I often see ads for various doctors' pages on Instagram. Most often, these are cosmetologists. It's understandable, since the majority of people on this network are preoccupied with digital self-admiration, and Photoshop isn't enough for them anymore
But that's not what I'm talking about.
Usually, when I visit such pages, I see rampant incompetence. So, in this post, I'll describe the common misconceptions of these specialists, as well as which procedures/products are beneficial, and which are a rip-off and harmful.
Botox . This procedure makes sense, especially for some people who have been active for a long time. These people typically have hypertonic muscles, unlike those who aren't athletic. The procedure itself is simple and doesn't require a lot of brainpower from the cosmetologist. It's enough to learn anatomy and some aspects of injections. However, even then, there are idiots who inject their patients' entire faces. This leads to an inability to express any emotion through facial expressions and problems with lymphatic drainage . If you see this on a cosmetologist's page, tell them to get lost.
Acne . It's a sore subject for many. The problem is growing every year. The culprit (in my opinion and some scientists') is the abundance of various fat-soluble toxins. For example, phenolic derivatives like bisphenol A. This crap is now added to everything—cosmetics, plastic bottles, etc. Of course, this is partly a hypothesis, but it's certain that cosmetologists are unable to effectively treat this problem. The problem is internal! They only address external consequences, such as clogged pores, inflammation, and scarring. And sometimes they even do this incorrectly.
Therefore, if you see promises to cure acne with expensive cosmetics, without any "internal" interventions, feel free to send them away. Do the same with cosmetologists who prescribe retinoids; they clearly don't understand the effects of these substances
Peels . This only makes sense in rare cases, such as scar removal. Doing it casually, especially frequently, is utterly stupid. It traumatizes the skin and damages the DNA of fibroblasts (the cells that create collagen and elastin).
Fillers —not everyone can have these substances injected. The problem is that fillers "stress" the immune system. It's like something unknown to the body, something difficult to eliminate. Incidentally, this also applies to full-body tattoos and silicone implants.
Only if a person has some imperfections that need to be filled and is otherwise in good health, with no anemia or autoimmune conditions—only then can fillers be used.
Mesotherapy is the introduction of various nutrients through subcutaneous injections. It's important to clearly understand what we're injecting and why. This understanding is often completely lacking. Cosmetologists inject you with whatever the marketing pitch tells them to, often without any indication, but with the goal of making money off you
Cosmetics . It's the same with mesotherapy. A complete lack of understanding of why and what it leads to. There are many examples. For example, there's a mega-expensive American cosmetics brand under the ironic name "Is Clinical." It has a primitive composition, like aloe vera and vitamin C. But some cosmetologists are selling it to everyone; maybe they're paid for it, I don't know. Another example: any story about stimulating collagen synthesis is complete nonsense. Remember—too much collagen is bad; it increases the risk of scarring . Cosmetics/cosmetologists who promise you such effects are playing on your ignorance.
Among the beneficial cosmetics, you can note products with probiotics and extracts of certain plants, which regulate the skin's immunity and relieve oxidative stress. But that's a separate topic.
