After it became known that the famous actress Anastasia Zavorotnyuk had cancer, stem cell treatment began to gain popularity. bad reputation. In fact, scientists agree that this procedure may have disastrous consequences and lead to a completely opposite effect.
In many developed countries of the world, rejuvenation procedures in this way are completely prohibited. But does it really lead to cancer? What other negative consequences could there be?
Rejuvenation methods
Beauty is not just an abstract concept. She has a huge fashion industry working for her. You can take care of your appearance yourself at home. What is rejuvenation? This is not only a rejuvenated old face, but also the return of vitality and energy to the body.
Rejuvenation without surgery
So that old age does not become a death sentence and recedes, slowing down age-related changes, it is not necessary to go to a plastic surgeon. Rejuvenation without surgery is quite possible. Cosmetology offers many different methods for this: these are hardware, massage and injection methods that affect the cellular structure.
Surgical lift
You can rejuvenate your face with radical lifting-ridectomy (circular facelift). The operation lasts from 2 to 4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. This is a traumatic method of rejuvenation that requires rehabilitation. The sutures are removed after a week; only after 2 months will it be possible to evaluate the result of the plastic surgeon’s work. The effect lasts up to 10 years.
Surgical lift
Popular procedures
There are many unique procedures for rapid rejuvenation in cosmetology, their number increases every year.
Hardware rejuvenation
Hardware cosmetology offers effective rejuvenation procedures. The procedures are aimed at restoring the formation of collagen protein, which, in turn, leads to rejuvenation. The skin is made up of collagen; ultrasound waves, low-frequency current and laser irradiation can help produce it. They destroy dead cells and fatty tissue, allowing new structures to take their place. The manipulations are painless and have a long-lasting effect.
Thread lifting
Facial rejuvenation is achieved by thread lifting under local anesthesia. Its duration is no more than an hour, the guarantee is 3 years. A safe method of exposure to the face and other parts of the body activates the regeneration process, triggering the synthesis of elastin and collagen. Indications are the first signs of aging, deformation of the oval of the face, sagging skin, drooping corners of the eyebrows and mouth.
Consequences
The first reports of the death of stars after experimental rejuvenation procedures appeared about 10 years ago . So, back in 2010, Stanislav Sadalsky said that it is absolutely forbidden to introduce stem cells into your body. Yes, they really can rejuvenate the body in a short time. During the first two years, the body actually renews itself more actively. And in the long term, cancerous tumors form.
Valery Chissov has the same opinion . He points out that the safety of this procedure has not been proven, while there are many scientifically proven cases of death of stars (for example, Lyubov Polishchuk, who also starred in the series “My Fair Nanny”).
Stem cells can truly renew the body . But it is quite difficult to predict how controllable the process will be.
At the moment, stem cells are almost banned in Russia . Another risk may be that the stem cells themselves may have cancer potential . That is, they contain genetic defects.
The following negative consequences are also observed:
- Blood poisoning . If the material that is administered to a person contains pathogenic microorganisms, they can lead to sepsis. The problem is that such a possibility always exists during such a procedure, because it has not yet been debugged due to its relative novelty.
- The damage to stem cells is greater if they are introduced into the body of an elderly person . There are simply more cancerous tissues in the body, and if their development is stimulated, the likelihood of cancer increases many times over.
- There is a risk of increased pathologies of the cardiovascular system . If stem cells are used to rejuvenate a major human organ, they can trigger the growth of inflammatory tissue.
- The risk of cancer increases if your own stem cells . They are not rejected by the body, and therefore the immune system will not kill cancer cells.
- Treatment and rejuvenation using this method is ethically controversial . The fact is that many of them are obtained from aborted babies. Society's attitude towards artificial termination of pregnancy is ambiguous. The religious community believes that using stem cells is a great sin. But in adults, their source is often the bone marrow, to which there are no claims from a religious point of view. But it is not always possible to know exactly what material is used for therapy.
When using any experimental treatment, doctors carefully weigh the balance of risks and benefits . In some cases you cannot do without them. True, they are used not to rejuvenate the body, but to restore the functions of diseased organs.
However, there is no more detailed information regarding the risks of this procedure yet, since it is new. It takes several decades to prove the benefits or harms of a procedure.
Comprehensive care
Facial massage at home for wrinkles at 40 years old
Skin rejuvenation is achieved with proper care and selection of the right cosmetics. Care includes the following steps:
- Cleansing. The stratum corneum of the epidermis is removed using a scrub or cleansing facial baths. Prepare a herbal decoction and hold your face over the steam for 5 minutes.
- Toning. The procedure is necessary to restore skin balance and prepare for applying the cream. Use lotion or tonic. At home, you can prepare your own remedy based on cucumber juice, whey and herbal infusions.
- Hydration. The skin needs moisture saturation. To do this, use cream, masks, serums and compresses. Take into account that different cosmetics are used in the morning and evening. Hydration must be carried out from the inside, observing the drinking regime. The body needs 1.5 liters of fluid per day.
- Nutrition. To function properly and preserve youth, the skin needs to be constantly nourished. To do this, they adjust their diet, take vitamins, and use face masks.
Experiments
It should be noted that rejuvenation with the help of stem cells of people aged 74-101 years is possible, as evidenced by the experiments carried out. Several important markers of aging were restored in the cells, including the size of telomeres, the small protective “caps” that are located at the ends of chromosomes.
Telomeres and telomerase (the enzyme that controls them) are the main factors in increasing life expectancy and rejuvenation.
Telomere cells wear out a little each time they divide. In this case, the task of telomerase is to restore them a little, but there comes a moment when the telomeres are completely worn out, after which the cell dies.
Massage for rejuvenation
Among the methods of rejuvenation, massage is not the least important. It is very useful, has no contraindications and does not take much time. Allows you to increase tone and tighten the oval of the face, improve blood circulation, restore fat metabolism, and get rid of skin imperfections. It is advisable to perform the procedure twice a day: morning and evening. Olive, flaxseed or pumpkin oil applied to the skin will help enhance the effect. Spending 10 minutes a day on a massage improves your appearance and relieves nervous tension.
Rejuvenation without surgery
Recipe for rejuvenating the body.
It is very easy to obtain the product. Take three hundred grams of garlic, peel and wash thoroughly. Then chop as finely as possible and mash thoroughly with a spoon. Then place half of the garlic mass in a deep bowl (it is advisable to use a glass container) and fill it with 96% alcohol in an amount of 150 grams. Stir and cover with a lid. We hide it in a dark place for 14 – 17 days. After the specified time, strain and squeeze. Leave again for a couple of days. It is necessary to use, starting from the first day, two drops in the morning and two drops in the evening and increase the number of drops so that on the last day you get 20 drops. Add drops strictly to milk. Preferably about half an hour before eating. The duration of the entire course is 12 days. A repeat course is possible only after five years. The use of this folk method allows you to cleanse the body of fat deposits and significantly improve metabolism.
Rejuvenation at home
Rejuvenation at home is possible with the help of masks. There are a lot of recipes. You can remember your grandmother’s and mother’s recipes or come up with your own mixtures for facial care. All ingredients are natural, fresh and non-harmful. Self-prepared medicine is inexpensive, the products can be found in any home, but better than store-bought creams and scrubs, you can get amazing results.
Masks
Homemade masks are popular with many ladies. There are several recipes for useful masks:
- Rice mask is useful after 45 years. Pour 200 g of rice with 2 glasses of water. After 10 hours, it is boiled until the water evaporates. Remove the top layer from the cooled mass (it is the healthiest), add the egg yolk and mix. Apply the mixture to the face for 20 minutes.
- The wheat is sprouted, the sprouts are ground in a blender and mixed with full-fat sour cream or yogurt. The resulting paste is applied to the face for 25 minutes. This mask contains a lot of vitamins. It renews epidermal cells and gives the face freshness.
- A gelatin mask is an ideal way to rejuvenate. Gelatin contains split collagen, which is able to penetrate deep into the skin layer. For preparation you will need 25 g of gelatin, 60 g of glycerin, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of water. First, gelatin is diluted with water and allowed to swell. Add the remaining ingredients and heat slightly in a water bath. Apply to face using a cotton pad and leave on for 20 minutes. After the procedure, the face is wiped with tonic.
Skin renewal
Medical cosmetology allows you to fight against age by introducing stem cells. There is also the concept of “facial revitalization”, in other words, its rejuvenation, which differs in a narrower focus from general renewal. Local regeneration makes it possible to smooth out wrinkles, restore skin tone, restore firmness, color, radiance and elasticity, eliminate hyperpigmentation - return all the signs of healthy young skin. At the same time, the essence of local influence is that it is more effective to introduce stem cells into the necessary areas, in this case, into the skin.
Contraindications and safety measures
Important! Facial skin rejuvenation by any means has its positive and negative sides and is not suitable for every woman.
Thread reconstruction of the face is prohibited for oncology and autoimmune diseases. The operation should be postponed during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In case of skin inflammation on the face, the doctor will also not treat the patient.
Contraindications for fractional laser rejuvenation include infectious and inflammatory processes in the treatment areas, psoriasis and allergies.
Facial rejuvenation without surgery can be no less effective, especially if you start the fight against age on time and take into account the characteristics of your body and skin. Regular care will allow you to forget about wrinkles, will be aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and will add to your well-being.
The specialists of the clinic in Kaluga have a high level of qualifications in cosmetology. They are ready to give all women recommendations and advise on ways to rejuvenate.
Research
Scientists have long said that human embryonic stem cells have the potential to be any type of cell existing in the body, but the transition from theory to practice has been difficult. In laboratory conditions, it is theoretically possible to grow these cells, but there are serious moral and ethical obstacles - these procedures require killing the embryo.
In 2007, it was discovered that some adult cells can be returned to their completely immature state. Further research showed that the simple method of creating induced pluripotent cells was ineffective when interacting with cells from older people, who would particularly benefit from such a procedure.
Stem cell rejuvenation (before and after photos are shown in this article) has its barriers, including natural processes that are associated with aging and cause cell death when certain mechanisms within them become too worn out to function fully. Having learned this, scientists began to use 2 transcription factors – LIN28 and NANOG – when creating induced pluripotent stem cells.
