Face lifting: at home vs. salon treatments

Turn back time and shed ten years? – A lifting treatment will help with that. A skilful tightening of the facial oval can work wonders! The most important thing is to understand the causes behind sagging skin. And, as far as possible, to eliminate them. Then the contours of your face will once again take on a beautiful shape. What is more effective – salon treatments or home care? Let's try to figure it out.

Keep in mind that facial contours are difficult to correct.

Targeting skin lifting solutions: 3 causes of sagging skin

It is always easier to prevent a problem than to wage an exhausting battle against it. Especially since face lifting is one of the most difficult tasks in cosmetology. That is why it requires heightened attention when looking for a solution to this problem.

Lifting and gravity – what these concepts have in common

The force of gravity not only keeps us on the planet. It also causes the soft tissues of the face to droop, which is called ptosis. It is most characteristic of women with dense skin prone to oiliness. This is because it is heavier due to a higher percentage of subcutaneous fatty tissue.

As a result, the muscular corset that supports the epidermis experiences a more pronounced load. This in turn leads to early sagging of the skin. Correcting it requires face lifting solutions.

This type of ageing is called gravitational or deformational.

Symptoms of ptosis in the deformational type of facial ageing. What should you do with this type of beauty? Improve the microcirculation of blood and lymph! This will prevent congestion and swelling. Which in turn will protect the facial oval from drooping and provide a lifting effect.

On the harmfulness of stress and rapid weight loss

Stress is the driving force behind facial ageing. Chronic fatigue and lack of sleep cause an oxygen deficit in the dermis. This provokes increased activity of free radicals, which destroy collagen. As a result, the facial oval “slides down”, and the epidermis begins to require tightening (lifting).

Sagging of soft tissues is also observed with rapid weight loss. The excess skin left after weight loss begins to pull the facial oval downward.

How to protect yourself from facial deformations and delay the use of lifting masks:

1. Eliminate the causes of stress (sleep more, take walks in the fresh air, quit smoking).
2. Follow the principles of healthy eating. And don't experiment with express weight-loss methods.

A balanced diet prevents ptosis.

Rush to the dentist – how to prevent the “face from sliding down”

The causes of a sagging facial oval also include:

• a malocclusion (an underdeveloped lower jaw);
• heredity (the Slavic type of beauty).

What do visits to the dental office and firm skin have in common? In reality, a very close connection! After all, the causes of ageing lie much deeper. In particular, in the musculoskeletal system.

An incorrect bite causes tension in the facial muscles. As a result, they wear out faster and cannot keep the dermis as taut as before. That is why wearing braces is a path to a beautiful smile. But also an excellent lifting and a guarantee of your face's youthfulness!

As for the Slavic type of beauty, it is based on a specific skull structure. A round face and full cheeks give Slavic women a special charm. But an underdeveloped lower jaw is unable to hold dense skin. Over time, the facial contour becomes deformed, requiring a lift. The bone structure of the skull cannot, of course, be fixed. But, knowing about this risk, you can rule out other factors that lead to the need for a lift.

TOP-4 mistakes that may cost you your facial appearance without a lift

Not all face lifting solutions are so safe. Many of them can seriously worsen the situation:

1. Fillers (substances that fill in folds). “Magic” injections that remove deep wrinkles are contraindicated in cases of facial sagging. Substances injected under the skin only weigh down the epidermis! As a consequence, sagging becomes even more severe.
2. Biorevitalization (deep hydration through the introduction of hyaluronic acid). The mechanism of action is roughly the same. Skin saturated with moisture becomes heavier and the face quickly “slides” downward.
3. Heavy lifting masks for the face. Regular use of products that weigh down the epidermis will only deepen existing problems.
4. Lipolytics (substances that break down fatty tissue, for example in a “double chin”). If the sagging is not caused by excess fatty tissue, the use of lipolytics carries a danger. Instead of a lift, they may provoke necrosis and lead to irreversible defects.

Face lifting – effective methods at home and in the salon

How can you restore your face's former freshness? To do this, you need to:

• reduce the weight of the epidermis;
• enrich it with oxygen;
• strengthen the walls of the capillaries.

Home remedies for face lifting – the best of the best

The answer to the question “how to achieve a lifting effect at home?”

• Lifting alginate masks with spirulina or ginseng. These substances provide a pronounced lifting effect.
• Self-massage. Pinching and tapping with the fingertips improves lymph circulation. More precisely, the outflow of fluids.

It is not recommended to use lifting masks based on egg white at home. It is a strong allergen that can trigger a pronounced reaction.

Salon treatments – restoring the face's youthfulness

For strengthening vessel walls, fluid outflow and reducing stress, the following are suitable:

• microcurrent treatment;
• massage;
• gas-liquid peeling (it removes hyperkeratosis, promoting lifting of the epidermis).

A better lifting effect can be achieved with special threads. This minimally invasive method allows you to postpone a surgical face lift. As they become surrounded by connective tissue, they form a strong framework.

A healthy lifestyle and a happy smile are the best remedies for face lifting!