There is a certain scheme for studying the techniques of Revitonics. Our methodology is science; we always rely only on evidence-based medicine, be it a speech at a seminar, facial massage in a clinic, or articles on the Internet.
It is not necessary to attend the school itself in Moscow; you can learn the basics on your own remotely. For example, take a basic course in facial massage, training in the “Fundamentals of Rejuvenation” program, which provides the basics - effective exercises and deep theoretical knowledge about the causes of facial aging.
An alternative option is the 5-week marathon “Youth. Reboot": a serious multifaceted approach, also considering issues in nutrition and psychology, including a fitness program in addition to rejuvenation exercises.
For those who choose an in-person express course of facial massage, it would be good to get acquainted with the basic techniques in advance in order to have an idea of Revitonics and not waste time on the introductory part.
Contraindications
The likelihood of complications increases greatly if a patient undergoes surgery who, for medical reasons, should not undergo surgery. To exclude such a situation, before correction, mandatory tests and examinations are prescribed, which include general tests and biochemistry, coagulography, electrocardiography, fluorography, and more. The patient must also obtain a physician’s report with permission to undergo surgery. Contraindications for correction:
- bleeding disorder,
- decompensated diabetes mellitus,
- infectious and inflammatory diseases,
- chronic disease in the acute phase,
- diseases of the cardiovascular system,
- oncological diseases.
Pregnant and lactating women will also have to refrain from surgery; it is better to schedule a visit to the surgeon for a time after the end of lactation. Facial plastic surgery is not performed on patients under 18 years of age.
Only adult patients are allowed to undergo facial plastic surgery.
How to prepare for the procedure
The ideal time for manipulation would be the evening, since the body will relax as much as possible and will be in the mood for complete and deep rest after such a massage.
First of all, it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the facial skin of all contaminants and skin secretions accumulated on its surface so that they cannot penetrate deeply and cause infection of the epidermis.
To expand skin pores and get the best effect from manipulation, many experts advise making a hot compress (35-40 degrees Celsius) from a decoction of medicinal herbs (chamomile, sage, St. John's wort).
After this, you should treat the skin surface with a special cream or massage oil.
Anesthesia
Some complications may result from problems with anesthesia. This could be an allergic reaction to the drug or an incorrectly calculated dosage. The consequences of unsuccessful anesthesia are quite serious. But such complications occur extremely rarely, mainly in dubious places working without a medical license, or by doctors with unconfirmed qualifications.
Licensed plastic clinics use the latest generation of drugs that are safe for the patient. During the operation, an experienced anesthesiologist monitors all vital signs and promptly adjusts the dose of anesthesia if necessary. To exclude the occurrence of an allergic reaction, the patient undergoes a consultation with an anesthesiologist before the operation, who, based on the patient’s current health condition, selects the optimal type and dose of the drug.
Question answer
Plastic surgery can help in this situation (but more than six months must pass after this trouble). It is worth visiting a specialist, as conservative methods for removing scars may be sufficient. For example, laser resurfacing.
To answer this question, you need to consult a plastic surgeon. But usually surgical lifting is recommended after 35 years. If the sagging is very minor, then you should pay attention to hardware cosmetology.
Often, such surgical interventions are performed together. For example, it is almost impossible to tighten the neck without lifting the lower third of the face.
Rehabilitation
To obtain the desired aesthetics and high results of the operation, the rehabilitation period is very important. At this time, responsibility primarily falls on the patient himself, since the quality result largely depends on his conscientiousness in relation to the prescriptions and recommendations of his doctor.
For example, during the recovery period, it is imperative to avoid sports and physical activity, especially those associated with bending the torso or head down. You should also avoid thermal procedures such as baths, saunas and even hot baths. The suture sites will need to be protected from the sun on normal days and, of course, avoid visiting the solarium and beaches during rehabilitation.
Violation of recommendations prolongs the recovery period and can negatively affect the results of correction. In this case, unpleasant consequences of facial plastic surgery are possible, such as bleeding, increased swelling, or the formation of noticeable scars at the site of the incisions.
It is worth noting
In general, rehabilitation after plastic surgery is aimed at relieving tissue swelling, hematomas, minor hemorrhages, muscle stimulation, improving local blood supply and general detoxification of the body.
Depending on the plastic surgery performed, the rehabilitation course ranges from 3-5 days to 1-2 months.
Surgical plastic surgery, regardless of the extent of the operation or other factors, always has a risk of complications.
The most common adverse events after plastic surgery include:
- Subcutaneous collection of blood - hematoma. Occurs when the integrity of large vessels at the site of the surgical field is violated and massive hemorrhages occur.
- Skin pigmentation. It develops when the integrity of the capillaries of the microvasculature is disrupted.
- Rough connective tissue scars. Occurs when the surgeon fails to comply with the technique of applying cosmetic sutures.
- Pain at the surgical site and along the nerve. Develops when the nerve fiber of a certain nerve is damaged.
- Impaired motor activity - paresis, paralysis. They occur when there is a gross violation of the integrity of the nerve trunk of a large nerve.
- Ischemia and necrosis of the skin. It occurs due to insufficient blood supply to a certain area of the skin at the site of the operation.
Surgical labiaplasty or cheiloplasty.
Cheiloplasty is a surgical plastic surgery of the shape, size, and appearance of the lips.
Indications for cheiloplasty:
- Congenital anomalies.
- Deformations after injuries.
- "Cleft lip"
- Excessively plump or thread-like lips.
- Benign neoplasms, papillomas, fibromas, cysts.
- Severe lip asymmetry.
- Sagging lower or upper lip.
Surgical labiaplasty is performed under local anesthesia.
However, if the patient wishes, it is possible to use general anesthesia - anesthesia, which is a less favorable method.
The essence of this plastic surgery is to perform small sections over the contours of the upper and lower lips and correct excess or deficiency of skin.
The operation itself takes from 1 to 2 hours, depending on the clinical situation, followed by a short rehabilitation period lasting 1-2 days.
Surgical facial plastic surgery
Plastic surgery on the face consists of correcting age-related changes or defects (congenital or acquired). The most popular facial surgery is skin tightening - rhytidectomy.
Indications for rhytidectomy:
- Age-related changes in the skin - sagging, folding, deep wrinkles.
- Deformation of the oval face.
- Related factors affecting facial skin: Changes in hormonal levels.
- Metabolic disorder.
- Heredity.
- Exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Natural consequences
Some phenomena accompany almost any type of plastic surgery. First of all, this is the appearance of bruises and swelling in the operated area. The fact is that almost all plastic surgery involves tissue injury. Bruising and swelling are a natural reaction of the body to intervention. It is impossible to avoid their appearance, but you can speed up tissue healing and restoration of the body.
At first, there may also be a slight increase in body temperature, pain, and exudate from the wounds. If these phenomena are mild and do not cause much discomfort, medical intervention is not required. If necessary, painkillers and other medications can be prescribed to reduce general discomfort during the recovery period.
All medications must be prescribed by a doctor; self-medication is prohibited.
Plastic surgery: facelift using endoscopic methods
A popular method in modern surgery . Its demand is explained by the surgical technique, which involves monitoring the “behavior” of tissues during the intervention, which greatly reduces the risk of side effects after surgery. Surgeons monitor and carry out manipulations not “live”, but through punctures using special millimeter-diameter “instruments” of video equipment.
Beauty injections - a new direction of “non-surgical” facelift in plastic surgery
Just a few years ago, everyone was obsessed with Botox, aka botulinum toxin. Of course, the substance is quite effective - wrinkles were smoothed out instantly. But the fact that it is poisonous was somehow kept silent in the beauty industry. Later, against the background of understanding the principle of rejuvenation with Botox, which paralyzed the work of the muscles located in the problem area, due to which, in general, the smoothing of wrinkles occurred, interest in such injections noticeably subsided.
Complications
In some cases, more serious complications may occur. You should consult a doctor if your body temperature does not drop below 38°C for several days. The constant increase in swelling is also a cause for concern. But this phenomenon should not be confused with “floating” swelling, in which tissue swelling increases in the morning and decreases in the evening.
If sterility in the operating room is not maintained or sutures are not taken care of, wounds can become infected. During the recovery period, the patient must carry out antiseptic treatment of sutures daily to avoid infection. The doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to suppress the development of the infectious disease.
Any situation that causes concern or causes serious discomfort is considered a reason to contact a surgeon. If the condition is serious and it is impossible to visit a surgeon, it is permissible to go to the nearest clinic or call emergency services.
“New” in plastic surgery: hyaluronic acid
More recently, another new product has appeared - hyaluronic acid, on the basis of which today vitamin cocktails for injections, various procedures and even creams are made. It cannot be said that this substance “appeared”; rather, its effectiveness in terms of rejuvenation was recently discovered. Compared to botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid is “native” to our body, and it is against the background of its “drying out” in the subcutaneous space that external aging of the skin occurs. Due to the loss of previous volumes, wrinkles form in these places, the skin sagging and becomes thinner. After the injection, the “empty” space under the skin is filled with a substance, resulting in smoothing out wrinkles. The main disadvantage of such injections is age restrictions. They save only from wrinkles, but not from age-related deformations of facial contours. That’s why women aged 27 to 40 turn to this method.
As numerous studies show, hyaluronic acid is safe for the body and completely dissolves within 12-18 months, after which most patients repeat the procedure again. Due to their low cost, injections based on hyaluronic acid are the most popular type of non-surgical plastic surgery today.
How to avoid complications?
Unsuccessful facial plastic surgery means patient dissatisfaction with the result, possible health problems or even life-threatening conditions. It is impossible to predict all risks. But it is quite possible to reduce them to a minimum. To do this you need to follow simple rules.
When choosing a clinic, you should pay attention to the presence of an official license, read patient reviews, visit the clinic itself and evaluate its convenience and equipment. You should not chase suspiciously low prices; savings may affect quality.
Before the operation itself, you must completely undergo all examinations, the list of which was given by the doctor. During a consultation with a surgeon and anesthesiologist, you cannot remain silent about your state of health, medications taken and other important aspects. After the operation, it is necessary to conscientiously follow the doctor’s orders and prohibitions. If you have any concerns, contact your surgeon immediately. These simple rules will help minimize the risks of complications and negative consequences.
What is the technique
Chiromassage of the face was created by the Spanish doctor Enrique Garcia
Sagging skin on the cheeks and pronounced nasolabial folds always reveal one’s true age, even if a woman regularly and carefully takes care of her face.
The simplest are cosmetic procedures that give a temporary effect and do not affect the muscle layer, which is the main framework of the skin structure.
The basics of massage, performed exclusively with the hands without additional tools and devices, were invented in the countries of the East. At the end of the last century, the Spanish doctor Enrique Garcia brought together the best elements of all Eastern and Western practices, supplemented them with modern scientific developments taking into account anatomical knowledge and offered the world chiromassage, which can influence:
- facial epidermis;
- subcutaneous fat layer;
- muscle tissue;
- circulatory and lymphatic systems.
The second name of this technique is Spanish muscular-structural massage.
The main principle of performing the manipulation is that the patient must obtain a state of relaxation, pleasure and maximum relaxation, which have a positive effect not only on skin rejuvenation, but also on the state of the nervous system!
