Every woman who has reached a certain age when it is no longer possible to hide her begins to actively fight with her. Lost their former attractiveness, the fair sex resort to various methods that affect wrinkles and pigmentation. Women try to restore skin elasticity, muscles and facial oval face. Some buy expensive cosmetics, some perform exercise complexes and resort to procedures such as facial removal, and some use traditional medicine methods.
The most correct choice is made by those who use the modern cosmetology procedures offered by specialized clinics and salons.
Let’s take a closer look at methods based on facial muscle tightening.
Non-surgical methods of tightening facial muscles
Any surgery is a risk and a serious stress for the body. Every woman can apply for surgery. However, surgery is not always necessary to achieve the desired result of muscle tightening.
Women can handle time in more harmless and gentle ways. It should be noted that in some cases surgery may even be contraindicated.
You can arrange an oval tool with the help of cosmetologists, which will save you a lot of money compared to surgery. Lifting the face of the apparatus is a fairly common procedure.
Lifting is one of the most popular technical methods in cosmetology. By this time there are plenty of directions to help tighten the face (oval straightening, getting rid of 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 using special equipment, the nozzle of which has a temperature of -20 ° C. Because the skin experiences low temperatures, facial swelling is reduced, collagen is produced faster, and capillary activity is stimulated. Maximum effect is achieved during the course (six to ten procedures).
Ultrasonic SMAS lifting is a method of muscle tightening that has an obvious effect right 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 tightening mechanism works on the principle of an ultrasonic device. In real time, the monitor specialist observes how the soft tissues change and which layer the device is exposed to.
RF removal. The essence of this method of muscle tightening is the impact on the facial skin with radiofrequency pulses. During the procedure, the epidermis heats up, thereby compressing the collagen fibers and muscles. The changes after the fourth session are obvious: the skin on the face becomes denser and firmer. Thanks to the cumulative effect after a few months, the result will be even better.
Fractional photothermolysis is a technology of removing facial muscles using laser correction. Existing collagen is eliminated by radiation, awakening cells of the epidermis, facial muscles and promoting the production of new collagen in the shortest time. Due to this activity of the cells, the skin acquires a pleasant color, brightens and softens. At least three procedures are required to achieve the effect.
Acupuncture removal - Acupuncture. Special needles are used for this procedure, which act on the biologically active points on the face of the person. Using this technique requires certain skills. It is necessary to know the location of the desired points. Due to this tightening of the muscles, the facial contour becomes clearer as a result of the activation of the muscle fibers.
This method has obvious advantages:
- safety. There are virtually no side effects and complications, unlike other methods of muscle stretching.
- The fastest noticeable result.
- Acupuncture has a positive effect on the body (internal organs, muscles) due to its impact 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 facial surgical tightening
Based on numerous customer reviews, a list of benefits has been created:
- The above methods of tightening the facial muscles are comfortable and painless. Anesthesia is not required.
- Reduce the risk of complications. Lack of surgical intervention. No scars remain, infection is ruled out.
- This method does not require recovery time (rehabilitation) compared to surgery, does not interfere with the normal rhythm of life.
- Ability to perform procedures throughout the year as long as the top layer of skin is not disturbed.
- High results are achieved. Facial skin becomes firm and smooth and retains its effect for 1-1, 5 years.
In addition to the advantages, any method has disadvantages that you need to be aware of in order to take them into account when removing a non-surgical type.
Procedures are prohibited in the following cases:
- In the activation of infectious lesions of the skin (acne, etc. );
- In the presence of chronic diseases as well as general diseases in the exacerbation stage;
- In the presence of pacemakers and metal implants;
- In the presence of growths (tumors) at the sites of the procedure;
- During pregnancy and lactation.
Surgical methods of facial muscle tightening
Ritectomy (circular lift) is a facial muscle tightening operation, the task of which is to eliminate fat, deposits, excess tissue, as well as to remove deep wrinkles (from the face and neck), double chin and nasolabial folds, resulting in noticeable rejuvenation.
It can be deep, superficial and mixed.
Superficial ridectomy consists of three stages:
- The incision is made from the hairline to the temple area, following the visible border of the aura portion, then below the waist, returning to the hairline behind the ear. If it is necessary to remove the second chin, another incision is made: from the inside of the lower jaw to the inside near the chin.
- In addition, the skin is separated from the lower tissues. Remove excess muscle and, if necessary, fat cells.
- The last stage is skin tightening. The edges are straightened, stitches are applied.
Deep circular lifting (SMAS-lifting) is a method of removing wrinkles by correcting facial contours. During the procedure, the tendons and musculoskeletal complexes are replaced simultaneously with superficial ritectomy. The result has a long-term effect, but at the same time increases the recovery time.
Combined ritectomy. With this method, the correction occurs due to the tension of the tissues in different directions. Superficial and deep circular removal is added to the removal of excess tissue near the outer border of the sciatic muscle.
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 includes the elimination of physical activity. It is forbidden to lift weights, to do inclinations. Sleep is essential on the back. It is necessary to limit the sun, exposure to heat (do not take baths, do not visit the sauna and baths for about three months).
The result is achieved after 3 months and will last for 5-10 years.
SMAS plastic (cosmic lifting) is the latest technique to straighten facial ovals and relief by simultaneously eliminating wrinkles. This lift moves the muscle tissue. Unlike the circular, which affects only the upper layers of the skin, here they affect the deeper layers and structures (muscles). After a period of SMAS plastic surgery and recovery, the face acquires a natural look, the dermatitis does not stretch, the shape of the eyes and the line of the mouth do not change.
The procedure is similar to a circular lift. The only difference is that the doctor, after making the wound, moved the subcutaneous fibromuscular layer, removed the excess fatty tissue, and then formed a facial oval and suture. At the same time, the skin does not stretch.
After 10-12 days, the sutures can be removed. The final result will be visible after two months and the effect will last for at least 12, or even 15 years.
S-removal. 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 a short circular or short blast lift.
It contains SMAS lifting technique. It affects both the top layer of the skin and the deep structure of the tissues. The face is raised, rejuvenated, looks natural and not 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 aims to achieve an equal contour of the lower jaw and straighten this part of the face.
Stages of operation:
- In women, the wound is made behind the ear trachea, in men in front.
- In the required condition, the surgeon fixes the soft tissues, then sutures the periosteal tissue in the cheekbones.
- The skin cover is removed, SMAS lifting is done, internal sutures are used.
Advantages of S-Lifting:
- A neat little wound that is almost invisible after the sutures are removed.
- Due to the chosen method of excision of excess tissue, the risk of facial nerve damage is minimized.
- Short duration of surgery, use of gentle anesthesia.
- Minimal risk of complications.
- Low price.
- Fast recovery period.
Disadvantages of S-Lifting:
- If deep superficial wrinkles are present, it may not be effective.
- Painful sensations when chewing are most likely caused by internal sutures on the cheekbones.
Check-lifting is a type of surgery that allows you to remove age-related changes in the middle third of the face (bags under the eyes, deep nasolabial folds, drooping cheeks). Cosmetologists recommend performing this manipulation in conjunction with blepharoplasty.
With this procedure it is possible to eliminate wrinkles and skin fatigue. The swelling disappears from the face.
With this method, wounds are made on the skin of the eyelids. It is often chosen as a replacement for ritectomy. The recovery period lasts from two weeks. The effect will last for 5-7 years.
Advantages: The duration of the operation is 40-90 minutes, the facial appearance and facial features are preserved, minimal pain syndrome during the recovery period.
Disadvantages: Rare, but complications still appear.
MAX-lifting is a kind of S-lifting. The main difference is that incisional incisions are made during surgery. Like S-lifting, the method is based on excision of excess skin and removal of deep structural layers of the face.
Advantages of the method:
- Minimal risk factor for high performance.
- Effective removal of tired skin on the middle and lower parts of the face, straightening of the nasolabial folds, straightening of the oval (angle) between the neck and chin.
- Short rehabilitation period.
- The suture method elevates the eyes on the cheeks, which visually opens the eyes.
- The facial expression is not violated and the person looks natural.
Disadvantages include possible complications due to surgery: bruises, inflammation, hematomas, swelling.
Injection technique for tightening facial muscles
An excellent option that can change the operation. As a result of this procedure, the effect is achieved as quickly as possible without endurance. There is no recovery period, there are no strict restrictions. The price is comparable to the cost of a hardware course.
3D Yarns - The method is based on creating a subcutaneous frame from very thin yarns. The material from which the latter is made decomposes over time. With this method, deep wrinkles are eliminated, the skin is smoothed, the oval of the face is tightened. The whole 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 areas where deep wrinkles have appeared, which helps to form the desired contour of the face.
It is enough to use local anesthesia (spray or gel) for injection. The method causes virtually no pain. The effect lasts from 12 to 20 months.
Volumetric modeling (soft lift) is a method using Swedish technology similar to contour plastic. The difference is that the injections of the drug are deeper. In this process the emptiness of the wrinkles is filled, you can restore the relief and correct the shape of the chin, cheeks and correct the asymmetry. The result is often compared to plastic surgery. The effect lasts for one year.
Biorevitalization - The same injections of hyaluronic acid but with lower molecular weight. Gives skin a moisturizing and rejuvenating effect, gives a healthy look. It is widely used between the ages of 25 and 35, when there are no serious age-related changes yet, but the first signs of aging are already noticeable. The acid lasts for about 12 months.
Bio Enhancement. This method uses a hyaluronic acid gel-like consistency. When injected under the skin, the substance is distributed and forms an additional frame that creates the necessary oval shape of the face. It is recommended to use this method for people aged 40-45 years. The result lasts for one year.
Plasmolifting, PRP method - the name derives from the technology of the procedure. When client plasma is injected under the skin, which is enriched with platelets, rejuvenation occurs. Metabolic processes in the cells of the epidermis are accelerated and oxygenation of the skin begins. The cells regenerate independently. The skin acquires a natural tone, wrinkles and creases disappear. This procedure is recommended to prevent aging from the age of 25 years. 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 specially selected biological composition for the patient (hyaluronic acid, vitamins, etc. ) that is generated according to the existing problem. It is performed in the course of 3-4 procedures to achieve a good result of muscle stretching. It is advisable to perform it when the first signs of skin aging appear and in the presence of problems (age spots, acne, etc. ).
Tighten facial muscles at home
There is an opportunity to correct the facial oval and even slightly tighten the skin at home. To do this, at an early stage, you can use ordinary cucumber juice, which you want to freeze, and then in the morning cleanse the skin with such an ice cube. You can use herbal infusions (worm, chamomile, dandelion leaves) for these purposes.
Effective for temperature contrast (alternating use of cold and hot compresses) and exercises to tighten facial muscles.
Modern cosmetics contain substances that can slightly change the shape of the face. So on the shelves you can see different creams with collagen, proteins and amino acids. In addition, they add large amounts 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 rapid but not long-lasting effect of muscle tightening, because they have a similar composition, but a higher concentration.
Facial muscle exercises to tighten the oval 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 the face and neck: Try to express all the sounds of our alphabet slowly, but only by opening the mouth and slightly tensing the muscles. Or pencil your lips and write the alphabet and numbers in the air.