What is iontophoresis, and the mechanism of its effects on the skin

Modern cosmetology to restore the normal condition of the skin are increasingly using physiotherapy techniques. Microcurrents, Thermage rejuvenation Photorejuvenation - wide enough spectrum of activity   and so on - all of these treatments combine cosmetology and physiotherapy effects on the skin. One of the most popular and proven physical therapy techniques in cosmetology is iontophoresis.

Iontophoresis or iontophoresis - a method of physiotherapy, is the impact on the body of the galvanic current, and input with the help of medicinal solutions. For the first time to treat patients with iontophoresis it was applied in 1802.

The basis of iontophoresis is the ability of certain chemical substances are divided into positive and negative ions, which is directed across the field of direct electric current may flow into the body, bypassing the skin barrier. Thus with the electrode pads are introduced only those ions that have the same name badge electrode.

During iontophoresis procedure medicinal substances penetrate a small depth into the surface and middle layers of the skin, and only a small amount of drug found in the deeper layers and subcutaneous tissue. Because the skin of small blood and lymphatic vessels the drug spreads throughout the body, but mostly it accumulates in tissues and organs in the place of impact.

Effects of the galvanic current, low power and low voltage to organs and tissues is that it activates the smooth muscle tone, strengthens blood vessels, improve blood circulation and metabolism in the cells of the tissues. Galvanic current increases the sensitivity of tissues to injectable cosmetic products. Due to this exposure of the current therapeutic effect input using iontophoresis drug increases, which can significantly reduce their dosage. Against the background of iontophoresis in the tissue cells are activated all kinds of metabolic processes. As a result of the impact of skin "comes to life" filled with the moisture from it removes toxins and metabolic products. The skin looks younger, it is more smooth and elastic, to straighten out the wrinkles.

The equipment and drugs for iontophoresis in cosmetology

For iontophoresis devices are different. Several decades ago, the main source of galvanic current machine has been "Flow 1". Today issued a special apparatus for iontophoresis in a cosmetic clinics (for example, equipment for iontophoresis Italian company Decomedical).

For iontophoresis used drugs belonging to different groups. They must be clean and free of bonding and filling compounds. As the solvent to prepare solutions using distilled water.

For iontophoresis for cosmetic clinics are used specifically designed for this purpose, cosmetic drugs, mostly herbal.

Iontophoresis procedure

Technique iontophoresis reduced to the location in the current path (between the human body and the electrodes) solution of the drug. For this purpose most often use special gaskets, which are wetted by the drug solution. Usually it happens like this: several layers of gauze impregnated with the drug solution and applied on clean skin. The active electrode leather treated slowly over several minutes.

One variety of iontophoresis is Desincrustation - a method of cleansing the skin. In this case, using iontophoresis is injected into the skin of alkaline solution (a 1% solution of sodium bicarbonate). Positively charged sodium ions (Na +), changing the acidity of the skin, whereby the surface layers of the skin are loosened, the pores of the skin open and cleaned fade black dots (comedones). The skin is freed from unnecessary ballast is moistened and becomes more susceptible to a variety of nutritious and moisturizing cosmetics.

Indications and contraindications for iontophoresis in cosmetology

Iontophoresis is used in cosmetics for skin rejuvenation Five tips for skin rejuvenation: how to cheat age , Eliminate wrinkles, bags under the eyes, to clean the skin, especially in problem areas (in the forehead, in the nasolabial triangle, etc.), eliminating comedones. In recent years, iontophoresis is increasingly used to remove local accumulations of fat. For this to fat folds by electrophoresis administered lipotropic agents that promote resorption of fat in the art. With the same purpose, iontophoresis is used in the treatment of cellulite Cellulite .

Iontophoresis is contraindicated in any acute illness with fever, a tendency to bleeding, malignant tumors, with active pulmonary tuberculosis and closed purulent processes.

Iontophoresis - it is a proven method of physical therapy, which is now successfully used in cosmetology.

Galina Romanenko

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