With the development of technology in the cosmetology industry, some salon procedures are available at home. For example, devices with infrared radiation and microcurrents to tone the skin or mesotherapy mesorollers to hydrate the skin and nourish it from the inside. If infrared light and microcurrents are considered safe rejuvenation techniques, then a mesoscooter seems to many to be a risky device, because its use involves damaging the upper layer of the skin so that beneficial substances penetrate inside.
How dangerous is a mesoscooter at home and how to use this device with minimal risks? Its affordable price makes it a very attractive rejuvenation device, so let's look at its particularities and contraindications.
What is a mesoscooter?
A mesoscooter, or dermaroller, is a cosmetic device with a roller containing microscopic needles. Upon 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 the superficial application of the care product. In cosmetology salons, the mesoscooter has long been used as a device for moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin. Due to the damage, the tissue regeneration process begins, so that even when using the device without auxiliary serum, the skin tightens and becomes more elastic.
What is the working 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 various serums that will intervene 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 aim to remove the top layer of the skin and initiate regeneration processes after a minor skin injury. the epidermis.
How is a home mesoroller different from a professional one?
There are two types of mesoscooters: professional and domestic. Among professionals, there are also more advanced models connected to a computer, which in turn 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 must 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 appliances only affect the top 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 on delicate areas, such as the area above the lips. Wider curlers are used on the forehead and neckline.
What is more effective: the mesoscooter or the 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 expect to smooth skin texture, shrink pores, and overall improve skin texture due to its compaction. The mesoscooter shows good results when working with post-acne: regular 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?
It is necessary to use the mesoscooter after several repeated procedures, for example, four days in a row, followed by a skin recovery period of one week. Before use, the device must be treated with an antiseptic and the skin must be cleaned of makeup and other contaminants. Firstly, apply the serum on your face with a cotton pad or the drop method, and then connect the mesoscooter: massage it along the same line as you normally roll a quartz face roller, 4-5 times in each direction . You will notice the effect: redness of the skin, but you should definitely not let it bleed. The mesoscooter does not last for years because the microscopic needles deform quickly, so after 2 or 3 months of active use it is necessary to change the roller or buy a new device.
What product should I use with the mesoscooter?
To experience the most effective effect of a mesoscooter, enhance it with a nourishing serum: it can be hydrating, rejuvenating or helping in the fight against pigmentation. A popular component of mesotherapy is hyaluronic acid, to which additional ingredients and vitamins are usually added. A month before starting to use the mesoscooter, do a retinol cycle to prepare the skin, completely avoid peeling and rubbing during the procedure, and whenever you leave the house don't forget the sunscreen with SPF 50. Immediately after the massage With the mesoscooter, you can apply moisturizer or bepanthen to soothe the skin, but it is better to wait with the makeup until the redness disappears.
Contraindications for the use of a mesoscooter.
The device is used on clean skin without active inflammation in the form of herpes, rashes or pimples and is not recommended for skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. If you have skin problems, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist first. It is better to postpone using the mesoscooter if you are simultaneously taking antibiotics, anticoagulants or hormonal medications, peeling, laser hair removal, Botox or other injections. Injured skin forces our body to work harder, so it is not advisable to use a mesoscooter during a cold, an infectious disease or during pregnancy.
