Injection facelift: description, indications and contraindications

A circular facelift will reduce the visibility of wrinkles, nasolabial furrows, and eliminate a double chin. The skin after surgery will become elastic and tightened.

Over the years, the skin, especially on the face, loses its elasticity and gets unwanted sagging. The wrinkled mesh appears more clearly and spoils the mood. But the aging process started by time will be stopped by a circular facelift - an operation that can rejuvenate the skin.

What can a circular facelift do?

A circular facelift (Rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that corrects age-related changes in the face. Wrinkles, double chin, nasolabial folds, etc. are removed. Not only does the skin tighten and its excess is trimmed, but also fatty tissue is removed and the muscles of the face and neck are tightened.

Wrinkles and folds appear due to the sagging of soft tissues, and the contours of the face lose their clear outline. Popular plastic surgery is aimed at eliminating the problem.

The following changes occur through a circular facelift:

• the previous contours of the face are restored;
• nasolabial furrows are smoothed;
• wrinkles on the cheeks are eliminated;
• the plasticity of the soft tissues of the cheeks is regenerated;
• patients get rid of double chin;
• a beautiful neck is designed;
• the shape and position of the eyebrows change or are partially corrected;
• drooping eyelids rise.

The results of surgical intervention are achieved by redistributing the skin, getting rid of excess skin, reconstructing the oval of the face, strengthening and stimulating the facial muscles.

The advantage of the complex method is that plastic surgery does not radically change the patient’s appearance. Freshness returns to the face and neck, and elasticity to the skin. And in one operation the client visually becomes younger.

Injection facial rejuvenation methods

Injection facial rejuvenation is a relatively safe, effective, fast-acting method that does not require much time to complete the procedure. The most common options for injection procedures are mesotherapy, Botox rejuvenation, and contouring.

During mesotherapy, the doctor introduces biologically active substances under the skin, which include vitamin complexes and amino acids, as well as anti-inflammatory and stimulating substances. As a result of the injection, the restoration process, as well as the new construction cellular process, is launched. After this, the elasticity and strength of the skin increases, the hydration level improves, the blood supply process improves, and facial contours are tightened.

Contour plastic surgery, which involves lifting the oval of the face, has already been discussed above. This procedure involves the use of special cocktails called fillers. With their introduction, the contours of the oval face are aligned, the skin is smoothed and becomes voluminous. Which cocktail to choose for injection facial rejuvenation—collagen, hyaluronic acid-based, or combined—depends on the individual characteristics of the patient and his skin.

Contraindications for a circular facelift

A circumferential facelift should not be performed on those diagnosed with the following diseases.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. tumors – benign and malignant;
2. infections;
3. impaired blood quality, including coagulopathy;
4. exacerbation of chronic diseases;
5. endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus;
6. hypertension.

Among the contraindications is a tendency to keloids. But only in the case of a surgical circular facelift. The limitation is not relevant for laser and radio waves.

Preparation for plastic surgery (rhytidectomy)

Circular facelift is well tolerated by patients of different ages. And even those who are 80 years old manage to safely undergo surgery and recover from the operation without harm to their health.

But plastic surgeons say that the likelihood of a successful result is higher for those older women who are not burdened with excessive excess weight.

Although, despite the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin, their epidermis remains quite elastic.

The patient begins to prepare for a circular lift 2 weeks in advance. It consists of abstaining from:

• alcohol;
• medicines;
• smoking.

24 hours before surgery, heavy foods are prohibited, and it is recommended to eat dietary foods in small quantities. On the day of surgery, patients do not drink or eat anything.

A serious attitude towards the preparatory period ensures a favorable outcome of the operation.

What is injection lifting

Injection lifting is a wide range of procedures aimed at correcting appearance: imperfections of the skin and figure. It is applicable when creams and lotions no longer help, and plastic surgery is not indicated or is an overly radical method.

The respect of doctors and the love of patients for injection methods of rejuvenation are quite understandable. There are a number of reasons for this:

1. A tangible result that is immediately visible;

2. Long-term effect of the procedures, which is observed for several months. All this time, the patient may not even remember the problems that existed before the procedures;

3. Procedures can be performed at any age;

4. Injuries during the manipulation are minimal and can only occasionally result in small bruises at the puncture sites;

5. Mesotherapy, contouring, thread lifting and other procedures affect the dermis - the middle layer of the skin, where wrinkles actually form. Cosmetics cannot act so deeply, but injections can replenish volume and straighten the skin, smoothing out even deep wrinkles.

6. Compared to plastic surgery, injection lifting is more accessible and cheaper, and does not require a long course of rehabilitation.

Cost of injection lifting

from 12,000 rub.

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How is the operation performed (step by step)?

A competent plastic surgeon will not begin work without studying the results of a patient’s medical examination. This helps the doctor make sure that the client has no contraindications to plastic surgery.

The specialist plans the choice of surgical technique (open classical approach or endoscopic) when examining the patient, based on the state of ptosis and a number of other indicators.

Ritidectomy (also called a circular facelift) is performed under general anesthesia in the following sequence:

1. The surgeon makes an incision in the temple area and ends it near the auricle.
2. The doctor who goes around the earlobe continues the incision to the back of the head, thereby promoting the detachment of the skin of the cheeks, chin, neck, and temples. By redistributing the skin, the plastic surgeon achieves beneficial movement of the facial muscles, epidermal tissue and fat deposits.
3. After that, the doctor applies special tightening, which helps fix the skin in the required position. Smas-plasty achieves skin tension. The surgeon can only remove excess fat and fix the result with a suture using special threads - they eliminate the appearance of scars.
4. To secure the skin and muscle tissue, the doctor also makes an incision under the chin.

By performing a one-time operation, rejuvenation of both the face and neck is achieved.

A new trend in world practice is Fiber Glue, a special glue for better healing and “growth” of the skin after Smas lifting.

Endoscopic lift

Endoscopic lifting of the lower third of the face is a long-tested method that gives good results. The operation is performed using an endoscope (a device with a miniature camera) through small 1 cm incisions in the skin with a special instrument. The doctor sees the entire process on a computer monitor.

The stitches are invisible, this intervention is less traumatic, patients tolerate it well, and rehabilitation is faster.

Depending on the result you want to obtain, the surgeon chooses one of the endoscopic techniques.

SMAS lifting

Previously, plastic surgeons simply tightened the dermis on the face without touching the fatty tissue and muscles. The effect was not particularly impressive, and the face began to look unnatural. In modern plastic surgery, they always work with muscle tissue, which leads to tangible results . The doctor fixes the tissues in the desired position, thereby eliminating age-related changes in the lower third of the face.

How is SMAS lifting done?

The doctor makes thin incisions, usually near the ear. Through them, the muscles are fixed to the periosteum of the cheekbone with sutures. The lower third of the face is lifted as a result, and the effect will last for years. To achieve an even better result, the plastic surgeon removes wrinkles on the neck and nasolabial folds, corrects the contour of the chin, and, if necessary, performs liposuction.

Types of circular facelift

There are 2 variations of the procedure. The main types of circular lifting include: SMAS (considered a classic) and MAX lifting SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system or muscular aponeurotic layer).

Moreover, only by “raising” this layer problems are solved:

• “bulldog cheeks”;
• pronounced nasolabial fold;
• double chin.

Skin tightening for facial ptosis with these types will not give the desired result. Therefore, for patients 35-55 years old with slight ptosis of facial tissues, a MAX (minimal access cranial suspension lift) type operation or minimally traumatic SMAS through small incisions is recommended.

It is worth highlighting 2 more types of lifts:

1. Check-lifting. A facelift is being performed. The doctor cuts the skin under the lower eyelids.
2. Endoscopic lift. In this case, an endoscope is used, which is inserted under the skin through small punctures, which is an advantage of the manipulation.

Rhytidectomy cannot be done without surgical intervention. A number of cosmetic measures, often called a “circular facelift,” do not guarantee a long-term facelift and do not allow you to look 10 years younger.

Summarize

A lower face lift helps women and men look 10–15 years younger. It corrects the oval of the face, smooths out wrinkles on the neck and around the mouth, and removes excess folds under the chin. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. There are several techniques that plastic surgeons most often use:

• Standard circular lower face lift. The skin is stretched after making several incisions in the area of ​​the temples and ears.

• 
  Endoscopic lift. The cuts are made very small. They tighten not only the skin, but also the muscle tissue. This is done by applying hanging sutures or using special clamps (endotins). Monitor the process on a computer monitor.

Patients tolerate the lower third of the face lift well. They are usually discharged home after two days. Bruises and swelling will disappear in a couple of months, numbness will go away in a year and a half.

More information about SMAS lift

SMAS is an abbreviation for superficial muscular aponeurotic system. This phrase translates as superficial muscular aponeurotic layer. It is he who preserves the contour of the face and protects against sagging.

But over the years, the properties of this layer are lost, wrinkles and sagging skin appear.

During the operation, not only the skin is tightened, but also the deep layers underneath it. This is a deep lift with which you can achieve amazing results.

With the help of SMAS lift you can achieve the following positive changes:

• return to normal position of the facial frame;
• smoothing out wrinkles;
• oval improvement.

Surgery can be combined with other cosmetic procedures.

The surgeon performs the procedure under general anesthesia. Initially, he makes an incision starting from the temple along the line where the hair grows. The skin is cut to the back of the head.

Such information seems terrifying, but, despite the considerable incision, in the future the seam is almost invisible to others.

Through such incisions, the surgeon tightens the skin and aponeurotic layer. If required, it removes unnecessary skin and fat.

There are two types of SMAS lift. You can simply tighten the aponeurotic layer, or you can detach it, which shows an excellent effect, but the risk of encountering trouble increases.

Injections with polymer materials

This is the most effective and advanced way to rejuvenate facial skin and correct its shape. By introducing new generation biodegradable polymer preparations into the epidermis, the most complex skin defects can be corrected. The innovative material polycaprolactone is used as a filler.

The peculiarity of the polymer is that the immune system does not react to it and there are no allergic reactions. One of the components of the drug is synthetic polylactic acid, which is biologically compatible with the human body. The undoubted advantage of rejuvenation by injections with polymer substances is their duration of action. Depending on the area where the solution is administered, it lasts 2-4 years.

Indications for the use of polymer injections are as follows:

• "crow's feet" around the eyes;
• correction of facial oval;
• changing the shape of eyebrows and ears;
• enlargement of cheekbones and lips;
• elimination of folds and deep wrinkles;
• smoothing scars and scars.

The rejuvenation procedure is carried out in the clinic by a cosmetologist with appropriate specialization and experience. Depending on the purpose of the procedure, the age of the patient and the degree of deformation of the skin, up to 10-12 procedures are performed with the gradual introduction of the drug throughout the entire volume of the epidermis. Complications occur extremely rarely and are the consequences of the mechanical effect of the needle on the flesh.

Contraindications to polymer injections are as follows:

• pregnancy and lactation;
• acute infectious diseases;
• the presence of inflammatory processes;
• purulent formations on the skin;
• autoimmune diseases.

For a week after each procedure, visiting the bathhouse, solarium and swimming pool is contraindicated. You should limit your time in the sun and extreme cold as much as possible. It is advisable to treat your face with a protective cream before going outside.

MACS-lifting

MACS lifting is a surgical procedure with a minimal incision. The operation is quite similar to the previous method, but in this case the person is subject to less trauma.

This type of lift is recommended for people under 40 years of age with mild age-related changes.

With the help of MACS lifting, you can make the skin more elastic, improve the contour, tighten the corners of the mouth, and remove creases in the nasolabial area.

The doctor cuts the skin starting from the earlobe, moves in front of the ear and ends at the temple. Only the skin is peeled off without affecting the SMAS layer.

Swelling will be present at first, but will finally subside in approximately 2 weeks. The sutures are removed on the 9th day.

Who will it help and how?

A facelift is suitable for those who have certain problems with their facial skin. These are mainly age-related changes, but this rejuvenation technique is often used by people who have other problems. The indications are as follows:

• a large number of wrinkles, facial, age;
• problems with skin elasticity;
• strong pigmentation;
• bad color;
• presence of a double chin.

The lifting procedure is very effective and completely painless. It helps to get the following results:

• increase skin elasticity;
• deeply rejuvenate, improve the health of the dermis, consolidate this effect for a long time, activating collagen production;
• increase the amount of elastin;
• smooth out wrinkles;
• remove double chin;
• get rid of age spots;
• remove flabbiness, peeling, irritation, yellowness, grayness of the skin;
• achieve clearly defined contours.

Rehabilitation period

During the postoperative period, tanning under the sun and in a solarium is prohibited for a month.

In the first 2 weeks after rhytidectomy, there is a taboo on visiting the bathhouse and sauna. You cannot use caring and decorative cosmetics for 2-3 days.

People who apply for such plastic surgery note the expressively defined contours of their cheeks and neck. At the same time, the chin and cheekbones become sharper, adding elasticity to the skin.

The result is observed after some time specified for rehabilitation.

Immediately after the procedure, the tissues become swollen. Extreme edema is located in the paraorbital zone.

Postoperative swelling occurs due to damage to the integrity of the lymphatic vessels and the body's response to the inevitable tissue rupture. As a result, inflammation begins to develop.

In order to avoid separation of the suture edges due to tissue swelling and to provide the patient with comfort during the rehabilitation period, the surgeon applies a compression bandage in the operating room.

After 5 days, the swelling will go away, provided that the rules for successful rehabilitation are followed. Any postoperative pain and discomfort that occurs can be relieved with the help of conventional painkillers.

Sometimes during the rehabilitation period a person is bothered by an unpleasant, pulling sensation at the site of the incision. Tingling and numbness occur against the background of altered tension and decreased volume of the skin.

The discomfort will disappear as the swelling decreases, the skin tissues and muscles will get used to the new condition.

If rehabilitation is successful, the sutures are removed on the 2-3rd day. Their place will be taken by the strip strips provided for the postoperative period.

A properly performed circular facelift does not leave visible scars. Thin and jeweled stitches are visible only to the surgeon.

The average rehabilitation period is 1-2 months. It depends on the age and health of the client, the revitalization of recovery processes in his body. Therefore, the duration of rehabilitation will vary from patient to patient.

Rehabilitation after a facelift

With the advent of age-related changes, many women resort to facelifting - plastic surgery, as a result of which the face regains youth, freshness and attractiveness. The result of the intervention depends on the professionalism of the plastic surgeon, but this is not the only criterion for success.

Rehabilitation after a facelift is the most important stage during which tissue regeneration and scar formation occur. The average recovery period is about 2 months. The duration of this period is influenced by factors such as the patient’s age and the condition of her skin, and compliance with recommendations after the intervention.

How does rehabilitation proceed, why is it important to adhere to the regime, what should it be and when to expect the final result? Our permanent expert, plastic surgeon Gleb Igorevich Tumakov, helps TecRussia.ru understand these issues:

↑ Feelings after surgery

Despite the assurances of some surgeons, facelift is a traumatic surgical procedure that is associated with discomfort during and after the intervention.

• The pain in the first hours is mild - this is due to the use of anesthetic drugs during plastic surgery. As their effect weakens, the discomfort may intensify - in this case, taking analgesics is allowed. Which ones specifically - it is better to consult your doctor in advance.
• There may be a feeling of tightness behind the ears associated with platysmaplasty, especially when turning the head. Minor discomfort sometimes occurs due to the fact that traces of biological fluids (blood) remain on the hair. But you can’t wash your hair for another 3-5 days.
• Due to severe swelling, some patients initially experience the effect of a “strange face” and facial expressions are disturbed. To reduce swelling, the doctor may prescribe diuretics - Furosemide, Diacarb.

↑ How is rehabilitation going? Recovery time by day and month

Only the first few days after plastic surgery will be difficult for the patient, but it will take quite a long time for the face to reach its final appearance. In addition, the scar will form over six months to a year, going through all the standard stages of maturation. This does not mean that such a long period of time will have to be spent hiding from prying eyes: the main traces of intervention disappear much faster.

↑ First day after surgery

Having completed the surgical procedures, the doctor immediately applies a fixing bandage to the patient. Its purpose is to reliably fix the facial tissues and prevent the seams from coming apart. If the operation was completed without complications, the patient is sent home on the same day with subsequent outpatient monitoring.

• The results of a circular lift are already noticeable. But severe swelling and hematomas still prevent it from being fully assessed. There is no need to be afraid of this; the main thing is to strictly follow the surgeon’s recommendations and take the medications prescribed by him.
• Active chewing movements can provoke pain - in the first days it is better to give preference to liquid, pureed foods, for example, pureed soups, cereals, yoghurts.
• It is recommended to sleep on your back - this will help minimize discomfort, speed up healing, as well as reduce swelling and avoid asymmetry.
• As after any other operation, alcohol, smoking, and taking medications that thin the blood are prohibited.
• Active sports are not recommended. But doctors also do not recommend lying down a lot - the tissues of the face can “float”. Walking in the fresh air and light exercises are helpful.
• There are no restrictions on household loads. But it is advisable to avoid work that involves tilting the body, for example, washing floors by hand.

↑ 3–5 days after surgery

During this time, the patient must undergo regular dressing changes. The sutures located in front of the ears are removed, and instead special adhesives are applied to hold the skin in the desired position and prevent it from moving.

• The pain, as a rule, no longer bothers you, but if it persists, be sure to tell your doctor about it. The swelling and bruising still look quite scary, but are gradually disappearing.
• You can wash your hair. This must be done very carefully, avoiding sudden movements - especially in the area where the seams are located.
• To avoid the development of infectious complications, the surgeon prescribes a course of antibacterial drugs.
• To speed up regeneration and prevent secondary inflammation, wound healing ointments or gels (Traumel, Bepanten) can be applied to the incision sites.
• It is recommended to properly alternate sleep and rest modes, it is important to get enough sleep regularly and not to forget about reasonable physical activity.

↑ 2 weeks

On days 12–14, the doctor removes the remaining sutures. Traces of surgical intervention can be disguised with light makeup. This means that the patient can return to work and lead a normal lifestyle with only minor restrictions.

• By this time, bruises and pronounced swelling disappear. Pulling sensations in the neck when turning the head also usually disappear.
• Exposing your skin to ultraviolet rays is prohibited; when going outside on a sunny day, you must apply sunscreen to your face.
• There are no strict dietary restrictions, but it is advisable to refrain from eating spicy, pickled, overly salty and spicy foods. Doctors also do not recommend drinking alcohol.

↑ 1 month

Time to lift most bans. Swelling, provided that all rehabilitation rules are followed and there are no complications, practically disappears.

• Scars in front of the ear become less noticeable. There comes a time when the patient can fully enjoy the result obtained.
• Some restrictions remain: you need to refrain from active sports, avoid direct exposure to sunlight on the suture area. If there are individual indications, the ban on sun exposure may be extended.

↑ 2–3 months

The swelling goes away completely. The face becomes absolutely natural, facial expressions are not disturbed.

↑ Six months

The scar is still in the process of formation, but already looks quite neat. After another 6 months, the scar takes on its final form - it is barely noticeable and can be easily disguised with makeup.

↑ Is it possible to speed up rehabilitation?

In the absence of complications, the operating doctor gives permission to carry out additional procedures aimed at improving regeneration processes and the formation of a neat, unnoticeable scar. The cosmetologist determines the need for physiotherapy and prescribes them in accordance with the individual characteristics of the patient.

Such procedures help speed up the recovery period.

Tumakov Gleb Igorevich Leading plastic surgeon at Frau Klinik, expert of the “Reboot” project on the TNT channel

In my practice, I pay special attention to preserving the natural anatomy of the patient’s face and do not overtighten the skin to avoid a mask effect. This is the only way to achieve the most natural result. The experience of my patients confirms this. After the operation, their youth returns and they feel desired again. The more you like yourself, the more pleasure you get from life. If you feel that plastic surgery can improve your life, but have doubts, come for a consultation. Together we will select a method that is right for you.

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↑ Are there complications?

Both during the facelift and during the recovery period, negative consequences may develop. And the plastic surgeon must familiarize the patient with their list - especially if there are individual characteristics of the body, intolerance to anesthetic drugs. In addition, the doctor needs to explain in detail what the consequences of violating the recommendations during the rehabilitation process are.

The most common complications associated with the specifics of performing a facelift:

• Marginal necrosis behind the ears. A small crust forms at the site of the incisions or detachment of the epidermis occurs. The problem is provoked by deterioration of blood supply in this area.
• Transient malnutrition of the skin flap. In this case, the seam takes longer to form and heal and looks rougher. The problem can be corrected surgically, as well as with the help of camouflage tattooing or laser. As a rule, there are no serious consequences for the patient.
• Bleeding in the early postoperative period. The solution to the problem is repeated intervention.
• The development of gray - cavities in the subcutaneous fat filled with serous fluid. They are quite rare and often resolve on their own. But the appearance of formations increases the risk of infection and can lead to inflammation of the integument and their detachment.

What complications occur?

The list of expected unpleasant consequences includes:

• injury to the facial nerve, which can lead to disruption of the innervation of the muscles responsible for facial expressions;
• asymmetry of the face or hyperextension of the skin surface due to erroneous fixation of the epidermis and muscles;
• applying wide stitches, then the scars on the face will appear;
• The formation of keloid scars occurs due to improper preoperative examination or the characteristics of the patient’s body.

Plastic surgery is a serious procedure, so careful preparation for it cannot be ignored. A high-quality examination and the competence of the surgeon will allow you to obtain the planned result.

Non-surgical circular lift

In case of fear of surgical intervention, patients use non-surgical techniques using laser, threads and radio waves to combat aging. A circular facelift performed using one of these methods is quite effective.

Not every patient is allowed to use the procedures. If ptosis or deep furrows are clearly visible on the face, atraumatic measures will not remove wrinkles or tighten the skin.

Each non-surgical treatment has its own characteristics.

1. Radio wave procedure. It is performed under local anesthesia. In the problematic area, electrodes are inserted through miniature holes to distribute impulses. The waves trigger internal processes aimed at generating beneficial components, activating metabolism and rejuvenating soft tissues.
2. Skin tightening with threads. The procedure also involves mini-incisions. To perform the manipulation, the use of absorbable and permanent materials is provided. With the first method, the lifting effect is acquired through physical maintenance and breakdown of the introduced product into useful components. They cause the restoration of internal processes. Threads made of constant materials cope with tightening only by their presence. The peculiarity of the second method is that after time the patient needs adjustment and secondary tension.
3. Laser facelift. With this procedure, the integrity of the skin is not compromised. The epidermis and medial parts of the skin are treated with a laser beam at a temperature selected for manipulation. The process affects the activation of the production of collagen, proteins and elastin, which, in turn, increase the tone and plasticity of the turgor.

Non-surgical circular facelift is characterized (compared to surgery) by simple rehabilitation, lower cost and minimal negative consequences. But its effectiveness does not last long.

Face lifting at home

At home, a facelift is performed using cosmetic methods similar to salon ones. To get a long-lasting effect, special masks are made, massages are made to tighten the skin, creams with a rejuvenating effect are applied, certain gymnastics are performed, exercises for the facial muscles, and tightening devices are used. The improvement does not come as quickly as after salon procedures, but after a while the wrinkles are smoothed out, and the result lasts for a long time.

Masks

Using homemade masks helps smooth and soften the skin. Tighten it up, even out the complexion. Popular masks include:

1. Ovale Lifting by Yves Rocher. The mask has a smoothing, softening, moisturizing and nourishing effect. Perfectly evens out the complexion, relieves redness, and does not clog pores.
2. Orange Lift Mask from Mesopharm. The film mask acts in several directions: it hides age, exfoliates the top layer, and tightens the dermis.

In addition to ready-made masks, there are recipes for special cosmetics that give the same effect. This:

1. Egg white mask with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. The well-mixed mixture is applied for 20 minutes and washed off with warm boiled water.
2. A mixture of banana, 50 ml of cream, 1 capsule of vitamin E. The mixed composition is applied for 20 minutes, then removed using a cotton pad soaked in warm water.

Creams with rejuvenation effect

Light cream formulations have a good effect. Among the most popular:

1. Total-Lift Light Cream from Swiss line. Suitable for combination and oily skin, it tightens well and helps smooth out wrinkles.
2. Swisscode by Genistein. This is a whey containing large amounts of soy isoflavones. In terms of productivity, the action can be compared with high-tech cosmetic procedures.
3. Le Son Noir by Givenchy. A cream containing seaweed extracts restores and protects the epidermis.

Skin tightening massage

Cosmetic massage is performed using a vacuum cup, which promotes good blood circulation. This happens as follows:

1. Problem areas of the skin are treated with cream or oil.
2. The jar is brought to the skin, placed on the desired treatment zones so that it sticks (if you feel a little pain, then everything was done correctly).
3. Circular movements are made on problem areas.

There are several types of facial massage. Each of them has a specific effect:

• modeling – deeply affects the facial muscles;
• sculptural – consists of standard methods of influence (claps, stroking, pinching);
• plastic - based on short, quick movements directed to the ears from the chin, nose, to the temples from the middle of the forehead;
• Japanese – impact on areas and points of the face;
• Chinese - general health effects on acupuncture points.

Gymnastics and exercises

A good option for modeling the contour of the face is gymnastics and exercises. The only requirement is to do them regularly. The types of exercises are as follows:

1. For the chin. Performed: tilt your head up, stretching your lips, hold for 30 seconds. Do 3 approaches.
2. For lips. Elongated cheeks, lips linger for 5 seconds. So 10 times.
3. For cheekbones: air is inhaled and rolled from one cheek to the other. Hold for as long as possible, repeat 5 times.
4. For the forehead: use your index fingers to move your eyebrows up and down. Do for one minute.

Home lifting devices

To carry out RF lifting at home for the face and body, we recommend a 5 in 1 device – ReadySkin nanoSkin. It is easy to use and easy to transport. The device starts the process of collagen production in the body, which lasts several months. At the end of the course of procedures, the result increases and the skin condition improves.

Users note:

• beneficial effect on muscle tone and epidermis;
• increasing skin firmness and elasticity;
• reducing the depth of wrinkles and reducing their number;
• eliminating bags under the eyes;
• reduction and smoothing of chin and nasolabial folds;
• skin color and tone improves.

The Darsonval apparatus is used in many healing techniques. Electrodes inserted into the device come into contact with the skin and affect problem areas of the face. As a result:

• the skin becomes firmer and more elastic;
• the chin is tightened;
• the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized;
• color improves;
• Acne and scars disappear.

The device requires its use according to specific instructions. The rules are as follows:

1. The treated areas must be clean and dry.
2. The installed electrode must be pre-treated with alcohol and dried.
3. Remove all metal jewelry.
4. The device is used in courses, each with 10-15 repetitions.

The ESMA device is a physiotherapeutic equipment that is used for myostimulation. The device copes well with swelling and “orange peel” skin. As a result of radiation, lymph flow and blood circulation improve. Facial myostimulation is performed when:

• sagging skin;
• facial wrinkles;
• double chin;
• the presence of local fat folds.

ESMA suggests using it in several stages. One course consists of 10-15 procedures a couple of times a week. Then you can do the procedures once a month. The sequence of use is as follows:

• make-up remover, peeling if necessary;
• treatment of the contact area with a special conductive gel;
• use of electrodes (stationary or mobile);
• supply of current of a certain amplitude and frequency;
• applying a mask or cream appropriate to your skin type.

Question answer

There are no restrictions as such. But surgery is recommended at the age of 40-65 years. The fact is that younger people can benefit from other rejuvenation techniques. But after 65 years, you can encounter complications, because the skin is no longer capable of normal regeneration. Although in plastic surgery there are many cases of successful such manipulation for those who are 70 or 80 years old.

This intervention will take 1.5-4 hours. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the patient and the amount of work.

At 25-35 years old, a person is still young enough to think about a circular facelift. A more reasonable alternative may be a “mini facelift.” You can also lean towards other correction options: the introduction of fillers (for example, Juvederm, Restylane), botulinum toxin preparations, laser rejuvenation, radio wave lifting, photorejuvenation, darsonvalization, etc.

Peculiarities

Hardware tightening consists in the fact that some energy is directed towards the skin and/or tissue located in the lower layers. This could be a laser, radio waves, ultrasound, etc. Regardless of the chosen technique, the result of therapy is a fresh, toned face without wrinkles or other flaws.

Rejuvenating your skin using hardware cosmetology is much safer than doing plastic surgery. Judging by the reviews of specialists and their clients, in some cases, correctly selected therapy produces results that are no worse than surgical intervention.

Advantages

Undoubtedly, the greatest advantage of hardware techniques is their low invasiveness. The integrity of the skin is not impaired at all or has a fairly low degree. As a result, the patient receives the following benefits from rejuvenation:

• minimal amount of discomfort;
• the shortest possible rehabilitation period;
• low likelihood of complications;
• the ability to target problem areas;
• visible results after the first or second procedure;
• long lasting effect.

It is very important that the facelift device be of a new generation. Only modern devices guarantee comfort during rejuvenation and achievement of your goals. In addition, cosmetologists can customize them specifically for each patient.

Flaws

Despite all the advantages, the procedure also has disadvantages. First of all, one procedure is not enough to start skin regeneration and eliminate visual defects. To do this you will have to undergo a full course of therapy. It is individually developed by the doctor, taking into account all the characteristics of the patient’s body and dermis.

Also, hardware methods have other disadvantages:

• high price for the full course;
• the need to undergo maintenance procedures to prolong the effect;
• the presence of a number of contraindications;
• useless when working with very aged skin.

For women aged 60+, face lifting devices will not help achieve the desired result. Experts say that starting the natural regeneration of collagen and elastin is more difficult after the onset of menopause in patients. In this case, all processes slow down, and the result of a non-surgical lift will be minimal.

Kinds

In cosmetology, several types of hardware rejuvenation are used. Each of them is characterized by the impact of a certain type of energy on the dermis. Depending on which method was chosen, you can get rid of various age-related changes. Let's take a closer look at them.

There are also devices for face lifting at home. However, it should be borne in mind that their use is only possible if the patient has received detailed instructions from a specialist and is confident that he will be able to carry out the procedures without harm to his health.

It is best to use the services of professional cosmetologists if a good result is important to you.

Cost of a circular facelift

The cost reflects the type of procedure, the rating of the clinic and the region of its location. In Moscow and the region, the price for rhytidectomy ranges from 200 thousand to 300 thousand rubles.

Surgical circumferential facelift is recognized as a high-cost procedure. The price often includes:

• consultation with a plastic surgeon;
• preliminary and final diagnostics;
• possible visits to doctors of other specializations;
• general anesthesia;
• antiseptic preparations and materials for sutures;
• recovery medications;
• being in a hospital inpatient setting.

Laser manipulation starts from 10 thousand rubles, facelift with threads – from 20 thousand rubles. Lower costs (from 8 thousand rubles) will be incurred by the patient who applies for radio wave lifting.

This is due to the use of local anesthesia and the lack of hospital stay in terms of recovery. When choosing, you should analyze the pricing policies of several clinics in the region.

Reviews

ZOYA:

“I had a circular facelift and am happy with the result. At 45 years old, I look 35, as can be seen from the before and after photos (by the way, the price in Chelyabinsk is much lower than in Moscow).

She's younger and prettier! My husband is jealous and worried because young guys are also looking at me. I advise: if your health allows, it’s worth taking the risk.”

IRAIDA:

“The decision to undergo surgery must be made with the guidance of the doctor. Because not everything that is expensive is good. The plastic surgeon I trusted does not charge the highest price in our city (Novosibirsk), but I was impressed by the before and after photos of his work. The result is amazing. I'm 15 years younger now. By the way, the price also includes a chin implant.”

ANGELA:

“My mother had Smas done by a specialist in Krasnodar, recommended by friends. Although the operation is not easy, the rehabilitation is not short, but the result is magnificent! Mom looks like candy, her youth has returned to her.”

NINA:

“4 months have passed since Smas. But the expectations were not met. The result is deplorable, because... I have terrible asymmetry, my eyes are not the same and at different levels. The nasolabial lips also remained in the same place. I didn’t look younger, but got an ugly face for a lot of money. I probably fell for an unscrupulous surgeon, as I read reviews and forums of other women who were satisfied.”

Expert opinion

• Cosmetologist
• Surgeon

Irina Dorofeeva

practicing cosmetologist

I would recommend not to rush into a circular facelift. First, you should turn to cosmetic procedures: mesotherapy, laser rejuvenation, etc. When these methods prove powerless, then you should think about more radical methods. But rhytidectomy is an excellent opportunity to rejuvenate your face by ten years.

Sanas Kharirchyan

plastic surgeon

As practice shows, this operation is usually performed on women after 40 years of age.
I recommend using a compression bandage after the intervention. It will help reduce swelling and recover faster. People who ignored this rule often encountered complications and increased their rehabilitation period. SMAS-lifting is especially relevant now. But there is no need to perform a circular lift more than 2 times. Otherwise, there is a risk of changing your face beyond recognition. A circular facelift will make you look 5-10 years younger. Painlessness of rhytidectomy is ensured by general anesthesia, and postoperative complications are minimized.

Application of contouring with hyaluronic acid

The use of hyaluronic acid in contouring procedures is widespread. By introducing such an acid, you can remove wrinkles, strengthen the skin and express the contours of the face.

This component is a natural and natural substance of the human body. Hyaluronic acid is able to retain water molecules in tissues. It is known that with age there is not enough hyaluronic acid in the body, so the skin becomes dry and flabby. And injections using drugs based on this acid save you from this phenomenon.

The method involves the introduction of hyaluronic acid through injections under the skin. The acid is presented in the form of a viscous gel, which, when it gets under the skin, retains its structure and does not dissolve for a long time.

Most manufacturers add an anesthetic to hyaluronic acid to numb the contouring procedure. To get rid of wrinkles, injections are administered to the site of each of its manifestations. In case of correcting the contours of the face, injections are carried out over the entire area of ​​the skin that needs improvement in volume: cheekbones, cheeks, etc.