Maybe no one wants to say goodbye to youth and beauty. Fortunately, plastic surgeons are ready to disagree with time: with their help, patients can "stop" the aging process, maintain youth and naturalness at the same time. But is it possible to trust someone with your face without fear? How to choose a good clinic and a competent specialist among the abundance of tempting offers?
What is the use of facelift?
With age, the appearance and contour of the face change due to natural physiological processes. There are many reasons for this: hormonal imbalance, slowing of metabolic processes, decreased collagen production, change in bone tissue composition, loss of fat packets in some places and their appearance in others, where it is undesirable, and so on. As a result, facial tissues lose their volume and elasticity, the skin becomes flabby and loose.
No matter how good care, effective folk methods and cosmetic procedures are used, time will take its toll: all these funds can only affect the surface layers of the skin. Even if it turns out to delay the appearance of superficial wrinkles for a long time, then it will not be possible to stop or completely reverse the processes that occur in deep tissues with the help of all of the above.
On a noteThe advent of modern techniques has allowed surgical clamping services to once again strengthen their position. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), today our country is in the TOP 15 countries in the world in terms of the number of plastic surgeries performed. In 2017, the local plastic surgery market recorded a record turnover of the last five years, recording an increase of over 30%. The demand for cosmetic medicine continues to grow. The third most popular of all types of plastic surgery is facelift.
Astestimonyfor facelift, the fall is the first to appear. This is a prolapse of the soft tissues of the face as a result of the gradual loss of elasticity and skin tone, the worsening of muscle contractility. The fall may be dominated by a specific part of the face:
- in the lower third of the face- fall (fall) of the neck and chin tissues on a background of relaxation and increase of the skin area. This leads to the formation of wrinkles and folds in the neck and the smoothing of a clean chin-neck angle.
- in the middle third of the face- nasolabial folds, nasolacrimal grooves, bags under the eyes and sagging cheeks, which deform the oval of the face.
- in the upper third of the face- wrinkles on the forehead, drooping of the outer edges of the eyebrows and the corners of the eyes, protrusion of the eyelids, formation of horizontal wrinkles on the bridge of the nose.
These signs of age-related tissue aging can be offset by the use of various techniques of facial plastic surgery and professional cosmetology. However, when it comes to surgery, it is important not to forget the other side of the coin - the contraindications.
Contraindications:
- malignant neoplasms;
- violation of blood clotting;
- epilepsy and serious psychosomatic illnesses.
- untreated hypertension;
- diseases of the internal organs;
- Dermatological diseases;
- chronic diseases at the stage of exacerbation.
- pregnancy;
- inflammatory and infectious processes.
On a note
Aging, although not very pleasant, is a natural process in which the natural anthropometric proportions of the face must be maintained, despite the fact that it is accompanied by the appearance of gravitational decline, that is, normal tissue volume loss and the formation of skin folds and wrinkles. . Therefore, from the beginning of the degenerative process of the tissues, it is better to choose more subtle methods of exposure that do not give a strong effect on a "tuned" face.
Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, of course, has advanced a lot in its development and its possibilities are now great. However, you should be aware that there is a possibility of complications after plastic surgery - surgeons are well aware of them and know how to minimize side effects. However, some complications can be prolonged and even dangerous, which is why it is so important to choose a plastic surgeon with extensive experience and an impeccable reputation.
The following is an overview of the most popular facelift methods - this will allow you to get an idea of the "arsenal" of modern cosmetic surgery and cosmetology clinics.
Types of braces
Today, plastic surgeons are able to perform lifting operations for every taste, because the possibilities of modern medicine allow it. Each technique has its supporters in both doctors and patients. Let's take a closer look at how these techniques differ.
Surgical methods of facelift
These techniques allow you to work on the deep tissues of the face so that they can have a lasting effect. The most popular and effective are endoscopic facelift and SMAS-lifting - they aim for a complete solution to age-related problems. With their help, the soft tissues of the face are redistributed and the skin is tightened.
Circular face lift (complex face and neck correction) -a combined method of surgical resuscitation, which incorporates the capabilities of many techniques.
- Indications: tissue volume loss, "floating" contour, large amount of excess loose tissue, deep wrinkles and other age-related changes.
- Contraindications: diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous and other systems, as well as liver and kidney, hematological and dermatological pathologies, inflammatory and infectious processes, period of pregnancy and lactation - to diagnoseand organic studies, consult a number of experts. . .
- Damage: high. This is a complete operation, so when choosing this technique, you need to know the severity of the upcoming intervention.
- Conduct: With a circular scalpel, long incisions are made, followed by in-depth tissue modeling, transfer of fat bags and resection of excess skin. The operation is performed under general anesthesia. Then you need to stay in hospital (up to two days) and have a recovery period of at least one month.
- Result- the most intense and long-lasting, compared to all other techniques. Possible complications are scarring, damage to the facial nerve and its branches and extensive hematomas.
- advantages: the most effective procedure for facelift with excessive amount of tissue, ability to correct imperfections that other methods can not deal with.
- Disadvantages: high trauma, relatively serious risk of complications, long recovery period.
Endoscopic facelift -a progressive type of surgery for deep correction of age-related changes using video endoscopic equipment. As you can see, this method uses an endoscope with a video camera that is several millimeters in size, which transmits an image magnified many times on the screen. This way the doctor can clearly see the work area with the nerve bundles and the vessels that are in it. Endoscopic face and neck lifts are performed under general anesthesia. Varieties are the endoscopic elevation of the upper, middle or lower third of the face - each of the surgeries is used depending on which part of the face is to be treated. It is possible to work with separate zones, as well as to combine many types of interventions. With endoscopic facelift, the blood vessels are slightly injured and there is complete control of the operation and if all the rules and recommendations are followed, the risk of serious complications is practically eliminated. Tissue swelling, small bruises and transient hair loss in the area of intervention are possible, but over time the tissues are completely restored.
- Indications: deep wrinkles and folds, consequences of soft tissue relaxation, lack of tissue volume due to age-related changes, drooping eyelids, drooping eyebrows and other aesthetic problems.
- Contraindications: oncology, severe chronic diseases in the acute stage, inflammatory skin diseases, infections, skin coagulation disorders, pregnancy and lactation.
- Damage: Medium. The equipment makes it possible to deliver large incisions and control the location of blood vessels and nerves.
- Conducting the process: under general anesthesia, small incisions are made (up to 1. 5 cm), then deep detachment of the face mask is performed and tissue manipulation is performed under the control of video endoscopic equipment: dissection, tension and fixation of muscles and fat packets. At the end, cosmetic sutures are applied. The sutures are removed in five to seven days and the patient can return to his normal lifestyle in two to three weeks.
- Result: the patient looks 10-15 years younger and does not lose his natural individuality - the skin is smoothed, the tumors are replenished, but the natural symmetry is maintained. The duration of the effect depends on the individual characteristics, the presence of bad habits and stereotypes, but in general, the effect can last up to 20 years. If we talk about the possible negative consequences, then everything is limited to swelling and small bruises.
- Plushigh safety and low level of trauma, possibility of complete control with a video camera, absence of visible traces of surgery, intense rejuvenating effect.
- Disadvantages: in the early recovery period, the effect of hypercorrection is observed, the technique is not suitable for patients with very large excess skin.
SMAS lifting- an effective method of surgical tightening by modeling the myoneurotic layer. Most foreign plastic surgeons believe that the aging process of the middle and lower third of the face is mainly related to this layer.
- Indications: signs of aging in the form of sagging and loss of skin elasticity, wrinkles, indistinguishable facial contours.
- Contraindications: oncology, chronic diseases in the acute stage, blood clotting disorders, pregnancy.
- Conducting the process: during the operation, after the removal of the excess, the skin is tightened, the muscle tissue is moved and fixed. The operation lasts several hours, after which a recovery period is required, which lasts about a month.
- Resultpersistent, lasts up to eight years, but not as intense as with endoscopic lifting. Possible complications include nerve damage, hematomas and edema.
- advantagesmethods: noticeable lifting effect, elimination of excess skin.
- Disadvantages: the risk of complications, the presence of scars around the ear (in front of and behind the ears).
Non-surgical skin tightening
This is a group of techniques, the use of which allows you to obtain a lifting effect without significant damage to the skin. Such approaches have gained popularity due to the possibility of performing a facelift procedure without surgery, ie in a milder way with a minimum recovery period. Unfortunately, this inevitably affects the severity and duration of the effect.
Cosmetology of materialincludes techniques that use ultrasound, radio waves, or lasers to lift tissue results without compromising their integrity.
- Indications: wrinkles, loss of skin firmness and clear contour.
- Contraindications: oncology, chronic diseases, inflammatory skin diseases, pregnancy.
- Damage: absent or almost absent.
- Conduct: during the procedure, the impact is performed on the problem area with special equipment. In this case, there is no need to use general anesthesia and in a long recovery period. The patient can return immediately to his business, he is only required to follow the doctor's recommendations. In some processes, just a few sessions are enough, while others require a process.
- Result: restores firmness and iron, smoothes wrinkles, stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin. The result is less durable than after surgical tightening and depends to a large extent both on the characteristics of the patient's body and directly on the specifics of the chosen technique. The effect usually lasts two to three years.
- advantages- visible effect without trauma, absence of painful sensations and need for long-term recovery, tightening of the skin.
- Disadvantages- the inability to eliminate many of the expressed problems of aging, less noticeable and lasting result, the need to repeat the course.
injections -the introduction of fillers based on hyaluronic acid, collagen or botulinum toxin to combat age-related changes.
- Indications: wrinkles, lack of volume.
- Contraindications: severe chronic diseases in the exacerbation stage, skin diseases, violation of skin integrity, blood clotting disorders, individual intolerance to drugs, pregnancy and lactation.
- Damage: Contour plastic surgery is considered less traumatic, but there is a risk of damaging blood vessels and nerves with a needle.
- Conduct: The process usually takes less than an hour to complete. Only application anesthesia may be used, after which the drug is injected into the problem area with a needle or cannula. With the help of a filler, you can eliminate nasolacrimal grooves, nasolabial folds, correct the lack of volume in the middle and lower third of the face. Botulinum toxin is only injected into the muscles - to relieve hypertension and then smooth out wrinkles. Also in this way it is quite possible to "get up" the lowered corners of the mouth. After the procedure, the patient can return to normal activities and do them, following the doctor's recommendations.
- Result: the procedures allow the tumor to be replenished and wrinkles to be eliminated, but the result depends on the characteristics of the patient's body and the choice of drug. The result can last for three-six months to a year or a year and a half.
- advantages: low trauma, possibility of correcting the result if it proves unsatisfactory, no need for rehabilitation and use of general anesthesia.
- Disadvantages: short-term effect, need for repetition, visual elimination of only superficial imperfections.
The cost of facial rejuvenation procedures: can not buy youth?
When choosing a clinic, it is worth remembering the well-known phrase: "What you pay you get". Each type of facelift is a procedure that requires modern equipment, high quality drugs and anesthesia, providing the patient with special living conditions and especially high qualifications of the surgeon. If the price for this type of service is suspiciously low, it means that some of these points (or all at once) are not observed and the clinic may not be licensed at all. But the beauty and health of facial skin is not something you can save. The public knows a huge number of stories about patients who, having decided to save money, were later forced to spend much more money not only to correct the consequences of a failed operation in terms of aesthetics, but also to restore their health.
On average, the price for a deep surgical lift of two areas of the face starts from a rather impressive amount; if it is necessary to do more serious manipulations with a combination of techniques, you will have to spend even more. The exact cost can only be found in the consultation, as the scope of the intervention depends on the individual characteristics of the patient. We talk about age, skin quality, the volume of unwanted tissues, the type of structure of the face, as well as the desires of the individual himself and much more.
The hardware (ultrasonic) facelift SMAS is not very cheap, the price is greatly affected by the number of lines. The cost of the contour with fillers depends on the drug and the required volume of administration.
The technologies that allow the return of youth are constantly being improved, increasing the possibilities of modern aesthetic medicine. Today, plastic surgeons are able to eliminate almost any manifestation of age-related changes and with the introduction of endoscopic technology it has also become possible to minimize the trauma of surgery. Thus, the use of modern equipment, the individual approach and the use of advanced techniques are all that can be based on people who want to look refreshed.
Where can I go for the procedure?
Recommendations for the choice of aesthetic medicine center and specialist are given by a specialist - plastic surgeon:
"Since plastic surgery and cosmetology gained great popularity, a large number of specialized clinics have appeared on the market. Unfortunately, some of these institutions do not meet high standards for the provision of medical services and employ unscrupulous specialists. Such clinics are not only not interested in successfully solving the patient's problem, but simply do not have the necessary resources for high quality work.
To find a high quality doctor and a comfortable clinic, it is necessary to study as much information as possible about the specialists and the institution itself. First of all, do not hesitate to ask for permission for the right to practice medicine, certificates, diplomas of doctors. . . In addition, all of these documents should be publicly available on the site. It is essential that the license reflects compliance with the requirements of the Procedure for the provision of medical care in the profile "Plastic Surgery", approved by order of the Ministry of Health. You should also pay attention to the documents confirming the surgeon's current certification. It is worth finding out what the condition of the clinic is, if it has a sufficient level of funding to acquire high quality equipment and if the medical institution has experience in performing the necessary procedures and photos of indicative examples. It is desirable for the institution to operate for more than one year: if the history of the clinic is long, then this indicates that patients (and regulators) have already developed a trusting attitude towards this medical institution.
An important selection criterion is the wide range of services provided and the integrated approach to solving the patient's aesthetic problems in one place: from diagnostic measures to plastic surgery and professional cosmetology.