Every woman who has reached a certain age, when it is no longer possible to hide, begins an active struggle with her. Losing their former attractiveness, the fairer sex resorted to various methods to influence the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation. Women try to restore the elasticity of the skin, muscles and the former oval of the face. Some buy expensive cosmetics, others perform complexes of exercises and resort to such a procedure as facelift, and others use methods of traditional medicine.
The most correct choice are made by those who use the procedures of modern cosmetology, offered by specialized clinics and salons.
Let's take a closer look at methods that are based on tightening the facial muscles.
Non-surgical methods for tightening facial muscles
Every 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 result of muscle contraction.
Women can fight over time in more harmless and gentle ways. It should be noted that surgery may even be contraindicated in some cases.
You can arrange an oval by resorting to the help of cosmetologists, which will significantly save money compared to surgery. Hardware facelift 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 (adjust the oval, remove excess skin). Let's talk about the most famous.
Cryolifting is a method of tightening muscles based on the effect of temperature shock. The procedure is performed with special equipment whose hardware nozzle has a temperature of -20 ° C. Due to the fact that the skin is affected by low temperature, facial swelling is reduced, collagen is produced faster and stimulates the activity of capillaries. The maximum effect is achieved during the course (from six to ten procedures).
Ultrasound SMAS lifting is a method of tightening the muscles, which has an obvious effect immediately after the first session, is fixed for the next three months and the result lasts up to five years. Using ultrasound 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 monitor specialist monitors how the soft tissues change and which layer is affected by the device.
RF lifting. The essence of this method of tightening the muscles is the effect on the skin of the face with radio frequency pulses. During the procedure, the epidermis heats up, thus shrinking the collagen fibers and muscles. After the fourth session, the changes are obvious: the facial skin becomes thicker and firmer. Thanks to the cumulative effect in a few months the result will be even better.
Fractional photothermolysis is a technology for lifting facial muscles with the help of laser correction. Existing collagen is eliminated by radiation, awakening the epidermal cells, facial muscles and promoting the production of new collagen in the shortest possible time. Due to this activity of the cells, the skin acquires a pleasant color, shines and smoothes. At least three procedures are needed to achieve the effect.
Acupuncture lifting - acupuncture. For this procedure, special needles are used, which act on biologically active points located on the face. Using this technique requires certain skills. You need to know the location of the desired points. The contour of the face due to this tightening of the muscles becomes clearer as a result of the activation of the muscle fibers.
This method has obvious advantages:
- Security. There are virtually no side effects and complications, unlike other methods of tightening muscles.
- 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.
- You can combine acupuncture lifting with other cosmetic procedures. With an integrated approach, a longer result is achieved.
Advantages and disadvantages of non-surgical facial tightening
Based on numerous customer reviews, a list of benefits is formed:
- The above methods of tightening facial muscles are comfortable and painless. No anesthesia is required.
- Reduce the risk of complications. Lack of surgical intervention. No scars remain, the infection is ruled out.
- This method does not require time for recovery (rehabilitation) compared to surgery, does not interfere with the normal rhythm of life.
- The ability to perform procedures throughout the year, as the upper layer of the skin is not disturbed.
- High results are achieved. Facial skin becomes firm and smooth and retains the effect for 1-1, 5 years.
In addition to its advantages, each method has disadvantages that you need to know in order to take them into account in non-surgical facelift.
Procedures are prohibited in the following cases:
- during the activation of infectious skin lesions (acne, etc. );
- in the presence of chronic diseases, as well as common in the acute stage;
- in the presence of pacemakers and metal implants;
- in the presence of formations (tumors) at the sites of the procedure;
- during pregnancy and lactation.
Surgical methods for tightening facial muscles
Rhytidectomy (circular lifting) is an operation to tighten the muscles of the face, whose task is to remove fat, deposits, excess tissue, as well as to remove 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 area of the temple, following down the visible border of the auricle, then below the forehead, returning to the border of the hair behind the ear. If it is necessary to remove the second chin, make another incision: on the lower jaw on the inside near the chin.
- In addition, the skin separates from the underlying tissues. Remove excess muscle and, if necessary, fat cells.
- The last stage is skin tightening. The edges are aligned, stitches are required.
Deep circular lifting (SMAS-lifting) is a method for removing wrinkles with correction of the contour of the face. During the procedure, the tendon and muscle-fascial complexes are displaced simultaneously with the superficial rhytidectomy. The result has a long-term effect, but at the same time the recovery time increases.
Combined rhytidectomy. In this method, the correction occurs due to the tension of the tissues in different directions. The removal of excess tissue near the outer border of the massage muscle is added to the superficial and deep circular lift.
The operation can take from two to six hours. It all depends on the type of procedure, the complexity and the desired result. The recovery period usually takes about three weeks and consists of eliminating physical exertion. It is forbidden to lift weights, to make inclines. Sleeping is a must on your back. It is necessary to limit sun exposure, heat exposure (do not take baths, do not visit saunas and baths for about three months).
The result will be achieved after 3 months and will last 5-10 years.
SMAS plastic (spacelift) is a modern technique for correcting the oval and relief of the face while removing wrinkles. With this lift, the muscle tissue shifts. Unlike the circular, which affects only the upper layers of the skin, here they affect the deep layers and structures (muscles). After SMAS plastic surgery and a recovery period, the face acquires a natural appearance, the dermis does not stretch, 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, displaces the subcutaneous fibromuscular layer, removes excess fat 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 in two months, and the effect will last at least 12, or even 15 years.
S-lift. This procedure is suitable for those people who have not yet undergone serious age-related changes (muscle deformity), or for a second procedure. It is called lifting with a short scar or a short flap.
It contains the techniques of SMAS lifting. It affects both the upper layer of the skin and the deep tissue structures. The face is raised, rejuvenated, looks natural and is not stretched like a mask.
This method is the least traumatic. Small stitches remain. They are located behind the ear and are not visible to strangers. The procedure is aimed at achieving 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 the cheekbones to the periosteal tissue.
- The skin valves are cut, SMAS lifting is done, internal sutures are applied.
Advantages of S-lifting:
- A clean small incision that is almost invisible after removing the stitches.
- Due to the chosen method for cutting the excess tissue, the risk of damage to the facial nerve is minimized.
- Short duration of the operation, use of light anesthesia.
- Minimal risk of complications.
- Low price.
- Fast recovery period.
Disadvantages of S-lifting:
- If there are deep superficial wrinkles, this may not be effective.
- The painful sensations when chewing are probably due to the internal sutures located on the cheekbones.
Check-lifting is a type of surgery that allows you to get rid of age-related changes in the middle third of the face (bags under the eyes, deep nasolabial folds, drooping cheeks). Cosmetologists recommend performing this procedure together 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 lasts two weeks. The effect will last 5-7 years.
Advantages: the duration of the operation is 40-90 minutes, the facial expression and facial features are preserved, minimal pain syndrome during the recovery period.
Disadvantages: rare, but complications can still occur.
MAX lifting is a type of S-lifting. The main difference is that shortened incisions are made during the operation. Like S-lifting, the method is based on cutting off the excess skin and lifting the deep structural layers of the face.
Advantages of the method:
- Minimal risk factor for high productivity.
- Effective removal of sagging skin in the middle and lower parts of the face, smoothing of the nasolabial folds, correction of the oval (angle) between the neck and chin.
- Short period of rehabilitation.
- The suturing method raises the eyes to the cheekbones, which visually opens the eyes.
- Facial expressions are not disturbed and the face looks natural.
Disadvantages include possible complications due to surgery: bruises, inflammation, hematomas, edema.
Injection techniques for tightening facial muscles
An excellent option that can replace surgery. As a result of this procedure, the effect is achieved as quickly as possible without sacrificing endurance. There is no recovery period, no strict limits. The price is comparable to the price of the hardware course.
3D threads - the method is based on creating a subcutaneous frame of very thin threads. The material from which the latter are made dissolves over time. This method eliminates deep wrinkles, smoothes the skin, tightens the oval face. The whole procedure takes 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. Does not cause rejection and allergic reactions. The substance is filled in the places where deep wrinkles have formed, helping to form the desired contour of the face.
For injections it is sufficient to use local anesthesia (spray or gel). The method causes virtually no pain. The effect lasts from 12 to 20 months.
Volume modeling (soft-lift) is a method similar to contour plastic, using Swedish technology. The difference is that the injections of the drug are made deeper. In the process, the cavities of the wrinkles are filled, you can restore the relief and even edit the shape of the chin, cheekbones and correct the asymmetry. The result is often compared to plastic surgery. The effect lasts a year.
Biorevitalization - the same injections of hyaluronic acid, but low molecular weight. Gives the skin a moisturizing and rejuvenating effect, gives a healthy look. It is widely used at the age of 25-35, when there are still no serious age-related changes, but the first signs of aging are already noticeable. The acid lasts about 12 months.
Bioreinforcement. This method uses a gel-like consistency of hyaluronic acid. When injected under the skin, the substance is distributed and creates an additional frame that 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 comes from the technology of the procedure. When the client's plasma, which is enriched with platelets, is injected under the skin, rejuvenation occurs. In the cells of the epidermis the metabolic processes are accelerated and the oxygenation of the skin begins. The cells regenerate themselves. The skin acquires a natural tone, wrinkles and folds are smoothed. This procedure is offered from 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. 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 course of 3-4 procedures in order to achieve a good result of muscle tightening. It is recommended to do it when 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 adjust the oval of the face and even tighten the skin a little at home. To do this, in the early stages you can use plain cucumber juice, which you want to freeze, and then wipe your skin in the morning with a cube of such 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 for tightening the facial muscles are effective.
Modern cosmetics contain substances that can slightly correct the shape of the face. So, on the shelves you can see different creams with collagen, protein and amino acids. In addition, they add a large amount of plant extracts and vegetable oils, as well as well-known vitamins E, A, C. Some formulations include beeswax, hop estrogens, blue clay.
With the help of alginate masks and serums you can achieve a quick but not long-term effect of tightening the muscles, as they have a similar composition, but a higher concentration.
Exercises for facial muscles to tighten the oval at home are common. To achieve better results, it is recommended to combine them with a massage (you can use a special simulator).
The simplest exercise for tightening the muscles of the face and neck: try to pronounce all the vowels of our alphabet slowly, but only by opening your mouth wide and tensing your muscles a little. Or squeeze the pencil with your lips and write the alphabet and numbers in the air.