Every woman, having reached a certain age when it is no longer possible to hide him, begins an active struggle against him. Losing its former attractiveness, the fair sex uses various methods to influence the wrinkles and pigmentation that have emerged. Women are trying to restore the elasticity of the skin, muscles and oval shape 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 traditional medicine methods.
The most correct choice is made by those who use modern cosmetology procedures offered by specialized clinics and salons.
Let's take a closer look at methods that rely on contracting the facial muscles.
Non-surgical methods of contracting facial muscles
Any operation is a risk and a great stress on the body. Every woman can resort to surgery. However, surgery is not always necessary to achieve the desired muscle tension result.
Women can fight time in more harmless and gentle ways. Importantly, surgery may even be contraindicated in some cases.
You can arrange an oval with the help of cosmetologists, which will save a lot of money compared to the operation. A hardware facelift is a very common procedure.
Surveying is one of the most popular hardware methods in cosmetology. At the moment, there are a large number of guidelines that help to tighten the face (correct the oval, remove excess skin). Let's talk about the most famous ones.
Cryolifting is a method of muscle tensioning based on the effect of thermal shock. The procedure is performed in special equipment, whose hardware nozzle has a temperature of up to -20 °C. Because the skin is affected by low temperature, facial swelling decreases, collagen is produced more quickly and capillary activity is stimulated . The maximum effect is reached during the course (six to ten procedures).
The SMAS ultrasonic lifting is a method of muscle tensioning that has an obvious effect immediately after the first session, is corrected within the next three months and the result lasts up to five years. Using ultrasonic waves in the muscles and ligaments (deep skin layers of the face, neck), the cosmetologist achieves the desired changes. The clamping mechanism works on the principle of an ultrasound machine. In real-time, an expert on a monitor watches how soft tissue changes and which layer is affected by the device.
RF survey. The essence of this method of contracting the muscles is the effect on the skin of the face with radio frequency pulses. During the procedure, the epidermis heats up, contracting collagen fibers and muscles. After the fourth session, the changes 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 for lifting facial muscles through laser correction. Existing collagen is eliminated by radiation, awakening epidermal cells, facial muscles and promoting the production of new collagen in the shortest time possible. Due to this cell activity, the skin acquires a pleasant color, shines and softens. To achieve the effect, at least three procedures are needed.
Acupuncture Survey - Acupuncture. For this procedure, special needles are used, which act on biologically active points located on the person's face. Using this technique requires certain skills. It is necessary to know the location of the desired points. The contour of the face due to this muscle contraction becomes clearer with the activation of muscle fibers.
This method has obvious advantages:
- Safety. There are virtually no side effects and complications, unlike other muscle contraction methods.
- 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) in 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 various customer feedback, a list of advantages was formed:
- The above methods of contracting the facial muscles are comfortable and painless. No need for anesthesia.
- Reducing the risk of complications. Absence of surgical intervention. No scars remain, infection is excluded.
- This method does not require recovery time (rehabilitation) compared to operation, it does not interfere with the normal pace of life.
- Ability to perform procedures year-round as long as the top layer of skin is not disturbed.
- High results are achieved. The skin on the face is firm and smooth and maintains the effect for 1–1, 5 years.
In addition to its advantages, any method has its disadvantages that you need to be aware of in order to take them into account in a non-surgical facelift.
It is prohibited to carry out procedures in the following cases:
- during activation of infectious skin lesions (acne, etc. );
- in the presence of chronic diseases, as well as general ones in an exacerbation stage;
- in the presence of pacemakers and metallic implants;
- in the presence of formations (tumors) at the sites of the procedure;
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Surgical Methods to Contract Face Muscles
Rhytidectomy (circular lifting) is an operation to tense the muscles of the face, whose task is to eliminate fat, deposits, excess tissue, in addition to removing deep wrinkles (of 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 phases:
- An incision is made starting from the hairline in the temple area, following the visible edge of the ear, 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: in the jaw, inside, near the chin.
- Also, the skin is separated from the underlying tissues. Remove excess muscle and, if necessary, fat cells.
- The final stage is the tightening of the skin. Edges are aligned, seams are applied.
The deep circular lifting (SMAS-lifting) is a method of eliminating wrinkles with correction of the facial contour. During the procedure, the tendon and the musculoskeletal complexes are displaced 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, correction occurs due to tissue tension in different directions. Removal of excess tissue near the outer edge of the masseter muscle is added to the shallow 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 lasts about three weeks and consists of eliminating physical exertion. It is forbidden to lift weights, make bends. It is necessary to sleep on your back. It is necessary to limit exposure to the sun, exposure to heat (not taking a shower, not going to saunas and baths for about three months).
The result will be achieved after 3 months and will last from 5 to 10 years.
The SMAS plastic (spacelift) is a modern technique for the correction of the oval and relief of the face with the simultaneous elimination of wrinkles. With this elevation, muscle tissue is displaced. Unlike circular, which only affects the upper layers of the skin, here they affect the deep layers and structures (muscles). After SMAS plastic surgery and a period of recovery, the face takes on a natural look, 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 survey. The only difference is that the doctor, after making the incision, displaces the subcutaneous fibromuscular layer, removes excess adipose tissue, 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 final result will be visible after two months, and the effect will last for at least 12, or even 15 years.
S-lift. This procedure is suitable for those people who have not yet experienced severe age-related changes (muscle deformation) or for a second procedure. It is called a short-scar lift or short-flap lift.
It contains the SMAS survey techniques. It affects the top layer of skin and deep tissue structures. The face is uplifted, rejuvenated, looks natural and not tense 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 obtain a uniform contour of the lower jaw and correct this part of the face.
Operation steps:
- In women, an incision is made behind the traverse of the ear, in men in front.
- In the required position, the surgeon fixes the soft tissue and then sutures the cheekbones to the periosteal tissue.
- Skin flaps are excised, SMAS lifting is done, internal sutures are applied.
Advantages of S-lifting:
- A small, elegant incision that is almost invisible after the stitches are removed.
- Due to the chosen method of excision of excess tissue, the risk of damage to the facial nerve is minimized.
- Short duration of operation, use of mild anesthesia.
- Minimal risk of complications.
- Low cost.
- Quick recovery period.
Disadvantages of S-lift:
- If there are deep superficial wrinkles, it may not be effective.
- The painful sensations when chewing are likely due to the internal seams located in the cheekbones.
Check-lifting is a type of surgery that eliminates age-related changes in the middle third of the face (purses under the eyes, deep nasolabial folds, saggy cheeks). Cosmetologists recommend performing this manipulation in conjunction with blepharoplasty.
With this procedure, wrinkles and sagging skin can be eliminated. The swelling disappears from the face.
With this method, incisions are made in the skin of the eyelids. It is often chosen as a substitute for rhytidectomy. The recovery period lasts about two weeks. The effect will last for 5 to 7 years.
Advantages: duration of operation is 40–90 minutes, facial expressions and facial features are preserved, minimal pain syndrome during recovery period.
Cons: Rare, but complications can still appear.
The MAX lift is a type of S lift. The main difference is that the shorter incisions are made during the operation. Like S-lifting, the method is based on excising excess skin and lifting the deep structural layers of the face.
Advantages of the method:
- Minimal risk factor for high performance.
- Effective removal of sagging skin on the middle and lower face, smoothing the nasolabial folds, correcting the oval (angle) between the neck and chin.
- Short rehabilitation period.
- The suture method raises the eyes to the cheekbones, which visually opens them.
- Facial expressions are undisturbed and the person looks natural.
Disadvantages include possible complications due to surgery: bruises, inflammation, bruises, edema.
Injection Techniques to Tighten Face Muscles
An excellent option that can replace surgery. As a result of this procedure, the effect is obtained as quickly as possible without sacrificing durability. There is no recovery period, no strict restrictions. The price is comparable to the cost of the hardware course.
3D filaments - the method is based on creating a subcutaneous structure from very thin filaments. The material from which the latter are made dissolves over time. With this method, deep wrinkles are eliminated, the skin is smoothed, the oval shape of the face is stretched. 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 fact that a special material is injected under the skin - hyaluronic acid. 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 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 drug injections are deeper. In the process, the gaps in the wrinkles are filled, it is possible to restore the relief and even edit the shape of the chin, cheekbones and correct asymmetry. The result is often compared to plastic surgery. The effect lasts for a year.
Biorevitalization - the same hyaluronic acid injections, but of low molecular weight. Gives the skin a moisturizing and rejuvenating effect, it gives a healthy appearance. It is widely used in the 25 to 35 age group, when there are no serious age-related changes, but the first signs of aging are already noticeable. The acid lasts about 12 months.
Bio-reinforcement. This method uses a consistency similar to a hyaluronic acid gel. When injected under the skin, the substance is distributed 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 epidermal cells, metabolic processes are accelerated and skin oxygenation begins. Cells regenerate on their own. The skin takes on a natural tone, wrinkles and folds are smoothed out. This procedure is 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, so the result will be as stable and noticeable as possible.
Mesotherapy is the introduction of meso cocktails under the skin. It 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 to get a good muscle contraction result. It is recommended to perform it as soon as the first signs of aging of the skin appear and in the presence of problems (age spots, acne, etc. ).
Contract your face muscles at home
There is the opportunity to correct the oval of the face and even stretch the skin a little at home. To do this, in the early stages, you can use regular cucumber juice, which you want to freeze, and then clean your skin in the morning with an ice cube. For these purposes you can use herbal infusions (wormwood, chamomile, dandelion leaves).
The temperature contrast technique (alternating application of hot and cold compresses) and gymnastics to tense 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 with collagen, proteins and amino acids. In addition, they add a lot 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 get a quick muscle contraction effect, but not in the long term, as they have a similar composition but a higher concentration.
Exercises for the muscles of the face to contract the oval at home are very common. For best results it is recommended to combine them with massage (you can use a special simulator).
The simplest exercise for contracting the muscles of the face and neck: try to pronounce all the vowels in our alphabet slowly, but just by opening your mouth wide and pushing your muscles a little. Or press the pencil with your lips and write the alphabet and numbers in the air.