The effect of ultrasound on tissues: the effectiveness of ultrasound therapy in cosmetology

Ultrasound has been very popular in medical practice for many years. It is difficult to find a branch of medicine where ultrasound (US) would not be used for research and / or treatment purposes.

Recently, a lot of devices and techniques using ultrasonic waves have appeared in medicine. Cosmetology is no exception. With the help of ultrasound, epilations, phonophoresis and peelings.

Read more in our article on estet-portal.com what is the effect of ultrasound on the body, as well as the purpose of using ultrasound therapy.

• What parameters of ultrasound are used in ultrasound therapy
• The action and effects of ultrasound therapy in cosmetology practice
• Contraindications for the use of ultrasound therapy in a cosmetologist Ultrasound of what parameters is used in ultrasound therapy Ultrasound is mechanical vibrations of medium particles with high frequency. Ultrasonic vibrations

propagate in the medium in the form of alternating rarefaction and compression of matter. In

physiotherapy

, ultrasound is used with a frequency of 8 to 32 kHz. The higher the frequency of oscillation of the particles of the medium, the smaller the depth of penetration of the waves.

No less important is the speed of propagation of the vibration during ultrasound therapy. The speed depends on the density of the tissue: the denser the tissue, the greater the propagation speed. This should be taken into account when choosing a mode in ultrasound machines. You may also be interested in: Is there a universal procedure for skin rejuvenation

In cosmetology practice,

ultrasound therapy is carried out with the intensity of ultrasound oscillations from 0.05 to 1.2 W/cm2. The therapeutic effect on the tissue depends on the magnitude of the intensity. So, low intensity has a stimulating effect, medium intensity has analgesic and anti-inflammatory

action, and high intensity initiates

healingand resorption processes in cells

.

The action and effects of ultrasound therapy in cosmetology The effectiveness of ultrasound therapy is undeniable. The mechanism of action of ultrasound is multifaceted, and consists of local and general reactions that are realized by humoral and neuroreflex pathways. These reactions develop alternately and act on the cells for a long time. The main effects of ultrasound therapy in cosmetology

:

acceleration of reparative processes; pain relief;

anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effect; absorbable action;

fibrinolytic action;
intensification of the process of conduction of impulses along the peripheral nerve fiber;
increased excitability of the tissues of the neuromuscular apparatus;
transmission of nerve impulses in the sympathetic ganglia of the nervous system is activated;
improvement of trophic processes in tissues;
ultrasound has a thermal effect, which manifests itself as a vasodilating, resolving effect, improving blood and lymph flow.
has an effect on the connective tissue - prevents the formation of
scars
and adhesions, the coarse fibrous tissue softens, its elasticity increases.
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It is these effects of ultrasound therapy that are often used in cosmetology for adhesions, contractures, scars, ankylosis, during the treatment of dense fibrous cellulite.

 

Thus, by choosing the right dosage of ultrasound, it has quite a lot of positive effects

, which are divided into general and local.

It is important to consider the sensitivity of the central nervous system, cardiovascular and endocrine systems to high doses of ultrasound before using ultrasound therapy.

This limits the use of ultrasound in severe disorders of these systems.

General contraindications for ultrasound therapy in cosmetology:

vegetovascular dysfunction;

motor dysfunctions;

thrombophlebitis; first trimester of pregnancy;

hypotension;
chronic dermatoses;
acute infectious diseases;
presence of metal materials (pins, prostheses) in the area of ​​effect;
oncological processes.
Local contraindications for ultrasound therapy
• :
When working on the body:
stones in the gallbladder, kidneys, hepatic ducts;

intrauterine device;

When acting on the face:

state after surgery on the eye area;
after deep peeling;
dermabrasion;

inflammatory diseases of the paranasal sinuses in the acute stage; facial palsy;

neuralgia of the oculomotor and trigeminal nerve;
presence of gold and platinum threads.
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• Thus, ultrasound therapy can help to
solve many cosmetic problems.

To do this, you need to choose the right dose and regimen, and also make sure that there are no contraindications to the procedure.

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