Timely use of skin care products can delay the appearance of age-related lesions on the face, but does not stop it. When the skin loses its elasticity and firmness and the contour "floats", ways to improve the situation should be sought. Modern cosmetology offers alternatives to radical surgical methods. There will be talk of facial rejuvenation through various lifting procedures.
At a certain age, the skin becomes flabby, puffy, wrinkles appear more and more. The face appears tired due to the appearance of drooping eyebrows and eyelids as well as nasolabial wrinkles. Visual signs of aging visible to others do not give optimism to a woman.
All of these points are related to changes in the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) of the superficial muscular aponeurotic system. This is an area of the muscles of the face that elongates over time and causes the contour to "fall off. "Muscles can no longer keep the skin in good shape. This is when hardware cosmetology helps with skin tightening methods that are safe, effective, and less traumatic than plastic surgery. These include SMAS facelift and other technologies.
What is face lifting
The easiest way to tighten your skin is to use creams. You can also do a daily facelift at home by piling up the treasure bottles. It’s a lot cheaper than hardware cosmetology, and on top of that, it’s not that scary.
The face cream lifting is divided into day and night parts with a narrow purpose - anti-aging. They can also vary considerably in consistency (gel-like, light or fairly dense). Pay attention to the composition: collagen, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, fats and vitamins must be present. The opinion of beauticians about some cosmetic lifting products is positive if you start using it from the age of 30 and do it regularly.
Natural masks also give a slight lifting effect, you can safely combine them with advanced cosmetic improvements. For example, a mask of oatmeal and olive oil. Another option is a strawberry mask (+ egg white and a few drops of apricot oil) or cucumber (+ white clay and lemon juice).
The facial lifting serum has gained popularity among beautyholics, helping to overcome wrinkles and tightens the oval. The product should contain ingredients needed for rejuvenation, such as in a cream, as well as peptide complexes. Such home facelifting is an essential part of Korean skin care.
Many women perform face lifting with a facial massager. For example, jade reduces swelling and supports the functioning of the lymphatic system. It is excellent for contouring and developing dense muscles such as the masticatory muscles.
If you decide to have a facelift done at your beautician’s office, you need to be prepared for the procedure. Remember some important rules.
- It is advisable to stop smoking two weeks before the facelift (because it affects blood circulation) and afterwards, during the recovery period.
- Do not take blood thinners for two weeks.
- It is recommended to wash your hair the day before the procedure so as not to infect the infection and sleep well at night.
- On average, a facelift lasts 1-4 hours. Anesthesia is used depending on the complexity.
- Alcohol should be stopped for a while after the procedure to avoid stress.
Types of facial lifting operation
Plastic surgery helps when age-related changes can no longer be corrected with cosmetic procedures.
Circular skin tightening
With a circular tightening, the doctor only works with the top layer of skin. That is why it is so often called superficial. Raising the face and neck in this way will help smooth out wrinkles and correct ovals. Most often we talk about the correction of the following areas:
- the middle part of the face;
- frontotemporal zone;
- the outer part of the eyebrows;
- cheeks;
- areas around the corners of the eye;
- the anterior and lateral surfaces of the neck.
You will have to stay in the hospital after the surgery and the sutures will be removed in a week. The swelling should disappear completely after eight weeks. During this period, your doctor may recommend massages and physiotherapy. You can rate the photo taken before and after the facelift. The result will be clear in about 6 months. The main shades of circular lifting:
- Of all the interventions, this is the most traumatic and severe.
- The effect lasts for several years - it is desirable to repeat after ten years.
- Not recommended for women under 40 years of age.
- Subcutaneous lifting only affects the upper layers of the skin - for minor adjustments.
- Smas-lifting tightens not only the facial skin but also the adipose and muscle tissue. This is a deeper intervention to correct strong deficiencies.
During the rehabilitation period, you do not have to wash your hair for a week, you have to sleep face up for the first three days. In addition, refrain from playing sports, visiting the pool and sauna for three months.
Endoscopic facelift
Endoscopic lifting solves the problem of lowering the eyebrows, eliminating wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows. It also corrects the decrease in zygomatic volume and eliminates the nasolabial fold. In addition, raising the upper third of the face is compatible with blepharoplasty and raising the lower third of the face and neck. The method does not make long but small incisions on the scalp, there is no skin removal technique. Shaving your hair is not necessary.
If the age-related changes are moderate, the procedure will be as effective and painless as possible. And it helps rejuvenate the face. But in case of significant differences, you should turn to the previous method. The recovery time for facelift is about the same as for facelift. As well as prohibitions during the recovery period. Shades of the endoscopic approach:
- There are no visible scars, but for a while the feelings in the area of the seams may be disturbing.
- Allowed for patients between 30 and 45 years of age.
- The anti-aging effect achieved lasts for five or more years, depending on individual characteristics.
Like circular facelift, endoscopic surgery is unacceptable for diabetics, cardiovascular disease, thyroid, internal organs, and other health problems.
Threaded face lifting
It is a smaller operation using fibers of different materials. They strengthen and support the skin frame. In place, as they dissolve, collagen appears, which improves skin elasticity. The procedure allows the removal of deep wrinkles, oval correction of the face and raising the corners of the eyes and lips. Of the surgeries, this facelift can be called the best.
The fibers are inserted under the skin with a needle. The doctor makes incisions and tightens the skin, fixing the fibers in the tissues. After a while, connective fibers form around them. The face is fixed in a tense state. Other nuances of the process:
- The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
- The operation takes about 40 minutes, no more than an hour.
- Allowed for girls over 30 but not for ladies over 45.
- Obesity is a strict contraindication - the fibers cannot withstand the load on the tissue block.
- There is no rehabilitation period, traces of the punctures disappear in three days.
- It is important to take care of the face in terms of facial expression - laughter, crying and the expression of violent emotions are prohibited for several days.
Non-surgical facelift
Every woman wants to look prettier and younger without surgery. Also, choose a procedure that is long-lasting. We will talk about the most effective.
Radio face lifting (RF-lifting)
The procedure is likened to a rejuvenating apple, as the changes are noticeable almost immediately. With the help of high-frequency and vacuum radio waves, the doctor can correct the following shortcomings:
- skin folds and wrinkles;
- the second is the "floated" oval of the face;
- dilated pores;
- atrophic scars after acne;
- pigmentation and redness;
- crow's feet and under eye bags;
- tightens sluggish and flabby skin.
Based on the reviews, most patients are satisfied with the result after the RF facelift. About 90% of women notice the rapid results of skin rejuvenation and skin tightening, which can be seen with the naked eye. The method has several advantages:
- Allowed at any time of the year.
- The procedure takes about 20 minutes and does not require anesthesia.
- The pleasant warmth after the affected area makes the procedure attractive.
- The effect develops over several months and lasts for about two years.
- There are no age limits.
In addition to facelift, RF lifting of the body can also be performed. Your doctor will be able to correct problem areas such as your hips, abdomen, décolleté and neck. Also get rid of excess skin due to heavy weight loss. The price of such facelift varies depending on the area to be corrected.
Face-lifting machines are commercially available for use at home. They are weaker in efficiency than professional ones. In addition, you should be careful if you are exposed to a vacuum. However, this must be done by a professional.
Ultrasonic facial lifting
Most procedures do not go deeper than a millimeter and remain inside the skin. Ultrasonic face lifting remains the only hardware technology that can pull tissues deeper - at the SMAS level. Up to 5 ml is available for this method. It removes the "flights", the second chin, sagging skin, evens out its relief, tightens the neck muscles. The shades of the braces are as follows:
- The procedure takes about an hour, the feelings are moderately painful.
- Redness and slight swelling are possible after the session.
- After SMAS lifting, the face still looks younger - the effect is considered cumulative and increases for about five months.
- After a single treatment, a stable result can be achieved for 5 years.
Needle face elevator
With the help of this hardware method, radio wave energy is delivered to the skin layer between 0, 5-3, 5 mm. The microneedles penetrate to a depth determined by the doctor. As a result, the skin immediately shrinks and thickens. After a month and a half, regeneration and the synthesis of new collagen begin.
Multi-needle facelift is performed under local anesthesia in the form of a cream. You can do it without it. Before that, the skin is cleansed with a disinfectant. The doctor will perform the procedure with cartridges with disposable needles, the type of nozzle will be discussed during the consultation. The microneedles are gilded. Lifting can solve many problems.
- Tighten the skin around the eyes.
- Corrects the contours of the face and skin.
- Align the topography of the skin, narrow the pores.
- Heal scars and stretch marks.
- Increase skin elasticity.
- Remove the spider veins.
The face may remain red for about two days, swelling may be noticeable. The result is immediately visible, but the condition of the skin improves within a month. This is due to the production of the collagen-elastin backbone.
Plasma lift of the face
The method is injectable and involves giving the patient platelet-rich plasma from their own blood. Human plasma contains fibrin and collagen. It is non-allergenic and biocompatible with tissues that need to be repaired.
This method initiates natural anti-aging processes. The operation is performed without anesthesia, after which there is usually no swelling, only small bruises are possible. Skin tightening corrects the following deficiencies:
- unwanted pigmentation;
- loss of flexibility, deterioration of turgor;
- noticeable mimic wrinkles;
- old age folds on the skin;
- the gray and "tired" appearance of the face;
- post-acne and acne;
- scars and stretch marks on the skin;
- hair loss and poor condition.
The method is applied to any defective part of the body. They can be done between the ages of 18 and 65 - better in winter and fall. The positive effect after facelift is noticeable after 10 days. After the first injection, someone starts to like the reflection in the mirror. The result depends on age, skin condition and body characteristics, as with any procedure.