Every woman, after reaching a certain age when it can no longer be hidden, starts an active fight with her. Losing its former appeal, bisexuals resort to various methods to influence the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation. Women try to restore the former oval elasticity of the skin, muscles and face. Some people buy expensive cosmetics, others do practice complexes and use a procedure like facelift, and others use traditional methods of medicine.
The most accurate choice is made by those who use the procedures of modern cosmetology offered by modern clinics and salons.
Let’s take a closer look at methods that are based on tightening the facial muscles.
Non-surgical methods of facial muscle tension
Any operation poses a risk and serious stress to the body. All women can have surgery. However, surgery is not always necessary to achieve the desired muscle tension result.
Women can fight time in a more harmless and gentle way. It should be noted that in some cases, surgery may be contraindicated.
With the help of beauticians, you can arrange an oval, which saves you significant money compared to the operation. Hardware face-up is a fairly common procedure.
Lifting is one of the most popular hardware methods in cosmetology. There are currently a large number of directions that help tighten the face (correct the oval shape, get rid of excess skin). Let's talk about the most famous.
Cryolifting is a muscle tensioning method that is built on the effects of a temperature shock. The procedure is performed with special equipment with a hardware nozzle temperature of -20 ° C. Due to the fact that the skin is affected by low temperatures, the swelling of the face is reduced, collagen is produced faster and the activity of capillaries is stimulated. The maximum effect can be achieved during the course (six to ten procedures).
Ultrasonic SMAS lifting is a muscle-tightening method that has an obvious effect immediately after the first session, is recorded for the next three months, and the result lasts for up to five years. By applying ultrasound waves to the muscles and ligaments (deep layers of the skin of the face, neck), the cosmetologist achieves the desired changes. The tightening mechanism works on the principle of an ultrasonic machine. In real time, the technician on the monitor monitors how the soft parts change and which layer is affected by the device.
RF lifting. The essence of this muscle tensioning method is the effect of radiofrequency pulses on the skin of the face. During the procedure, the epidermis heats up, thereby tightening the collagen fibers and muscles. After the fourth session, the changes are obvious: the facial skin becomes denser and firmer. Thanks to the cumulative effect after a few months, the result will be even better.
Fractional photothermolysis is a technology for lifting facial muscles with laser correction. Existing collagen is eliminated by radiation, epidermal cells, awakening of facial muscles and promoting the production of new collagen in the shortest possible time. Thanks to this activity of the cells, the skin gets a pleasant color, shines and smoothes. At least three procedures are required to achieve this effect.
Acupuncture lifting - acupuncture. This procedure uses special needles that act on the biologically active points on a person’s face. Using this technique requires certain skills. It is necessary to know the location of the desired points. Due to the muscle tension, the contour of the face becomes clearer as a result of the activation of the muscle fibers.
There are obvious advantages to this method:
- Safety. There are virtually no side effects and complications, unlike other methods of muscle tension.
- The fastest visible result.
- Acupuncture has a positive effect on the body (internal organs, muscles) due to its effect on the nerve endings (biologically active points) of the face.
- The method promotes relaxation and has a stress-relieving effect.
- You can combine acupuncture lifting with other cosmetic procedures. A longer result can be achieved with an integrated approach.
Advantages and disadvantages of non-surgical facelift
Based on a number of customer reviews, a list of benefits has been compiled:
- The above facial muscle tensioning methods are comfortable and painless. No anesthesia is required.
- Reducing the risk of complications. Lack of surgery. No scars remained, infection was ruled out.
- This method does not require recovery time (rehabilitation) compared to surgery, it does not interfere with the normal rhythm of life.
- The ability to perform procedures throughout the year as the top layer of skin is not disturbed.
- They achieve high results. The facial skin will be firm and smooth and will retain its effect for 1-1. 5 years.
In addition to its advantages, each method has disadvantages that you need to be aware of in non-surgical facelift.
Procedures are prohibited in the following cases:
- during the activation of infectious skin lesions (pimples, etc. );
- in the presence of chronic diseases and are common in the exacerbation phase;
- in the presence of pacemakers and metal implants;
- in the presence of formations (tumors) at the site of the procedure;
- during pregnancy and lactation.
Surgical methods for tightening facial muscles
A rhytidectomy (circular lift) is an operation to tighten the muscles of the face to remove fat, deposits, excess tissue, and deep wrinkles (from the face and neck), double chin, and nasolabial folds. . The result is noticeable rejuvenation.
It can be deep, shallow and mixed.
Superficial rhytidectomy consists of three stages:
- An incision is made from the hairline in the temple area, following the visible boundary of the auricle, and then below the lobe, returning to the boundary behind the ear of the hair. If it is necessary to remove the second jaw, another incision is made: from inside the lower jaw near the jaw.
- In addition, the skin separates from the underlying tissues. Remove excess muscle and, if necessary, fat cells.
- The last stage is to tighten the skin. The edges are aligned, seams are applied.
Deep circular lifting (SMAS-lifting) is a way to eliminate wrinkles by correcting the contour of the face. During the procedure, the tendon and muscle fascial complexes move simultaneously with surface rhytidectomy. The result has a long-term effect, however, the recovery time is extended.
Combined rhytidectomy. With this method, the correction occurs due to the different directions of tissue tension. The removal of excess tissue near the outer boundary of the master muscle is added to the surface and deep circular lift.
The operation can take two to six hours. It all depends on the type and complexity of the procedure and the desired result. The recovery period usually takes about three weeks and consists of the cessation of physical effort. It is forbidden to lift weights or make slopes. You need to sleep on your back. It is necessary to limit sun exposure, heat exposure (do not bathe, do not visit the sauna and bath for about three months).
The result is achieved after 3 months and lasts for 5-10 years.
SMAS plastic (spacelift) is a state-of-the-art technique for correcting the oval and relief of the face while eliminating wrinkles. With this lift, the muscle tissue moves. Unlike the circular, which only affects the upper layers of the skin, here it affects the deep layers and structures (muscles). After SMAS plastic surgery and the recovery period, the face gets a natural look, the dermis does not stretch, the shape of the eye and the line of the mouth do not change.
The procedure is similar to circular lifting. The only difference is that the doctor shifts the subcutaneous fibromuscular layer after the incision, removes excess adipose tissue, and then forms oval and sutures on the face. However, the skin does not stretch.
After 10-12 days, the stitches can be removed. The final result will be visible in two months and the effect will last for at least 12 or even 15 years.
S-lift. This procedure is suitable for people who have not yet experienced severe age-related changes (muscle deformity) or for a second procedure. It is called a short cicatricial or short-flap lift.
Includes SMAS lifting techniques. It affects both the upper layer of the skin and the deep tissue structures. The face rises, rejuvenates, appears natural, and is not as tight as a mask.
This method is the least traumatic. Small seams remain. They are located behind the ear and cannot be seen by strangers. The purpose of the procedure is to achieve a smooth contour of the lower jaw and to correct this part of the face.
Stages of the operation:
- In women, an incision is made behind the ear tragus, in men in front.
- In the required position, the surgeon fixes the soft tissue and then sutures the periosteal tissue to the cheekbone.
- The wings of the skin are cut out, the SMAS lift is done, internal seams are applied.
Advantages of S-lift:
- Nice little incision that is almost invisible after removing the stitches.
- Due to the chosen method of excising excess tissue, the risk of facial nerve damage is minimized.
- Short duration of operation, application of gentle anesthesia.
- Minimal risk of complications.
- Low cost.
- Fast recovery period.
Disadvantages of the S-lift:
- If deep surface wrinkles are present, they may not be effective.
- Painful feelings when chewing are probably due to the internal seams on the cheekbones.
Check lifting is a surgery that allows you to get rid of age-related lesions in the middle third of the face (bags under the eyes, deep nasolabial folds, sagging faces). Cosmetologists recommend that this manipulation be performed in conjunction with blepharoplasty.
This procedure can eliminate wrinkles and sagging skin. The swelling disappears from the face.
With this method, incisions are made in the skin of the eyelids. It is often chosen to replace rhytidectomy. The recovery period lasts two weeks. The effect lasts for 5-7 years.
Benefits: duration of surgery 40-90 minutes, facial expressions and facial features are retained, minimal pain syndrome during the recovery period.
Disadvantages: Rare, but complications may still appear.
The MAX lift is a kind of S-lift. The main difference is that shortened incisions are made during the operation. Like S-lifting, the method is based on cutting out excess skin and lifting deep structural layers of the face.
Advantages of the method:
- Minimal risk factor for high performance.
- Effectively removes sagging skin in the middle and lower part of the face, smoothes the nasolabial folds, corrects the oval (angle) between the neck and chin.
- Short rehabilitation period.
- The suturing method lifts the eyes to the cheekbones, which visually opens the eyes.
- The facial expressions are not disturbed and the person seems natural.
Disadvantages include possible complications due to surgery: bruises, inflammation, hematomas, edema.
Injection techniques to tighten facial muscles
An excellent option that can replace surgery. As a result of this procedure, the effect can be achieved as quickly as possible without sacrificing durability. There is no recovery period, no strict restrictions. The price is comparable to the cost of a hardware course.
3D fibers - the method is based on creating a subcutaneous frame from very thin fibers. The material from which the latter are made dissolves over time. With this method, deep wrinkles disappear, the skin is smoothed, and the oval of the face is tightened. The whole procedure takes half an hour or an hour and takes place under local anesthesia. The result lasts for a maximum of two years.
The contour plastic is the fact that a special substance is injected under the skin - hyaluronic acid. It does not cause rejection and allergic reactions. The material fills in areas where deep wrinkles have formed, helping to create the desired facial contour.
Apply sufficient local anesthesia (spray or gel) for injections. The method causes virtually no pain. The effect lasts for 12-20 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 cavities in the wrinkles fill, you can return to relief, and you can even edit the shape of the chin, cheekbone, and correct the asymmetry. The result is often compared to plastic surgery. The effect lasts for a year.
Biorevitalization - the same hyaluronic acid injections but low molecular weight. It gives the skin a moisturizing and rejuvenating effect, it gives a healthy look. It is widely used between the ages of 25 and 35, when there are no major age changes yet, but the first signs of aging are already visible. The acid lasts for about 12 months.
Bio-amplification. This method uses the gel-like consistency of hyaluronic acid. When injected under the skin, the material is distributed and creates an additional frame that forms the required oval shape of the face. It is recommended to use this method between the ages of 40 and 45. The result lasts for a year.
Plasmolifting, PRP method - the name comes from the technology of the process. When the client injects plasma under the skin, which is enriched with platelets, it rejuvenates. In the cells of the epidermis, metabolic processes are accelerated and the supply of oxygen to the skin begins. The cells regenerate on their own. The skin gets a natural tone, wrinkles and folds smooth out. This procedure has been offered since the age of 25 to prevent aging. After 35 years, it is most effective to perform these manipulations in combination with other courses, then the result will be as stable and noticeable as possible.
Mesotherapy is the introduction of meso cocktails under the skin. It is a biological composition (hyaluronic acid, vitamins, etc. ) selected specifically for the patient, which is developed depending on the existing problem. They are performed in 3-4 procedures to achieve good results in muscle tension. It is recommended to be performed at the first signs of skin aging and in the presence of problems (age spots, acne, etc. ).
Tensioning facial muscles at home
It is possible to correct the oval of the face and tighten the skin slightly even at home. To do this, you can use ordinary cucumber juice at an early stage, which you want to freeze, and then wipe your skin in the morning with such an ice cube. You can use herbal infusions (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion leaves) for these purposes.
The technique of temperature contrast (alternating application of cold and warm compresses) and gymnastics stretching the facial muscles is effective.
Modern cosmetics contain substances that can slightly change the shape of the face. So on the shelves you can see different creams with collagen, protein and amino acids. In addition, large amounts of plant extracts and vegetable oils as well as the well-known vitamins E, A and C are added. Some formulations contain beeswax, hop estrogen, blue clay.
With the help of alginate masks and sera, you can achieve a quick but not long-term muscle-strengthening effect, as it has a similar composition but a higher concentration.
Exercises to tighten the facial muscles to oval tighten at home are widespread. For better results, it is recommended to combine them with a massage (you can use a special simulator).
The easiest exercise to tighten the muscles of your face and neck is to try to pronounce all the vowels of our alphabet slowly, but only by opening your mouth wide and stretching your muscles a little. Or pinch the pencil with your lips and write the alphabet and numbers in the air.