With the development of technology in the cosmetology industry, some salon procedures are also becoming available at home. For example, devices with infrared radiation and microcurrents for toning the skin or mesorollers for mesotherapy to hydrate the skin and nourish it from the inside. If infrared light and microcurrents are considered safe rejuvenation techniques, then the mesoscooter seems to many to be a risky device, because its use involves injury to the upper layer of the skin so that beneficial substances penetrate inside.
How dangerous is a mesoscooter at home and how to use this gadget with minimal risks? Its affordable price makes it a very interesting device for rejuvenation, so let's consider its specifications and contraindications.
What is a mesoscooter?
A mesoscooter, or dermaroller, is a cosmetic device with a roller on which microscopic needles are located. In contact with the skin, due to pressure, the mesoscooter pierces the upper layer of the epidermis, ensuring the penetration of the serum into the deeper layers of the skin compared to superficial application of the care product. In salon cosmetology, the mesoscooter has long been used as a gadget for moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin. Due to the damage, the process of tissue regeneration begins, so even when using the device without auxiliary serum, the skin tightens and becomes more elastic.
What is the operating principle of a mesoscooter?
The principle of operation of the mesoscooter is controlled damage: if you use the device in a salon, the specialist, depending on the condition of your skin, will select the size and length of the needles, the pressure force and the type of nourishing serum or cocktail of different serums that will be involved in the process. In fact, peels work according to a similar principle: whether it is a mechanical peel, for example with coffee cake, or a chemical peel with acids, both are intended to remove the top layer of the skin and initiate regeneration processes after a minor skin injury. the epidermis.
How does a home mesoroller differ from a professional one?
There are two types of mesoscooters: professional and domestic. Among the professional ones there are also more advanced models connected to a computer, which itself programs the pressure and depth of penetration of the needles into the skin. The needle length of such devices can be up to 3 mm, and the procedure should be performed by a certified cosmetologist or dermatologist with preliminary superficial anesthesia. The home mesoroller has much shorter needles: from 0. 2 mm for the lips and the area around the mouth and eyes to 0. 5 mm for other areas of the face, including the neck and décolleté. Home gadgets affect only the most superficial layer of the skin and, as a rule, do not damage the surface until blood appears. The smaller the mesoscooter roller, the easier it will be to use it on delicate areas, such as the area above the lips. Wider rollers are used on the forehead and décolleté.
What is more effective: a mesoscooter or injections?
Question number one: is it worth waiting for a miracle? Compared to injections, a homemade mesoscooter does not penetrate so deeply into the skin to deliver all the useful cosmetic components there. But its cost is so affordable that, unlike salon procedures, everyone can afford a mesoscooter. With regular use, you can count on smoothing skin texture, shrinking pores, and overall improving skin texture due to its firming. The mesoscooter shows good results when working with post-acne: regular and controlled traumatization of the integument triggers renewal processes, and the skin at the site of scars is smoothed.
How to use a mesoscooter at home?
You need to use a mesoscooter in a cycle of several repeated procedures, for example four consecutive days followed by a one-week skin recovery period. Before use, the gadget must be treated with an antiseptic, and the skin must be cleansed of makeup and other contaminants. First of all, apply the serum to your face with a cotton pad or drop method, then connect the mesoscooter: massage it along the same lines you usually roll a quartz facial roller, 4-5 times in each direction. You will notice the effect: redness of the skin, but you definitely should not let it bleed. The mesoscooter does not last for years because the microscopic needles quickly deform, so after 2-3 months of active use you need to change the roller or buy a new gadget.
Which product should I use with the mesoscooter?
To experience the most effective effect of a mesoscooter, boost it with a nourishing serum: it can be hydrating, rejuvenating or helping in the fight against pigmentation. A popular component for mesotherapy is hyaluronic acid, and additional ingredients and vitamins are usually added. One month before you start using the mesoscooter, follow a course of retinol to prepare your skin, completely avoid peeling and scrubs during the procedure, and every time you leave the house, don't forget sunscreen with SPF 50. Immediately after the mesoscooter mesoscooter massage, you can apply a moisturizer or bepanthen to calm the skin, but it is better to wait with makeup until the redness disappears.
Contraindications for using a mesoscooter
The device is used on clean skin without active inflammation in the form of herpes, rashes or pimples and is not recommended in case of skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. If you have skin problems, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist beforehand. It is better to refrain from using the mesoscooter if you simultaneously take antibiotics, anticoagulants or hormonal drugs, do peeling, laser hair removal, Botox or other injections. Injured skin forces our body to work harder, so you should not use a mesoscooter during a cold, infectious disease or during pregnancy.
