What is better for the face: vacuum or ultrasonic cleaning?

To keep your skin even and smooth, you need to take good care of it . Facial cleansing will help keep your skin healthy for as long as possible. It can be different. how to choose the one that 's right for you .

Facial cleansing can be divided into:

• ultrasonic;
• mechanical;
• combined.

Publication on Instagram of the clinic “Types of facial cleansing” with an example of “before and after” .

Ultrasonic cleaning

Ultrasonic cleaning (US) is a hardware cleaning that is carried out using ultrasonic waves . This cleansing can be applied to normal, sensitive, dry skin and skin with rosacea.

Indications:

• dull skin;
• enlarged pores;
• acne, acne;
• greasy shine;
• comedones;
• lack of turgor.

Ultrasound cleaning can be used initially after surgery , for example, after rhinoplasty, as well as in preparation for cosmetic procedures : biorevitalization, mesotherapy, microneedling, etc.

The procedure is safe, effective and very popular . Ultrasonic cleansing not only cleanses the skin, but also tones it, moisturizes it and makes it smooth. After ultrasonic cleaning, the skin becomes moisturized and healthy. It is recommended to carry it out no more than twice a month.

Types of procedure

The problem is that comedones and their companions form deep under the skin. Creams, scrubs, ointments often turn out to be powerless, and only facial cleansing by a cosmetologist can solve the problem. I looked at the most popular and effective options.

Mechanical (manual) facial cleansing

Mechanical facial cleansing turned out to be the most effective in my case. Its essence is basically simple:

1. The cosmetologist cleanses the skin of dirt, dust and cosmetics (if necessary);
2. The skin is peeled. Most often they applied a product with fruit acids - it stung, but it worked great;
3. Additional products are applied to open the pores;
4. The most lengthy and rather unpleasant part of the procedure: the cosmetologist, wearing sterile gloves and looking at every cell of the face through a magnifying glass, squeezes out pimples. If the nasty comedones do not “pop up” on their own, the cosmetologist uses a disposable syringe needle to pick out the “head” of the pimple and squeeze it out;
5. When the pimples are removed, you can breathe calmly. The cosmetologist cleanses the skin with tonic without alcohol. If acne wounds bleed, the specialist uses darsonval (a magic device that heals the skin);
6. A pore-tightening agent and moisturizer are applied to the skin.

That's all, congratulations on completing the mechanical facial cleansing procedure

Note:

• after mechanical cleaning, the skin heals up to 48 hours, so beware of dirt, dust and direct sunlight;
• It is strictly forbidden to use foundation or powder after the procedure (the same 48 hours)! Cosmetics will clog the pores and nullify the entire cleaning result.

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Vacuum (hardware) cleaning

The main difference between vacuum facial cleansing and mechanical cleansing is its almost complete painlessness . The procedure is performed not by the hands of a cosmetologist, but by a special drainage tube. The tube is connected to a device that creates a vacuum. This mini vacuum cleaner pulls out impurities from the pores and at the same time tightens the skin, saturates it with oxygen and nutrients. How is the procedure carried out:

1. a cosmetologist cleanses the skin of impurities and cosmetics;
2. the skin is irrigated with steam - this stage is necessary to expand the pores;
3. This is followed by the stage of disincrustation - the skin is cleaned according to the principle of electrophoresis (for example, using darsonval);
4. Next comes the vacuum cleaning itself. The procedure takes no more than 20 minutes;
5. final steps: light peeling, mask, moisturizing cream.

Important:

Vacuum facial cleansing is a mild procedure, so it is recommended to combine it with other types of skin cleansing.

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Ultrasonic (hardware) cleaning

Ultrasonic skin cleansing is the most loyal type of procedure. Due to ultrasound, the skin is cleansed painlessly and without injury (which cannot be said about the mechanical form). The procedure is performed with a special ultrasonic device with a paddle-shaped attachment. An acoustic ultrasonic wave is supplied through the nozzle, gently massaging the skin. Ultrasound cleanses the skin of the face from keratinized scales, improves blood circulation, but does not relieve acne very well.

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Laser cleaning

Laser facial cleansing is a rather radical type of procedure, but girls and women resort to laser because it can save facial skin when other methods are no longer effective . What I mean is that the laser can deal with problems such as:

• dark spots;
• consequences of acne (post-acne);
• skin defects, wrinkles, crow's feet;
• uneven skin texture.

For example, a friend of mine suffered from acne since her early teens. And what she, poor thing, did: she used expensive cosmetics, visited a beautician, adhered to a strict diet, even didn’t wear makeup for six months - all to no avail. At the age of 20, the acne went away, but the spots remained. She is a beautiful girl, only the effects of acne spoiled her image. Barely waiting to turn 25, she went for laser facial cleansing. When we met, I didn’t recognize her! There is practically nothing left of the stains! Now she's really happy. I am attaching a photo of the result of laser facial cleansing before and after.

Impressive, isn't it?

So, how is the laser cleaning procedure carried out:

1. Cleansing the skin of cosmetics, fat, dust;
2. Treating the skin with an antiseptic solution;
3. Laser treatment of problem areas;
4. Moisturizing the skin after laser.

It should be noted:

• After the laser, you can’t sunbathe, go to the sauna or swimming pool for 2 weeks;
• cosmetics should be kept to a minimum;
• laser is a procedure for those whose facial skin is really in poor condition. If you have 2 pimples, choose any other type of procedure other than laser.

As a mini-result on the issue of types of procedures, I attach a small comparison table. I will be glad if the information provided is useful.

Combined cleaning

To get the greatest effect , several technologies were combined. Combined facial cleansing includes: ultrasonic and mechanical cleansing; peeling based on fruit acids can also be used. Ultrasonic cleansing removes dead particles, mechanical cleansing removes heavily contaminated areas, fruit acids tone the skin of the face, neck and décolleté.

This cleaning helps:

• improving skin color;
• elimination of blackheads, mild scars and facial wrinkles;
• restoration of skin elasticity.

This technique is suitable for all skin types except sensitive .

Vacuum therapy

Vacuum treatment is very popular among girls with acne or acne. This method can be easily implemented at home due to the fact that vacuum cleaning devices are sold in almost every online store and cosmetic center at a very reasonable price.

There are quite good reviews about the vacuum, because the procedure is very easy to implement. The dermis needs to be steamed, massaged with your fingers to prepare it for the effect, and the device applied to the problem area.

The vacuum mechanism for pores works on the principle of a massager or cans for the body and back. It is heated and then dirt, sebum and dust are sucked out of the pores. This is the only skin cleansing method that can be performed several times a week - up to three.

Preparation

No special preparations are required before cleansing your face. First, the specialist only assesses the condition of the skin and also decides how much vacuum cleansing is necessary for the client.

In addition, seven days before the session, it is recommended to stop taking hormonal and antibacterial medications, which may have a negative impact on the final result.

Alcoholic drinks and foods with a lot of spices and salt should be avoided to avoid swelling in the future.

Which is better: peeling or facial cleansing?

Cosmetology clinics and beauty salons offer a wide variety of facial skin care procedures.

If any traumatic manipulations were performed before the procedure, then you need to wait until the wounds have completely healed.

The day before a cosmetology event, experts do not recommend using oils and cosmetics that contain comedogenic substances, which can cause increased activity of the sebaceous glands.

Contraindications

When using hardware techniques, you need to be extremely careful, because... there are very serious contraindications. We have collected general data in the table:

1. Thermal effects should not be used when blood vessels are close to the skin;
2. It is strictly prohibited to influence the dermis during the period of exacerbation of chronic diseases or diseases of fungal origin (lichen, candida, etc.);
3. During cleaning, various preparations are used: to prepare the area, enhance the effect, calm the dermis, etc. Allergic reactions and inflammation are possible, be extremely careful.

Photo - Cleaning up spots after acne
The cosmetologists forum says that the effect for each skin is individual. If this or that procedure is not suitable for someone, this does not mean that you should not try it.

Hardware facial cleansing will give good results with regular use; the main thing is to cooperate with a professional performer and choose the right type of procedure.

Vacuum or ultrasound: which is better?

Vacuum and ultrasonic facial cleansing are two popular non-traumatic hardware methods of getting rid of existing skin problems. They both serve to clear up non-inflamed acne and blocked gland ducts.

The only difference between the cleaning methods is the intensity of the release of accumulations from the ducts. With the ultrasonic method, they rise to the surface of the dermis under the influence of vibrations; in fact, there is no guarantee that there will be no sebaceous masses left in the pores. When using a vacuum, the accumulations are literally sucked out of the prepared ducts. If you need to use a hardware method for high-quality pore cleansing, it is better to opt for a vacuum one.

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