WO2007114732A1 - Wrinkle removing method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to medical cosmetology. The aim of said invention is to develop an efficient wrinkle removing method in a most sparing mode associated with a curative effect. The aim is attainable by using an osteopathic myofascial relaxation method. The inventive myofascial relaxation method is carried out by means of additional torque movements. A mode for attaining a maximum effect is also disclosed. The inventive procedure is proposed to be started on a face by producing an action on glabella and front suture areas.

Description

 The way to eliminate wrinkles.

The invention relates to medical cosmetology and can be used both for cosmetic procedures and to improve some medical indicators, such as eliminating migraine pain, normalizing intracranial pressure, and also as preventive measures to relieve fatigue and chronic stress.

Known methods of massage of the face and neck, in which the effect is carried out along the lymphatic vessels in two directions from the regional lymph nodes of the head in the distal direction and back by pressing and rolling movements at least four times (L. l). However, the proposed method for achieving the effect requires additional procedures, in particular the use of an electric stimulator, and the condition of a particular patient is not taken into account.

Age-related skin changes can be eliminated by stimulating local arterial circulation (L.2).

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) The known method boils down to pinching the temporal artery on one side of the face and the facial on the other and, conversely, after a predetermined period of time several times a day. However, the known method will not be sufficiently effective without the use of additional medication and physiotherapeutic agents and methods. In addition, the known method does not relieve pathological muscle memory.

More radical methods of facial massage are known by acting on the cranial and temporal muscles with stretching exercises while stimulating the active points of these muscles (L.Z.). Muscles stretch up and back. The known method does not exclude the pathological memory of the remaining muscles. The known method. increasing elasticity is aimed at smoothing wrinkles by pulling the skin in the opposite direction to the contraction of the trained muscle (L.4). The proposed method has a limited scope and is not effective enough, since it can lead to overstretching of both skin and muscles. A known method of vibrational massage aimed at burning subcutaneous fat and muscle mass reduction (JI.5.). In the known method to achieve the effect, massage devices are additionally used.

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Closest to the present invention is a wrinkle correction method in which post-isometric muscle relaxation is used as an additional technique, due to which activation of the muscle thoracoabdominal pump becomes possible regardless of the anatomical localization of the area with negative aesthetic parameters (L.6). However, to achieve the optimal effect, the known method requires preliminary physiotherapeutic procedures, which complicates the process.

The present invention is the creation of such a method of eliminating wrinkles, which would not require, on the one hand, additional tools and devices, on the other hand, would allow to produce the most effective effect with the most gentle treatment for the patient to achieve a therapeutic effect.

The problem is solved through the use of osteopathic techniques of myofascial relaxation. The technique of myofascial relaxation is based on the proprioreceptive feedback received by the therapist from the patient at a non-verbal level, based only on the reaction of his tissues, which allows the doctor to determine how long, with what force and in which direction the stretching should be performed. A doctor performing myofascial relaxation,

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) it detects specific mobility limitations in the patient’s soft tissues along the tension line and eliminates them, which is not taken into account when performing other techniques. It has been established that the myofascial relaxation technique has an effective therapeutic effect on shortened fascial layers. Using the feedback received from the patient’s body, the doctor can effectively stretch the shortened structures in more convenient ways than is done by traditional methods. Myofascial technology is safer and absolutely eliminates injuries. In order to achieve the maximum effect before the myofascial relaxation procedure, it is necessary to achieve that the natural rhythm of the body (for example, craniosacral rhythm) coincides with the patient's feedback (reaction). It is this rhythm, together with direct proprioreceptive feedback of the patient’s stretched tissues, that indicates to the doctor the direction of traction, the strength and duration of the use of force in this procedure. However, myofascial relaxation without taking into account the craniosacral rhythm also does not lead to tissue overstretching and can be effectively used.

The technique of myofascial relaxation is known and described (L.7). It boils down to the fact that the doctor first palpates the area for relaxation and determines the areas of greatest tension in the tissue and the places where its mobility is limited. Then gently

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) tissue is stretched along the line of muscle fibers until resistance to further stretching is felt. This stretched position of the muscles is delayed until the sensation of relaxation and suppleness of the tissues. Then the tissues are stretched further, using the moment of relaxation, and again delayed in such a stretched position until the stretching limit is reached (L.7).

Usually, myofascial relaxation technique is used to correct and restore the symmetry of the elements of the musculoskeletal system. However, the task of achieving symmetry is also relevant for cosmetological purposes, while achieving symmetry and harmony also helps to improve blood circulation and metabolic processes with concomitant therapeutic effects.

Using the well-known technique of myofascial relaxation for the correction of wrinkles, one can achieve not only a decrease in the depth and number of wrinkles, but also eliminate pathological muscle memory that returns the muscle to its initial spasmodic state, which makes it possible to relieve chronic muscle spasm by activating self-regulation mechanisms of the body. The skin at the same time becomes alive, it is restored. Improving blood supply relieves migraine pain, which affects

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unwanted facial expressions and also enhances the cosmetic effect on the face.

Thus, the essence of the claimed solution is that the proposed method for eliminating wrinkles on the body, including on the face, is performed using the osteopathic technique-technique of myofascial relaxation, the author of the invention proposes for maximum. the effect of tissue relaxation, improve the technique of myofascial relaxation as follows: after palpation and stretching of the tissue along the line of muscle fibers until resistance appears, the doctor performs light twisting tissue movements first clockwise and then counterclockwise until the sensation of inhibition of active tissue movement under the fingers begins. Twisting movements are performed slowly ^' 3-4 times alternately in one and the other direction, while the doctor does not weaken the stretching of tissues along the line of muscle fibers. After relaxation, the tissue is stretched further along the line of muscle fibers and the above maneuver is repeated with twisting movements of the tissue.

This tactic allows several times to reduce the execution time of myofascial relaxation, as well as to increase the cosmetic effect due to a better study of the tissue, increase its elasticity, smooth wrinkles, including

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) very deep, improving blood circulation and the appearance of the skin.

Since the technique of myofascial relaxation involves the use of proprioreceptive feedback and takes into account the sensations of not only the doctor, but also the patient, it is necessary to achieve attention concentration, it is advisable to work in a darkened room with eyes closed.

The elimination of wrinkles by the above method can be performed on any part of the patient’s body. In the case of eliminating wrinkles on the face, the implementation of the technique always begins with an impact on the area of the supraperation and the frontal suture, as this allows you to indirectly affect the attachment area of the sickle of the brain, and this in turn causes a pronounced psycho-emotional relaxing effect. Patients often fall asleep at this moment, which additionally allows for maximum relaxation of the facial muscles. In addition, the effect on the sickle of the brain allows you to normalize the craniosacral rhythm, improve blood and liquorodynamics in the cranial cavity, optimize metabolic cellular processes, which greatly affects the effective conduct of subsequent manipulations on soft tissues.

To ensure a lasting effect, the procedure for the correction of wrinkles must be performed within 45-60 minutes every 3-4

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) days for a month. Repeated courses, if necessary, are recommended after 3 months.

According to the results of the analysis of practical activity, it was found that by using the method of eliminating wrinkles according to the present invention, the depth and number of wrinkles is significantly reduced with the achievement of a significant therapeutic effect.

Clinical examples

1. Patient H., 47 years old. I went to the clinic with complaints of the appearance of deep wrinkles on the face, dry skin, psychological discomfort, headaches.

On examination, the presence of many deep, medium and small wrinkles in the frontal, oral and periorbital areas, a decrease in the elasticity and turgor of the facial skin, and thinning of the epidermis were revealed.

During the examination, the general condition of the patient was taken into account, central and peripheral hemodynamics, clinical blood and urine tests, biochemical blood tests, magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine, and ultrasound of the vessels of the necks were evaluated. The patient was diagnosed with cervical osteochondrosis. The remaining indicators of clinical and instrumental diagnostic methods did not go beyond the age norm. Along with osteopathic treatment of the cervical spine

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) the patient was asked to take a course of wrinkle removal by performing myofascial relaxation in the modification of V. Artyomov. After two sessions of the treatment, the patient's headaches decreased, the psychoemotional state improved noticeably, and clinical signs of improvement of the skin condition of the face were noted. After four sessions, the clinical signs became stable - the skin acquired a natural pink color, its firmness, turgor and elasticity increased. Small and medium facial wrinkles disappeared. These positive changes in the skin of the face progressed as the sessions were continued and stabilized by the eighth session. The patient ceased headaches, the phenomena of psychological discomfort passed, the depth and number of wrinkles decreased, the condition of the skin of the face improved. Supplementing the result with cosmetics, the patient is completely satisfied with the result of the treatment. The patient is recommended re-consultation after 3 months.

2. Patient E., 51 years old. I went to the clinic with complaints of wrinkles in the neck, forearms and hands, frontal and periorbital region, psychological discomfort.

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) On examination, small and medium wrinkles were revealed in the cervical, frontal and periorbital regions, and medium and deep wrinkles were found in the forearms and hands of both hands. The skin of the hands, forearms, neck and facial area is thinned, pale in color, turgor and elasticity are reduced. Clinical blood and urine tests, biochemical blood tests, blood pressure, ultrasound of the neck vessels within the age norm. The patient was asked to conduct a course of wrinkle removal by myofascial relaxation in the modification of V. Artyomov. Sessions were performed once every 3 days, for 60 minutes each. After two sessions of treatment, the patient decreased fine wrinkles in the neck, hands, frontal and periorbital areas. After four sessions, psychological discomfort decreased, the skin acquired a natural pink color, its elasticity and turgor increased, medium wrinkles disappeared and deep wrinkles on the skin of the forearms and hands, neck, and face skin decreased. During subsequent sessions, positive changes increased. By the eighth session, deep wrinkles in the above areas were significantly reduced. Taking into account the improvement in the condition of the skin of the face, hands and neck, a noticeable decrease in the number and depth of wrinkles, the patient disappeared with psychological discomfort. Supplementing the results with cosmetics

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skin care and light makeup, the patient considers herself completely socially rehabilitated and satisfied with the result of the treatment. The patient is recommended to undergo a second course of treatment after 6 months.

Information sources:

1. RU Jfs 2201193 A6Ш 7/03, 03/27/2003

2. RU L 2237463 A61H 7/00, 10/10/2004

3. RU Xo 2246290 Abs. 7/00, 02.20.2005

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5. RU L 2086222 A61H 7/00, 08/10/1997

6. RU Jfa 2201739 A61H 7/00, 04/10/2004

7. Carol MONHEIM, Diane LAVE, “Guidelines for myofascial suppression”, Moscow, 2000, p. 5-11.

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Claims

Claim 1. A method of eliminating wrinkles on the body and / or face by stretching the muscles with your hands or fingers, characterized in that the stretching of the muscles is carried out by an osteopathic technique of myofascial relaxation, in which the area for stretching is first palpated and the area of greatest tissue tension and the place of limitation of its mobility are determined, then stretch the tissue along the line of muscle fibers until resistance to further stretching is felt, hold the stretched position of the muscles until a feeling of relaxation and suppleness canals, then stretch the tissue again, repeating the reception step by step until the stretching limit is reached, after which the tensile strength is slowly weakened, after palpation and stretching of the tissue along the line of muscle fibers until there is resistance to further stretching, additional light torsional tissue movements are performed first clockwise, and then counterclockwise until the sensation of inhibition of the active movement of the tissue under the fingers, twisting movements are performed 3-4 times slowly alternately in one and the other direction, not about lablyaya strength tissue stretching along SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) muscle fiber lines, twisting movements accompany each stage of stretching. 2. The method according to p. 1, characterized in that in the case of the elimination of wrinkles on the face, the reception of myofascial relaxation is started by affecting the area of the supra-hypostasis and frontal suture. 3. The method according to p. 1 or 2, characterized in that the osteopathic intake of myofascial relaxation is carried out for 40 ÷ 60 minutes once every 3-4 days for a month. SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)