RU2245704C2 - Method for improving the state of human facial skin and that of neck in cosmetology due to "volumetric relaxation" technique - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicinal cosmetology.

SUBSTANCE: at first, one should perform target psychological tuning up for the work with a certain patient. Then, at the fist stage it is necessary to remove articular blocks, relax muscular-ligamentous apparatus of body joints with light swingings of patient's head and limbs. Moreover, one should apply long smoothing movements for limbs. The first stage should be finished with respiratory exercises. Then comes relaxing massage of jugular area and hands, plastic impact upon facial fasciae and muscles, massage of biologically active points and linear facial massage. Then one should do the complex of strengthening exercises for the neck and face. At the same time, one should concentrate patient's attention upon coming feelings in jugular and facial areas. Complex of strengthening exercises for the face and the neck should be performed every day. The present innovation enables to maintain daily tonicity of facial myofascial layer well.

EFFECT: higher efficiency.

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Description

The invention relates to medical cosmetology and can be used to normalize the condition of the skin of the face and neck of a person, improve the functions of the whole organism as a whole, increase the effectiveness of cosmetic procedures.

It is known that the psychotherapeutic effect can contribute to improving the condition of a person as a whole and the functioning of its individual organs and systems [1]. The deep connection of the physical and mental bodies of a person is confirmed by practical psychotherapy [3]. However, access to the psychological causes of a person’s bodily problems, especially in a beauty parlor, is associated with the resistance of the person himself, often not ready for serious introspection, as well as the complexity of psychological problems manifested in the features of the person’s constitution and his age-related changes. In known methods for improving the functions of the body, there is also no significant emphasis on creating a positive attitude by the specialist himself on the effective conduct of procedures.

It is known that the human body is penetrated by many deep internal connections [4]. Thus, the muscular-fascial “carapace” represents an integral single structure and allows transmitting intense effects from any part of the body, for example, to the muscles and fascia of the face, requiring gentle gentle treatment, to transmit the therapeutic effect to zones remote from the place of influence. However, these connections remain outside the scope of application of well-known methods oriented to local work.

It is known that the work of the internal organs of the human body is manifested both in the physiological characteristics of the functioning of the skin, and in its energy connections with other parts of the body [5]. Methods that use physiological and energy bonds to improve the general condition of the body do not focus on specific problems of the skin of the face and neck.

The prototype of the invention can serve as a method of restoring the skin of the face and neck with a device for its implementation [2]. The method also remains local in terms of human exposure and expected results. In addition, a hardware effect on a person can give adverse reactions associated with incorrect dose selection.

Due to established traditions, a practicing cosmetologist works in the world of consequences, focusing all his attention on the skin of the face and neck - a small part of a human being. Therefore, he is forced to carry out symptomatic work with his clients. The results of such work have a short duration and are limited in their capabilities. Meanwhile, a person’s face, like any other organ, is only a part of a human being, which can be imaginatively represented as a “volumetric” structure, which includes the physical body with all its anatomical functional features and the mental body, which is a combination of emotional, mental, sensual spheres of man. This “volume” is permeated with a great many connections having access to the area of the face and neck. These connections can translate pathological deformations that occur in the deep layers of the “volume” of a person to the surface areas of the physical body, as well as the connections themselves can become tense and make painful changes. The task of the “volume relaxation” method is to identify subtle connections in the physical and mental bodies of a person that have a response on his face and neck, and relieve these stresses, improving the functioning conditions of the skin of the face and neck.

The method is carried out in four stages.

1. Free relaxation. Creating a mood at the cosmetologist and the client for the procedure, removing from the client the articular and muscle blocks that interfere with the successful conduct of the cosmetic procedure, normalizing breathing.

This stage is carried out through relaxation training, breathing exercises.

The cosmetologist’s contact with his clients begins with psychological interaction, therefore, in “volumetric relaxation” it is precisely such work that comes to the fore. First of all, it is the design of the space (light, color, sound, aromas). The main principle in choosing the means of decorating a cosmetologist’s office is to create a cozy atmosphere that is conducive to relaxation. Smooth lines, calm unobtrusive colors, even soft lighting, specially selected music.

When working with clients, a cosmetologist must be able to internally rebuild from his problems on a neutral mental and emotional background, be able to relax his body, especially his hands and face. The method of internal switching is based on the general principle of the materiality of thought. Creating an internal mood, the cosmetologist formulates his desire to work efficiently, efficiently and provide real help to people. It also creates an attitude that his problems will not affect his clients.

At the reception to the beautician come different people. Many just need communication, they carry their problems, fears and are ready to share them. To achieve free relaxation, the cosmetologist must be an attentive, friendly listener who knows how to see a person’s problem and, if necessary, direct him to the desired solution. Here, the specialist acts as a detached observer, a psychologist who does not emotionally connect to the problem of the person, but gently and unobtrusively helps him rebuild from topics that are unpleasant for him.

Next, the removal of articular blocks is performed. The client is seated on a massage chair, and the beautician relaxes the muscular-ligamentous apparatus of the main joints of his body. In this case, the natural mutual position of the articular surfaces, which can accumulate deformations, is restored. The task is simple: to provide the most physiologically comfortable position of the body. Light swaying of the head, limbs relieve tension in the joints. Long stroking movements are used on the limbs to enhance the relaxation effect.

End the first stage of volumetric relaxation with simple breathing exercises. People completely unfamiliar with breathing practices should be helped to feel the nature of the movement of the respiratory muscles, slightly pressing on the stomach when exhaling and removing this pressure when inhaling. When you inhale, the diaphragm, the abdominal muscles relax and the stomach protrudes forward, the chest is motionless. On exhalation, the stomach gently lowers down. Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. All movements are smooth, soft. Breathing exercises can last from nine breaths to five minutes.

2. Muscle-fascial relaxation. The appearance of this stage in the methodology is due to the need for active action on the muscle and fascial layers without the use of manipulations that traumatize and stretch the skin. The technique of this stage includes massage of the cervical-collar zone and hands, a special plastic effect on the muscles and fascia of the face.

The relaxation, which the cosmetologist helped his client achieve, had a beneficial effect on the layer of muscles and fascia, created a favorable energy background, the next task is to make deeper changes in the human body that will keep the face and neck skin healthy for a long time.

The method suggests doing fascial-muscular layer of the neck and face. It is here that there is a long-term memory of the emotional states and thoughts of a person, which was reflected by a person left to himself. The facial muscles and the fascia adjacent to them respond to any thought, display the whole gamut of human emotions. Subtle forms of the energy of thought, the energy of feeling, go out into the surface layers of the face and freeze there. Until people have found a middle ground in the external manifestations of inner life, they can be helped by myofascial relaxation. The method relieves stress in the layers closest to the skin and launches the inverse relaxation mechanism into the mental body. Thus, relaxation is fixed in the entire volume of the human being.

Each layer of the human body is a kind of energy reservoir for everyone nearby. Weakening skin loses its energy, and its deeper layers of the body also lose. When friability and weakness appear in the muscles, energy does not accumulate in them, which means that the skin loses an additional life-giving source of strength. Therefore, direct effects that stimulate the restoration of the normal functioning of the subcutaneous layers will be beneficial for the skin.

The myofascial layer is activated and structurally restored. Dense elastic muscle and elastic fascia are not only physiologically more suitable supports for the skin, but also more beautiful. They help the skin do without extra folds.

Massage of the cervical-collar zone, upper limbs during a cosmetic procedure is useful as a good tool for relaxing the client and filling the fascial-muscular basis of the skin with vital energy. In our methodology, the emphasis is on relaxation, so you should massage your hands gently slowly. The release of energy channels into the hands of a person makes the study of the upper limbs a necessary procedure. Massaging the hands of many people gives physical pleasure and this should be used to deeply relax the client.

Activation of the myofascial layer on the face. The muscles of the face are not covered with dense tendon stretches - aponeuroses and are located directly under the skin, therefore, it is necessary to act in this zone with maximum caution, without large displacements. The beautician’s palm gently presses on the skin and subcutaneous tissues, penetrating deep into them, pushing the muscle fibers, activating the superficial fascia. By soft pressing of the palms, the muscles of the front surface of the neck, the front of the occipital-frontal muscle, the tendon helmet, the cranial muscle, the pride muscle, the temporal fascia, the parotid fascia, and the muscles of the parotid region are activated.

3. Energy relaxation. Energy massage allows you to “clean and turn on” the energy channels, which has a beneficial effect on the vitality of a person and the condition of his face. Consists of acupressure of biologically active points (BAP) and linear massage.

Everything around man and he himself is filled with various types of energy. The method adopted the most acceptable for European consciousness model of the twelve major Yang and Yin energy channels by the number of main organs of the human body, which emerged from Chinese qigong therapy and is widely used by modern reflexology.

Understanding the nature of man, his inner integrity leads us to the realization that the quality of a cosmetic procedure is influenced by the condition of the cosmetologist, his ability to tune in with the person with whom he works. Without personal attachments, but with a sincere intention to help him.

The energy approach to the main organs of the human body expands the understanding of their functions. If there is no energy in the organ, then there is no life in it, and therefore all its physiological functions known. When the main organs do not cope with the tasks of accumulating and transforming energy from internal and external sources, then there is no life itself in the human body or it is weakened by diseases.

Face, head - the areas on which the beautician's attention is focused are the outlet for all YaN channels. These channels are carriers of masculine, active, active energies. Three manual channels - the large intestine, three heaters, the small intestine, end on the face. Three foot channels - the stomach, gall bladder, bladder, on the face begin with their outer course. These channels correspond to the hollow organs, which perceive the energy generated in the dense organs and coming from outside, transform it and transmit it to other organs for use. That is, the face reflects the work of an internal factory for the processing and use of energy. Disturbances in the functioning of these systems can lead to painful changes in the endpoints of these channels.

In the method of “volumetric relaxation”, a cosmetologist, performing massage manipulations, has the ability to influence these points, creating a healing impulse in the internal organs. Energy massage is performed in two stages: 1) the inclusion of energy channels - sedation of points; 2) three linear conduct - the launch of energy into the channels.

4. Myofascial practice. A series of special exercises to increase the effectiveness of the cosmetic procedure and create the prerequisites for long-term improvement of the skin condition of the face, consolidate the success and maintain it at home. This section can be considered as a continuation of myofascial relaxation.

Perform these exercises in the final part of the session. You can work sitting on a chair or standing. It is advisable to control the actions of muscles, focusing on them. You need to feel how the muscles of the face are activated, how they are filled with energy. To see with an inner gaze that the superficial fascia of the face becomes resilient and resilient. To push with thought the process of transferring this activity to the skin of the face.

All movements are performed very slowly in order to manage to control with thought all positions of the body and the expected changes in muscles, fascia, and skin. The complex consists of preparatory exercises for the neck and three series of identical exercises that differ in the degree of activity of the muscles of the face.

Starting position: standing, hands down, head raised, neck held upright, eyes closed. It is necessary to mentally imagine how the muscles of the face relax. To enhance the relaxation effect, you can connect the image of warm flowing water, which washes away all wrinkles and other troubles. The face is smoothed, made elastic and light. Next, the neck is stretched by the crown of the head, forehead, nape and go to the main exercises.

1). Turns the head to the sides. Consciousness is concentrated on the face. It is necessary to feel how the muscles of the face and neck are stretched and how wrinkles go along with this tension of deep and superficial tissues. Pay attention to the lateral surface of the neck on the side of the turn and prevent wrinkles.

2). Lateral tilts of the head. Consciousness is concentrated on the lateral surfaces of the neck, then on the scalp from the ear to the crown of the head. Carefully monitor your face so that there are no tensions and wrinkles.

3). Head tilts back and forth. Slowly tilt the head shallow forward and down, avoiding the appearance of wrinkles on the front of the neck. Feel the tension of the suboccipital muscles and tendon helmet on the head up to the cranial muscles. Slowly return to starting position. Slowly tilt your head back, as far as possible, while stretching the front surface of the neck and after it the muscles, fascia of the face. Slowly return to starting position. Concentrate on the face, mentally remove all wrinkles, then transfer to the back of the neck and scalp from the suboccipital areas to the forehead. Do not wrinkle your forehead. When the head is tilted back, consciousness rises from the front of the neck to the face. It is necessary to feel how the face is filled with energy and cleansed of wrinkles.

Next, they increase the effect on the muscles. Slowly pushing the face forward, they maintain relaxation of the facial muscles and hold this position of the face in all exercises of the cycle. The eyes are closed and mentally represent how the relaxation of muscles is enhanced, how the face is filled with energy. The face is smoothed, made elastic and light, wrinkles and other problems go away. Repeat exercises 1-3.

And the second gain: after pushing the face forward, extend the lower jaw, while maintaining relaxation of the facial muscles. Keep this face position in all three exercises of the cycle.

This series of exercises can be recommended for daily maintenance in the tone of the myofascial layer of the face. The exercises are easy to perform at home, at work and in public transport. Independent daily practice will form a useful habit in a person’s mind to actively engage in his body, to find internal resources to maintain beauty and health.

Thus, the relaxation and restoration work, affecting in classical cosmetology a small area of the human body, outlined by the surface of his face, in the proposed method becomes “voluminous,” which significantly expands the cosmetologist’s ability to improve the condition of the skin of the face, neck, and also to improve the general well-being of a person. “Volume” occurs because the deep layers of the physical body are included in the work of the cosmetologist: the muscular-fascial layer and the internal organs that are interested in improving the skin condition - the lungs and large intestine. Relaxation of the physical body of a person is complemented by special massage manipulations and physical exercises, which also extend cosmetic work beyond the face and neck.

The method also includes working with the human mental body, which is carried out simultaneously and sequentially with physical manipulations. This part of the work allows the cosmetologist to create a general positive psychological background that helps to adjust the client’s consciousness to the successful results of cosmetic procedures. At the same time, the cosmetologist himself is tuned to a specific person, allowing him to realize the psychological blocks of the client in the emotional and mental spheres and successfully remove their manifestations in the physical body, in particular on the face.

The method also includes a point effect on biologically active points (BAP) and linear massage of energy channels with access to the face, neck. Thus, a “volumetric” effect on a person is formed, which is realized in the area of the face and head. The method qualitatively changes the approach to a person in cosmetology practice.

Example 1. Client K., 41 years old, 6 years visiting a beauty parlor. Age-related changes in the skin of the face and neck against the background of general weakness of the muscle corset and chronic fatigue.

In the office, the client finds herself in an atmosphere of peace that is conducive to rest and relaxation. The beautician is configured to maintain this condition with the client. On the massage table, with slight swaying of individual parts of the body and stroking along long lines, the joint-muscle blocks and tensions are removed. At the final part of this stage of the procedure, the client first learned breathing exercises, and in subsequent sessions she already performed them on her own for five minutes.

Further, the beautician performed a light massage of the upper limbs and the cervical-collar zone in the position of the client lying on her back, thus not destroying, but strengthening her relaxed state, and strengthening the muscles of the shoulder girdle. After cleansing the face, a plastic effect was performed on the facial muscles and fascia, activating the entire muscle-fascial layer in this area. This effect was performed three times with an increasing degree of penetration into deep-lying tissues.

The energetic work on the face continued with the sequential activation of all the Yang channels of the face by a point and linear effect. At the same time, the client felt an increase in the tone of the muscles of the face, activation of the movement of lymph, blood in the superficial vessels and an improvement in the energy circulation in the individual sensations of vigor, release from disturbing conditions and internal stresses.

Further, the cosmetologist carried out planned cosmetic procedures. The session ended with a soft exit from the state of deep relaxation by performing sipping while lying on the massage table and already sitting (standing) a set of exercises of myofascial gymnastics. The client was imbued with an understanding of the importance of independent work with the muscles of the face and neck and daily performed a set of exercises. The muscle elasticity and turgor of the skin of the face significantly increased, and a persistent desire to maintain an active, vigorous state of the muscles of the face and neck appeared on their own. Changed to its optimistic general psychophysical state.

Example 2. Client T., 38 years old, comes into the beauty parlor irregularly, emotionally mobile, unstable personality type. Constantly complains of headaches associated with cervical osteochondrosis.

During sessions of “volumetric relaxation”, the cosmetologist emphasized a more thorough study of the cervical-collar zone, performing deep grindings of the back of the neck, suboccipital zones and shoulder girdles. All these manipulations are easily performed and effective in the position of the client lying on her back, which is very important in the relaxation technique, since it does not require a person to turn over on his stomach, and therefore does not interfere with his relaxation process.

At the stage of energy relaxation, the cosmetologist performed acupressure on acupuncture points and linear massage on the lines of the Yang channels on the face, three approaches, each time reducing the exposure intensity to almost non-contact.

The final stage - myofascial practice was conducted persistently and regularly with three approaches in each session. The cosmetologist led the client to the realization of the idea that lasting positive changes are possible with regular skin care and constant home practice of myofascial exercises. Positive results appeared after several sessions. The client began to form a need for regular work on herself.

Example 3. Client M., 36 years old, 2 years periodically visits a beauty parlor. Manifestations of neurodermatitis, unstable intestinal function, temper short-tempered, but quickly calming down.

From a preliminary conversation, the main disease of the large intestine was revealed, the exacerbation of which correlates with outbreaks of cosmetic problems. A connection was observed between increased manifestations of neurodermatitis and eating disorders and strong painful emotions. During the plastic treatment at the stage of myofascial relaxation, the cosmetologist more carefully worked out the area of the nasolabial folds, cheeks and wings of the nose. At the stage of energy exposure, special attention was paid to the study of the points of the large intestine. The client was recommended to refuse flour, concentrated, salty and sweet food. The activation of the points of the canal of the colon, diet, relaxation and the calming effect of “volume relaxation” in general have yielded positive results in overcoming the manifestations of neurodermatitis.

Example 4. Client D., 54 years old, 5 years regularly visits a cosmetologist. Age-related skin changes, weighed down by chronic diseases of the circulatory system on the background of menopausal processes.

Once a week, a session of “volume relaxation” took place for three months, independently carried out all the recommendations of a cosmetologist at home, regularly did exercises of the myofascial complex, and followed a diet (cereals on water without salt and sugar, vegetables, fruits).

“Volumetric relaxation” qualitatively changed the course of menopause and reduced the severity of psychological stresses of this period. According to the main pathologies, a marked improvement in the condition was noted. Withering of the skin stopped, and the client had a persistent feeling of rejuvenation of the face and the whole body.

The use of “volume relaxation” in the practice of cosmetologists in beauty salons in St. Petersburg showed the effectiveness of the method. All clients with whom they worked by the method of “volumetric relaxation” noted a marked improvement in the skin of their face and neck, which persisted for a long time. Thanks to myofascial practice, which is an integral part of the method, clients became active participants in the process of self-healing and skin rejuvenation. Against the background of “volumetric relaxation”, the effectiveness of any program procedure increased.

In addition to cosmetic effects, many clients noted a noticeable improvement in the functioning of internal organs, a positive response in systems prone to chronic diseases. In addition, many clients noticed an increase in vitality after the procedures of “volumetric relaxation” and the strengthening of a state of optimism.

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Claims (2)

1. A method of improving the condition of the skin of the face and neck of a person, including massage of the face and neck and exposure to biologically active points, characterized in that first they carry out a targeted psychological adjustment to work with a specific person, then at the first stage they remove the articular blocks, conduct relaxation muscle-ligamentous apparatus of the joints of the body with slight swaying of the head and limbs, use long stroking movements on the limbs, complete the first stage with breathing exercises, then spend a relaxing massage of the cervical-collar zone and hands, plastic impact on the muscles and fascia of the face, massage of biologically active points and linear massage of the face, then perform a set of strengthening exercises for the neck and face, while concentrating the client’s consciousness on the emerging feelings in the neck and face . 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the complex of strengthening exercises for the neck and face is carried out daily.