Phonophoresis - administration of drugs using ultrasound

Phonophoresis today is one of the most popular methods of cosmetology. The procedure allows the introduction of medicinal substances into the deep subcutaneous layers using ultrasonic waves. The injected drugs provide a rejuvenating effect. In general medical practice, medications with anti-inflammatory and analgesic composition are used. For example, phonophoresis with hydrocortisone in Rostov-on-Don is used to treat spinal pain. And the procedure with Longidaza helps to reduce the scar caused by injury, reducing it in size. All types of phonophoresis are used at the Harmony clinic. Medical center address: st. Krasnoarmeyskaya, 170 (2nd floor).

Ultrasonic waves:

• increase the permeability of the skin;
• increase the sensitivity of nerve endings;
• stimulate metabolism;
• accelerate the passage of drugs to their destination and enhance their effect;
• activate the activity of leukocytes;
• massage the skin;
• relieve pain and inflammation;
• dilate blood vessels and relieve muscle spasms;
• improve blood circulation and change its acidity;
• stimulate restoration processes in tissues;
• promote the resorption of exudates;
• have a tonic effect.

Phonophoresis uses 2 operating modes: continuous and pulsed. In pulse mode, oscillatory movements are performed in short pulses (60 pulses per second). In this case, the thermal effect is weakly expressed. If a stronger effect of heat is required, a continuous mode of ultrasonic vibrations is used.

During the procedure, various medications are administered: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, aminophylline, heparin, pilocarpine, naphthalan, methionine, antibiotics, vitamin E, ascorbic acid, vasodilators and painkillers, medications that include bee and snake venom. For diseases of the musculoskeletal system, analgin and hydrocortisone are most often used. Medicines relieve pain and stop inflammatory processes. With osteochondrosis, the vessels supplying the spinal cord are pinched. The procedure improves blood circulation and restores muscle function.

Some drugs containing enzymes and novocaine cannot be combined with ultrasound exposure: ultrasound destroys their structure.

Facial phonophoresis is procedure No. 1 in cosmetology

According to experts, facial phonophoresis is comparable to a lifting procedure. After the treatment session, the skin is noticeably tightened, its turgor improves, and its contours become clearer. The therapy gives a pronounced rejuvenating effect of tightening muscle tissue and skin.

The technique for performing phonophoresis looks like this:

• skin cleansing;
• covering the area with a special medical and cosmetic preparation;
• processing with an ultrasonic device operating at a frequency of 800-3000 kHz.

The doctor changes modes during the work, which makes it possible for valuable substances to penetrate to depth. The service is completely painless and does not cause discomfort. Medicines penetrate up to 6 cm deep and then spread through the blood and lymph throughout the body. If you want to undergo the phonophoresis procedure in Rostov-on-Don, sign up for a consultation with the doctors of our clinic. We use the latest equipment and innovative medicinal formulas.

Indications for use

Phonophoresis with hydrocortisone is recommended for:

• lumbar osteochondrosis;
• lumbar radiculitis;
• arthrosis and arthritis;
• second degree scoliosis;
• joint diseases;
• diseases of the ENT organs;
• neurodermatitis and eczema;
• disorders of the nervous system;
• gastritis with low acidity;
• Sjögren's disease;
• enuresis;
• trigeminal neuralgia;
• eye diseases: presence of cataracts, hemorrhage, cataracts;
• sluggish follicular prostatitis;
• hypogalactia and adnexitis;
• serous mastitis;
• ovarian hypofunction and infertility;
• diseases of the uterus and appendages;
• muscle atrophy;
• clubfoot;
• fresh injuries accompanied by severe pain;
• heel spurs;
• scar contractures;
• ulcers of varicose and trophic origin;
• fractures of tubular bones;
• post-burn scars;
• postoperative wounds.

The effect of hydrocortisone and the advantages of combination with phonophoresis

Hydrocortisone is a synthetic substance similar to a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. It has steroidal anti-inflammatory, antiexudative, antihistamine, and antipruritic properties.

A course of taking hydrocortisone restores the independent process of hormone production. Used locally, intravenously, intramuscularly, intra-articularly for the treatment of pathologies in the following areas:

• ophthalmology;
• rheumatology;
• neurology;
• dermatology;
• venereology.

When combined with hydrocortisone + phonophoresis, ultrasound “conducts” the therapeutic agent directly into the cell membrane, actively suppressing foci of inflammation. The main advantage of physiomedicinal symbiosis is the minimization of side effects, since hydrocortisone acts locally, only on the affected area.

Contraindications

Phonophoresis cannot be performed with hydrocortisone if:

• individual intolerance to the drugs used;
• diseases of the circulatory system, especially hemophilia;
• bleeding tendency;
• atherosclerosis;
• hypertension of the second to fourth degrees;
• chronic nephritis;
• diabetes mellitus in later stages;
• thyrotoxicosis;
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• neuralgia;
• facial nerve paralysis;
• infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria;
• pustular inflammation of the skin;
• pregnancy;
• cancer diseases.

Mechanism of action

The phonophoresis apparatus generates ultrasonic vibrations, which are directed into the tissues and promote greater permeability of cell membranes.
Due to this, the topically applied drug penetrates deeper into the tissue. This is also facilitated by the generation of thermal energy at the site of exposure and the improvement of microcirculation in general. Phonophoresis treatment has the following advantages:

• Method safety;
• A small list of contraindications;
• Fast delivery of the drug directly to the problem area, bypassing the systemic bloodstream;
• The ability to create a drug depot and prolong its effect;
• Painlessness, absence of unpleasant sensations;
• Affordable cost of the procedure with high efficiency.

Features of phonophoresis

Phonophoresis

– a combined effect on the body
of ultrasound
and a medicinal substance applied to the skin or mucous membranes.
The basis for the development and implementation of the method in clinical practice was primarily information about the ability of ultrasound
to loosen connective tissue, increase the permeability of the skin and histohematic barriers, increase diffusion and potentiate the effect of medicinal substances (DS), as well as enhance transcapillary transport of liquids and substances soluble in them.

During the procedure, the medicinal substance is included in the contact medium. When sonicated, the medicinal substance retains its structure and pharmacotherapeutic activity, its action is unidirectional with the action of ultrasound

, which ensures a synergistic effect on the body.
The introduction of a medicinal substance into the body during phonophoresis
is carried out through the excretory ducts of the sweat and sebaceous glands, transcellular and intercellular routes.

Ultrasonic vibration frequency for phonophoresis

is of particular importance: the lower the
ultrasound
, the greater the quantity of the drug entering the body. The ability of tissues to absorb ultrasonic vibrations is also important - acoustics. Border tissues (for example, skin and subcutaneous tissue) have the best acoustic ability.

Care and cleansing for normal skin using ultraphonophoresis

The purpose of the program: comprehensive cleansing of the facial skin, removal of excess sebum, improvement of skin condition.

Cosmetics used in this procedure have an anti-inflammatory, detoxifying effect, blur fats in the pores, cleanse the skin, thereby increasing the effect of the procedure. Due to the hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, E, C, salt from the Ostrovnoye mud lake, collagen hydrolyzate and aloe vera, the preparations have an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effect, restore firmness, elasticity and color of the skin, increase its protective properties, prevent the formation of wrinkles

The juice of the medicinal plant Aloe Vera has an anti-inflammatory effect, eliminates irritation, peeling, and dry skin.

The duration of the procedure is 60-70 minutes.

Benefits of phonophoresis

• Ultrasound therapy
  actively saturates tissues with oxygen, increases the elasticity of connective tissues, rejuvenates and regenerates cells, increases tissue turgor, tones muscles, provides microheating and tissue massage, creating a lifting effect.
• The drug injected under the skin acts for a long time after the procedure.
• With the help of phonophoresis,
  you can quite effectively reduce swelling, increase blood circulation, remove metabolic products from cells, and improve lymphatic drainage.

Lifting program for skin with age-related changes using ultraphonophoresis

Suitable for mature, atonic skin with a network of superficial and deep wrinkles, as well as stressed, tired skin with signs of early aging.

Thanks to the unique composition of the preparations, the procedure has a good preventive effect, increases skin density and elasticity, reduces the depth of wrinkles, relieves inflammation, smoothes the skin, restores turgor, and makes the face noticeably younger. Moreover, all these changes are achieved thanks to the internal mechanisms of the body and are natural for human skin. Hyaluronic acid penetrates into the deep layers of cells, “pushes out” wrinkles, gives noticeable turgor to the skin, increases its density, and straightens the network of superficial wrinkles. Vitamins A, C and E, Aloe Vera, extracts of dandelion roots, parsley seeds and licorice roots restore the skin's antioxidant protection, have a rejuvenating effect and prevent premature aging.

The program has a noticeable rejuvenating effect, provides a lifting effect, makes the skin smooth and radiant.

The duration of the procedure is 60-70 minutes.

Course and frequency of the procedure: 15 procedures with a frequency of 2 times per

week.

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Many acute and chronic diseases in the initial and pronounced, but not advanced stages can be treated using a physiotherapeutic method such as phonophoresis or ultraphonophoresis, if ultrasound is used.

In medicine, phonophoresis (ultraphonophoresis) refers to a procedure in which, through ultrasonic vibrations, favorable conditions are created for deeper penetration of drugs for local use through the skin into deep-lying tissues.

Ultrasonic radiation (oscillation) in this case serves as a mechanism:

• making cell membranes more susceptible to drug molecules;
• increasing the conductivity of the substance by improving the microcirculation of blood, lymph and fluid in the tissues.

Thus, medicinal substances applied to the knee, elbow, hip joint, heel spur or tonsils penetrate better and deeper into the problem area, increasing the therapeutic effect. A universal remedy for phonophoresis is hydrocortisone, a hormonal drug of the glucocorticosteroid group, which has a powerful antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, and analgesic effect.

Ultraphonophoresis (phonophoresis) with hydrocortisone is a physiotherapeutic procedure with many advantages:

• rapid delivery of the drug directly to the problem area, bypassing the systemic bloodstream;
• the ability to create a depot of the active substance and prolong its action;
• painlessness, absence of unpleasant sensations;
• safety;
• a small list of contraindications;
• affordable cost of the procedure with high efficiency.

Indications and contraindications for ultrasonic phonophoresis

Treatment with phonophoresis (ultraphonophoresis) is used, naturally, not as the only and main method of treatment, but as an addition to the traditional one. Phonophoresis (ultraphonophoresis) usually takes place in a physiotherapy office or at home, using portable devices.

Phonophoresis (ultraphonophoresis) indications for use

Phonophoresis (ultraphonophoresis) is effective and is used for such serious diseases as:

• arthritis, arthrosis, coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, polyarthritis, periarthrosis and other joint diseases;
• osteochondrosis, herniated disc and other degenerative changes (processes) with severe pain;
• chronic pelvic pain in men and women, andexitis, menstrual pain, tubal infertility, chronic prostatitis in men;
• postoperative and post-traumatic scars;
• pinched nerve, neuralgia, neuritis, peripheral nerve damage, sciatica;
• dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, erysipelas, gout, cellulite, lymphostasis and other lesions and diseases of the skin and subcutaneous fat.

Phonophoresis (ultraphonophoresis) contraindications for use

• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• malignant, benign tumors;
• systemic blood diseases, tuberculosis;
• acute thrombophlebitis, phlebothrombosis, the presence of thrombosis and embolism;
• the presence of open purulent wounds, skin lesions, burns;
• mental illness, seizures of any nature;
• the presence of metal implants in the area of ​​influence;
• pregnancy.

Phonophoresis in cosmetology

When using cosmetic ultrasound therapy, stages, types, types and forms of cellulite are distinguished, such as compact, flaccid and edematous cellulite.

Acoustic waves in ultrasonic devices “Delta Combi” and “Delta” with a frequency of 1 MHz are used in medicine as phonophoresis for the treatment of diseases of the skin and subcutaneous fat, including cellulite.

Ultrasound creates bubbles (cavities in fat tissue), which quickly collapse and transfer energy to fat cells, which are also destroyed, and the fat that comes out of them is easily removed by the lymphatic system, including through lymphatic drainage. This technique is called non-surgical (non-surgical) liposuction.

Cellulite is a disease of the subcutaneous fat tissue. Its consequence is an increase in the volume of fat cells, as well as stagnation of fluid in the intercellular space.

In addition to the treatment and elimination of cellulite, phonophoresis, especially with the use of hydrocortisone, helps eliminate scars, adhesions, improve the condition and nutrition of the skin of the face and body, tones, and has a light massage effect.

Phonophoresis (ultraphonophoresis) at home with “Delta” and “Delta Combi” devices

Today, the latest developments in the field of portable devices for physiotherapy make it possible to carry out phonophoresis (ultraphonophoresis) at home. To conduct high-quality, effective and safe ultrasound phonophoresis procedures at home, we present you with ultrasound devices:

1. Practical, mobile, compact, inexpensive ultrasonic device “Delta” ;
2. Combined (ultrasound + electrotherapy), improved, with 15 impact programs, ultrasonic device with the “Delta Combi” electrical neurostimulation mode.

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Home phonophoresis using portable devices has many advantages:

• you can do procedures prescribed by your doctor without visiting a clinic, at a time and place convenient for you;
• the devices can be used for various purposes, ranging from pain relief of any nature - headaches, joints, post-traumatic, chronic pain (neurostimulation mode), to the treatment of cellulite;
• Phonophoresis treatment can be performed on patients of all age categories. Thus, phonophoresis for children (after 12 years of age) is prescribed for frequent diseases of the respiratory system, ear, throat (bronchitis, otitis media, sinusitis), bronchial asthma (out of an attack), scoliosis, etc.
• you don’t have to spend extra money, especially if you have chronic diseases, and you can buy a phonophoresis device and do the procedures for free, thereby regularly performing courses of prescribed procedures. Ointments and gels for phonophoresis procedures are inexpensive and can be found in any pharmacy.
• Facial phonophoresis at home can be an inexpensive but effective procedure for maintaining youth and beauty, and you will have the opportunity to do salon procedures without leaving home.

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Benefits of ultrasound therapy and phonophoresis

• Complete absence of pain or discomfort during treatment;
• Safety of the technique;
• When carrying out medicinal phonophoresis, we, in fact, carry out complex treatment - the drug is effectively delivered to the site of the disease and, at the same time, the therapeutic effect of ultrasound itself is carried out.

Ultrasound therapy has a complex effect aimed at suppressing pathological processes in the body:

• anti-inflammatory;
• decongestant;
• pain reliever;
• absorbable (ultrasound can soften scar tissue and adhesions);
• acceleration of recovery and metabolic processes in cells;
• increasing the speed of metabolic processes;
• improvement of tissue respiration.