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Peeling: from a frog
Winter has come, and in any esthetic medicine clinic that respects itself, or even in a beauty salon, cosmetologists offer clients to do peeling. Why in the winter? Yes, because in the summer such procedures are contraindicated due to strong solar radiation.
The thing is that the principle of any peeling is that the upper keratinized (sometimes not only it) skin layer is removed along with old problems – dryness, excessive keratinization, pigmentation, and, of course, wrinkles. Whether it is chemical strong peels, or home-made peeling creams with microabrasive particles, they are all designed to bring forth fresh, youthful skin of God without flaws, causing cells of the surface layers to divide. Therefore, until such a skin reaches a certain “maturity”, it cannot be exposed to ultraviolet radiation. So with the onset of winter – welcome to peelings.
According to experts, there are no clear age restrictions for peeling, except, perhaps, for the patient to reach the lower Continue reading
Botox Myths
Currently, type A botulinum toxin preparations are becoming more widespread in aesthetic medicine. The most famous of them are certified in the Russian Federation: Botox (USA), Dysport (France), Xeomin (Germany), Lantox (China), Relatox (Russia). Injections of these drugs are a safe and highly effective method for eliminating wrinkles.
What is the mechanism of action of type A botulinum toxins?
The principle of action of type A botulinum toxins is to block the neuromuscular transmission, which leads to temporary muscle relaxation. This process occurs due to the penetration of botulinum toxins into the presynaptic nerve ending and impaired release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, from which the Continue reading
