Timely use of skin care products can delay the appearance of age-related changes on the face, but not stop it. When the skin loses its elasticity and firmness, the contour "drifts", you must find a way to correct the situation. Modern cosmetology offers alternatives to radical surgical methods. We will talk about facial rejuvenation with the help of various lifting procedures.
At a certain age, the skin becomes flabby, flabby, wrinkles appear more and more. The face looks tired due to drooping eyebrows and eyelids and the appearance of nasolabial folds. The visible signs of aging, visible to others, do not make women more optimistic.
All of these points are related to changes in the surface muscle aponeurotic system SMAS (Surface muscle aponeurotic system). This is the area of facial muscles that stretch over time, causing the contour to "fall down". Muscles can no longer keep the skin in good shape. The hardware cosmetic method is safer, more effective and less traumatic than the plastic surgery methods of skin tightening. Among them is the SMAS facelift and other technologies.
What is face lift?
The simplest way to tighten the skin is to use creams. You can upgrade every day at home if you have enough precious jars. It's much cheaper than the hardware aesthetic, and moreover, not as intimidating.
Face lifting cream is divided into day and night, with a narrow purpose - anti-aging. They can also vary significantly in consistency (gel-like, light, or fairly thick). Pay attention to the composition: collagen, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, fats and vitamins must be there. Aestheticians' reviews of some facelift cosmetic products are positive if you start using them from the age of 30 and do it regularly.
Natural masks also provide a slight lifting effect, which you can safely combine with advanced cosmetic developments. For example, the oatmeal and olive oil face mask. Another option is a strawberry mask (+ egg whites and a few drops of apricot oil) or cucumber (+ white clay and lemon juice).
Face lifting serums have become popular among beauty junkies, helping to combat wrinkles and plump ovals. The product must also contain ingredients necessary for rejuvenation, as in a cream, as well as peptide complexes. Such at-home facelifts are an integral part of Korean skin care.
Many women lift their faces with facial massagers. For example, jade reduces swelling and supports lymphatic system function. It is very suitable for contouring and training dense muscles such as chewing muscles.
If you decide to have a facelift at the esthetician's office, you need to be prepared for the procedure. Remember a few important rules.
- Two weeks before a facelift, you should stop smoking (because it affects blood circulation) and then, during the recovery period.
- Do not take blood thinners for two weeks.
- The day before the procedure, it is recommended to wash your hair so as not to cause infection, get a good night's sleep.
- On average, an upgrade lasts 1 to 4 hours. Anesthesia is used depending on the level of complexity.
- After the procedure, it is necessary to give up alcohol for a while, to avoid stress.
Types of activities of face lifting
Plastic surgery comes to the rescue when age-related changes can no longer be corrected with cosmetic procedures.
Tighten round skin
With the method of tightening pores in a circle, the doctor only affects the top layer of the skin. That is why it is often called superficial. Lifting face and neck in this way helps to smooth wrinkles and correct oval shape. Usually we are talking about adjusting the following areas:
- the middle part of the face;
- forehead area;
- the outer part of the eyebrow;
- mother;
- the area around the corners of the eyes;
- the front and side of the neck.
After surgery, you'll need to stay in the hospital, and after a week, the stitches will be removed. The swelling should disappear completely after eight weeks. During this stage, your doctor may recommend massage and physical therapy. You can appreciate the before and after photos of facelift surgery. Results will become apparent after about 6 months. The main nuances of the circular elevator:
- It is considered the most traumatic and severe of all interventions.
- The effect lasts for several years - it is desirable to repeat in ten years.
- It is not recommended for women under the age of 40.
- A subcutaneous lift affects only the upper layers of the skin - for minor corrections.
- Lifting not only tightens facial skin, but also fat and muscle tissue. This is a more in-depth intervention to correct the powerful shortcomings.
During the rehabilitation period, you need to not wash your hair for a week, sleep on your back for the first three days. In addition, for three months, do not play sports, go to the pool and sauna.
Endoscopic lifting
Endoscopic lifting solves the situation of lowering the eyebrows, removing wrinkles in the forehead and between the eyebrows. It also corrects the loss of volume of the zygomatic region and eliminates nasolabial folds. In addition, lifting the upper 1/3 of the face is compatible with blepharoplasty and lifting the lower 1/3 of the face and neck. In this method, small incisions are made in the scalp, not long, without skin dissection. No shaving required.
If the age-related changes are of moderate severity, the procedure will be as effective and painless as possible. And it will help rejuvenate the face. But with significant deviations, you will have to switch to the previous method. The recovery time for an upgrade is the same as for an upgrade. As well as the bans during the recovery period. Features of endoscopic method:
- There is no visible scar, but sometimes the pulling sensation in the area of \u200b\u200b seam can be disturbed.
- Allowed for patients aged 30 to 45 years.
- The achieved anti-aging effect will last for 5 years or more - depending on individual characteristics.
As with facelift surgery, endoscopic intervention is unacceptable for people with diabetes, heart and blood vessel disease, thyroid disease, internal organs and other problems. other health.
Lace face lift
It is considered a small activity using themes of different materials. They strengthen and support the skin frame. In their place, as they dissolve, collagen appears, which improves skin elasticity. The treatment allows you to remove deep wrinkles, correct the oval of the face and lift the corners of the eyes and lips. Among surgical interventions, this method of facelift can be called the best.
The thread is inserted under the skin through a needle. The doctor makes an incision and tightens the skin, fixing the threads in the tissues. Bonding fibers form around them after a while. They will fix the face in a stretched state. Other nuances of the process:
- The procedure takes place under local anesthesia.
- The surgery lasted about 40 minutes, no more than an hour.
- Allowed for women 30 years of age and older, but not suitable for women after 45 years of age.
- Obesity is a strict contraindication - the threads will not withstand the load of a wide range of tissues.
- With no recovery time, traces of the puncture should disappear in three days.
- It is important to take care of the face in terms of facial expressions - laughing, crying and showing violent emotions is forbidden for several days.
Non-surgical facelift
Every woman wants to look more beautiful and younger without surgery. Furthermore, choose a course that has a lasting effect. We will talk about the most effective.
Radio wave face lift (RF-lift)
The procedure is compared to a rejuvenated apple, as the changes are noticeable almost immediately. With the help of high-frequency radio waves and a vacuum, the doctor can correct the following deficiencies:
- skin folds and wrinkles;
- second chin, "floating" oval face;
- Enlarged pores;
- atrophic scars, after acne;
- pigmentation and redness;
- crow's feet and bags under the eyes;
- tighten loose and flabby skin.
Judging by the reviews, most patients are satisfied with the results after the RF facelift. About 90% of women notice rapid skin rejuvenation and firming results, changes visible to the naked eye. This method has several advantages:
- Allowed at any time of the year.
- The process takes about 20 minutes and does not require anesthesia.
- Pleasant warmth after being in the affected area makes the procedure attractive.
- The effects form over several months and last for about two years.
- There is no age limit.
In addition to lifting, RF technology can also be performed. The doctor can correct problem areas such as the hips, abdomen, chest, and neck. Also removes excess skin that appears after intense weight loss. The price for such an edit varies depending on the area you want to fix.
The face lift machine that is marketed can be used at home. They are less effective than the pros. In addition, you need to be careful when handling the vacuum. However, this should be done by a professional.
Ultrasonic face lift
Most procedures do not go deeper than a millimeter and a half, remaining in the skin. Ultrasound facelift remains the only hardware technology capable of tightening tissues at a deep level - SMAS level. Up to 5 ml is available for the method. It helps to remove the "dents", double chin, sagging skin, soothes stretch marks, tightens neck muscles. The nuances of braces are as follows:
- The procedure lasts about an hour, the sensation of pain is moderate.
- After the treatment session, there may be slight redness and swelling of the skin.
- After a SMAS lift, the face continues to look younger - the effect is considered cumulative and develops over about five months.
- A steady result is provided for 5 years after a single session.
Needle facelift
Radio wave energy with the help of this hardware process is delivered to the skin layer from 0. 5 to 3. 5 mm. Microneedles penetrate to a depth set by the physician. Because of this, the skin immediately shrinks and thickens. After a month and a half, the process of regeneration and synthesis of new collagen begins.
A multi-needle facelift is performed under local anesthesia in the form of a cream. You can do without it. Before that, the skin is cleaned with an antiseptic. The doctor performs the procedure using a disposable cartridge with a needle, the type of nozzle is discussed during the consultation. The microneedles are gold plated. Lifting can solve a number of problems.
- Tighten the skin around the eyes.
- Correct the contours of the face and skin.
- Aligns the relief of the skin, narrows the pores.
- Heals scars and stretch marks.
- Increase skin elasticity.
- Removal of spider veins.
For about two days, the face may remain visibly red and swollen. Results are visible immediately, but skin condition should improve within a month. This is due to collagen-elastin scaffold production.
Plasmolifting of the face
This procedure is done by injection and involves giving the patient platelet-rich plasma of his own blood. Human plasma contains the substances fibrin and collagen. It will be hypoallergenic and biocompatible with tissues that need to be restored.
This method kickstarts the natural anti-aging process. The surgery is done without anesthesia, and after the surgery there is usually no swelling, only minor bruising. Skin tightening corrects the following shortcomings:
- unwanted pigmentation;
- loss of elasticity, deterioration of turgor;
- noticeable mimic wrinkles;
- age folds on the skin;
- gray and "tired" appearance on the face;
- after acne and acne;
- scars and stretch marks on the skin;
- hair loss and poor condition.
The method can be applied on any part of the body that is defective. Persons aged 18 to 65 can proceed - preferably in winter and autumn. Positive effects after facelift can be seen after 10 days. Some people start liking the reflection in the mirror after the first injection. Results are dependent on age, skin condition and body characteristics, as in all treatments.