Cannulas for contouring: pros and cons you should know about

This type of contouring has many undeniable advantages compared to classical techniques. It is indicated for patients with sensitive skin, who experience large bruises and hematomas after injections even with thin needles.

Cannulas are soft and elastic thin needles with a rounded end and a hole located on the side. They are manufactured using the highest quality surgical steel and are used to administer drugs and gels.

The difference between using this type of contouring is:

An atraumatic method of needle penetration into the surface layer of the epidermis. Thanks to the rounded tip, the needle does not cut the skin, but smoothly bends around and spreads it apart. As a result, there is no swelling or bruising;

The technique can significantly reduce the number of punctures, since the cannulas are able to slide in the tissue;

Needles can penetrate dangerous areas such as the nasolacrimal groove, cheekbones, upper and lower jaw, and nerve locations.

Why us?

Vitality employs only the most qualified cosmetologists who have extensive experience and knowledge in many areas of medicine and facial anatomy. Thanks to this, they can accurately carry out the contouring procedure using cannulas.

In addition, all our offices are equipped with only modern equipment and all the necessary tools, and for rejuvenation, the clinic’s specialists use the most modern drugs of the latest generation, which do not give side effects and are biologically compatible with the tissues of the human body.

Vitality has created a cozy and friendly atmosphere, and doctors surround patients with love, care and attention. Therefore, you will leave us not only beautiful and young, but also in high spirits.

Advantages of the cannula. Which is better - needles or cannulas?

Advantages of cannulas:

• low-traumatic, do not leave bruises;
• procedures with them are painless;
• are flexible and resistant to deformation;
• penetrate into hard-to-reach places;
• No rehabilitation is required after the intervention.

The use of cannulas is considered safer, since the device is able to bypass obstacles in its path. To insert a tube, you just need to numb the desired area at one point, and then create a channel with a needle. All this makes the cannula an indispensable tool when working with the ocular and temporal region, in the area of ​​superficially located facial vessels and nerves. However, this technique also has its drawbacks: the procedure itself is lengthy and requires certain skills in installing the device.

Unlike a cannula, needles allow for faster manipulation. However, their use is accompanied by pain; after the injections, bruises and bruises may remain. In aesthetic medicine, needles are still used to work with nasolabial folds, lip contours and the tip of the nose. They are used in bolus techniques, vector lifting and bioreinforcement.

Action:

Before undergoing a cosmetic procedure at the Vitality clinic, the patient must undergo a consultation with a cosmetologist, who determines the possibility of contouring using cannulas based on indications and contraindications.
For example, if there are already other fillers in the area of ​​proposed plastic surgery, then the procedure cannot be performed in this case. The choice of cannula diameter is made by the doctor based on the intended treatment site. To administer the drug, the cannula passes through the upper layer of the epidermis, and due to its structure, it does not injure it, but only gently pushes it apart. Thanks to its shape, it glides inside the tissue, allowing the doctor to inject the drug even into hard-to-reach areas.

The duration of the procedure varies from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the individual characteristics of the person and the treatment area. It is virtually painless and does not require anesthesia.

Review of manufacturers

When choosing a cannula, not only its length, diameter and other parameters are taken into account, but also the manufacturer:

Almost all companies that produce consumables for medical purposes manufacture needles suitable for injecting fillers.

Indications

There are the following indications for contouring using soft cannulas:

• Deep and expression wrinkles on the forehead, in the area around the mouth and corners of the eyes, as well as above the eyebrows;
• Skin folds in the nasolabial triangle and on the neck;
• Loss of firmness and elasticity of the skin;
• Asymmetry of the face and lack of volume in some parts of the face;
• High sensitivity of the epidermis, which does not allow injections.

Classification and marking of cannulas

Medical cannulas are ophthalmic, intravenous, with an injection port, infusion, and tracheotomy. The following types of soft needles are used in cosmetology:

They also differ in length, diameter of the needle body, and degree of elasticity.

Contraindications

At the Vitality clinic, only the latest drugs are used for contouring, which do not cause allergic reactions and are not prone to complications.

But if there are the following contraindications, the procedure should be abandoned:

• Individual intolerance to components;
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding period;
• Autoimmune diseases;
• Taking strong drugs (for example, anticoagulants);
• Chronic and infectious diseases in the acute period, accompanied by a rise in body temperature;
• Inflammation in the area of ​​the procedure;
• The presence of other fillers, collagen and silicone at the puncture sites;
• Dermatological diseases of viral or fungal etiology.

Characteristics of drugs

Fillers under the HyaFilia brand are produced in South Korea by SHA MedtechCo. Ltd. The company specializes in the production of biphasic dermal fillers. Thanks to laboratory tests regularly performed by the manufacturer, the optimal composition and method of preparing the drug components have been selected.

HyaFilia gels are made from hyaluronic acid. The composition includes 85% of a stabilized substance cross-linked into long chains, 15% of native with free molecules and sodium hyaluronate modified using pendant technology in a transition state. This provides the product with plasticity when administered, the ability to diffuse within the working space, long-term preservation, and resistance to premature natural destruction.

Part of the substance in the composition reticulated with butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) has a certain particle size and degree of cross-linking.

Healing period

The HyaFilia injection procedure is characterized by a short recovery period. After exposure, minor negative changes in appearance are visible: redness, swelling, marks from injections. Within 2–3 hours the severity of symptoms decreases. Additionally, swelling, bruising, and pain in the affected areas may occur. Side effects rarely last longer than 2–5 days and go away on their own.

The doctor will recommend following restrictions that will help speed up recovery, prevent complications, and get the desired result. For the first 3–5 days, the cosmetologist prohibits:

• use decorative cosmetics;
• steam the skin (visiting a bathhouse, sauna, washing with hot water);
• swim in public places (open water, swimming pool);
• exposure to sunlight, sunbathing in a solarium;
• perform skin treatments;
• experience physical activity;
• drink alcohol, smoke.

The cosmetologist will recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Restrictions are lifted gradually in agreement with the doctor. On the first day, the most stringent prohibitions apply. The cosmetologist will warn against standard washing, using any, even basic, cosmetics, and being in public places.

Facial contouring with hyaluronic acid at “Family Doctor”

The cosmetologists at the “Family Doctor” are professionals of the highest class, masters of beauty, capable of providing truly high-quality results. Check out the benefits of facial contouring at Family Doctor clinics:

• The entire procedure takes on average 30-40 minutes. Of these, 20-30 minutes are occupied by anesthesia of the injection zone with an anesthetic cream, which includes one or more anesthetics (lidocaine, ultracaine, procaine).
• Microneedles are used for injections, leaving no traces.
• The effect of the procedure is noticeable immediately.
• After the procedure, slight bruising and swelling may appear, which will disappear in a few days, and then the effect will become even more obvious.

Recommendations from experts

Doctors warn that despite the fact that chin reduction surgery is considered low-traumatic, it is better to try other methods. If more gentle manipulations are not enough to eliminate the defect, you will have to resort to plastic surgery.

Another recommendation from doctors is to contact only trusted clinics that have an impeccable reputation. The shortcomings of the surgeon who performed the procedure can turn into a significant problem for the patient. It’s better to once again take an interest in reviews online, ask friends who have already gotten rid of the problem.

The inexperience of the surgeon leads to serious health problems. Failure to maintain sterility or an incorrectly performed procedure can result in paralysis of the facial muscles, complete or partial loss of sensitivity in the area where the excision was performed. Another undesirable manifestation that will have to be observed after improper work by the surgeon is facial asymmetry. In such cases, repeated surgery is performed, causing cartilage resorption and implant rejection. It is better not to contact a doctor who made mistakes and choose another specialist.

After plastic surgery, you will have to adhere to a number of rules, compliance with which will help avoid unwanted complications:

• for a month, refrain from visiting the solarium, visits to the pool or bathhouse, and do not go for treatments in the sauna;
• try not to touch the operation site with your hands, the only exception is the use of drugs recommended by a specialist;
• do not massage the chin; even light massaging movements will be enough to deform the tissue;
• stop sleeping on your stomach - try to spend your night hours on your side or back for a month;
• Do not take hot baths - a warm shower is enough.

Failure to follow the recommendations can end very badly. Among the side effects, according to experts, implant displacement comes first. In such cases, you will have to go to the surgeon again and undergo the operation again. Another danger that awaits patients who do not follow doctors’ recommendations is severe swelling of the lower part of the face, infection, and even the development of inflammatory processes. You should not try to fix the problem yourself - only timely consultation with a doctor will prevent the development of serious diseases that threaten your health.

Preparation for the procedure

Before contouring, a consultation with a doctor is required, during which the following aspects are discussed:

• Patient expectations;
• History - has the client ever resorted to contouring, and if so, what medications were used;
• Features of the upcoming technique and, as a result, the possibility of achieving the desired result;
• Presence of contraindications;
• Selecting the required one or more drugs.

The day before injections with hyaluronic acid fillers, you must refrain from drinking alcohol and heavy physical activity.