With age, the skin of the face becomes unattractive, loses 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 involves the correction of acquired defects in an operative or superficial way.
A facelift helps restore self-confidence to those women who are concerned about age-related changes or other skin changes.
What is a facelift?
Firming involves a complete regulation of the upper layers of the skin, thanks to which the treated areas are rejuvenated and refreshed. Depending on the method of performing the procedure, tightening can be performed in an operative or non-surgical way.
Surgical intervention is necessary in the presence of serious problems, it varies in degree of complexity.
- A conventional cervicofacial lift involves pulling the upper part of the skin without affecting or affecting the internal tissues. This option is suitable for eliminating fine wrinkles and correcting small skin imperfections;
- Deep lifting (SMAS lifting) - is a full-fledged operation in which several incisions are made, followed by the removal of excess tissue;
- Endoscopic surgery is performed using modern technology. In this case, the compression of the tissues 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 reduces the recovery time after the procedure.
Non-surgical lifting techniques for skin rejuvenation have become more common in recent years because they are practically 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 the speed of action and have practically no contraindications, with the exception of cases of individual intolerance to the components;
- deep penetration masks - can be prepared from natural ingredients or include synthetic materials;
- creams for lifting - in most cases, they are used at night, as they exclude the simultaneous use of other cosmetics.
Means for non-surgical skin tightening are commercially available, so there will be no difficulties with their purchase. Everyone has the opportunity to use such drugs at home.
Homemade formulations with natural ingredients will help to significantly firm and refresh the skin without visiting a beauty salon.
How to do a facelift at home?
Along with salon techniques, there is now a simpler and safer way to perform a facelift, while applicable at home. Modern cosmetologists have developed many skin care products that have a restorative effect, have a firming effect on tight and wrinkled skin, but it is not at all necessary to use expensive shop cosmetics. Homemade natural herbal masks can boast a no less effective result.
A home facelift consists of applying facelift 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 firm dry skin, for which you will need a strong beaten egg white and a crushed mass of ½ ripe skinless and seeded cucumber. Add a teaspoon of olive oil to the resulting mass and mix thoroughly. In addition to eliminating wrinkles and smoothing the oval of the face, such a remedy will reduce the appearance of age spots. In order for the result to be as effective as possible, the mask should be done 1-2 times a week for half a month or more.
- A universal remedy for all skin types will be a composition of dill, which includes a tablespoon of crushed fresh 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 recommended to repeat the procedure every week.
- The honey mask perfectly stimulates blood vessels to smooth out wrinkles and even tone. If you are not allergic to this component, you can firm your face in a few days at home. You will need egg white, beaten with a spoonful of oatmeal, a spoonful of melted honey is added to the mixed composition. The mass is mixed and hot applied 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 everyone can choose the best care for their skin.
Treat your skin with a massage and it will repay you with a gorgeous look.
Home massage
In addition to masks and balms, you can pamper your skin with such a pleasant procedure as a massage. In combination with cosmetics, it helps to independently perform a facelift. The main thing in this business is to apply the correct technique and carry out the procedures in a specific sequence.
- First of all, it is important to monitor hygiene: it is necessary to wash your face thoroughly with running water, having previously cleaned it from cosmetics, and wash your hands with soap and water.
- The preparatory stage is processing the skin with a soft cream (you can take an ordinary baby cream or choose a cream for sensitive skin). Otherwise, the delicate skin can stretch, causing 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 forehead area - from the eyebrows up, then to the sides.
- Now you can move on to the chin. Requires sanding from the center to the sides. Do not forget the earlobes, they can also be involved 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 stretch the skin will not interfere, they can be performed throughout the day. This will not only help strengthen the face, but will also allow the "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 stretched and with tension.
- Exercising with the air will help you do a visual facelift. You should draw in air through your nose and, tightly closing your lips, inflate your cheeks to the limit, hold this state for 5-7 seconds and suddenly release the air through your mouth.
- With the mouth wide open, try to reach the chin with the tip of the tongue, this exercise develops muscle strength and forms an oval.
As you can see, there are no difficulties in these tips, 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 you'll retain your body's natural beauty and youth for longer.