Every woman, having reached a certain age, when it is no longer possible to hide it, begins an active struggle with it. Losing their former attractiveness, the fair sex resorts to various methods of influencing the wrinkles and pigmentation that have appeared. Women are trying to restore the elasticity of the skin, muscles and the former oval of the face. Some buy expensive cosmetic preparations, others perform complexes of exercises and resort to such a procedure as a facelift, and still others use methods of traditional medicine.
The most correct choice is made by those who use the procedures of modern cosmetology offered by specialized clinics and salons.
Let's consider in more detail the methods that are based on strengthening the facial muscles.
Non-surgical methods of strengthening the facial muscles
Any operation is a risk and a serious stress for the body. Any woman can have surgery. However, surgery is not always necessary to achieve the desired muscle strengthening result.
Women can fight time in more harmless and kind ways. It should be noted that surgery can also be contraindicated in some cases.
You can arrange an oval with the help of cosmetologists, which will significantly save money compared to the operation. Hardware facelift is a fairly common procedure.
Lifting is one of the most popular hardware methods in cosmetology. At the moment, there are a large number of directions that help firm the face (correct the oval, get rid of excess skin). Let's talk about the most famous.
Cryolifting is a method of muscle strengthening based on the effect of thermal shock. The procedure is carried out using special equipment, the hardware nozzle of which has a temperature of up to -20 ° C. Due to the fact that the skin is affected by a low temperature, the swelling of the face decreases, collagen is produced faster and l activity of the capillaries is stimulated. The maximum effect is achieved during the course (six to ten procedures).
The ultrasound SMAS lifting is a method of muscle strengthening that has a noticeable effect immediately after the first session, is fixed in the following three months and the result lasts up to five years. Using ultrasonic waves on the muscles and ligaments (deep layers of the skin of the face, neck), the cosmetologist achieves the desired changes. The clamping mechanism works on the principle of an ultrasonic machine. In real time, a specialist on a monitor observes how the soft tissues change and which layer is affected by the device.
RF lifting. The essence of this method of strengthening the muscles is the effect on the skin of the face with radiofrequency pulses. During the procedure, the epidermis heats up, thereby contracting collagen fibers and muscles. After the fourth session, the changes are evident: the skin of the face becomes denser and more taut. Thanks to the cumulative effect after a couple of months, the result will be even better.
Fractional photothermolysis is a technology for lifting facial muscles by laser correction. Existing collagen is eliminated by radiation, awakening epidermal cells, facial muscles and promoting the production of new collagen in the shortest possible time. Thanks to this cell activity, the skin acquires a pleasant color, shines and smooths itself. To achieve the effect, at least three procedures are required.
Lifting with acupuncture - acupuncture. For this procedure, special needles are used, which act on biologically active points located on the person's face. Using this technique requires certain skills. You need to know the location of the desired points. The facial contour due to this muscle tightening becomes clearer due to the activation of the muscle fibers.
This method has obvious advantages:
- Safety. There are practically no side effects and complications, unlike other muscle strengthening methods.
- The fastest visible result.
- Acupuncture has a positive effect on the body (internal organs, muscles) due to the effect on the nerve endings (biologically active points) on the face.
- The method promotes relaxation and has an anti-stress effect.
- Lifting with acupuncture can be combined with other cosmetic procedures. With an integrated approach you get a longer result.
Advantages and disadvantages of non-surgical facial tightening
Based on numerous customer reviews, a list of benefits was created:
- The above methods of strengthening the facial muscles are comfortable and painless. No anesthesia required.
- Reduce the risk of complications. Lack of surgery. No scars remain, infection is excluded.
- This method does not require recovery time (rehabilitation) compared to the operation, it does not interfere with the usual rhythm of life.
- The ability to carry out procedures all year round, since the upper layer of the skin is not disturbed.
- High results are obtained. Facial skin becomes firm and smooth and retains the effect for 1-1. 5 years.
In addition to its advantages, any method has disadvantages that you need to be aware of in order to take them into account in the non-surgical facelift.
It is forbidden to carry out procedures in the following cases:
- during the activation of infectious skin lesions (acne, etc. );
- in the presence of chronic, as well as general diseases in the phase of exacerbation;
- in the presence of pacemakers and metal implants;
- in the presence of formations (tumors) at the sites of the procedure;
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Surgical methods for tightening the muscles of the face
Rhythidectomy (circular lifting) is an operation to tighten the muscles of the face, the task of which is to eliminate fat, deposits, excess tissue, as well as remove deep wrinkles (from the face and neck), double chin and nasolabial folds. The result is a remarkable rejuvenation.
It can be deep, superficial and mixed.
Superficial rhytidectomy consists of three phases:
- An incision is made from the hairline in the temple area, following the visible edge of the auricle, then under the lobe, returning to the edge of the hair behind the ear. If it is necessary to remove the second chin, another incision is made: on the lower jaw from the inside near the chin.
- In addition, the skin is separated from the underlying tissues. Remove excess muscle and, if necessary, fat cells.
- The final stage is skin tightening. The edges are aligned, the seams are applied.
The deep circular lifting (SMAS-lifting) is a method of eliminating wrinkles with correction of the contour of the face. During the procedure, the tendon and musculo-fascial complexes are moved simultaneously with the superficial rhytidectomy. The result has a long-term effect, but at the same time increases the recovery time.
Combined rhytidectomy. With this method, correction occurs due to the tension of the tissues in different directions. Adding to the superficial and deep circular lifting is the removal of excess tissue near the outer edge of the masseter muscle.
This can take two to six hours. It all depends on the type of procedure, the complexity and the desired result. The recovery period usually lasts about three weeks and consists of the elimination of physical exertion. It is forbidden to lift weights, make inclinations. It is necessary to sleep on the back. It is necessary to limit exposure to the sun, exposure to heat (do not bathe, do not visit saunas and baths for about three months).
The result will be achieved after 3 months and will last for 5-10 years.
SMAS plastic (spacelift) is a modern technique to correct the oval and the relief of the face with the simultaneous elimination of wrinkles. With this lift, the muscle tissue is displaced. Unlike the circular one, which affects only the upper layers of the skin, here it affects the deep layers and structures (muscles). After SMAS plastic surgery and a recovery period, the face acquires a natural appearance, the dermis is not stretched, the shape of the eyes and the line of the mouth do not change.
The procedure is similar to a circular elevator. The only difference is that the doctor, after making the incision, moves the subcutaneous fibromuscular layer, removes the excess fatty tissue and thus forms the oval of the face and the sutures. At the same time, the skin does not stretch.
After 10-12 days, the stitches can be removed. The final result will be visible after two months and the effect will last at least 12 or even 15 years.
S-lifting. This procedure is suitable for those people who have not yet experienced severe age-related changes (muscle deformation) or for a second procedure. It is called a short scar lift or short flap.
Contains SMAS lifting techniques. It affects both the upper layer of the skin and the structures of the deep tissues. The face is lifted, rejuvenated, looks natural and not as taut as a mask.
This method is the least traumatic. Small seams remain. They are located behind the ear and are not visible to strangers. The procedure is aimed at obtaining an even contour of the lower jaw and correcting this part of the face.
Stages of the operation:
- In women, an incision is made behind the tragus of the ear, in men in front.
- In the required position, the surgeon fixes the soft tissues, then sutures in the cheekbones to the periosteal tissue.
- The skin flaps are removed, the SMAS is lifted, the internal sutures are applied.
Advantages of the S lift:
- A neat little incision that is almost invisible after removing the stitches.
- Due to the chosen method of excision of excess tissue, the risk of facial nerve damage is minimized.
- Short duration of the operation, the use of light anesthesia.
- Minimal risks of complications.
- Low cost.
- Fast recovery period.
Disadvantages of S lift:
- If there are deep superficial wrinkles, it may not be effective.
- Painful sensations when chewing are probably due to the internal seams located on the cheekbones.
The check-lifting is a type of surgery that eliminates age-related changes in the middle third of the face (bags under the eyes, deep nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks). Cosmetologists recommend carrying out this manipulation in combination with blepharoplasty.
With this procedure, wrinkles and sagging skin can be eliminated. The swelling disappears from the face.
With this method, incisions are made on the skin of the eyelids. It is often chosen as a substitute for rhytidectomy. The recovery period has lasted for two weeks. The effect will last for 5-7 years.
Advantages: the duration of the operation is 40-90 minutes, facial expressions and facial features are preserved, minimal pain syndrome during the recovery period.
Cons: rare, but complications can still appear.
The MAX lift is a kind of S-lift. The main difference is that shortened incisions are made during the operation. Like the S-lifting, the method is based on the excision of the excess skin and the lifting of the deep structural layers of the face.
Advantages of the method:
- Minimum risk factor for high performance.
- Effective removal of sagging skin in the middle and lower part of the face, smoothing the nasolabial folds, correcting the oval (angle) between the neck and chin.
- Short rehabilitation period.
- The suturing method raises the eyes to the cheekbones, visually opening the eyes.
- Facial expressions are not disturbed and the person looks natural.
The disadvantages include possible complications due to surgery: bruises, inflammation, hematomas, edema.
Injection techniques for strengthening the muscles of the face
A great option that can replace surgery. As a result of this procedure, the effect is achieved as quickly as possible without sacrificing durability. There is no payback period, no strict restrictions. The price is comparable to the cost of the hardware course.
3D filaments - the method is based on the creation of a subcutaneous structure from very thin filaments. The material they are made of dissolves over time. With this method, deep wrinkles are eliminated, the skin is smoothed, the oval of the face is tightened. The whole procedure takes half an hour to an hour and is performed under local anesthesia. The result will last up to two years.
Contour plastic is the fact that a special material is injected under the skin - hyaluronic acid. It does not cause rejection and allergic reactions. The substance fills in the places where deep wrinkles have formed, helping to shape the desired facial contour.
For injections it is enough to use local anesthesia (spray or gel). The method practically does not cause pain. The effect lasts from 12 to 20 months.
Volumetric modeling (soft-lift) is a method similar to contour plastics using Swedish technology. The difference is that the injections of the drug are deeper. In the process, the voids of wrinkles are filled, you can return the relief and even change the shape of the chin, cheekbones and correct the asymmetry. The result is often compared to plastic surgery. The effect lasts for a year.
Biorevitalization: the same injections of hyaluronic acid, but with a low molecular weight. Gives the skin a moisturizing and rejuvenating effect, gives a healthy appearance. It is widely used at the age of 25-35, when there are no serious age-related changes yet, but the first signs of aging are already evident. The acid lasts about 12 months.
Bio-reinforcement. This method uses a gelatinous consistency of hyaluronic acid. When injected under the skin, the substance is distributed and creates an additional frame, which forms the necessary oval of the face. It is recommended to use this method for people between the ages of 40 and 45. The result lasts for a year.
Plasmolifting, PRP method - the name comes from the technology of the procedure. When the client's plasma is injected under the skin, which is enriched with platelets, rejuvenation occurs. In the cells of the epidermis, metabolic processes are accelerated and skin oxygenation begins. Cells regenerate themselves. The skin acquires a natural tone, wrinkles and folds are smoothed out. This procedure has been offered since the age of 25 for the prevention of aging. After 35 years, it is more effective to carry out these manipulations in combination with other courses, so the result will be as stable and noticeable as possible.
Mesotherapy is the introduction of meso cocktails under the skin. This is a biological composition specially selected for the patient (hyaluronic acid, vitamins, etc. ), which is formed depending on the existing problem. It is performed in a cycle of 3-4 procedures to achieve a good muscle strengthening result. It is recommended to perform it when the first signs of skin aging appear and in the presence of problems (age spots, acne, etc. ).
Tighten the muscles of the face at home
There is an opportunity to correct the oval of the face and even tighten the skin a little at home. To do this, in the early stages, you can use ordinary cucumber juice, which you want to freeze, and then wipe the skin in the morning with a cube of such ice. For these purposes, you can use herbal infusions (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion leaves).
The thermal contrast technique (alternating application of cold and hot compresses) and gymnastics to contract the muscles of the face are effective.
Modern cosmetics contain substances that can slightly adjust the shape of the face. So, on the shelves you can see various creams with collagen, proteins and amino acids. In addition, they add a large amount of plant extracts and vegetable oils, as well as the famous vitamins E, A, C. Some formulations include beeswax, hop estrogen, blue clay.
With the help of alginate masks and serums, you can achieve a quick, but not long-term effect of muscle strengthening, as they have a similar composition, but a higher concentration.
Exercises for the muscles of the face to tighten the oval at home are very popular. For better results, it is recommended to combine them with massage (you can use a special simulator).
The simplest exercise to contract the muscles of the face and neck: try to pronounce all the vowels of our alphabet slowly, but only by opening the mouth wide and straining the muscles a little. Or pinch the pencil with your lips and write the alphabet and numbers in the air.