Every woman, at a certain age, when it is impossible to hide it, begins to actively fight with it. Fair sex, which has lost its former attractiveness, uses various methods to affect the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation. Women try to restore the elasticity of the skin, muscles and the previous oval of the face. Some buy expensive cosmetics, others perform training complexes and resort to procedures such as facial stretching, while others use traditional medicine.
The best choice is made by those who use modern cosmetology procedures offered by specialized clinics and salons.
Let's take a closer look at the methods based on squeezing the facial muscles.
Non-surgical methods of tightening facial muscles
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 compression result.
Women can fight over time in a more harmless and gentle way. It should be noted that in some cases, surgery may even be contraindicated.
You can make an oval with the help of cosmetologists, which will save you a significant amount of money compared to surgery. Equipment face lifting is a very common procedure.
Lifting is one of the most widely used hardware methods in cosmetology. Currently, there are many ways to help tighten the face (straighten the plain, get rid of excess skin). Let's talk about the most famous.
Cryolifting is a method of muscle compression based on the effects of temperature shock. The procedure is performed using special equipment with the head of the apparatus up to -20 ° C. Due to the low temperature of the skin, facial swelling is reduced, collagen is formed 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 method of muscle compression that has an obvious effect immediately after the first session, stabilizes over the next three months and lasts up to five years. Using ultrasound waves in the muscles and joints (deep layers of the face, neck skin), the cosmetologist achieves the desired changes. The clamping mechanism works on the principle of an ultrasonic device. In real time, an expert 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 squeezing the muscles is the effect on the skin of the face with radio frequency pulses. During the procedure, the epidermis is heated, thereby compressing collagen fibers and muscles. After the fourth session, the changes are obvious: the skin of the face becomes tighter and tighter. After a few months, the result will be even better due to the cumulative effect.
Fractional photothermolysis is a technology for lifting facial muscles using laser correction. Existing collagen is eliminated by radiation, stimulating epidermal cells, facial muscles and stimulating new collagen production as soon as possible. Thanks to this activity of cells, the skin acquires a pleasant color, glows and smoothes. You need at least three procedures to get the effect.
Acupuncture removal - acupuncture. For this procedure, special needles are used that affect the biologically active points located on the human face. The use of this technique requires certain skills. You need to know the location of the points you want. As a result of the activation of muscle fibers, the contour of the face becomes clearer due to the contraction of these muscles.
The obvious advantages of this method are:
- Security. Unlike 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) because it affects the nerve endings (biologically active points) on the face.
- The method helps to relax and has an anti-stress effect.
- You can combine acupuncture with other cosmetic procedures. A longer approach is achieved with a unified approach.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Non-Surgical Face Tightening
Based on numerous customer reviews, a list of benefits has been created:
- The above methods for squeezing facial muscles are comfortable and painless. No need for anesthesia.
- Reduces the risk of complications. Lack of surgical intervention. There are no scars, infection is excluded.
- This method does not require a recovery period (rehabilitation) compared to surgery and does not interfere with the normal rhythm of life.
- Ability to perform procedures year-round as the top layer of skin is not disturbed.
- High results are obtained. Facial skin is firm and smooth and lasts for 1-1, 5 years.
In addition to the advantages, there are disadvantages that you need to know in order for any method to be considered in a non-surgical facelift.
Procedures are prohibited in the following cases:
- during the activation of infectious skin lesions (acne, etc. );
- when there are chronic diseases, such as common diseases in the exacerbation phase;
- in the presence of pacemakers and metal implants;
- if there are tumors at the site of the procedure;
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Surgical methods to tighten facial muscles
Ritidectomy (circular lifting) is an operation performed to remove fat, deposits, and excess tissue, as well as to compress the facial muscles 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.
Surface ritidectomy consists of three stages:
- After the visible border of the ear, an incision is made under the lobe, returning to the border of the hair behind the ear, from the hairline in the temple area. If the second jaw needs to be removed, another incision is made: inside the lower jaw, close to the jaw.
- In addition, the skin is separated from the underlying tissues. Remove excess muscle and fat cells if necessary.
- The last stage is skin tightening. The edges are aligned, seams are applied.
Deep circular lifting (SMAS-lifting) is a method of removing wrinkles by correcting the contour of the face. During the procedure, the tendon and muscle-facial complexes are removed at the same time as the superficial ritidectomy. The result has a long-term effect, while increasing the recovery time.
Combined ritidectomy. In this method, correction occurs due to tissue tension in different directions. Removal of excess tissue near the outer border of the masseter muscle is added to the superficial and deep circular lift.
The operation can last from two to six hours. It all depends on the type, complexity of the procedure and the desired result. The recovery period usually takes about three weeks and consists of the elimination of physical exertion. It is forbidden to lift weights and lean. You need to sleep on your back. Exposure to the sun and heat should be limited (do not take a bath, do not visit saunas and baths for about three months).
The result will be achieved in 3 months and will last for 5-10 years.
SMAS plastic (space lifting) is a modern technique to correct the oval and relief of the face by removing wrinkles at the same time. With this lift, the muscle tissue is removed. Unlike the circular case, which affects only the upper layers of the skin, it affects the deeper layers and structures (muscles). After the SMAS plastic surgery and recovery period, the face regains its 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 circular lifting. The only difference is that after the incision, the subcutaneous fibromuscular layer changes, removes excess adipose tissue, and then forms the oval and sutures of the face. At the same time the skin does not stretch.
Stitches can be removed after 10-12 days. The result will be visible in two months, and the effect will last at least 12 or even 15 years.
S-lifting. This procedure is suitable for people who have not yet experienced significant age-related changes (muscle deformities) or for a second procedure. It is called a short cicatricial or short flap lift.
Includes SMAS lifting technique. Affects both the top layer of skin and deep tissue structures. The face is lifted, rejuvenated, looks natural and does not tighten 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 procedure aims to achieve an even contour of the lower jaw and straighten this part of the face.
Operating stages:
- Behind the ear tragus in women, in front of men.
- If necessary, the surgeon fixes the soft tissues, and then the sutures in the palmar bones to the periosteal tissue.
- The leather caps are removed, the SMAS is lifted, and the internal sutures are removed.
Advantages of S-lifting:
- A neat small incision that is almost invisible after removing the seams.
- The chosen method of removing excess tissue minimizes the risk of damage to the facial nerve.
- Short duration of surgery, use of mild anesthesia.
- Minimal risk of complications.
- Low price.
- Rapid recovery period.
Disadvantages of S-lift:
- May not be effective if you have deep surface wrinkles.
- Painful sensations when chewing are probably caused by internal sutures in the cheekbones.
Check-lifting is a type of operation 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 this manipulation in combination with blepharoplasty.
This procedure can eliminate wrinkles and sagging skin. The swelling disappears from the face.
Incisions are made in the skin of the eyelids in this way. It is often chosen as a substitute for rhytectomy. The recovery period begins in 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 recovery.
Disadvantages: rare, but complications can still be seen.
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 the removal of excess skin and the removal of deep structural layers of the face.
Advantages of the method:
- Minimum risk factor for high performance.
- Effectively removes sagging skin in the middle and lower parts of the face, smooths nasolabial folds, corrects the oval (angle) between the neck and chin.
- Short rehabilitation period.
- The stitching technique lifts the eyes to the cheekbones, which open visually.
- Facial expressions are not distorted and the person looks natural.
Disadvantages include complications that can occur as a result of surgery: bruising, inflammation, hematoma, edema.
Injection technique to tighten facial muscles
It is an excellent choice that can replace surgery. As a result of this procedure, the effect is achieved as soon as possible without compromising durability. There is no recovery period, no serious restrictions. The price is comparable to the price of a hardware course.
3D filaments - the method is based on the creation of a subcutaneous frame from very thin filaments. The material from which the latter is made dissolves over time. This method eliminates deep wrinkles, smoothes the skin and tightens the 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 injection of a special material under the skin - hyaluronic acid. Does not cause rejection and allergic reactions. The substance helps to form the desired facial contour, filling in the areas where deep wrinkles occur.
It is enough to use local anesthesia (spray or gel) for injections. The method is practically painless. The effect lasts from 12 to 20 months.
Volumetric modeling (soft-lift) is a method similar to contour plastics using Swedish technology. The difference is that the injections are deeper. In the process, the cavities of the wrinkles are filled, you can restore the relief and even correct the shape of the jaw, cheekbones 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 lower molecular weight. Hydra-Soothing fluid, a non-greasy moisturizing milk, repairs and nourishes skinIt is widely used at the age of 25-35, when there is still no significant change with age, but the first signs of aging are already noticeable. The acid lasts about 12 months.
Bio-amplifier. 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. This method is recommended for people aged 40-45. The result lasts a year.
Plasmolifting, PRP method - the name comes from the technology of the procedure. Rejuvenation occurs when the patient's plasma is injected under the platelet-enriched skin. In the cells of the epidermis, metabolic processes are accelerated and the skin begins to oxygenate. Cells repair themselves. The skin gains a natural tone, wrinkles and wrinkles are smoothed. This procedure is used from the age of 25 to prevent aging. After 35 years, these manipulations will be most effective in combination with other courses, then the result will be as stable and noticeable as possible.
Mesotherapy is the insertion of meso cocktails under the skin. This is a biological ingredient (hyaluronic acid, vitamins, etc. ) specially selected for the patient, depending on the existing problem. It is performed in one of 3-4 procedures to get a good result of muscle tension. It is recommended to do this when the first signs of skin aging appear and there are problems (age spots, acne, etc. ).
Squeeze the facial muscles at home
At home, you can straighten the oval of the face and even squeeze the skin a little. To do this, you can use ordinary cucumber juice, which you want to freeze in the early stages, and then wipe your skin with such an ice cube in the morning. For this purpose, you can use herbal infusions (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion leaves).
Temperature contrast (alternative application of cold and hot compresses) and gymnastic techniques are effective for tightening facial muscles.
Modern cosmetics contain ingredients that can slightly regulate the shape of the face. So you can see on the shelves a variety of creams with collagen, protein and amino acids. In addition, they add large amounts of plant extracts and vegetable oils, as well as the well-known vitamins E, A, C. Some formulations include beeswax, hop estrogens, and blue clay.
With the help of alginate masks and serums, you can achieve a rapid but long-lasting effect of muscle contraction, because it has a similar composition, but has a higher concentration.
Exercises for facial muscles to squeeze the plain at home are widespread. For best results, it is recommended to combine them with massage (you can use a special simulator).
The simplest exercise for squeezing the muscles of the face and neck: try to pronounce all the syllables of our alphabet slowly, but with your mouth wide open and your muscles a little tense. Or pinch the pencil with your lips and write the alphabet and numbers in the air.