Circular facelift: how is it done, is there an alternative? Facebuilding - an alternative to plastic surgery Alternative to plastic surgery on the face

Who among us does not dream of having a smooth face without wrinkles? Modern technologies allow women to maintain beauty until old age. However, to have a perfect face, it is not necessary to resort to the help of a plastic surgeon. Today we will tell you how you can achieve a stunning effect and strengthen your facial muscles thanks to the face-building exercise system. face - “face” And build - “build”).

The author of an alternative facelift technique was a German plastic surgeon, a specialist in the field of facial muscles - Dr. Reinhold Benz. He came up with this system of exercises specifically for his beloved ballerina. The effect of daily training exceeded all expectations: many wrinkles smoothed out and the 40-year-old ballerina’s face became noticeably younger. Subsequently, the technique became popular in Europe, USA, and later in other countries.

It is noteworthy that Reinhold did not advocate the fight against the natural aging process, but the restoration and toning of the facial muscle frame. So you can start doing face building at any age. However, the sooner your muscles begin to tighten, the less risk that your facial skin will sag over the years.

Compared to injection procedures and circular lifting, face-building already has many more followers. Like any sports training, it does not give immediate results, unlike Botox injections, but it provides a more long-term effect.

With these exercises you can solve the following problems:

• give elasticity and tone to muscles;
• correct the oval of the face, give clarity to the contours;
• eliminate facial wrinkles, reduce nasolabial folds;
• get rid of puffiness under the eyes, loose skin of the cheeks and neck, acne;
• improve skin color and general condition.

The first results will become noticeable within 7-10 days after the start of regular classes. You will see how your complexion becomes healthier and your skin is filled with inner radiance. This occurs due to improved blood flow and saturation of cells with sufficient oxygen. And visible results will come after several months of regular training. It all depends on the regularity and how correctly you perform the exercises.

So, preparation for the lesson.

1. Exercises must be performed in front of a mirror so that you can monitor the correctness of the movements.

2. When performing a set of exercises, it is necessary to alternate static (this is when the exercises are performed with a delay of 10 counts) and dynamic load (performed in motion for each count).

3. Before each exercise, it is necessary to perform breathing exercises: noisy exhalation through the mouth, active inhalation through the nose and holding. This must be repeated several times without interruption.

4. Each exercise should be performed three sets of 10 seconds.

5. Exercises should be performed on a previously cleansed face, and then you need to wash your face again and apply cream.

6. Regularity of classes - at least five times a week, and preferably daily!

7. Exercises must be performed (attention!) with clean hands or gloves.

Contraindications to face building:

• Botox injections;
• plastic surgery on the face undergone in the last two years;
• pathology of the facial nerve;
• hypertension.

Well, now the most interesting part. We offer you a series of exercises that will help keep your face in good shape. Each exercise should be performed 10 times, gradually increasing the number of repetitions to 20-30. Go for it!

Wrinkles between eyebrows

Place your fingers on your forehead so that they touch each other. In this case, the ring fingers should be directly above the eyebrows. Stretch your skin as if you were removing a wrinkle.

Wrinkles on the forehead

Place your fingers on your forehead. Raise your eyebrows as if you are surprised by something. The exercise should be done on each count, overcoming the resistance of the fingers on the skin.

Mimic folds on the forehead

Using your fingertips, pull the skin of your forehead upward and fix this position. The forehead muscles work in the opposite direction when stretching the skin.

Strengthening the muscles of the lower eyelids

Place your fingers on the outer corners of your eyes, slightly pulling the lower eyelid up.

Circular lifting has long taken a position in the top plastic surgical interventions. It allows you to combat the consequences of weakening of the subcutaneous muscles and ligaments, which are responsible for sagging skin, exacerbation of nasolabial folds, the appearance of “bulldog” cheeks and the loss of clear outlines by the oval of the face.

The appearance of people 30-50 years old who have moderate cosmetic flaws that do not affect the entire face - not very large wrinkles on the forehead, wrinkles near the nose, sagging cheeks - responds most gratefully to this procedure.

The best and most long-lasting results are obtained with circular facial plastic surgery after the first signs of aging appear, with the appearance of sagging skin.

You shouldn't expect magic from this procedure. For example, wrinkles above the upper lip cannot be smoothed out, as well as nasolabial folds and “crow’s feet” around the eyes. However, in general, it can help you lose about a dozen years. Those with a long, thin face, thin skin and pronounced cheekbones are especially lucky - the result is especially noticeable for them.

How is a circular lift done?

The intervention is carried out under local anesthesia, sometimes under general anesthesia, if the patient requests it and there are no contraindications. The surgeon makes three or more incisions of 2 cm or shorter. They are located behind the ear and in the scalp, so the scars will not be noticeable. A tiny endoscope is inserted into the incision sites, and the entire process is then visible on the monitor. That is why this operation has another name – endoscopic facelift.

The doctor stretches the skin, attaching it to a new place, at the same time, if there is an agreement on this, sucking out fat, adjusting the muscles and tissues of the face. To increase the effect, neck plastic surgery is sometimes performed. In total, the operation takes 2-2.5 hours.

Contraindications

A circular facelift is prohibited for those who have impaired blood clotting, diabetes mellitus and severe diseases of internal organs. You should not eat or drink for at least 6 hours before the intervention. For two weeks Do not take aspirin or similar drugs. It’s bad when the operation coincides with menstruation.

What is good about a circular lift compared to a traditional one?

After operation

Patients will have to spend 2-3 days in the hospital, the first day later the first dressing will be done, the bandage will be removed on the 9th day, the stitches on the 12th. In general, the duration of the postoperative period is 3-6 weeks. There will be bruises, local swelling, and skin sensitivity will change. For three to six months, the scars are pink in color, after which they lighten and become almost invisible. Makeup can be done on day 10; It is forbidden to be in the sun, massage your face, dye or bleach your hair for a month; 1.5 months – engage in sports with very intense loads.

results

The effect of a circular lift is maintained by maintaining daily hygiene and using good quality cosmetics. As a rule, the effect lasts 7-10 years. It is recommended to resort to lifting twice or three times in a lifetime, the pause should be 5-10 years.

150000-300000 rubles

A circular lift is an expensive pleasure... but beauty requires sacrifice, in our case - monetary. The operation in Moscow will cost from 150,000 to 300,000 rubles.

Facelift or facelift– the name for a group of plastic surgeries that include correction and relocation of skin layers to rejuvenate the cervical-facial complex. These plastic surgery procedures eliminate tissue ptosis by tightening and excision of excess skin. Facelift involves working with both the skin and the muscular frame, compensating for age-related involutional changes and loss of elasticity of the dormal and epidermal layers, as well as the mobility of muscles and fascia. Compared to contour plastic surgery, this procedure is characterized by a more pronounced and persistent nature, however, facelift is characterized by a long recovery period due to the traumatic nature of the operation.

How is the operation performed?

The course of the operation can vary greatly depending on the goals of the surgeon, the indications and wishes of the patient. This technique involves excision of excess skin to correct sagging skin, as well as relocation of the muscular-aponeuratic system. Among the types of facelift, the following techniques are distinguished:
1. A circular facelift involves excision of excess skin and surgical tightening of muscles. Access is made through incisions in the temporal region for surgical muscle lifting after detachment of the skin in the cheeks and chin. When lifting the cervicofacial complex, an additional incision is made in the chin area;
2. SMAS lifting is performed to tighten the muscular-aponeural system, which includes muscles, tendons and the neural network. This allows you to perform a deep facelift with a pronounced effect for a long time, but it is more traumatic and is characterized by an increased risk of complications;
3. Front lifting is an operation in which rejuvenation of the upper third of the face is performed to correct the brow ridges and deep wrinkles in the forehead. An incision for access is made along the scalp, starting at the level of the auricle;
4. S-lifting – a method designed for lifting the lower part of the face, correcting jowls and double chin, improving geometry and aesthetic appearance. Access is made through incisions behind the ears. Typically, this type of surgery is often combined with liposuction;
5. Endoscopic facelift is performed through small incisions made in different areas depending on the goals;
6. Space lifting is a type of endoscopic technique in which the lower and middle third of the face is lifted;

For the above-mentioned techniques, the main stages that go through during a facelift operation are highlighted:
1. The surgeon applies markings;
2. General anesthesia;
3. Incisions are made to achieve access corresponding to the technique;
4. Muscle tightening is performed;
5. If there is excess adipose tissue, the surgeon performs liposuction;
6. A fixing suture is applied to fix the muscles and tissues in a new position corresponding to the correction;
7. The skin is placed in a new position and the excess is excised;
8. The surgeon places a suture that fixes the skin in a new position;
9. A supporting bandage is applied;
10. Removing the patient from anesthesia;
11. Consultation on the rehabilitation period;

Rehabilitation

The recovery period after surgery depends on the chosen method. The rehabilitation period varies from several days to three weeks, but it will be possible to see the full effect of the facelift only after 2-3 months. Immediately after the operation, the surgeon applies a special support bandage to the patient, which will be removed on the fourth day. During the first two days, the patient is in the clinic under the supervision of doctors; during the first three days, the patient is given cold compresses to reduce swelling. At the end of the fifth day, the patient’s antibiotic intake ends. As a rule, bruises and hematomas remain after surgery, which resolve by the middle of the second week. After two weeks, the patient's stitches are removed. It is worth recalling that throughout the entire postoperative period the patient is highly recommended to visit a solarium, bathhouse or sauna, as well as smoking and drinking alcohol.

Indications

Facelift allows you to solve problems associated with ptosis of facial tissue, its oval and redistribution of fat and tissue. Common indications for surgery are:
- Correction of ptosis and age-related tissue sagging;
- Loss of clarity of the oval of the face;
- Deep wrinkles and creases in the forehead, cheeks and nasolabial triangle;
- Excess fatty tissue on the neck and face;
- Flabby facial skin;

Contraindications

Facelift is a serious and traumatic plastic surgery, it has a list of contraindications, which, if ignored, can lead to various complications. For this reason, it should be avoided if the patient:
1. Oncological and chronic diseases in the acute stage;
2. Diabetes mellitus;
3. Blood clotting disorder;
4. Disruption of the cardiovascular system;
5. Tendency to form scars;
6. Disruption of internal organs;
7. Endocrine system disruption;
8. Age less than 18 years;
9. Mental illness;
10. Decreased elasticity of the skin;
11. Hypertension;

Complications

A facelift is a surgical procedure that can lead to complications if contraindications or doctor’s recommendations are ignored.

Temporary complications include:
1. Edema;
2. Bruises;
3. Postoperative hematomas;

Severe complications include:
1. Bleeding;
2. Seromas;
3. Violation of innervation;
4. Necrosis of the skin flap;
5. Infection;
6. Necrosis of the skin flap;
7. Formation of hypertrophic and keloid scars;
8. Hair loss;
9. Damage to the parotid glands;
10. Damage and deformation of the auricle;

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Circular Facelift: Basics

A circumferential lift is the surgical removal of stretched skin in order to smooth out wrinkles and skin folds that are not yet very deep.

The classic scheme: the skin is incised along the hairline at the temples and on the back of the head, in front of the ear and behind it, under the chin, then it is separated from the muscles and subcutaneous fat, stretched, the excess is trimmed, the contours of the incision are aligned and sutures are applied. All this, of course, with anesthesia - no pain is felt during the operation.

Sometimes circular plastic surgery is done together with a SMAS lift - sagging muscles are trimmed and tightened along with the skin. This combined operation is performed to eliminate already pronounced changes: sagging cheeks (jowls), double chin.

Types of circular lifting

Usually, for plastic surgery, the face is figuratively divided into 3 problem areas: upper, middle and lower.

In the case of circular plastic surgery, the lift affects all 3 zones at once. However, if in some area the changes are more pronounced, then emphasis is placed on it:

• Upper zone lift. This is the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, temples. Lifting the temporal area and eyebrows is called temparoplasty, and the eyelids are called blepharoplasty. Here, endoscopic lifting is most often performed: to make the stitches almost invisible, they operate through small punctures using a microscopic video camera, which displays the image on the screen.
• Mid zone lift. This is the skin under the eyes, nose, cheeks, cheekbones,... A small incision is made under the lower eyelid, through which the tissue is pulled vertically. There are other names for such mid-plasty – check-lifting or midface.
• Lower zone lift. Here work is carried out on the chin and neck area, jowls, and lower lip. Here either an endoscopic approach or several incisions are made under the chin along the contour and along the lower hairline. Lifting threads are passed through the incisions and used to fix the chin tissue in the desired position.

A circular facelift is performed in several ways:

• Classic scalpel surgery. I described above how it is done: they give anesthesia, excise excess skin and sew it in the desired position. Here it is necessary to go to the hospital - for several days after the operation (on average 5), the patient is observed, the necessary medications are administered to him and a clean bandage is applied daily.

The cost of the operation is decent - from 100 to 600 thousand rubles.

• Thread lifting. This operation is usually performed without general anesthesia - with local anesthesia. Special threads are threaded through small incisions, and a special frame is formed from them that will support the tissue. The incisions are then closed with stitches. The whole procedure lasts an hour on average, and after 4 hours you can go home.

The price ranges from 10 to 200 thousand rubles.

• Tightening by radio waves. This operation does not require any incisions or punctures, but may require up to 3 sessions. The tissues are heated by electromagnetic waves, causing microburns, which tighten the skin. Everything is done under local anesthesia.

The asking price is 3-50 thousand rubles.

• Laser lifting. The laser acts similarly to radio waves - it penetrates deep into the skin and creates microtraumas in the fibers. This provokes the body to intensively produce collagen and tightens tissue.

This procedure costs about 10-100 thousand.

The last two methods are considered the safest among plastic surgeries, since they do not require incisions or stitches, and the recovery period is faster.

The results of any plastic surgery do not last forever - the effect lasts on average 5-10 years, since the causes of sagging tissues (impaired blood circulation and tissue metabolism, poor drainage of lymph, muscle spasms) are not eliminated. Everything is disguised only externally.

Performing a circular lift

• “Blurred” facial contours;
• Double chin and flabby neck;
• Sagging cheeks (not only due to age, but also after strong and);
• Pronounced nasolabial folds;
• Drooping eyebrows and eyelids;
• Drooping corners of the eyes and lips;
• General sagging skin of the face and neck.

However, not everyone can solve this with plastic surgery. If any of these problems are not congenital, then it is better not to undergo surgery until the age of 35. At this age, all changes can still be eliminated with careful self-care and regular exercise.

There are also strict contraindications:

• Pregnancy and lactation;
• Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• Oncology;
• Any tumors;
• Blood clotting disorders;
• Endocrine disorders (diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, goiter);
• Infection (flu, bronchitis, hepatitis, tuberculosis, syphilis, malaria, etc.);
• Hypertension of grade 2 and above;
• Presence of a pacemaker, metal staples and prostheses after operations;
• Tendency to keloids - scars made of connective tissue.

Therefore, before undergoing a circular facelift, the patient undergoes a comprehensive examination. What does it include:

• General blood and urine tests;
• Liver test;
• Prothrombin index;
• Blood for glucose;
• Blood for prolactin;
• Bacterial smears;
• Wasserman reaction;
• Ultrasound of the pelvic organs;
• Mammography;
• Examination by a gynecologist.

Additional consultations or laboratory tests may be prescribed.

On the day of the operation, you also need to follow strict rules:

1. Do not eat or drink. The operation is performed on an empty stomach, mainly in the first half of the day.
2. Do not smoke for at least 6 hours before surgery.
3. Do not drink alcohol 2 days before surgery.
4. Remove all makeup, do not apply cream or use hair styling products.
5. Take a shower the day before and wash your hair thoroughly.
6. The day before surgery, do not take anticoagulants - blood thinning drugs.
7. Sometimes you need to give up tanning 2 weeks in advance; this is usually necessary for laser tightening.

After a circular facelift

After the operation, there is rehabilitation - a period when you need to follow special rules and be observed by a doctor. Depending on the type of operation, this ranges from 3 weeks to six months.

During this time, it is forbidden to sunbathe, physically exert yourself, go to baths and saunas, drink alcohol and not smoke. It is better to limit even swimming in pools and open reservoirs.

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As reviews show, unpleasant complications often arise:

• Scars and cicatrices;
• Hematomas;
• Tumors;
• Seams coming apart;
• Infections;
• Damage to the facial nerve;
• drooping eyelid;
• Facial asymmetry;
• Numbness of tissues, impaired sensitivity and mobility.

Using the stars as an example, we see that the person in the before and after photo can change beyond recognition, and not for the better. Instead of a face there is a tense mask, devoid of attractiveness.

Is it worth taking such a risk if you can tighten your face without a plastic surgeon? There is a healthy alternative for this - special exercises for the face.

Circular lifting without surgery

Why does everyone have a face? The same reason why someone at 20 years old has a saggy figure and cellulite, although he looks slim. And some are fit at 50, with strong muscles and elastic skin.

And of course, don’t forget that many problems can be avoided by doing anti-aging facial exercises. I recommend my set of exercises. It needs to be done every day, for five or ten minutes. I tried all the techniques given in it on myself and vouch for the results.

5-10 minutes and after 2 weeks a visible result - such a circular facelift can compete with any plastic surgery. All exercises can be done independently, at home and at any convenient time.

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And maximum restoration of its elasticity is the task of modern plastic surgery. Many methods used to obtain the most pronounced results with a minimum number of side effects allow you to choose the one that is suitable in a particular case.

However, only a plastic surgeon can be more likely to name the intervention option that will be the best solution to a particular problem. Among other methods of facial skin rejuvenation, special mention should be made of this method, which enjoys well-deserved interest due to the relatively small degree of injury and the speed of healing.

What is a circular facelift

As a method of tightening the facial skin with certain surgical procedures, a circular tightening rhytidectomy requires the mandatory use of anesthesia, which is most often used in the form of inhalation anesthesia (sometimes in the form of an intravenous version). The technique of this type of facelift requires a high level of professionalism from the plastic surgeon, since it combines the need not only to tighten sagging skin, but also to uniformly distribute the underlying fatty tissue.

A relatively small number of incisions in the skin in the ears and parotid area ensures a minimal number of stitches and reduces the amount of time required for complete healing. And although rhytidectomy, like any other method of facial skin tightening, is a traumatic method of exposure, it is recommended by plastic surgeons for severe loss of elasticity. This is due to the high quality of the final result, which is especially important for many manifestations of age-related changes and poor healing of the skin.

This English-language video will explain in detail the process of skin aging and the use of lifting in this case:

Concept and essence of the technique

The specificity of the method of circular facial skin tightening under consideration should be considered the need for certain actions by a plastic surgeon to obtain the expected result. The use of anesthesia is mandatory preparation for this surgical intervention.

The preparatory stage includes avoiding alcoholic beverages and smoking, which thin the blood, for a week before surgery, as well as taking medications that also contribute to a higher degree of blood thinning.

On the eve of the operation, you should refrain from eating heavy food; it is better to take a fasting day with fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as herbal teas.

The sequence of actions when performing rhytidectomy is as follows:

1. Before making incisions after the administration of anesthesia, the surface behind the ears, as well as the entire area of ​​facial skin, is disinfected using a disinfectant solution.
2. An incision is made just behind the auricle, which continues to the base of the ear along the hairline of the head.
3. Now the doctor separates the tissue from the periosteum, which further allows for a more even distribution of fatty tissue in this area and ensures a more even oval of the face and improves the tone of the skin.
4. If there is excess fat tissue, which is most often found in the chin area, liposuction surgery (fat removal) is performed.
5. Next, the skin is tightened; if there is a significant excess of it, the excess skin is excised, which avoids the appearance of signs of ptosis.
6. At the next stage, the muscles and connective tissue are fixed and connected, for which several stitches are made with a special non-absorbable thread for surgical operations.

If it is necessary to excise fatty tissue in the chin area, as well as to tighten excess skin with lost elasticity, the surgeon makes an incision in the skin on the chin, after which excess fat and skin are removed.

At the final stage, a cosmetic suture is made along the perimeter of the postoperative wound, which fixes its edges and allows the resulting suture to heal faster. A compression bandage is applied, which is not removed for a period of time set by the plastic surgeon. The period of operation for a circular facelift using the rhytideectomy method is 2.5-4 hours, depending on the area of ​​treatment.

Photos before and after facelift

Age limits

To perform rhytidectomy, the following rule applies: the patient’s age should not be less than 30 years, the recommended age for any method of circular skin tightening is 35-45 years, when the skin already shows signs of aging and loses its natural elasticity. Another important point when determining the possibility of performing a circular facelift using rhytideectomy is the body’s ability to quickly recover. This means that before carrying out this method of facial skin tightening, the condition of the body is examined using various methods, the presence of pathogenic microflora in it is revealed and diseases of any nature are eliminated.

This video explains rhytidectomy:

Indications and contraindications

• when pronounced age-related changes occur;
• with a significant number of wrinkles on the skin of the face (age-related) with their different locations;
• on the face due to a decrease in the amount of fatty tissue, which is responsible for the degree of elasticity of the epidermis;
• manifestations of ptosis in the chin, eyelids, eyebrows;
• formation of skin folds on the bridge of the nose.

Also, indications for rhytidectomy include severe drooping of the corners of the eyes and decreased skin tone of the upper eyelid. A double chin, formed by decreased skin tone and excess fat deposits, can also be corrected through rhytidectomy.

However, there are a number of situations in which this method of facial contour correction and skin tightening is contraindicated.

• For example, if there is a tendency to form after surgery, somatic diseases should be considered situations in which it is recommended to abandon the considered method of circular facelift.
• A reduced rate of blood clotting, which significantly slows down healing, is also considered a contraindication.
• , stages of exacerbation of inflammatory and chronic processes, decreased body resistance - conditions in which the operation in question should be postponed until the body is completely restored.

Pros and cons

When weighing the pros and cons, you should take into account the general condition of the skin, the presence of any type of disease, and the severity of negative age-related manifestations on the skin of the face. However, only a plastic surgeon can suggest the most optimal solution, who will prescribe the necessary examinations of the body, tests that will provide the most complete picture of the general state of health.

If you have poor blood clotting or a family history of hemophilia, you should inform the doctor who will perform the circular facelift. He will decide on the possibility of using rhytidectomy in a particular case, and will recommend alternative options if there are serious concerns for the patient’s health.

How much does rhytidectomy cost?

The cost of the facial skin tightening procedure in question can vary significantly depending on the medical center where it is performed, the materials used and the rehabilitation period. On average, the price of this method of circular facelift ranges from 1900 (with a minimum number of manipulations for rhytidectomy) to 2500 US dollars (with additional manipulations in the chin, upper eyelids, neck).

Before and after rhytidectomy

Is LP possible without surgery?

Alternative options for a circular facelift are possible, but they can only be effective if there are minor negative changes in the skin. , carried out taking into account massage lines, which are less susceptible to mechanical influence when performing massage movements, which are selected depending on the type of skin and its general condition - all these manipulations can also be recommended if the facial skin is prone to increased wrinkles and the appearance of a large number of wrinkles.

However, the most effective method at the first signs of age-related changes is to perform sets of exercises that are aimed at increasing muscle and skin tone, stimulating blood circulation and metabolism in the epidermis, which allows for the timely removal of decay products from it and maintaining its attractive appearance.

In case of significant negative changes in the skin, the appearance of numerous and deep wrinkles, the rhytidectomy method makes it possible to quickly and permanently give freshness and elasticity to the facial skin; the duration of the resulting effect lasts from 3 to 5 years, after which this type of surgical intervention for performing a circular skin tightening should be repeated.

The video below will tell you how to remove wrinkles on the bridge of the nose without surgery: