Each woman, reaching a certain age, begins an active struggle with it, when it is no longer possible to hide it. Having lost its former attractiveness, the fair sex resorts to various methods to influence the wrinkles and pigmentation that have appeared. Women are trying to restore the elasticity of the skin, muscles and former oval of the face. Some buy expensive cosmetic preparations, others do exercise complexes and resort to such a procedure as a facelift, and still others use the methods of traditional medicine.
The most correct choice is made by those who use modern cosmetology procedures offered by specialized clinics and salons.
Let's consider in more detail the methods based on tightening the facial muscles.
Non-surgical facial muscle tightening methods
Any operation is a risk and serious stress for the body. Any woman can apply for surgery. However, surgery is not always necessary to achieve the desired muscle tightening result.
Women can fight over time in more harmless and gentle ways. It should also be noted that in some cases, surgery may be contraindicated.
You can arrange an oval by resorting to the help of cosmetologists, which will significantly save compared to the operation. Hardware facelift is a fairly common procedure.
Lifting is one of the most popular hardware methods in cosmetology. Currently, there are a large number of directions that help tighten the face (correct oval, get rid of excess skin). Let's talk about the most famous.
Cryolifting is a muscle tightening method based on the effect of heat shock. The procedure is carried out using special equipment with a hardware nozzle with a temperature of up to -20 ° C. Due to the fact that the skin is affected by low temperature, swelling of the face is reduced, collagen is produced faster and the activity of capillaries is stimulated. The maximum effect is achieved during the course (from six to ten procedures).
Ultrasonic SMAS lifting is a muscle tightening method that has a significant effect right after the first session, is fixed in the next three months, and the result lasts up to five years. Using ultrasonic waves in the muscles and ligaments (deep layers of the skin of the face, neck), the beautician achieves the desired changes. The clamping mechanism works on the principle of an ultrasound machine. In real time, an expert on the monitor observes how the soft tissues change and which layer is affected by the device.
RF removal. The essence of this method of tightening the muscles is the impact on the skin of the face with radio frequency pulses. During the procedure, the epidermis heats up, so the collagen fibers and muscles contract. After the fourth session, the changes become noticeable: the skin on the face becomes more dense and taut. After a few months the result will be even better thanks to the cumulative effect.
Fractional photothermolysis is a technology for lifting facial muscles using laser correction. Existing collagen is eliminated by radiation, awakening epidermal cells, facial muscles and promoting new collagen production as soon as possible. Thanks to this activity of the cells, the skin acquires a pleasant color, shines and becomes smooth. At least three procedures are required to achieve the effect.
Acupuncture lifting - acupuncture. For this procedure, special needles that act on the biologically active points on the face of the person are used. Using this technique requires certain skills. It is necessary to know the location of the desired points. Due to this muscle tension, the contour of the face becomes more pronounced as a result of the activation of muscle fibers.
This method has obvious advantages:
- Security. Unlike other muscle tightening methods, there are practically no side effects and complications.
- 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) on the face.
- The method promotes relaxation and has an anti-stress effect.
- You can combine acupuncture lifting with other cosmetic procedures. A longer result is achieved with an integrated approach.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Non-Surgical Face Lift
Based on numerous customer reviews, a list of advantages has been created:
- The above facial muscle tightening methods are comfortable and painless. Does not require anesthesia.
- Reducing the risk of complications. Lack of surgical intervention. No scars remain, infection is excluded.
- This method does not require a recovery period (rehabilitation) compared to the operation, does not interfere with the normal rhythm of life.
- Ability to process all year round as the top layer of the skin is not deteriorated.
- High results are achieved. The skin of the face becomes tighter and smoother and retains its effect for 1–1. 5 years.
In addition to the advantages of each method, there are also disadvantages that you should know before you can consider it in the non-surgical facelift procedure.
It is forbidden to carry out procedures in the following cases:
- during the activation of infectious skin lesions (acne, etc. );
- in the presence of general diseases, as well as chronic diseases in the stage of exacerbation;
- in the presence of pacemakers and metal implants;
- in the presence of formations (tumors) in the places of the procedure;
- during pregnancy and lactation.
Surgical methods to tighten facial muscles
Rhytidectomy (circular stretching) is an operation to tighten facial muscles, the task of which 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 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 border of the auricle, then under the lobe, returning to the border 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 close to the chin.
- Also, 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.
Deep circular stretching (SMAS-lifting) is a method of facial contour correction and wrinkle removal. During the procedure, tendon and muscle-fascial complexes are replaced simultaneously with superficial rhytidectomy. The result has a long-term effect, but at the same time the recovery time is increased.
Combined rhytidectomy. With this method, correction takes place due to tissue tension in different directions. The removal of excess tissue close to the outer border of the masseter muscle is added to the superficial and deep circular lifting process.
The operation can take between two and six hours. It all depends on the type of procedure, its complexity and the desired result. The recovery period usually takes about three weeks and consists of eliminating physical exertion. Lifting weights and leaning is prohibited. Sleeping on your back is necessary. 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 take 5-10 years.
SMAS plastic (spacelift) is a current technique for correcting the oval and relief of the face and eliminating wrinkles at the same time. With this lifting, muscle tissue is displaced. Unlike the circular one, which only affects the upper layers of the skin, here they affect the deeper layers and structures (muscles). After SMAS plastic surgery and recovery period, the face gains a natural appearance, the dermis is not stretched, the shape of the eyes and mouth line do not change.
The procedure is similar to a circular lift. The only difference is that the doctor, after making the incision, shifts the subcutaneous fibromuscular layer, removes excess adipose tissue, and then creates the oval of the face and seams. At the same time, the skin does not stretch.
Stitches can be removed after 10-12 days. The final result will be visible after two months, and the effect will last at least 12 or even 15 years.
S-lift. This procedure is suitable for people who have not yet experienced serious age-related changes (muscle deformity) or for a second procedure. It is called short cicatricial or short flap lift.
It includes SMAS lifting techniques. It affects both the upper layer of the skin and the deep tissue structures. The face is tightened, rejuvenated, looks natural and is not tense like a mask.
This method is the least traumatic. Small stitches remain. They are located behind the ear and are not visible to outsiders. The procedure is aimed at obtaining a smooth contour of the lower jaw and correcting this part of the face.
Stages of the operation:
- An incision is made behind the ear tragus in women and anteriorly in men.
- In the desired position, the surgeon fixes the soft tissues, then sutures the periosteal tissue in the cheekbones.
- Skin flaps are excised, SMAS lifting is performed, internal sutures are removed.
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 injury to the facial nerve is minimized.
- Short duration of the operation, use of light anesthesia.
- Minimal risk of complications.
- Low cost.
- Fast recovery period.
Disadvantages of S removal:
- If there are deep superficial wrinkles, it may not be effective.
- Painful sensations when chewing are due to internal seams located on the cheekbones.
Check-lift is a type of surgery that allows you to get rid of age-related changes (under-eye bags, deep nasolabial folds, drooping cheeks) in the middle third of the face. Cosmetologists recommend performing this manipulation in conjunction with blepharoplasty.
With this procedure, wrinkles and sagging on the skin can be removed. Swelling on the face disappears.
With this method, incisions are made on the skin of the eyelids. It is often chosen as a substitute for rhytidectomy. The recovery period takes two weeks. Its 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 in the recovery period.
Cons: rare, but still complications can occur.
The MAX lift is a type of S lift. The main difference is that shortened incisions are made during the operation. Like S-lifting, the method is based on removing excess skin and lifting 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 areas of the face, correction of nasolabial folds, correction of the oval (angle) between the neck and chin.
- Short rehabilitation period.
- The stitching method lifts the eyes to the cheekbones, which visually opens the eyes.
- Facial expressions are not distorted and the person looks natural.
The disadvantages include possible complications from surgery: bruising, inflammation, hematomas, edema.
Injection techniques to tighten facial muscles
An excellent option that can replace surgery. As a result of this process, the effect is achieved in the shortest possible time without sacrificing durability. No recovery time, 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 framework from very thin filaments. The material from which the latter is made dissolves over time. With this method, deep wrinkles are removed, the skin is smoothed, the oval of the face is tightened. The entire 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 injection of a special material under the skin - hyaluronic acid. Does not cause rejection and allergic reactions. The substance helps to shape the desired facial contour by filling the places where deep wrinkles are formed.
It is sufficient to use local anesthesia (spray or gel) for injections. The method practically does not cause pain. Its effect lasts 12 to 20 months.
Volumetric modeling (soft lifting) is a method similar to contour plastics using Swedish technology. The difference is that the injections of the drug are made deeper. In this process, the gaps of wrinkles are filled, you can restore relief and even correct the shape of the chin, cheekbones and correct asymmetry. The result is often compared to plastic surgery. Its effect lasts for a year.
Biorevitalization - the same injections of hyaluronic acid, but lower molecular weight. It gives a moisturizing and rejuvenating effect to the skin and gives a healthy appearance. 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. Acid lasts about 12 months.
Bio-supplement. This method uses a gel-like consistency of hyaluronic acid. When injected subcutaneously, the substance is distributed and creates an additional frame that creates the necessary oval of the face. This method is recommended to be used by people aged 40-45 years. The result takes a year.
Plasmolifting, PRP method - the name derives from the technology of the procedure. Rejuvenation occurs when the patient's plasma enriched with platelets is injected under the skin. In the cells of the epidermis, metabolic processes are accelerated and oxygenation of the skin begins. Cells renew themselves. The skin acquires a natural tone, wrinkles and folds are smoothed out. This procedure is offered from the age of 25 to prevent aging. After 35 years, it is most effective to carry out these manipulations in combination with other courses, then the result will be as stable and noticeable as possible.
Mesotherapy is the application of meso cocktails under the skin. It is a biological composition that is specially selected for the patient (hyaluronic acid, vitamins, etc. ) and is formed depending on the current problem. It is carried out in a course of 3-4 procedures to achieve a good result of muscle tightening. It is recommended to be done when the first signs of skin aging appear and in the presence of problems (age spots, acne, etc. ).
tightening facial muscles 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 your skin with such an ice cube in the morning. For these purposes, you can use herbal infusions (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion leaves).
Temperature contrast (alternate application of cold and hot compresses) and gymnastics technique are effective for tightening the facial muscles.
Modern cosmetics contain substances that can slightly adjust the shape of the face. So on the shelves you can see a variety of creams containing collagen, protein 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 contain beeswax, hops estrogens, blue clay.
With the help of alginate masks and serums, you can achieve a quick, but not long-lasting muscle tightening effect, since they have a similar composition, but a higher concentration.
To tighten the oval at home, exercises for the facial muscles are common. To achieve better results, it is recommended to combine them with massage (you can use a special simulator).
The simplest exercise for stretching 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 straining your muscles a little. Or pinch the pen with your lips and write the alphabet and numbers in the air.