Facelift: the need for procedures and rules

When home masks, peels and usual salon procedures cease to act, the ladies sound the alarm. They ask questions how to return the skin a soft glow, how to smooth the contour, how to remove wrinkles that only get deeper. The answer is obvious - plastic. Understand the other questions on the topic will help this article.

Nasolabial folds, “crow's feet”, mimic wrinkles and cross-sections on the forehead - a face lift will help get rid of things acquired over the years. The essence of the process is quite simple: the muscles are tightened, the excess skin is cut off, the amount of fatty tissue decreases. Due to such manipulations, you can achieve a stunning effect - many women begin to look at least ten years younger.

It is obvious that the facelift is used by women who have already faced age-related changes. But there are often cases when even girls are forced to resort to plastic: the individual features of the body can provoke early aging or "blurring" of the facial contour. Each case requires a different approach, and modern medicine can provide it.

There are many options for braces today - from radical surgical to soft hardware, so finding a way to get rid of wrinkles in both 30 and 55 is quite real. At the same time, the concept does not change: the task of rejuvenation is performed in an accessible and appropriate way for a particular patient.

A facelift can be performed both surgically and non-invasively. Among plastic surgeons there is a perception that women after 50 do not make sense to turn to the second type of braces - there are not so many chances to get the desired result.

The most popular radical ways of rejuvenation are:

• rhytidectomy or classic circular lift;
• space lifting;
• endoscopic surgery.

Circular lift - a well-known method, has long been proven. Rhytidectomy also has its own varieties - superficial, deep, combined. To choose the most suitable option will help the doctor.

At the same time, rhytidectomy, regardless of the type, allows to cope even with very obvious age-related changes in the form of fleas, deep folds and wrinkles, sagging of the cheeks and oval of the face as a whole. In addition, this method of plastic makes it possible to get rid of the double chin - for this, one more incision is made in the lower jaw.

Despite the riskiness and pain of the operation, many patients make a choice in its favor., because the result is held for a decade. Of the minuses can be identified a long rehabilitation period and the lack of instant effect. Some manage to recover after a couple of months, and someone's body copes only for six months.

Spaceslifting or SMAS-plastics refers to the modern method of plastic surgery, during which the skin is tightened and muscle tissue undergoes changes. Thus, the patient gets rid of minor flaws and improves the relief.

Consider what is the difference between the classic tightening and space lifting:

• impact zones - in this case we are talking about the correction not only of the skin, but also of the deeper layers;
• face retains its naturalness, does not distort facial expressions.

It will be possible to admire the new reflection in the mirror in two or three months, and the duration of the effect is more than ten years.

Endoscopy is the safest type of surgery and the most invisible. The incisions are made tiny, and the microcamera allows you to observe the operation in the literal sense from the inside, which minimizes the risk of injury. Absorbable plates, which help soft tissues change their position, make their work. There are several variations of the operation: a lift of the forehead, eyebrows, cheekbones.

If you do not want to go under the knife at all, then injections will come to the rescue. Of undoubted advantages - quick effect, which lasts for a long time, and minimal contraindications.

Today, biorevitalization is becoming a leader - a method in which the skin is moistened and smoothed out thanks to hyaluronic acid. The probability of getting an unnatural appearance as a result is practically excluded, since the dose of the injection is extremely small. But here lies the drawback: with noticeable age problems, the procedure will not help. Recommended for those who are just beginning to struggle with age in the beautiful 30.

In general, hyaluronic acid has a lot of applications, including contour plastics. The name speaks for itself - it means adjusting the contour of the face, as well as the elimination of rather deep folds. When exposed to the deeper layers, we are already talking about face modeling, and this is a separate procedure with its technology. In this case, not just wrinkles are filled, but also the cheekbones increase, it becomes possible to change the lower third of the face - adjust the shape of the chin and rejuvenate the neck, increase the relief.

Absorbable thread also gained popularity in the field of cosmetology. This option is good for those who would like to change the shape of the face and support its contours. They are injected under the skin with a special needle, after making local anesthesia. The procedure itself takes place very quickly, painful syndrome with it is a rarity, and the action will last for about a couple of years.

Mesotherapy is a champion in versatility. It can be resorted to in a variety of situations - from the fight against acne to the desire to get rid of early wrinkles. A cosmetologist, after consulting and examining the features of the skin, will select the desired composition. However, unlike the previous beauty injections, the result will not be instantaneous - you will have to visit the specialist’s office several times.

Those who succumb to both the scalpel and the needle should take a closer look at the laser facelift. Hardware cosmetology is unable to create a miracle, but it will help to cope with minor flaws. In fact, the hardware tightening forces natural collagen to work, making the skin smooth, toned and fresh. Unfortunately, this is possible only with minor changes and if the regenerative processes are not too slow.

There are different anti-aging treatments of this type, and each allows you to achieve the desired effect. With Fraxel technology, old collagen is destroyed, and the cells rapidly produce "young." As a bonus, the client will receive a fantastic complexion, but only if there are at least three sessions.

Skin density can be improved with thermage, or RF lifting. The warming effect leads to a reduction in fibers, the face is compacted and tightened.

Lovers of cold should pay attention to cryolifting. This shock therapy is very useful for the face: a nozzle cooled to a low temperature affects the skin in such a way that production of collagen begins.In addition, after several sessions, the swelling subsides, the face as a whole clears, blood circulation improves.

Typically, experts recommend thinking about the procedure of rejuvenation after 30. It is then that the first flaws can appear, and at this time they are easy to fix and take preventive measures.

The initial signs of aging are:

• the appearance of wrinkles;
• problems with pigmentation;
• decrease in elasticity.

It is possible to divide all contraindications to facelift into two types - individual and general. Before starting the operation, the physician should carefully study the face of the potential patient: the features of the skin, bones and muscles can affect not only the choice of the type of lift, but also cause its prohibition.

With a plastic surgeon you need to be very frank. The doctor needs to know about all the nuances of the client's health, ranging from the tendency to reduced pressure, to the amount of time it usually takes to tighten the wounds.

In general, the ban on tightening is often fraught with general therapeutic nuances - that is, the patient may encounter such difficulties when carrying out the necessary planned surgery. The remaining contraindications depend on the type of intervention.

SMAS lifting is not recommended:

• pregnant women and nursing mothers;
• persons with a pacemaker;
• Persons with metal implants (except for teeth);

• people with diseases of the nervous system or mental illness;
• with oncology, diabetes, problems with hearts and vessels, as well as with endocrine disorders and lupus erythematosus;
• in the case of an infectious disease or inflammation of a piece of skin to be treated;
• in the case of the tendency of the patient to the appearance of scars and scars;
• in the presence of acne - in the active phase;
• patients with poor blood clotting or while taking medications that affect it;
• to minors.

With endoscopy, prohibitions are somewhat smaller, and all of them are associated with skin features:

• increased sebum secretion;
• not healed wounds, abrasions;
• low elasticity;
• a large amount of adipose tissue in the face and neck;
• age up to 35 years.

To refuse circular or laser suspenders, as well as injections will have people with:

• hypertension and heart disease;
• acute infections;
• oncology;
• blood diseases;
• thyroid disease;
• diabetes;
• predisposition to scarring;
• nursing mothers and pregnant women.

Regardless of what specific operation they plan to perform - endoscopic, circular, and so on - it is important to remember: when performing the procedure, both nerve endings and mimic muscles are affected.

Preparatory activities begin long before the operation itself. First, the doctor prescribes the necessary tests and examinations. The more detailed the information received, the lower the risk to health: how easily the body will bear anesthesia, whether there will be allergies, whether there are no previously identified chronic diseases.

If the surgeon found no problems, then the rest of the training will take place at home. In the presence of bad habits a couple of weeks before plastics will have to abandon them. Alcohol will be banned for a long time, because it increases the pressure, and smoking should be abandoned at least a couple of weeks before the operation.The fact is that the use of cigarettes negatively affects the blood circulation, which is why the healing of the incisions will slow down greatly.

It also depends on nutrition a lot: if the weight of the patient is excessive, then it is worth to lose some weight. If there is no such problem, you still need to stick to a light diet. Eliminate spicy, salty, fatty and sweet, because such a diet will help to avoid puffiness of the face and lead to a normal body water balance. On the appointed day, you must stop eating in the morning.

The list of prohibited drugs is usually standard. Often, they include only those drugs that thin the blood. However, it should be understood: whatever medicine you take, you need to tell the doctor. For example, some hormonal pills may be banned.

Information for women: the period of menstruation is not favorable for the operation. It is necessary to calculate the date so as to avoid plastics on women's days, and ideally a few days before.

Naturally, no cosmetic procedures are out of the question - this applies not only to the directly designated day, but also to a period of seven days before it.

Of course, there is no single algorithm for carrying out a suspender - it all depends on its type. To get started, let's get acquainted with the course of the classical operation. In the process of prior consultations, the surgeon finds out which parts of the face are the most problematic, and outlines the places where the incisions will be made. During the operation itself, special tools come to the rescue: after the incision, the skin is separated and then its layers are tightened in a certain way. Here the experience and skill of the doctor are important.

If necessary, the surgeon cuts off excess skin, and then sutures. The operation is done within a few hours and is always performed under general anesthesia.

The same anesthesia is used for endoscopic lifting, but it goes completely differently. The surgeon also makes incisions by inserting an endoscope with a camera into them, thereby avoiding damage to the blood vessels and nerves. Unlike classical plastics, endoscopic, although it implies the presence of cuts, the seams do not subsequently overlap - they are replaced by special braces.

If the choice fell on laser lifting, then anesthesia is not required - only anesthetic gel and disinfection. The preparations are applied on the face after cleaning the skin half an hour before the procedure begins, then the area of ​​rejuvenation is determined. The effect of ultrasound is controlled: the doctor adjusts the power of the pulse depending on the specific point, which positively affects both the safety of the procedure and its effectiveness. At the end of the suspenders, the patient is treated with a soothing ointment.

As for the suspenders by fillers, it takes the smallest amount of time compared to other ones. You can make it within 30-40 minutes, but you must first conduct a small survey. The beautician analyzes and decides on the volume of the injection, and then introduces the gel into the indicated zones with a thin needle.

The most severe pain awaits the patient several hours after the end of the operation. This happens only because the anesthesia, which was used during surgery, is ending. And you may also get the feeling that your face is “strained”, but painkillers will help to cope with poor health.As a rule, medications are used light, not causing side effects, and after a day, most people do not need their reception.

Many women are anxious when swelling occurs. A few days after the operation, there is swelling, indeed, in some cases they may even increase, but it’s not worth worrying about - this is a natural reaction of the body. In the process of rehabilitation swelling subside.

The same can be said about the hem marks:

• first, the surgeon's knife is wielding in places that are outside the field of view of outsiders - for example, under the hair;
• secondly, the tracks will gradually become completely invisible.

Home furnishings are a good psychological help: on returning from the hospital, you need to be prepared for not the most pleasant sensations. Ahead is not only a lot of restrictions and life on schedule, but also possible dissatisfaction with the lack of instant effect. We'll have to show restraint, rely on relatives and strictly follow the doctor's instructions. By the way, you need to stay in touch with him and keep up to date with even minimal changes in well-being.

Recommendations for those who made the tightening are fairly simple, but include not so few contraindications.

In order to prevent an increase in blood pressure, it is prohibited:

• lift weights;
• do gymnastics, fitness and other types of physical labor;
• lead an intimate life;
• drinking alcohol;
• go to the sauna, bath or take a hot bath.

The prohibitions on drugs stand apart, but in this case everything is individual, with the exception of drugs that contribute to blood thinning, for example, aspirin. Taking the pill can cause bleeding, which not only brings a lot of trouble, but also increases the recovery period.

Careful attention should be given to cosmetic procedures. Chocolate tanning lovers will have to give up on relaxing on the beach and tanning beds. And also to forget about any kind of facial care, except those that the doctor advised. Appointed ointments, silicone patches and physiotherapy will help to cope with postoperative defects, while peels and even homemade masks can be harmful.

As a rule, after two or three months, all of the above restrictions are removed. Approximately the same period is necessary so that the patient can fully recover and see his “new” face in the mirror.

This does not apply to laser procedures and facelift with fillers: usually a cosmetologist gives general recommendations on skin care and advises to temporarily refrain from sun exposure and chemical cosmetic procedures.

Neither the fair sex nor the strong half of humanity can come to a common opinion. Someone thinks that there is nothing better than natural, even if it has undergone age-changing beauty, and someone votes for progress and the opportunity to improve oneself.

Reviews are not theorists, but practitioners are just as contradictory, but this is understandable: the characteristics of the organism, the qualifications of the doctor, and the correctness of the choice of the type of plastics are of great importance.

General tips passed through the plastic are:

• collect the maximum amount of information about the clinic, which you plan to contact;
• do not save - although in the field of plastic surgery a lot of specialists have appeared, a competent surgeon or cosmetologist is now worth his weight in gold, and evaluates his services accordingly;
• Do not neglect the opportunity to consult several doctors and hear different opinions;
• enlist the support of loved ones, because in the process of rehabilitation you will need psychological comfort and real help.

For information on how the procedure of tightening the face with absorbable threads, see in the next video.