Vitalising your skin
This procedure has longer lasting benefits that address skin cells
By : dr chytra v anand
Update: 2014-03-31 23:08 GMT
Hyderabad: When stars need to shine at an event or a party (or to recover from too much partying), they visit their cosmetic dermatologist or anti-ageing dermatologist for a Vita-Infusion facial. Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Vanessa Williams have reportedly been fans of this treatment for a while now.
Along with a skin booster medifacial, an IV drip containing vitamin C, vitamin B, glutathione, magnesium and calcium is given. This is an off label indication and similar formulations have been studied for treating chronic fatigue syndrome. After the injection, there is an energy boost and a nice glow on the skin.
The injection mix, depends on the skin condition. Usually a combination of anti-oxidants are used as a base and add ons are based on skin stimulation or hydration or brightening. Most of the skin damage is from UV (ultra violet radiation) due to sun-exposure because of the release of free radicals. The best way to combat free radicals is by the use of anti-oxidants. Glutathione, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, lycopene, ubiquinone are potent anti-oxidants but not all of them are safe for injections.
Glutathione is the regulator and regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the human body. It is a master anti-oxidant and helps in revitalising the skin cells. Vitamin C boosts cell membrane vitality; calcium is an important activator in many enzymatic reactions while the other ingredients act as a vasodilator, increasing blood flow to the skin.
Depending on skin health, Vita Infusion medifacials can be done as an initial weekly booster and then as monthly maintenance or it can be a quick fix for distressed skin. However, only a medical practitioner can give IV treatments in reputable medical facilities, where the medical practitioner is aware of the dosages to be given and practice safe IV infusion procedures.
Nowadays patients are discerning and are past being satisfied with just a regular facial, they desire the procedures that have longer lasting benefits that will address skin cells, not just the surface.
— The writer is a celebrity cosmetic dermatologist