.

Ozone also has a high bactericidal effect , destroying bacteria and fungi. But with all its positive properties, we should not forget that ozone has very strong oxidizing properties. In high doses it is toxic to the body, so it must be used with caution.

Before we start talking about the cases in which ozone therapy can help, it is worth noting that this method still does not have experimental confirmation, and it does not help everyone. There is no reliable data either for or against ozone therapy. Whether you want to be treated this way or not is up to you.

There are different types of ozone therapy. Usually local and systemic are distinguished. With local ozone microinjections are performed under the skin of the face. With systemic ozone therapy, the effect extends to the entire body as a whole. It also has its own subspecies:

1. Intravenous drips, saturating the blood with ozone. It is added to physiological solution and in this form is administered intravenously. Used in complex therapy of certain gynecological diseases, for example, acute salpingoophoritis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries);

   

2. Autohemotherapy (transfusion of one's own blood). There are minor (MAGOT) and major (BAGOT) autohemotherapy. In the first case, up to 15 ml of blood is taken from a vein from the patient, mixed with an ozone-oxygen mixture, and then injected into the gluteal muscle. This helps increase the body's immune strength and helps get rid of acne on the face. In the second case, the volume of blood taken is much larger - 50 - 150 ml. It is taken into a container with an anticoagulant, a mixture of ozone and oxygen is added and administered intravenously, which also stimulates the immune system and is used in the treatment of viral diseases;
3. Rectal administration (into the rectum) – the volume of the mixture is up to 500 ml. Used for some intestinal diseases: Crohn's disease, atony and intestinal spasms;
4. External ozone therapy – in this method, an impenetrable plastic cap is put on the limb, into which an oxygen-ozone mixture is injected. It is usually used to treat trophic ulcers in diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, varicose veins on the extremities, hence its other name - “ozone boot”;

   

5. Ozone reflexotherapy is a rare and unusual method. Ozone gas is injected into acupuncture points. Its quantity does not exceed 1 ml;
6. Various irrigations and rinses.

Thanks to ozone therapy, the following occurs:

• oxygen saturation of tissue;
• activation of metabolic processes;
• elimination of fat deposits;
• rejuvenation effect.

The second technique is mesotherapy. This is also an injection procedure, where various medications are an important component. These drugs can be either natural or synthetic. Depends on the purpose of the procedure. Using different drugs you can achieve different effects on different parts of the body. Thus, the effect of mesotherapy is a complex effect on the skin, enriching it with oxygen, as well as ensuring control over the degree of impact of this procedure, using drugs at a certain depth of the skin. Mesotherapy can be used for weight loss. To do this, you need to use a lipolytic drug.

Mesotherapy in Odintsovo, under the guidance of experienced cosmetologists, is aimed at highly specialized results. Ozone therapy is carried out using innovative equipment, safely rejuvenates the body as a whole and helps fight acne.

Indications for the procedure

Some diseases for which ozone therapy can be used have already been discussed above. Let's take a closer look at them.

• In gastroenterology: nonspecific ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and, according to some data, gastric ulcer;
• In gynecology: acute salpingo-oophoritis and chronic in the acute stage, endometritis, colpitis, vulvitis;
• In surgery: trophic ulcers in diabetes mellitus, varicose veins;
• In urology: pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis;
• In therapy: migraines, arthritis, arthrosis, rheumatism;

In cosmetology it is used to combat cellulite, stimulate hair growth, and for weight loss. We will separately consider ozone therapy for the face, which is used to eliminate wrinkles, correct double chin, prevent aging of the skin of the face and neck, for dermatitis, and also fights acne.

Ozone therapy for facial rejuvenation

This procedure is painful. At the very beginning, you need to apply an anesthetic cream to your facial skin. Ozone therapy is carried out using a device with 5 thin needles. The period of action is from 30 to 40 minutes.

Microinjections cause pain, and there is a feeling of strong swelling under the skin layer. At the end of the session, there is swelling on the face that lasts about 2 days.

After completing ozone therapy, it is advisable to apply cream to the skin and massage the facial area. This way, ozone can spread evenly over the entire surface.

After swelling subsides and pain is eliminated, women notice that their skin becomes younger and wrinkles are smoothed out. In addition, the face becomes clean and bright.

Methodology

To eliminate wrinkles, a mixture of ozone and oxygen is injected intradermally along the wrinkle using a syringe. The injection of the mixture continues until the formation of the so-called “lemon peel” - swelling of the skin epithelium; injections last until the entire wrinkle is filled in length. Usually, those areas of the face in which the skin ages most quickly are immediately injected: the areas around the eyes, nasolabial folds and others. The procedure is quite painful.

Microinjections can also be given subcutaneously - it is not as painful as intradermal injection. This method of introducing an ozone-oxygen mixture is used to combat rashes on the face. Possessing bactericidal properties, ozone kills bacteria and relieves inflammation caused by them, so the skin is cleansed.

Disposable syringes with a small volume of 3–5 ml and very thin needles are used. To ensure that the mixture of gases is evenly distributed under the skin, after its administration, a cosmetic facial massage is performed. And sometimes, for greater effect, after the procedure is completed, the face is treated with ozonated water.

On average, a facial ozone therapy course includes 6–10 procedures, but sometimes it is extended to 15 sessions. Breaks between procedures are required and range from one to four days. Typically, 2–3 procedures are performed per week, lasting approximately 15–20 minutes. The duration of both one session and the entire course of ozone therapy is individual and depends on the complexity of each individual case. The decision on how many procedures will be needed is made by an ozone therapist.

Hair

With the help of ozone therapy, you can get rid of dandruff, reduce oily scalp and improve the appearance of your hair. To do this, you need to rinse your hair with ozone-enriched water every time after washing your hair. This is a final rinse, so there is no need to rinse!

Ozonated water improves blood microcirculation in the scalp, increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. It also has a strong antiseptic effect and reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands. After ozone therapy, hair becomes more manageable, less oily and stays clean longer. Dandruff goes away within a month.

Contraindications

Like any other cosmetic or therapeutic procedure, ozone therapy has contraindications. The following diseases are among the absolute contraindications for which it is strictly prohibited:

• Ozone intolerance (allergic reactions);
• Acute pancreatitis - proteolytic enzymes of the pancreas become more active under the influence of ozone and destroy it;

  

• Hypocoagulation (reduced blood clotting) - thrombocytopenia and various bleeding, because ozone reduces blood viscosity. During menstruation, ozone therapy can be carried out, but it is better to wait until the end of menstruation, as bleeding may increase;
• Hemorrhagic stroke - ozone increases the speed of blood flow, which can provoke a second stroke;
• Hypercoagulation (increased blood clotting) – thrombosis;
• Acute phase of myocardial infarction;
• Cardiovascular failure;
• Mental illnesses;
• Thyrotoxicosis;
• Oncological diseases. Free radicals generated when ozone is introduced can damage DNA. The risk of a tumor in this case is very small, since the immune system keeps the proliferation of tumor cells in the body under control. But a new formation that has already appeared under the influence of ozone can accelerate its growth;
• Convulsive syndrome, epilepsy - ozone stimulates the central nervous system and can cause seizures;
• Alcohol poisoning, acute alcoholic psychosis;
• Diabetes mellitus in a state of decompensation - its treatment uses insulin, which reduces the concentration of glucose in the blood. But ozone also reduces blood glucose levels, which can lead to hypoglycemic coma;

  

• Blood diseases;
• Children's age (it is not recommended to carry out the procedure under 18 years of age);
• Postoperative period.

In addition to absolute ones, there are also relative contraindications. For such diseases, ozone therapy should be carried out with caution. If the condition worsens, the treatment session should be stopped immediately. So, relative contraindications:

1. Hypoglycemia - as mentioned above, ozone reduces blood glucose levels;
2. Various poisonings - the use of ozone can worsen general health;
3. Arterial hypotension - according to some data, ozone dilates blood vessels, which will lead to an even greater decrease in pressure;

   

4. Hypocalcemia - with a lack of calcium in the blood, its coagulability decreases, and ozone aggravates this, which can result in bleeding;
5. Taking anticoagulants (aspirin, warfarin and others) also increases the risk of bleeding;
6. State of alcoholic intoxication;
7. Myocardial infarction in the recent past - you can undergo ozone therapy sessions no earlier than 6 - 7 months after the attack.

The question of whether pregnant women can use this treatment method remains open. Some authors claim that there will be no undesirable consequences, and even suggest ozone therapy during pregnancy to improve the condition of the fetus, enhance weak labor and prevent gestosis (toxicosis). Others, on the contrary, list pregnancy and lactation as contraindications for this procedure. Reliable research on this topic has not yet been carried out, so it is better not to risk your condition and the life of the unborn child and postpone ozone therapy to a later time.

How is ozone therapy performed?

The method is effective for acne, pimples, rosacea. After injections, the inflammatory process is eliminated, and the formed seals are resolved. One of the effects of ozone therapy is the normalization of the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Gradually, the skin pores are cleared of plugs and purulent contents. Oily sheen disappears, tissue regeneration occurs without scar formation.

During 1 injection, you can administer 5 ml of cocktail. The number of procedures depends on the degree of inflammation and the affected area. Experts note that ozone injections for acne are practically painless. This is due to the use of thin needles during ozone therapy. Ozone therapy for acne on the face can be supplemented with magnetotherapy. Patient reviews indicate that this combination of techniques is the most effective. Sometimes intravenous autohemotherapy is indicated.

Important! During autohemotherapy, ozone is mixed with the patient’s blood for direct injection into the subcutaneous tissue area.

Ozone therapy for acne is indicated if it is persistent and prone to post-acne. With this defect, scars and pits form after the acne disappears. The course of treatment helps to reduce the severity of inflammatory processes and smooth the skin. Over time, the skin acquires a healthy appearance. The result is usually noticeable after 1 procedure.

With the introduction of an oxygen mixture, resorption of red dots, which represent rosacea, is noted. The effect of therapy is almost instantaneous.

Complications and side effects

• Allergic reactions, up to anaphylactic shock;
• Swelling and hematomas at injection sites, accompanied by pain;
• Skin rashes;
• Dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness due to an excessive decrease in blood pressure;

  

• Accelerating the growth of a malignant tumor;
• Visual impairment;
• Pancytopenia (depression of hematopoiesis);
• Lack of effect from the procedure. Occurs approximately once in 5 cases;
• Risk of contracting HIV and viral hepatitis. This is not related to the effects of ozone; infection can occur if the rules of asepsis and antisepsis are violated. For microinjections, syringes must be disposable, and the specialist performing the procedure must wash his hands and wear disposable gloves in your presence;
• Sepsis (blood poisoning). It can also develop if hygienic requirements for the procedure are not followed.

Maybe try carboxytherapy?

Carboxytherapy is a treatment using carbon dioxide. Today, clinics use injection and non-injection techniques. The procedure is designed to improve blood circulation and tissue regeneration, remove waste and toxins, effectively break down fats, and remove scars. What is better – ozone therapy or carboxytherapy? Studying patient reviews, you can see that not all women notice the positive effect of carbon dioxide treatment. Carboxytherapy is effective in the presence of not too pronounced age-related changes.

Alternatives to Ozone Therapy

If for some reason ozone therapy for the face is not suitable for you (for example, you are not satisfied with the cost or are scared by the list of possible complications), you can try any of the methods listed below.

1. Contour plastic with fillers. Fillers are gel-like fillers for cosmetic injections. They smooth out wrinkles, giving the skin a more youthful appearance. There are fillers based on collagen, hyaluronic acid and the patient’s own tissue.
2. Mesotherapy. With this method, biologically active substances are introduced into the middle layer of the skin: vitamins, minerals, etc., which are selected individually for the patient. The skin becomes softer, wrinkles are smoothed out.
3. Biorevitalization. The essence of the method is that hyaluronic acid, an important component of connective tissue, is injected under the skin. With age, it becomes less, and the tissues no longer retain water, causing them to wrinkle. Biorevitalization helps tighten the skin, smoothes out both fine and deeper wrinkles. Non-injection (laser) administration of hyaluronic acid has also been developed.
4. Alginate mask. Its main component, sodium alginate, was first extracted from algae. It has a lifting effect and also a moisturizing effect. The composition may include various additives: for example, a mask with ascorbic acid brightens the face, and the addition of collagen will make the skin more elastic.
5. Microcurrent therapy. Stimulation of the skin, muscles and vessels of the face with low-frequency currents of weak strength. At the same time, the potential difference between cell membranes is restored, which increases their synthesis of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.

So, ozone therapy for the face helps to cope with various problems, be it acne or wrinkles.

But this method does not yet have scientific proof of its effectiveness and is not suitable for everyone. Therefore, it should be used with caution, contact only trusted specialists and be sure to consult with your doctor before the procedure. In addition, in addition to ozone therapy, there are other facial procedures with a similar effect.

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Ozone therapy: what is it?

A physiotherapy session carried out as therapy and rejuvenation of the human body is called ozone therapy. The main pros and cons of ozone therapy are described in many literary sources. The beneficial effect is the action of ozone-oxygen.

This therapeutic method has long been in demand in the medical field. Nowadays, demand is increasing in the cosmetology field.

By enriching the human body with oxygen, ozone has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the body. This element has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It is also able to slow down the process of skin aging.

The use of ozone in its pure form is prohibited, as it is harmful. Therefore, its use is permitted only in diluted form. The dosage is calculated for everyone individually.

Ozone has the following effects:

• increases metabolic processes;
• enriches the blood with oxygen;
• helps in the production of elastin and collagen;
• cleanses the body of hazardous substances, etc.

Despite the fact that there are quite a lot of positive properties, a doctor’s appointment is necessary before carrying out therapy.

Hyperbaric chamber: indications and contraindications, reviews

When some pathology appears in our body, the diseased organ begins to receive much less oxygen and, as a result, so-called oxygen starvation develops:

• This condition is very dangerous for our health , so it must be eliminated.
• This can be done in a variety of ways, however, one of the most effective is a pressure chamber.

In addition to the fact that the pressure chamber is used in medicine, it is also used in cosmetology. In cosmetology it is used for the following purposes:

• Rejuvenation, slowing down the aging process
• Health improvement
• Getting rid of extra pounds
• Detoxification
• Improved hair condition
• Improving the general condition of the body

So, what is the pressure chamber procedure:

• The essence of this procedure is to literally saturate our body with oxygen.
• Due to the increased atmospheric pressure in the pressure chamber, oxygen penetrates the tissues much better.
• With the help of this procedure, the organs are saturated with oxygen, and this in turn helps to restore their functions and eliminate pathogenic factors.

Pressure chamber
Indications for hyperbaric oxygenation (this is the name of the procedure that is carried out in a pressure chamber) are as follows:

• Cardiovascular diseases, for example, irregular heart rhythm, heart failure.
• Gastrointestinal ailments, for example, ulcers, intestinal diseases.
• Liver diseases, such as liver failure.
• Diseases of the central nervous system such as head injury, ischemic stroke.
• Eye diseases, such as optic atrophy.
• Diseases of the endocrine system, for example, a complication of diabetes.
• Pathologies in obstetrics: intrauterine oxygen deprivation of the fetus, threat of miscarriage, infertility.
• Elimination of wounds of various etiologies.
• Decompression sickness.
• Radiation injuries.
• Before and after surgery to improve the tolerance of surgery and speedy wound healing.
• Athletes also often undergo this procedure. This gives them the ability to recover quickly after hard training.
• And also to improve the condition of the skin (becomes elastic and firm), hair (structure improves, fragility is eliminated, hair loss stops), and to increase the effectiveness of other beauty procedures.
• Weight loss and figure correction.
• Improving metabolism and eliminating fatigue.

Despite its effectiveness, this procedure also has contraindications. Among the main ones:

• Severe hypertension.
• Viral and inflammatory diseases in the acute stage.
• Oncology.
• Epilepsy and parkinsonism.
• Fear of confined spaces.

Regarding the reviews, we can say that, unlike the two previously described procedures, here they are mostly positive:

• Patients note that after hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the wound healing process accelerates.
• Improves sleep and appearance. The skin becomes more elastic and firm.
• improves .
• The condition of hair and nails improves.
• The procedure is completely painless.

Result
Among the disadvantages of the procedure, only the following are highlighted:

• Price.
• Out of stock in all hospitals and salons.
• Staying in a pressure chamber for a long time can cause discomfort due to the fact that you have to lie in a confined space.