Non-surgical facelift - safe rejuvenation (#important facts)

Facelift (lifting) without surgery is a complex of various techniques aimed at renewing epidermal cells and activating neocollagenesis, which allows one to achieve a rejuvenation effect without the use of surgical intervention. Combating visual signs of aging is one of the most important tasks of aesthetic medicine, which today offers a large number of methods of minimally invasive facelift.

Today, the lifting effect can be achieved not only with the help of various generators of thermal and light energy, but also by using medical preparations, for example, lyophilisates of neurotoxins or modified forms of hyaluronic acid. All these methods are effective both for physiological changes in the skin caused by natural dehydration and thinning of the collagen dermal layer, and for signs of photoaging and menopausal aging (negative skin changes that occur against the background of reduced estrogen secretion).

Facelift without surgery

Non-surgical facelift: what is it?

Most women try to minimize the need to go under the knife for smoother skin.

In addition, this method of restoring youth and beauty is losing its position in the ranking of modern facelift proposals, because the operation involves general anesthesia and skin incisions, which may leave scars and serious health consequences.

Humane methods of lifting without surgery, which are cosmetic procedures to restore tone to the skin and restore the contours of the face and body, are gaining popularity.

The undeniable advantages of a non-surgical facelift are:

• no need for long-term rehabilitation (treatment of sutures, adherence to a special regime, waiting for swelling to subside and resorption of hematomas);
• continuation of an active social life almost immediately after the facelift: you won’t have to hide from friends, acquaintances and colleagues for weeks.

Photos before and after restoration of the upper front teeth with ceramics

As you can see from the photo, we managed to balance the color and shape of the two front teeth, as well as harmoniously align them along the gum line. The dark area of ​​the tooth is not visible.

When looking at the teeth from below, it was clear that the crown protruded forward and the arch line was broken. After restoration, the teeth stand straight along the arch.

The young woman was very pleased with the correction of her face and smile.

She only recommends Dial-Dent to her friends!

#4 main types of lift without surgery

Up to a certain age, age-related changes can be dealt with in much less radical and extreme ways than surgical intervention.

There is a category of people for whom plastic surgery is simply contraindicated. In this case, a non-surgical facelift will help.

In fact, you won’t have to search, but choose, since so many different technologies have been developed that almost every month you can test something new.

And one more pleasant point: a non-surgical facelift will cost much less than an operating one.

At the moment, there are the following most effective options for non-surgical facial skin tightening by cosmetologists:

• hardware cosmetology;
• injection techniques;
• deep peelings;
• manual practices.

What complications can there be?

Like any surgical intervention, the procedure can have negative consequences.

Known complications after a circular facelift:

• unsatisfactory aesthetic result (facial asymmetry, distortion of features, scars, scars, deformation of the ears);
• injury to the facial nerve and impaired facial expressions;
• infection, inflammation, suppuration, tissue necrosis;
• damage to blood vessels, bleeding;
• hair loss along the suture line.

A circular facelift can have the most unpredictable consequences. Even with the ideal work of a specialist, the possibility of a negative outcome of the operation cannot be excluded, since not a single doctor knows how the body will react to surgery.

Hardware cosmetology

Hardware cosmetology procedures are carried out using special equipment that allows the skin to be exposed to various types of energy: microcurrents, lasers, radio waves, etc.

Laser tightening

Laser lifting is a non-surgical tightening that involves deep exposure to infrared radiation. Thanks to this, the natural processes of collagen and elastin synthesis are launched.

Often this non-surgical facelift is performed using the ulthera system. The maximum effect of the procedure becomes noticeable after 6 months and lasts up to 3 years.

This non-surgical face lift has the following advantages:

1. Even after the first session, you can notice positive changes. The procedure itself is painless.
2. The skin gets a tremendous improvement.
3. Rejuvenation is observed. Initially, collagen fibers contract, after which new collagen is produced. As a result, the skin tightens. This effect lasts up to 2-3 years.

How much does such rejuvenation cost? You will have to pay from 25 to 80 thousand rubles for it. It all depends on how much work the doctor has to do.

After 30 years, there is a natural decrease in collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin. Laser rejuvenation can stimulate the production of these important substances.

Dermatologist Todd Becker

There are some contraindications to the procedure.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. skin pathologies;
2. pregnancy, breastfeeding;
3. diabetes;
4. chronic inflammatory processes in the body;
5. epilepsy;
6. skin tendency to form scars;
7. Tan.

Laser resurfacing can also be performed. In this case, the surface layer is processed with a laser. As a result, skin regeneration is accelerated.

The complexion becomes better, its surface is much more elastic. In addition, a slight lifting effect is observed.

Radio wave lifting

Radio wave lifting (Pelleve). In this case, the skin, and specifically collagen, is exposed to high electromagnetic waves, which have a beneficial effect on its production in the future.

This type of skin lifting is carried out using two methods: monopolar and bipolar. The latter is recognized as more progressive, since it is carried out with a two-band manipulator, due to which the waves affect strictly treated areas.

In my practice, we typically use 67 degrees for 4 seconds to lift the lower face and neck.

Plastic surgeon Mark Beaty

After this procedure, increased skin regeneration occurs, which leads to its rejuvenation. The effect of this lift is visible immediately and does not disappear for several years. While the doctor is working, the patient does not feel pain.

This rejuvenation costs from 10 to 25 thousand rubles. The price is affected by the area of ​​influence. For example, only the face can be treated, or the neck and décolleté can also be affected.

A worthy alternative is to carry out RF lifting with portable devices at home. Such devices are inferior in power to expensive stationary devices, but this difference is leveled out by regular procedures and proper care of the skin of the face and body.

Our editors recommend using a technologically advanced Korean 5-in-1 device – ReadySkin nanoSkin. A big advantage is the wide range of application of the device - from the face to the buttocks.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. pathologies of the thyroid gland;
2. oncological diseases;
3. neurological disorders;
4. psoriasis and herpes on the skin;
5. diseases associated with blood clotting disorders;
6. bridges and pins installed in the oral cavity.

Microcurrents (darsonvalization)

The skin is exposed to high-frequency alternating currents and low voltage, which can relieve inflammation, eliminate fine wrinkles, optimize metabolic processes, and also increase the tone and elasticity of the skin. Darsonval also helps strengthen muscles and correct contours.

There are some contraindications to microcurrent therapy.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. acne on the skin;
2. pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
3. the presence of neoplasms and cancer;
4. infectious diseases;
5. tuberculosis and epilepsy;
6. inflammatory and purulent processes;
7. violation of the integrity of the skin and its excessive sensitivity;
8. previous lifting with gold threads;
9. pregnancy (in some cases).

Microcurrents tighten the skin, but with their help it is impossible to remove deep creases.

Larry Nichter

Cryolifting

Cryolifting is the treatment of the skin with a special attachment cooled to minus 20 degrees Celsius.

The skin experiences a temperature shock, due to which the process of collagen production starts in it, small capillaries begin to function fully, swelling decreases, and toxic substances are eliminated. Recommended number of procedures: 6 – 10.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. migraine;
2. epilepsy;
3. cold intolerance (allergy);
4. inflammation of the facial or trigeminal nerve;
5. problems with blood clotting;
6. atherosclerosis;
7. pustular rash;
8. herpes on the skin;
9. sinusitis, sinusitis.

Myostimulation

This technique involves the use of electric current. Special electrodes are placed on the skin to stimulate muscle contraction.

As a result, the facial contour becomes better, tightening, smoothing of wrinkles and folds occurs.

The procedure is not performed if contouring or botulinum toxin injection has recently been performed.

Plastic surgeon Raffi Karamanukyan

To better understand what hardware cosmetology techniques are available, their varieties and indications for use, we recommend watching a video by a qualified specialist in this field, Evgeniy Shagov:

Photorejuvenation

This is another effective method of rejuvenation. During the procedure, the doctor acts on the skin with light pulses that have different intensities.

This manipulation is quick and painless. With its help you can achieve the following positive changes:

• wrinkles are smoothed out;
• nasolabial folds become smaller;
• the oval of the face improves;
• The double chin is lifted.

Dental correction – restoration of anterior teeth

The crown on the front tooth lasted 10 years. The patient does not remember how the chip and crack formed on the crown, but regardless of the reasons, the crown must be replaced.

First of all, orthopedic dentist S.V. Zukor analyzed the shape and color of the front teeth. This analysis showed that the shape of the two front teeth was different. The height and width varied, the tooth on the right had an uneven cutting edge. If you restore one tooth, that is, simply replace a cracked ceramic crown with a new one, then you will not be able to achieve a good aesthetic result. Also, single crowns almost always differ from their own teeth under one or another type of lighting (color, optical properties), and crowns on the front teeth are especially noticeable, and aesthetic requirements for them are increased. For these two reasons, it was decided to restore the two central upper teeth to achieve maximum smile harmony.

The gum level could be adjusted in two ways:

1. Trim the gum with a laser and raise the level;
2. Design the temporary crown so that the gums recede.

The second method was chosen.

A temporary crown was installed, which in 4 weeks helped to form a gum contour below the previous level, at the level of the neighboring tooth:

Under the old crown, the tooth darkened, so before installing a new ceramic crown, it was necessary to adjust the color of the tooth so that it would not show through the ceramic.

To prepare the teeth for ceramic restorations, the tooth on the right was minimally prepared, and the darkened tooth on the left was covered with a composite material. The color of future restorations was selected that best matches the patient’s teeth.

After correcting the gum level and preparing the teeth, ceramic restorations were installed to make your smile beautiful.

The video below shows what the crown and veneer look like on a dental model from the lab. Everything is ready for installation of restorations on the patient.

Injection techniques

Injections are considered the main alternative to surgical intervention, since they do not require time-consuming rehabilitation, generally have a small list of contraindications and are more financially accessible than hardware procedures.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is an effective procedure that can help reduce a double chin and sagging skin.

The doctor injects special medications into the skin that improve the condition of the skin and tighten it.

These products usually include hyaluron, as well as additional components in the form of vitamins, organic acids, various extracts, etc.

The effect of the mesotherapy procedure becomes noticeable after 2 – 3 weeks and lasts more than a year.

This technique first appeared back in 1952. It was developed by Dr. Michel, but was used to treat injuries during sports training and improve blood circulation.

Plastic surgeon Michael Zenn

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. epilepsy;
2. hemophilia;
3. pregnancy and lactation;
4. taking photosensitizing drugs;
5. allergy to the administered components.

Contour plastic

Contour plastic surgery is also considered popular. In this case, preparations of stabilized hyaluronic acid are injected deep under the skin - fillers, which fill deep wrinkles, change the contour of the face, make lips voluminous and correct problem areas of the face.

The gel introduced under the skin gradually breaks down. The effect of the procedure lasts on average 12 – 20 months.

Biorevitalization, bioreinforcement and volumetric modeling are essentially similar to contour plastic surgery, but differ in the depth of drug administration, its concentration and dose.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. skin diseases;
2. pregnancy and lactation;
3. hemophilia;
4. pathologies of internal organs;
5. low level of immune defense;
6. recent chemical peeling, mechanical or laser skin resurfacing, as well as silicone injection.

With the help of mesotherapy, biorevitalization, contour plastic surgery, you can improve the oval of the face due to the fact that they provoke an improvement in collagen production, but they will not be able to cope with severe sagging.

Plasmolifting

Plasmolifting is a new technology for restoring youthful skin, working at the cellular level. The essence of this facelift involves injections of platelet-rich blood from the patient.

After the injection, the natural repair mechanism in the skin is activated, due to which tone is restored and wrinkles are smoothed out. The effect of this non-surgical lift is visible immediately after the first session.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. pregnancy and lactation, menstruation;
2. hepatitis;
3. autoimmune pathologies;
4. oncological diseases;
5. taking non-steroidal drugs for inflammation before the procedure (2 days or less);
6. blood diseases and low hemoglobin levels;
7. platelet dysfunction;
8. low levels of fibrinogen in the blood;
9. exacerbation of chronic diseases;
10. mental health disorders.

Ozone therapy

This is the name given to an effective procedure that involves injecting ozone under the skin.

As a result, positive changes occur:

• improvement of material metabolism;
• normalization of microcirculation;
• smoothing the skin, reducing wrinkles and folds;
• color improvement;
• reduction of jowls, double chin.

This is more of a healing procedure than a rejuvenating one. Don't expect a huge transformation.

Plastic surgeon David Berman

Thread lift

This procedure is not exactly an injection procedure, but the principles of injections and thread lifts are similar. Manipulation involves introducing absorbable biocompatible material (various threads) under the skin using a special thin and flexible needle (cannula) that does not injure the tissue.

As a result, sagging tissues are lifted and a reliable frame is created for them. In addition, collagen production is stimulated. The skin smoothes out and becomes elastic.

This tightening option is suitable for those who do not have much sagging skin. It's great for those over 40 who are showing mild signs of aging. For more serious problems, you should think about plastic surgery; threads will not help.

Plastic surgeon Sam Nafichi

Comprehensive treatment plan

1. Aesthetic correction by a cosmetologist in two stages with an interval of two weeks. The first stage is correction of the shape of the nose with filler based on hyaluronic acid, correction of the cheekbones. The second stage is Botox injections to correct wrinkles, replenishing the volume of tissue in the chin area with hyaluronic acid and vector face lifting with filler based on calcium hydroxyapatite. If the patient wishes, the entire cosmetic correction can be performed in one stage.
2. Restoration of the upper front teeth with ceramics (ceramic veneer and ceramic crown).

Deep peelings and manual practices

Peeling is the removal of the upper layers of the dermis. This starts skin renewal processes and, accordingly, has a lifting effect. For such a procedure you need to pay about 1-5 thousand rubles.

In salons you can carry out chemical peeling, which involves the use of acidic compounds and various mechanical facial treatments.

Such procedures accelerate regeneration, cleanse the skin, promote the production of collagen and elastin, and fight signs of aging and various blemishes (scars, age spots).

If you can't go to the salon, then do the procedure at home. To do this, you can use your usual products and peel with fruit acids. In this case, for example, ordinary fruits are used (strawberries, oranges, etc.). In addition, you can use other homemade recipes.

Manual practices are various massage techniques aimed at activating metabolism in the skin and increasing the tone of the facial muscles.

Massage has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and improves its tone. It is recommended to pay attention to the sculptural massaging technique. It consists in the fact that you need to work out the areas of the folds and activate blood circulation.

Regular exercises will help improve the shape of your face and skin color.

We also recommend looking at innovative rejuvenation using stem cells:

Should I decide on plastic surgery or not?

Only you can answer this question yourself. If this is not a medical indication, but only a tool for transforming yourself, you should determine for yourself whether you are emotionally and physically ready to undergo surgery. Make an appointment with a surgeon and consult with your doctor. You can first study additional information on official medical websites.

You can have plastic surgery in Krasnoyarsk at the effi plastic surgery clinic. We care about the health of our patients during and after surgery, so we carefully monitor all changes in your body and only accept for surgery those who are ready both mentally and physically.

Serums with lifting effect

You can improve the condition of your skin, add elasticity and firmness to it with the help of serums. Of course, using them, it is impossible to achieve the same effect as from hardware or injection methods.

Despite this, many women use such products because they are much more beneficial than regular moisturizers.

There are various serums on sale, but some have gained the most popularity. These include Baimiss, its skin, Librederm and many others.

They often contain collagen and hyaluronate. To achieve a positive effect, you should use this product daily.

Serums moisturize the skin, add firmness and elasticity, and help slightly smooth out wrinkles.

The cost of such a product can be 1-7 thousand rubles.

The serum complements basic skin care well. But if you have sagging skin, this product will not help tighten it.

Plastic surgeon Naveen Singh

Devices for home use

There are various devices for independent use at home. Many people use the Darsonval device for a home facelift.

Various devices for RF lifting or, for example, a device called “Home electroplating” are also considered popular. Such devices cost from 3-3.5 thousand rubles.

The mesoscooter device deserves special attention. It has small needles on the roller. They need to be guided over the skin. Minor injuries provoke skin restoration and accelerate the production of collagen and elastin.

It is important to understand that such drugs should be used in accordance with all the instructions in the instructions. Otherwise, you can harm yourself.

Specialists who took part in complex aesthetic correction:

1. Orthopedic dentist S.V. Tsukor – restoration of the upper anterior teeth with ceramics.
2. Cosmetologist O.S. Shcherbina – facial contouring, non-surgical rhinoplasty.
3. Dental ceramic technician D.V. Wolf – production of temporary dental crowns and ceramic restorations.
4. Dental assistant L. Kharlamova.

See examples of the work of Family Dental specialists here.

Make an appointment for a consultation by phone +7-499-110-18-04 or through the form on the website. You can ask questions about dental prosthetics to the chief doctor of the clinic, Sergei Vladimirovich Tsukor, at

Traditional methods to help

Non-surgical lifting includes traditional methods. But they are more of an additional method.

To do this, you can use the following masks with a lifting effect:

1. Flour mask with protein. Take one egg and separate the white. Beat it, mix with wheat flour. Apply the paste to the neck and face for 15-20 minutes.
2. Curd mask. Mix 200 g of cottage cheese, 1/2 tsp. salicylic acid, 2 tsp. borax (this is the name given to the crystalline powder that can be bought at the pharmacy). The mixed components should stand for about 8 hours. After that, apply them to your face and neck. After about a third of an hour, the mask can be washed off.
3. Homemade lifting cream. Combine a little baby cream with 5 ml of rosehip oil and mix well. Add 1 tsp here. aloe juice, and after that about 15 drops of vitamin B12 and jojoba oil. Application is carried out on clean skin. The shelf life is no more than 7 days; it is better to leave the cream in the refrigerator.

Non-surgical facelift with Margarita Levchenko

Every woman strives for perfection, on the way to which she has a choice: resort to the help of doctors or rely on her own strength.

Those who doubt the success of the second option can be convinced otherwise by a trainer in all types of therapeutic massage, a practicing psychologist, an NLP master, a valeologist and the author of the popular and effective program “Non-surgical facelift” Margarita Levchenko.

Surprisingly, not everyone, wanting to prolong their youth, thinks that miracles can be done with their own hands: to maintain the tone of the skin and facial muscles, you just need to regularly do special gymnastics.

The secret of her success is this:

• all movements should be soft, especially when working with the skin around the eyes;
• You need to perform exercises not only after removing makeup before going to bed, but also during the day;
• classes must be daily.

First, you need to carefully study the video lessons of Margarita Levchenko, which clearly demonstrate the technique of performing all the exercises.

Very soon you will be able to do each of them perfectly on your own, and after 3 weeks you will be pleasantly surprised by the positive results of working on yourself.

It is recommended to watch a facelift video to understand the technique of doing the exercises at home. Here are these video tutorials on non-surgical lifting:

It is advisable to regularly conduct non-surgical facelift training with Margarita Levchenko if you have age-related problems.

INDICATIONS

• formation of a double chin;
• the presence of deep wrinkles on the forehead;
• nasolabial folds;
• "crow's feet";
• wrinkled skin in the décolleté and neck area;
• dark circles, puffiness and bags under the eyes;
• skin folds near the ears and on the nose;
• unhealthy complexion.

When starting classes, you need to clearly understand that only with hard work without indulgences in the form of days off and skipping certain exercises, it is impossible to achieve skin tightening and tone of facial muscles. Beauty is the result of daily work and the fight against your own laziness!

Question answer

It is worth paying attention to the problems that need to be solved. To improve skin texture and eliminate wrinkles, peeling, plasmaplasty, mesotherapy, and thermolifting are suitable. Botulinum toxin preparations, microcurrents, and massage can cope with deeper wrinkles. But hardware cosmetology can improve the oval shape more than injections.

Unfortunately, such a procedure does not exist. All of them have an excellent effect on the face, but they are not able to cope with severe ptosis.

Regular exercise improves blood circulation, material metabolism, and trains muscles. If you regularly train, you can slightly improve your facial contour. But training will not help if the skin is very sagging. Exercises are more suitable for prevention.

Reviews

It is recommended to read patient reviews and their photos before and after a facelift without surgery:

SVETLANA, 47 YEARS OLD, NOVOSIBIRSK:

“I didn’t immediately decide to undergo deep peeling, but I was inspired by a personal example from a friend who began to look much younger after this procedure.
She herself lives in Krasnoyarsk, where she had a non-surgical facelift. I am more than pleased with the result, although to consolidate the result it was necessary to re-treat the face. Now the face looks like an apple. No exaggeration! If your skin type allows it, I highly recommend trying it.”

MARIA, 53 YEARS OLD, CHEBOKSAR:

“For a long time I tried to convince myself that using anti-aging cosmetics is enough to stay young. But time began to show otherwise, so I began to think about a non-surgical facelift.

My choice fell on mesolifting, and I have never regretted it. The threads made the face strong and elastic, and the skin even and smooth.”

EVGENIYA, 51 YEARS OLD, ROSTOV-ON-DON:

“Only thanks to the timely thread lift and professional execution of the procedure, I still hear genuine admiration for my appearance when I reveal my age.
It’s definitely worth the financial investment (and in Rostov-on-Don the lift cost me 45,000 rubles, I don’t think the price is much different in Chelyabinsk or another city), the main thing is to find a specialist who you can trust without fear.”

What should you not be afraid of with plastic surgery?

Most often, a patient’s fear of plastic surgery appears because of stories in the media about unsuccessful surgical interventions or because of the unsuccessful experience of a friend. Everything gets worse if loved ones are categorically against it and discourage you from having plastic surgery.

The patient experiences fear:

• Something won't go according to plan. An experienced surgeon performs operations every day, which means he is ready for any turn of events.
• Anesthesia. It is frightening to realize that the patient cannot influence the course of the operation. But anesthesia allows the surgeon to effectively perform operations and the patient not to experience pain.
• Scars and scars. They are afraid that noticeable scars will make the body unaesthetic. Surgeons are proficient in “invisible suture” techniques, which are unnoticeable after rehabilitation.

Expert opinion

• Cosmetologist
• Surgeon

Irina Dorofeeva

practicing cosmetologist

Of all the non-surgical methods of face lifting, I consider laser lifting, RF lifting, and the introduction of threads to be the most effective. With their help you can achieve amazing results. But we must honestly admit that these methods will not help get rid of severe ptosis (sagging) of tissues. Many cosmetologists use contouring, Botox and threads in combination. This combination is called 3D modeling.

Christine Blaine

plastic surgeon

The first thing I wanted to say is that no technique can compete with plastic surgery.
But minimally invasive methods can achieve positive results. If a woman’s skin does not sag too much, then I advise you to pay attention to RF lifting, thread lifting, and laser treatment. Such techniques can delay a trip to a plastic surgeon. The remaining procedures are more aimed at combating other problems. For example, the administration of botulinum toxin preparations will be useful to combat wrinkles, plazamolifting, peelings will be useful to improve the condition of the skin. Today it is possible to restore your face to its previous shape and elasticity without going under a surgeon’s scalpel, because this is a huge risk not only for health, but also for life. Many non-surgical facelift techniques are excellent for tightening the skin and restoring its former radiance. The main thing is to make the right choice of clinic and specialist.

Consultation with an orthopedic dentist

Orthopedic dentist S.V. Zukor examined the oral cavity, explained to the patient all the existing problems, and listened to wishes for the restoration of the front tooth, on which the ceramic crown had chipped. In this case, repairing the dental crown is impractical, since the crown is not only chipped, but also has a deep crack. The dentist suggested replacing the ceramic crown. At the same time, the doctor noticed that the front teeth do not match in shape, there is a difference in height along the gingival margin, so it makes sense to perform ceramic restorations on both central upper teeth in order to achieve a harmonious smile.

The orthopedic dentist reviewed the cosmetologist’s report, and a comprehensive treatment plan was drawn up, in which the cosmetologist first carried out the treatment, and the final stage was the work of the dentist.