Every woman, having reached a certain age, when it is no longer possible to hide it, begins an active struggle with him. Losing their former appeal, the fair sex resorted to various methods to influence the wrinkles and pigmentation that appeared. Women try to restore the elasticity of the skin, muscles and the old oval of the face. Some buy expensive cosmetic preparations, others perform complex exercises and resort to a procedure such as a facelift, and still others use methods of folk medicine.
The most correct choice is made by those who use the procedures of modern cosmetology offered by clinics and specialized salons.
Let us consider in more detail the methods based on tightening the muscles of the face.
Non-surgical methods of tightening facial muscles
Any operation is a risk and a significant stress for the body. Every woman can have surgery. However, surgery is not always necessary to achieve the desired muscle tightening result.
Women can fight time in a more harmless and gentler way. It should be noted that surgery may even be contraindicated in some cases.
You can arrange an oval with the help of cosmetologists, which will save you a lot of money in relation to the operation. A hardware facelift is a fairly common procedure.
Lifting is one of the most popular hardware methods in cosmetology. At the moment, there are a huge number of directions that help to tighten the face (correct the oval, get rid of excess skin). Let's talk about the most famous.
Cryolifting is a muscle strengthening method based on the effect of thermal shock. The procedure is carried out using special equipment, the material 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, collagenis produced more quickly and the activity of the capillaries is stimulated. The maximum effect is achieved during the course (from six to ten procedures).
The SMAS ultrasonic facelift is a muscle firming method that has an obvious effect immediately after the first session, is fixed over the next three months, and the result lasts for up to five years. Using ultrasound waves on the muscles and ligaments (deep layers of the skin of the face, neck), the cosmetologist makes the desired changes. The clamping mechanism works on the principle of an ultrasound 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 muscle tightening is the effect on the skin of the face with radiofrequency pulses. During the procedure, the epidermis heats up, thereby contracting the collagen fibers and muscles. After the fourth session, the changes are obvious: the skin of the face becomes denser and tighter. Thanks to the cumulative effect after a few months, the result will be even better.
Fractional photothermolysis is a technology for lifting facial muscles by laser correction. The existing collagen is eliminated by radiation, awakening the epidermal cells, the muscles of the face and promoting the production of new collagen in the shortest possible time. Thanks to this activity of the cells, the skin acquires a pleasant color, shines and becomes smoother. To achieve the effect, at least three procedures are required.
Acupuncture lifting - acupuncture. For this procedure, special needles are used, which act on biologically active points located on the person's face. The use of this technique requires certain skills. It is necessary to know the location of the desired points. The contour of the face due to this muscular firming is cleared up thanks to the activation of the muscle fibers.
This method has obvious advantages:
- Security. There are practically no side effects and complications, unlike other methods of muscle tightening.
- 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) of the face.
- The method promotes relaxation and has an anti-stress effect.
- You can combine acupuncture facelift with other cosmetic procedures. With an integrated approach, a longer result is obtained.
Pros and Cons of Non-Surgical Face Tightening
Based on numerous customer reviews, a list of advantages has been compiled:
- The above methods of tightening facial muscles are comfortable and painless. No anesthesia required.
- Reduce the risk of complications. No surgical intervention. No scar remains, infection is ruled out.
- This method does not require recovery time (rehabilitation) from the operation, does not interfere with the usual rhythm of life.
- The possibility of carrying out procedures all year round, since the top layer of the skin is not disturbed.
- High results are obtained. The skin of the face becomes firm and smooth and retains the effect for 1 to 1. 5 years.
In addition to its advantages, any method has drawbacks that you should be aware of in order to take them into account in the non-surgical facelift.
It is forbidden to perform procedures in the following cases:
- when activating infectious skin lesions (acne, etc. );
- in the presence of chronic diseases, as well as general diseases at the stage of exacerbation;
- in the presence of cardiac pacemakers and metal implants;
- in the presence of formations (tumors) at the sites of the procedure;
- during pregnancy and lactation.
Surgical methods to tighten facial muscles
Rhytidectomy (circular lifting) is an operation aimed at tightening the muscles of the face, the task of which is to remove fats, deposits, excess tissue, as well as to remove deep wrinkles (of the face and neck), double chin and nasolabial folds. . The result is a 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 edge of the atrium, 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. Eliminate excess muscle and, if necessary, fat cells.
- The last step is the tightening of the skin. The edges are aligned, the seams are applied.
The deep circular lifting (SMAS-lifting) is a method of removing wrinkles with correction of the facial contour. During the operation, 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 the recovery time is increased.
Combined rhytidectomy. With this method, the correction occurs due to the tension of the tissues in different directions. Removal of excess tissue near the outer edge of the masseter muscle is in addition to the superficial and deep circular lift.
The operation can last from 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, to make slopes. Sleeping on your back is compulsory. We must limit exposure to the sun, exposure to heat (do not take baths, do not go to saunas and baths for about three months).
The result will be achieved after 3 months and will last 5 to 10 years.
SMAS plastic (spacelift) is a modern technique for correcting the contours and contours of the face with simultaneous elimination of wrinkles. With this lift, muscle tissue is moved. Unlike the circular, which only affects the upper layers of the skin, here they affect the deep layers and structures (muscles). After SMAS cosmetic surgery and a period of convalescence, 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 excess fatty tissue, and then forms the oval of the face and sutures. At the same time, the skin does not stretch.
After 10-12 days, the stitches can be removed. The end result will be visible after two months, and the effect will last for at least 12 or even 15 years.
S-lifting. This procedure is suitable for people who have not yet undergone significant age-related changes (muscle strain) or for a second procedure. This is called a short scar or short flap facelift.
It contains SMAS lifting techniques. It affects both the top layer of the skin and deep tissue structures. The face is lifted, rejuvenated, natural and not stretched like a mask.
This method is the least traumatic. Small seams remain. They are located behind the ear and are not visible to strangers. The purpose of the procedure is to achieve an even contour of the lower jaw and correct this part of the face.
Steps of the operation:
- In women, an incision is made behind the tragus of the ear, in men in front.
- In the desired position, the surgeon fixes the soft tissue, then sutures the cheekbones to the periosteal tissue.
- The skin flaps are excised, the SMAS facelift is performed, internal sutures are applied.
Advantages of S-lifting:
- 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 damage to the facial nerve is minimized.
- Short duration of the operation, the use of mild anesthesia.
- Minimal risk of complications.
- At low price.
- Quick recovery period.
Disadvantages of the S-lifting:
- If deep superficial wrinkles are present, this may not be effective.
- Painful sensations when chewing are most likely due to the internal seams on the cheekbones.
A check-lifting is a type of surgery that removes 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 conjunction with blepharoplasty.
With this procedure, wrinkles and sagging skin can be removed. The swelling goes away from the face.
With this method, incisions are made on the skin of the eyelids. It is often chosen as a replacement for rhytidectomy. The recovery period lasts for two weeks. The effect will last 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 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 of nasolabial folds, correction of the oval (angle) between the neck and chin.
- Short rehabilitation period.
- The suturing method lifts the eyes towards the cheekbones, which visually opens the eyes.
- The facial expressions are not disturbed and the person looks natural.
The disadvantages include possible complications from surgery: bruising, inflammation, hematomas, edema.
Injection techniques to tighten facial muscles
A great option that can replace surgery. Thanks to this procedure, the effect is achieved as quickly as possible without sacrificing durability. There is no payback period, no hard restrictions. The price is comparable to the cost of the material course.
3D filaments - the method is based on the creation of a subcutaneous reinforcement from very fine filaments. The material from which these are made dissolves over time. With this method, deep wrinkles are eliminated, the skin is smoothed, the contours of the face are tightened. The entire procedure lasts half an hour or 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 sufficient to use local anesthesia (spray or gel). The method practically does not cause pain. The effect lasts 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 the wrinkles are filled, you can restore 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 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 still no significant age-related changes, but the first signs of aging are already noticeable. The acid lasts about 12 months.
Bio-reinforcement. This method uses a gelatinous consistency of hyaluronic acid. When injected under the skin, the substance distributes itself and creates an additional frame, which forms the necessary oval of the face. It is recommended to use this method for people aged 40-45 years. The result lasts a year.
Plasmolifting, PRP method - the name derives 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 oxygenation of the skin begins. Cells regenerate on their own. 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 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. This is a biological composition specially selected for the patient (hyaluronic acid, vitamins, etc. ), which is formed depending on the existing problem. It is carried out in a course of 3-4 procedures to achieve a good result of muscle tightening. It is recommended to perform it as soon as the first signs of skin aging appear and in the presence of problems (age spots, acne, etc. ).
Tighten facial muscles at home
It is possible to correct the oval of the face and even to tighten the skin a little at home. To do this, at first you can use regular cucumber juice, which you want to freeze, and then wipe your skin in the morning with a cube of this ice. For these purposes, you can use herbal infusions (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion leaves).
The technique of temperature contrast (alternating application of cold and hot compresses) and gymnastics to tighten 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 that contain collagen, proteins and amino acids. In addition, they add a large amount of plant extracts and vegetable oils, as well as the well-known vitamins E, A, C. Some formulations include beeswax, hop estrogen, blue clay.
With the help of alginate masks and serums, you can achieve a fast, but not long-term muscle tightening effect, since they have a similar composition, but a higher concentration.
Exercises for the muscles of the face to tighten the oval at home are very common. For best results, it is recommended to combine them with a massage (you can use a special simulator).
The easiest exercise to contract the muscles of the face and neck: try to pronounce all the vowels in our alphabet slowly, but only with opening your mouth wide and putting a little strain on your muscles. Or pinch the pencil with your lips and write the alphabet and numbers in the air.