With age, the skin on the face becomes unattractive, loses its elasticity and freshness, this also happens due to a violation of the hormonal background of the body or due to external damage to the surface. One way out of the situation can be a facelift, a procedure that provides for the correction of defects acquired in an operative or superficial way.
A facelift helps restore self-confidence in women who are concerned about age-related or other skin changes.
What is a face lift?
Stretching provides a comprehensive tightening of the upper layers of the skin, so the treated areas are rejuvenated and refreshed. Depending on the method of performing the procedure, the tightening can be performed operatively or non-surgically.
Surgical intervention is required in the presence of serious problems, it varies in degree of complexity.
- A conventional cervicofacial facelift involves pulling the upper skin without altering or affecting the internal tissues. This option is suitable for removing fine wrinkles and correcting small skin imperfections;
- Deep lift (SMAS lift): it is a complete operation in which several incisions are made, followed by the removal of excess tissue;
- Endoscopic surgery is performed with modern technology. In this case, compression of the tissue is done from the inside, using a miniature video camera embedded under the skin from the side of the scalp. This method avoids large incisions, which shortens the recovery time after the procedure.
Non-surgical face lift techniques for skin rejuvenation have become more common in recent years because they are virtually painless, relatively affordable, and have no particular contraindications. In the non-surgical skin tightening process, the following are used:
- serums - convenient for use at home, as they are equipped with a fixing dispenser (to save money), differ in speed of action and have practically no contraindications, except in cases of individual intolerance to the components;
- deep penetration masks - can be prepared from natural ingredients or include synthetic materials;
- lifting creams - in most cases, they are used at night, as they exclude the simultaneous use of other cosmetics.
Non-surgical skin tightening means are commercially available, so there will be no difficulties with your purchase. Everyone has the opportunity to use these medications at home.
Homemade formulations from natural ingredients will help to noticeably firm and refresh the skin without having to visit a beauty salon.
How to perform a facelift at home?
Along with hairdressing techniques, today there is a simpler and safer way to perform a face lift, while it is applicable at home. Modern cosmetologists have developed a large number of skin care products that have a regenerating effect, have a firming effect on stretched and wrinkled skin, but it is not necessary to use expensive cosmetics in stores. Self-made natural herbal masks can boast no less effective result.
A home lift consists of applying lifting masks and using homemade lotions and balms to care for delicate skin. We present the simplest and most effective formulas for cooking at home.
- A cucumber mask will help tighten dry skin, for which you will need a strong beaten egg white and a crushed mass of ½ ripe cucumber without skin or seeds. Add a teaspoon of olive oil to the resulting batter and mix well. In addition to removing wrinkles and smoothing the oval of the face, this remedy will reduce the appearance of age spots. In order for the result to be as effective as possible, the mask should be carried out 1-2 times a week for half a month or more.
- A universal remedy for all skin types will be a dill composition, which includes a tablespoon of fresh crushed dill, a tablespoon of oatmeal and ½ tablespoon of olive oil. The mass is applied with a brush for 20-30 minutes, then washed off with cold water. It is advisable to repeat the procedure every week.
- The honey mask perfectly stimulates the blood vessels to smooth wrinkles and even out the tone. If you are not allergic to this component, you can tighten your face in a matter of days at home. You will need egg white, whipped with a tablespoon of oatmeal, a tablespoon of melted honey is added to the stirred composition. The mass is stirred and applied warm to the skin for about a quarter of an hour. Rinse with soap-free water.
These are the simplest and most effective recipes, but there are other formulations, so that everyone can choose the best care for their skin.
Treat your skin to a massage, and it will reward you with a wonderful appearance.
Home massage
In addition to masks and balms, you can pamper your skin with a procedure as pleasant as a massage. In combination with cosmetics, it helps to independently perform a face lift. The main thing in this business is to apply the correct technique and perform the procedures in a specific sequence.
- First of all, it is important to monitor hygiene: you should wash your face well under running water, have previously cleaned it of cosmetics, and wash your hands with soap and water.
- The preparatory stage is to process the skin with a mild cream (you can take a normal baby cream or choose a cream for sensitive skin). Failure to do so can stretch delicate skin and lead to bruising and swelling.
- We warm the skin of the face with massage movements in the direction from the nose to the temples, all movements should be performed exclusively with the fingertips without strong pressure.
- The next step will be to massage the area of the forehead, from the eyebrows up and then to the sides.
- Now you can move on to the chin. It should be smoothed from the middle to the sides. Do not forget about the earlobes, they can also participate in the massage process.
- The procedure is completed by stroking the back of the hand in the submandibular area.
It is not difficult to do such a massage at home, the whole procedure will take no more than 15 minutes, and you will see the effect after a week.
Along with massage, simple exercises to tighten the skin will not interfere, they can be done throughout the day. This will not only help strengthen the face, but will also allow "numb" skin cells to "stretch".
- To strengthen the skin of the neck and chin, you should periodically pronounce the sounds "I", "U" for 1-2 minutes, always prolonged and with tension.
- Exercising with air will help you perform a visual face lift. You need to breathe in air through your nose and, tightly closing your lips, inflate your cheeks to the limit, maintain this state for 5-7 seconds and suddenly release air through your mouth.
- With your mouth wide open, try to reach your chin with the tip of your tongue, this exercise develops muscle strength and forms an oval.
As you can see, there are no difficulties in these recommendations, so you can follow them at home without much difficulty. And regular exercise will allow you to keep your face in good shape, which means that you will preserve the natural beauty and youth of your body for longer.