Galvanic cleansing, or desincrustation, is performed using direct current devices. Essentially, it is iontophoresis of saponifying substances aimed at loosening comedones. Desincrustation can completely replace or complement mechanical cleansing.

Until recently, plastic surgery was based on a simple principle: signs of aging were eliminated by excising skin, fat, fascia, and muscle tissue, followed by tightening of the remaining tissues. But what about now? What changes have occurred in the approach to rejuvenation?

Iontophoresis makes it possible to deliver a medicinal substance directly into the problem area. The main pathways for drug penetration are the excretory ducts of the sweat and sebaceous glands. Medicinal ions penetrate the epidermis and accumulate in the upper layers of the dermis.

The primary goal of cosmetology is the prevention and correction of age-related skin changes. And today, it is no secret that the combination of various techniques, each affecting the pathogenetic mechanisms of aging in different ways, can work wonders.

For clinic patients suffering from various skin diseases, inappropriate cleansing methods and products often “contribute” to the progression of the condition. This refers to the destruction of the acid mantle.

Patients often turn to cosmetologists when they already have a scar and want to get rid of it. To minimize scar formation and promote proper healing, it is important to know what types of scars exist, how they form, and the methods of their correction.

In recent years, botulinum toxin preparations have gained popularity as a means of smoothing out expression lines — wrinkles caused by excessive activity of the facial muscles. But is Botox really dangerous, and what do we actually know about it?

In recent years, a trend has emerged toward undergoing rejuvenating procedures at an early age. The reasoning behind this is quite simple: early rejuvenation helps delay aging. But is this really the case?

The problem of ingrown hairs is familiar to many — both women and men. For some, it is a constant discomfort caused by the characteristics of their body. For others, it is a situational issue that arises after depilation. So, what methods exist to get rid of ingrown hairs?

Henna is one of the oldest dyes used by humans. Its scope of application is very wide. Henna possesses not only coloring properties but also other beneficial and healing qualities. What makes it so valuable that it is cultivated by the hectare and sold by the thousands of tons each year?