The main function of the skin – protecting our body from temperature changes and injuries, as well as maintaining the water balance in the body. Inflammation – This is a physical condition in which the skin can be as a result of an incorrect lifestyle, as well as aesthetic procedures that cause irritation and pain in the patient. Dr. Kathryn Taylor-Barnes provides an analysis of the occurrence of skin inflammation and recommendations for its treatment in patients.
Lifestyle as a cause of skin inflammation
A person's skin condition can deteriorate significantly as a result of an unhealthy lifestyle. For example, in the case of acne, this is malnutrition and skin care. Psoriasis requires the use of topical emollients and sufficient fluid intake to avoid drying out the skin and exacerbating the disease. In any of these diseases, exacerbation can manifest itself in the form of "islands"; skin inflammation. As we already know, the sun leads to aging and damage to the skin; sun damage produces dangerous free radicals that can also irritate the skin and trigger inflammation.
This is why it is very important to inform the patient about the need for a healthy diet, moisturizing the skin, drinking enough fluids and protecting the skin from sun exposure in the treatment of inflammation. In addition, antioxidants (such as the polyphenols found in green tea and vitamin C applied directly to the skin) and physical and chemical protective barriers help curb sun damage.
Skin inflammation after procedures: how, when and why?
Estheticians help patients look younger every day with treatments that smooth, brighten, volumize, and produce collagen. There are many skin rejuvenation procedures for this: lasers, peels, topical retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). These types of procedures result in more uniform and controlled inflammation of the skin, as opposed to the inflammation that results from injectable skin rejuvenation techniques such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers, mesotherapy, cryotherapy, and surgery. In the target areas of such procedures, inflammation can occur, which disturbs the harmony of the surrounding skin. That is why the control of skin inflammation during such procedures is extremely important.
Dermal fillers: skin inflammation trigger
After dermal fillers are injected, the physician will typically massage the area to be treated gently to ensure it conforms to the contour of the surrounding tissues. In such cases, finger pressure can cause fluid to flow into the location of the hydrophilic filler – hailuronic acid and lead to swelling and the release of free radicals. With the proper concentration of anti-inflammatory agents in the blood, the breakdown of the filler can be slowed down. We must remember that some techniques for injecting dermal fillers promote skin inflammation:
- dispersive injections;
- quick filler injection;
- injection of a large amount of product into one area in one session;
- The larger the gauge of the needle or cannula, the greater the likelihood of inflammation.
Many clinicians prefer to use a cannula rather than a needle to administer fillers, arguing that this choice is less likely to cause bruising. I believe that the cannula results in more swelling in the skin due to the more aggressive incision.
Looking at the range of fillers available today, polycaprolactone is somewhat different from other products in its effect on inflammation. It does not disintegrate, but gradually resolves without changing its shape – such biological activity helps to avoid the risk of adverse reactions.
Dr. Pierre Nicolau has experience with long-term use of polycaprolactone, he notes: “The advantage of biostimulants like Ellanse is the controlled reaction. Ellanse is absorbed without the risk of inflammatory reactions – such data are confirmed by histological studies. After the bioresorption process is completed, the shorter chains of polycaprolactone simply dissolve and are excreted from the body through normal metabolic processes.
Dr. Nicolo recommends using only absorbable dermal fillers to avoid side effects. Butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) is a cross-linked substance used in most hyaluronic acids. After reaction with hyaluronic acid, the epoxy groups of the BDDE are neutralized and only a small amount of unreacted BDDE remains in the product. It is believed that such an amount does not lead to inflammation of the skin, but I think otherwise. “It is very difficult to know the exact amount of BDDE used in a particular dermal filler and the exact amount of free BDDE after the hyaluronic acid has disappeared from the tissues. Such factors present an unknown degree of risk regarding the side effects that may result from the use of such products.
Ways to control skin inflammation after treatments- Dimethylsulfone (MSM) and omega-3 and -6 acids from flaxseed in combination may reduce the risk of an inflammatory response. Dimethylsulfone inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2. These mediators are released in the skin after cosmetic injectable procedures or surgery and lead to redness, swelling and pain in the target area. Omega-3 acid from flax seeds inhibits the production of platelet activating factors, which in excessive amounts contribute to inflammation.
- It is also important to maximize your intake of easily absorbed vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) and L-lysine.
- Nutraceuticals such as Skinade are recommended even before and after surgery as they reduce the risk of an inflammatory reaction and promote healing.
- TA-65 – this is another product that is able to repair damaged telomeres and slow down the process of biological aging. In addition to the 7-fold reduction in inflammation shown in studies, this remedy also helps in the treatment of dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.
To control inflammatory processes, it is recommended to follow a proper diet with the possible inclusion of nutraceuticals in the diet that reduce inflammation, as well as rules for skin care before and after the procedures.
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