With age, facial skin becomes unattractive, loses its elasticity and freshness, this also happens due to violation of the hormonal background of the body or due to external damage to the surface. One way out of the situation could be a facelift - a procedure that provides for the correction of defects acquired in an operational or superficial manner.
Lifting the face helps restore self-confidence in those women who are concerned about age-related or other skin changes.
What is a face lift?
The tightening provides a comprehensive adjustment of the upper layers of the skin, due to which the treated areas are renewed and refreshed. Depending on how the procedure is performed, 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 face lift of the cervix consists of pulling on the upper skin without altering or touching the internal tissues. This option is suitable for eliminating fine wrinkles and correcting small skin imperfections;
- Deep removal (SMAS lifting) - is a complete operation in which several incisions are performed, followed by the removal of excess tissue;
- Endoscopic surgery is performed using modern technology. In this case, tissue compression is performed from the inside, using a miniature camcorder embedded under the skin on the side of the head. This method avoids large cuts, which shortens the recovery time after the procedure.
Non-surgical facelift techniques for skin rejuvenation have become more common in recent years because they are virtually painless, relatively affordable, and have no specific contraindications. In the process of non-surgical skin tightening, the following are used:
- serums - suitable for home use, as they are equipped with a fixing dispenser (to save money), differ in speed of action and have virtually no contraindications, except in cases of individual intolerance to the ingredients;
- 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 tools are available in the market, so there will be no difficulty in purchasing them. Everyone has the opportunity to use such medicines at home.
Homemade formulations from natural ingredients will help tighten and visibly refresh the skin without visiting a beauty salon.
How to do a facial lift at home?
Along with salon techniques, today there is a simpler and safer way to perform a facial lifting while it is applicable at home. Modern cosmetologists have developed many skin care products that have a regenerating effect, have a firming effect on stretched and wrinkled skin, but it is not at all necessary to use expensive store cosmetics. Self-made natural herbal masks can boast of no less effective result.
Facial lift at home consists of applying lifting masks and using home-made lotions and balms to care for delicate skin. We present you the simplest and most effective formulas for home cooking.
- A cucumber mask will help tighten dry skin, for which you will need a hard beaten egg white and a ground mass of ½ roasted cucumber without skin and seeds. Add a teaspoon of olive oil to the resulting mass and mix thoroughly. In addition to eliminating wrinkles and softening the oval of the face, such a remedy will reduce the appearance of age spots. For the result to be as effective as possible, the mask should be performed 1-2 times a week for half a month or more.
- A universal remedy for all skin types will be a fennel composition, which includes a tablespoon of freshly chopped fennel, a tablespoon of oats and ½ tablespoons 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 soften wrinkles and even out the tone. If you are not allergic to this component, you can tighten your face within a few days at home. You will need egg whites, beaten with a tablespoon of oatmeal, to the stirred mixture add a tablespoon of melted honey. The mixture is mixed 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 everyone can choose the best care for their skin.
Treat your skin with a massage - and it will reward you with a great look.
Home massage
In addition to masks and balms, you can pamper your skin with a procedure as enjoyable as massage. In combination with cosmetics, it helps to independently perform a facial lift. The main thing in this business is to apply the right technique and perform the procedures in a specific sequence.
- First of all, it is important to monitor hygiene - you should wash your face thoroughly with running water, after you have previously cleaned it from cosmetics and wash your hands with soap and water.
- The preparatory stage is the treatment of the skin with a soft cream (you can get a regular baby cream or choose a cream for sensitive skin). Failure to do so can prolong delicate skin, resulting in 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.
- You can now switch to the chin. It should be softened from the center to the sides. Do not forget about the earlobes, they can also be included in the massage process.
- The procedure ends by hitting the back of the hand on 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 the massage, simple exercises for stretching 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 on the neck and chin, you should periodically pronounce the sounds "I", "U" for 1-2 minutes, always pulled and tense.
- Exercising with air will help you make a visual facial lift. You should inhale through the nose and, closing your lips tightly, inflate your cheeks to the limit, stay in this position for 5-7 seconds and suddenly release the air through your mouth.
- With your mouth 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 is no difficulty 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 you will maintain the natural beauty and youth of your body for a longer time.