Wrinkle treatment with ultrasound

introduction

Wrinkles are considered an unsightly blemish by most people, although these visible imperfections are a perfectly normal reaction during the aging process.

They arise due to an increasing loss of inherent elasticity and resilience of the skin and the underlying tissue.
The beginning of the 25th year of life is widely regarded as the beginning of the aging process, since around this point in time there is a radical change within the organism.
This change is accompanied by a change in the normal metabolic and cell renewal processes, and humans begin to age.
Of course, this is not a fixed reference value, both the beginning of cell aging and the speed of its progression are relatively variable from person to person.

There are also various factors (so-called exogenous factors), which can have a negative or positive effect on the aging process from the outside.
The excessive consumption of nicotine and / or alcohol, for example, is considered to be an enormous accelerator of skin aging.
UV light also has a largely negative influence on the appearance of the skin.

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Correction methods

The Effects, the the aging on the skin of the face, one is no longer at the mercy of being forced to act, it exists different methodswith which a Mending of the Skin bumps can be achieved.

A basic distinction is made between surgical and non-operational measures.
The classic Facelift is one of the operative methods, but contains an abundance of Risks. Less traumatic options for wrinkle treatment are:

• the correction with the help of Hyaluronic acid
• the body's own fat tissue or
• the Wrinkle treatment by means of Ultrasonic

Experience has shown that the latter delivers very good results with so-called "reducible wrinkles" (read: with a wrinkle depth of around 10 - 30? m), especially Crow's feet can be treated effectively with ultrasound.

execution

In wrinkle treatment using ultrasound, the skin and the underlying tissue are gently warmed by a special ultrasound device.
In this way, the purification process of the tissue is stimulated and the body's own collagen synthesis is stimulated.

Since the loss or damage of the collagen tissue usually plays a decisive role in the development of wrinkles, this procedure can be used to treat wrinkles effectively.

In addition, the higher-frequency (approx 10 Mhz) Ultrasound improves blood circulation and increases the permeability of the cell membranes of the skin cells.
Their structure and functionality are also positively influenced by wrinkle treatment with ultrasound.

Devices for home use even allow independent wrinkle treatment with ultrasound from home.
With regular use, the manufacturers promise a visible reduction in the depth of wrinkles and a significant improvement in the complexion of the skin.

Use on the face

Ultrasound treatment of the face is offered in many cosmetic studios.
Depending on whether you want to tighten the skin, treat wrinkles or cleanse the skin pores, there are suitable creams for ultrasound.
First, the facial skin is cleaned.
Then the right cream is worked into the skin.

Now sonicate the desired areas of the face by placing the transducer point by point on the skin.
After the ultrasound, another thin layer of the cream is applied to the desired areas of the face, but this time without incorporation.
These areas are then treated with ultrasound for 10 seconds each.

costs

Since wrinkle treatment with ultrasound is a purely plastic, aesthetic measure, it is not covered by statutory or private health insurances.

The patient has to pay all costs independently.
Furthermore, the patient has to pay for all follow-up costs.
This means that if complications (e.g. inflammation) arise after the treatment and further measures are necessary, all costs incurred must be paid by the patient himself.

In this case, normal insurance cover no longer applies and the insurance carriers are not forced to take over the treatment.
For some time now, however, many German insurance companies have been offering special tariffs for planned plastic, aesthetic treatments.
Full insurance coverage that covers all possible consequences amounts to around 80 euros, which must be paid once before the planned therapy appointment.

The cost of wrinkle treatment with ultrasound vary greatly from practice to practice.
The average price for a session is between 25 and 40 euros.
However, since an optimal result cannot be guaranteed with a single session, the patient has to be prepared for about 10-20 sessions.

The total price for a complete wrinkle treatment with ultrasound in several sessions is therefore in the range of 250 - 800 euros.
In many practices and clinics, special complete packages are offered to reduce costs, which reduce the price many times over.

What kind of results can realistically be expected?

When used regularly, ultrasound treatment stimulates the body's own collagen synthesis.
Since the skin is heated by the vibrations of the ultrasound device, the blood circulation in the skin is also stimulated.
Furthermore, the pores of the skin open up and annoying blackheads or pimples are reduced.

This is why face creams can also get through the open pores into the deeper layers of the skin and develop their full effect there.
If the skin of the face is regularly treated with the ultrasound device, a visible improvement in the wrinkles and the complexion can be noticed after about 3 months.

It is important to mention here that the effect of the treatment also depends on the device used and the skin cell renewal.
Therefore, one should be prepared for individual improvements in the skin, which will not be as visible as surgical interventions using botox / hyualuronic acid.

Are there any risks?

Ultrasound treatment to reduce wrinkles is usually not dangerous on healthy tissue.
The sound waves encourage the applied cream to be drawn into the deeper layers of the skin, where it can develop its effect.
Most ultrasound machines operate at a frequency of 1 MHz or 3 MHz.

The following applies: The lower the frequency of the ultrasound device, the more intensive the treatment.
However, treatment with 3 MHz is often preferred, as it does not stress the deeper layers of the skin so much.
Ultrasound treatment should not be used, however

• a tumor disease or suspicion of a tumor,

• taking blood thinners such as Marcumar,

• bacterial infections,

• open wounds,

• Thrombosis,

• Surgical scars;

Furthermore, the ultrasound treatment should only be carried out in moderation on thin, sensitive skin.

How do I find a good ultrasound machine?

There are now many ultrasound devices with different orientations and from different manufacturers that are intended for use at home.
The price range for the various devices is between approx. 100-300 euros.
When buying an ultrasound device on the Internet, you should make sure that a transducer for facial treatment is always supplied with the device.

In addition, it should be possible to set the vibration for the facial area to 3 MHz in order to allow a gentle treatment process for the facial area.
With many devices, you can also adjust the intensity of the ultrasound individually to your skin type.
When buying, make sure that you do not purchase an ultrasound device from unknown, dubious manufacturers or websites.

Do a good research about high quality ultrasound equipment before buying.