Correction of facial contours - the most effective methods

Correction of facial contours is a cosmetic procedure that is prescribed to patients with pronounced age-related changes associated with sagging skin in this area. Contours can be corrected using specially developed cosmetic techniques, the results of which are noticeable after the first visits to the doctor. Some people do a facelift on their own at home, performing special exercises that are aimed at training the muscular corset, and using cosmetics to increase the elasticity of the skin in this area.

Oval face - why do changes occur?

The most common reason for drooping facial contours is age-related changes, which become especially pronounced after thirty-five years. It is at this age that most people experience a decrease in the production of collagen and elastin, which give tissues firmness, elasticity, and the necessary hydration. Other reasons under the influence of which the oval may lose its outline:

Genetic predisposition. If a person’s close relatives begin to age prematurely, then it is possible that the same fate awaits him. In this case, it will be possible to preserve the youth of the skin by resorting to preventive measures to prevent premature aging.
Sudden weight fluctuations. When you gain extra pounds, the skin throughout your body stretches. But if a person suddenly loses weight, this will lead to sagging skin, since it cannot quickly adapt to new volumes. Therefore, nutritionists and cosmetologists recommend that overweight people lose weight slowly, without putting the entire body under stress.
Swelling. Poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, abuse of bad habits are the main reasons why excess fluid is retained in the body, which contributes to the development of edema. Due to impaired water metabolism, the skin becomes looser, and the outlines of the body and face become rounded.
Incorrect posture. In people who do not take care of their posture and constantly slouch, not only the position of the spine changes. The oval of the face becomes drooping, the cheeks sag, the corners of the lips droop, which is why the facial expression seems constantly tired and dissatisfied.
Abuse of bad habits. Cigarettes and frequent consumption of alcohol contribute to the accumulation in the body, including epidermal cells, of toxic substances, which lead to dehydration and general intoxication. As a result, the epidermis ages and loses its elasticity ahead of time, sagging in different places.
Frequent exposure to direct sunlight. Ultraviolet radiation negatively affects the condition of the skin and contributes to the depletion of collagen reserves in cells.
Incorrect care. Insufficient hydration and cleansing is a common cause of premature skin aging. It is also important to always select skincare products designed for a specific skin type. This is the only way to achieve the maximum positive effect from its action and prevent premature aging.

Method two: Botox injections

The use of Botox is not only useful for correcting wrinkles – and has been for a very long time. Beauty professionals regularly look for new uses for this substance.

The most advanced technology is the use of botulinum toxin to influence agonist and antagonist muscles. This method is associated with the discovery that most muscles work “in pairs”: if some relax, then others tense. This phenomenon is called “reciprocal relationships,” and it is widespread. For example, when a person swallows, the chewing center is inhibited. The swallowing reflex slows down the respiratory center. And when a person inhales, the muscles responsible for exhalation are inhibited. Botulinum toxin is injected into the antagonist muscles of the upper third of the face, and the eyebrow lifting technique is based on this.

Vladimir Avtonomov reports: “The activity of the forehead muscles, not suppressed by antagonists, increases by 30%. Even at rest, the eyebrow rise is a few millimeters.” Similar changes can be achieved when using Botox for the lower third of the face: raising the corners of the lips, correcting folds in the nasolabial triangle, giving clarity to the oval of the face.

Note ! It is known, for example, that the orbicularis oris muscle has 11 antagonists, excluding the subcutaneous muscle of the neck.

Botox and its analogues can also be used to correct the shape of the face.

Disadvantages : in order to carry out the procedure, the specialist must be aware of how human muscles work and be able to correctly calculate the dosage of the drug. It is worth noting that using Botox for the lower third of the face is unsafe. In the worst case, the client may suffer from asymmetrical eyebrows, drooping eyelids, distorted smiles, problems with facial expressions, etc.

How to tidy up the shape of your face: the most effective correction methods

The question of how to tighten the oval of the face, make the skin elastic and younger should be asked to a cosmetologist who, based on the results of the examination and diagnosis, will recommend the most effective method of correction. Various modern cosmetic procedures will help give the oval face the desired shape:

Injection rejuvenation. There are several types of procedures: mesotherapy, biorevitalization.
Hardware methods. A non-surgical technique that is performed with special devices. One of the most popular hardware methods is considered to be vacuum massage, the effect of which is immediately noticeable.
Facelift with threads. Effective, low-traumatic, safe procedure. Lifting is performed by different types of threads; the most popular are self-absorbable fibers with special notches located along the entire length. This allows you to fix the soft tissues in the desired position and preserve the result of the reinforcement for several years.

You can correct the shape of your face yourself, at home. For this purpose, there are cosmetic skin care products, as well as physical exercises that will help achieve clearer and more pronounced contours.

Method four: lifting with threads

Modern technologies that involve the use of threads for lifting show: our life constantly repeats the past. New developments are now offered to be installed not by surgeons, but by cosmetologists, whose work in this area was previously called not very successful. However, thread manufacturers assure: they produce threads that do not cause difficulties during insertion, and the technology is completely safe. The threads are made from materials that dissolve over time and are removed from the body. It is very easy to place them under the skin using auxiliary tools.

Note ! The specificity of the threads makes the tissue tightening uniform and completely natural.

You can also use threads for this purpose.

Of course, the opportunity to appear younger and not pay exorbitant amounts of money for it is very tempting. But we need to think: what result will we get if we use threads to tighten the oval of the face? The threads used by cosmetologists are placed under the skin, while surgeons use threads for a ligature facelift. They are inserted into soft tissues and attached to bones. This technology, according to the researchers, copes much better with the task of tightening: the tissues are regrouped, moved and secured in a much more “youthful” position.

Disadvantages : although the threads seem to be a perfect technology, their arrangement is too superficial and has its own disadvantages. These are, for example, contouring, problems with tension of tissue structures, skin retraction in attachment areas.

This procedure has significant disadvantages

Methods for correcting facial contours and double chin without surgery

Non-surgical methods that can help tighten the natural shape of the face and get rid of a double chin are effective for patients aged 34–55 years. Their skin has not yet undergone irreversible age-related changes, so gentle cosmetic procedures will cope with the tasks and help solve the problem without plastic surgery.

Facelift with threads: pros and cons

Thread lifting is a popular cosmetic technique that has long established itself as one of the most effective, safe and versatile. The advantages of the procedure are obvious:

minimal trauma to the treated area;
short recovery period;
the effect lasts on average 2–10 years;
the procedure lasts no more than 1 hour;
the results are noticeable after the first visit to the cosmetologist.

There is only one significant drawback of thread lifting - the high price of services.

To tighten the oval face, the following procedures using threads can be prescribed:

Bioreinforcement. Special mesothreads are used here. The cosmetologist introduces fibers subcutaneously, correcting problem areas. After a few months, the threads completely dissolve and are eliminated from the body naturally.
Thread lifting. To correct the shape of the face, different types of threads can be used. Fibers with notches have proven themselves well, thanks to which it is possible to maintain the desired correction results for a long time.

The thread technique has a number of limitations in its use, so it should be carried out only according to medical indications.

We use hardware techniques to tighten the oval of the face

In the modern cosmetology industry, hardware methods have proven themselves well, with the help of which it is possible to achieve a noticeable tightening of the oval of the face. The following procedures are considered the most effective, safe and accessible:

Vacuum massage. It is performed using a special device that creates a vacuum upon contact with the surface of the skin. During the procedure, the cosmetologist can use different attachments designed to eliminate certain problems. After the massage, blood flow improves, regenerative processes are launched, excess moisture is removed, making the skin elastic, toned, and tightened.
RF lifting. Manipulations are carried out using a special device that warms the skin with radiofrequency energy. During the procedure, the patient does not experience pain or discomfort. After just 4-6 sessions, the oval of the face will become tightened and the skin will become younger.
Fractional photothermolysis. The technique is carried out using a laser device. After treating problem areas, regenerative processes are launched, promoting rejuvenation and tightening of the skin. The procedure is serious and has contraindications, so in order to tighten the oval of the face with a laser, you need to visit a doctor and undergo a diagnostic examination.

Hardware SMAS lifting (SMART lifting)

A non-surgical technique during which facial correction is carried out using ultrasound. Ultrasound waves can restore the muscle corset in the oval area. After a course of therapy, facial contours become clear, double chin, bulldog cheeks, wrinkles, and creases in the nasolabial triangle disappear. Ultrasound waves penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis, reaching muscle structures. The tissues actively contract under the influence of impulses, thereby achieving the effect of tightening and rejuvenation.

How is a circular facelift performed?

Like any surgical intervention, a facelift requires an individual approach to each case. The patient must undergo all preparatory procedures and strictly follow the recommendations of the plastic surgeon during the recovery period.

General anesthesia is required when performing a circumferential lift. After which the surgeon, by cutting the skin, redistributes the facial muscles, skin and fat deposits as needed.

The skin is secured with special threads that do not leave scars.

Next, special technologies are used to secure the skin in the desired position. The skin is tightened and the surgeon removes excess fat. During one operation, the skin of both the face and neck is treated.

Indications for surgery

A circular facelift is a medical procedure, so it is prescribed only if there are indications for its implementation and there are no contraindications.

Indications for a circular facelift:

deep and pronounced nasolabial folds;
sagging chin and cheekbones;
loss of facial contours;
hollows on the cheeks;
numerous wrinkles;
the presence of excess fat in the neck area;
sagging skin on the forehead and eyebrows;
drooping corners of the eyes and eyelids.

The operation is performed if several symptoms are present.

Contraindications for surgery

Surgeons do not recommend performing this operation more than 2 times. Since this can lead to pathological changes in the face. Also, you cannot perform a circular facelift if you have the following diseases:

any form of oncology and benign tumors;
infectious diseases;
blood diseases;
any acute and chronic diseases;
diabetes;
pregnancy and lactation;
hypertension;
coagulopathy;
predisposition to the formation of keloid scars.

Neglecting these contraindications can lead to dangerous consequences that will be almost impossible to eliminate. Before the procedure, the plastic surgeon prescribes a comprehensive medical examination to ensure that the patient does not have pathologies or contraindications that preclude surgery.

Effective cosmetology - means for tightening the oval face

If for some reason it is not possible to visit a cosmetologist’s office and undergo a course of anti-aging procedures, you can use effective cosmetics that will help tighten the shape of your face, remove a double chin and make your skin look younger and moisturized.

The best masks for facelift

It is advisable that a cosmetologist select a mask for correcting facial contours. The cosmetic product is more concentrated than creams. To achieve a pronounced result, the manufacturer usually adds the following components to such masks:

collagen, elastin proteins;
amino acids: arginine, alanine, serine;
seaweed extracts;
vegetable oils: flaxseed, soybean;
plant estrogens;
extracts of yeast, fish roe;
vitamins: A, C, E;
blue clay;
beeswax.

Massage for facelift

To achieve a pronounced lifting effect from self-massage, during its implementation it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

Before manipulation, wash your hands well, wash your face, and apply moisturizer to your skin.
Gently warm the skin by gently tapping with your fingertips. Treatment areas: cheeks, temples, chin.
Then the forehead is massaged. The movements should be slightly pressing, the direction should be in both directions from the middle of the eyebrows.
Next, perform the same manipulations from the chin to the ears.
Use the back of your hand to pat the skin of your chin and cheeks.
Finally, use your fingers to massage your neck and area under your jaw.

To achieve the desired result, the procedure must be performed every day, the duration of the procedure is 25–30 minutes. Special exercises go well with massage, which are also recommended to be done daily.

Balm for correcting facial contours

An anti-aging product with a rich composition will help tighten the oval of the face , remove sagging skin, wrinkles, and a sagging chin. Many plant components included in the anti-aging balms contribute to pronounced biolifting. Modern products do not contain harmful impurities, hormones and other compounds that negatively affect health.

After regular use, the epidermal factor increases, the production of collagen and elastin is activated, skin aging slows down, due to which the tissues are tightened, smoothed, and acquire a radiant, healthy appearance. Corrective balm is applied to problem areas with massaging movements in the morning and before bed after hygiene procedures.

Method one: implants under the eyes

There are many types of implants designed to correct an unattractive face shape. Recently, their list has been expanded. It is no secret that this technology has been used for a long time to correct facial volumes: they correct the shape of the cheekbones, add volume to the chin, and tighten the oval of the face.

You can use implants to correct facial contours

Very often, unpleasant depressions form under the eyes even in youth, making the face gaunt and ugly. Naturally, this worries people. Elchin Mamedov, an experienced plastic surgeon, explains: “Previously, there were only two ways to correct problems with facial contours. It was possible to redistribute the volume of adipose tissue of the client during the corresponding operation, or it was possible to perform lipofilling (fill the cavities with fat). But if the problems went too far, the effect was not very good.

For example, when fat tissue was redistributed, there was often not enough volume. And after lipofilling, people noticed that the fat formed lumps, making the skin uneven. However, the use of infraorbital implants allows you to avoid such troubles. The treated area looks perfect."

The shape of the implants is crescent. They are made from a specific bioinecular material. The use of implants does not involve scarring or visible damage, since the incisions pass through the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid or are made in the mouth.

Note ! Strong attachment is ensured using special screws.

Incisions for installing implants are made in such a way that no scars remain

Disadvantages : in our country, the use of these eye implants is promoted by surgeon Michael Yaremchuk from America. As he says, he has carefully studied this technology, since he has been using it for a very long time, and the results are excellent. However, other experts believe that eye implants have errors inherent in all such technologies: they can change localization, contour, and provoke the growth of fibrous tissue.

Home treatments for facelift: how effective are they?

In the early stages of the development of gravitational ptosis, home procedures, chosen wisely and performed regularly, will bring the desired effect and help cope with the problem without resorting to drastic measures.

Review of the most effective facial products with a lifting effect

Cosmetics with a deep lifting effect significantly improve the condition of the epidermal tissue. The beneficial components included in the product penetrate into every cell, activating the production of collagen, elastin and other substances that contribute to the launch of regenerative processes.

The following products with a lifting effect are considered the most effective:

Almea HA Serum. The main component is hyaluronic acid. The product eliminates signs of dehydration and promotes active cell renewal.
Laser Like System Serum from Belit. Deeply nourishes the dermis, fights dehydration, makes contours clear, removes wrinkles and age spots.
Shary Hyaluronic acid. Effectively fights early signs of age-related changes. Refreshes, moisturizes, strengthens the skin, corrects contours.
Le Lift Serum from Acts at the cellular level, has a rejuvenating and tightening effect, removes wrinkles, gives the skin elasticity and firmness.
Advanced filler jn Vichi. A product with a filler effect. Contains retinol, hyaluronic acid, patented LR molecule.
Cream "Anti-Wrinkle - Elasticity and Tightening" from Olay. The product has a pronounced lifting effect, contains components that fight age-related changes, as well as nourish the cells of the epidermis.
Skinlite mask. Thanks to its rich composition, after just two weeks of regular use, the mask helps get rid of a double chin and create pronounced, clear contours.

Sequence of action when correcting face shape

When correcting the shape of the face with decorative cosmetics, it is recommended to follow the following sequence of actions:

Cleansing. Before applying makeup, you need to wash your face with foam or gel to cleanse your pores and make your skin fresh.
Toning. To give tone, use a special lotion or tonic selected for your skin type.
Hydration. Prevents premature aging and sagging of the dermis. For this purpose, a light day cream is suitable, which is recommended to be used as a base for makeup.
Hiding flaws. Correctors, concealers, etc. are used for these purposes.
Toning. The foundation should be matched to your skin tone.
Matting. Powder will help hide the oily shine that spoils your appearance.
Creating a healthy complexion. Blush will add freshness to the skin, which is important to match the color of the skin.
Eye makeup. Eye makeup is done in the following sequence: eyeliner - eye shadow - mascara.
Eyebrow makeup. First you need to comb your eyebrows with a special brush, then tint the growth line with a pencil or shadow.
Lip makeup. To correct the shape of the lips, use a pencil, and then apply lipstick or gloss.
Makeup fixer. The product in the form of a spray will help you maintain beautiful makeup until the end of the day and will prevent your makeup from falling off.

Protein masks that tighten the oval of the face

A gelatin mask with eggs has a pronounced lifting effect. It's easy to prepare:

Dilute 1 tbsp in 100 ml of warm water. l. gelatin and leave for 30 - 40 minutes.
Heat the mixture in a steam bath, stirring until completely dissolved.
Add to the mixture 1 chicken egg, 1 tbsp. l. fresh honey, 1 tsp. olive oil, mix well.
Keep the product in the steam bath for another 2 minutes.
Cool the finished mixture and apply to the face and chin with massage movements.
Keep the mask on for 25 – 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Another protein mask with a pronounced lifting effect is prepared according to the following recipe:

Beat the egg white thoroughly.
Peel the avocado and chop until mushy.
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon.
Combine chicken protein, softened avocado pulp, lemon juice, mix thoroughly.
Apply the first layer to your face and wait until it dries completely.
Then apply a second layer and leave to soak for 15 – 20 minutes.
Rinse off the product with warm water, apply moisturizer.

Face bandage

The effect of a fabric bandage is similar to compression garments. The device tightly holds the soft tissues of the face in the desired position, and at the same time stimulates blood circulation, due to which regeneration processes are activated in the cells, the skin is tightened, and the double chin disappears.

TOP 5 exercises for facial contours

Physical training will restore muscle tone, so that the swollen contours will return to their original position. The exercises are simple and accessible:

Stand in front of the mirror, keep your back straight, and raise your head slightly. In this position, stretch the lower jaw forward, try to hold the pose for 1.5 - 2 minutes. Number of approaches – 3 – 4 times.
Take a comfortable position, keep your head straight. Gently patting the skin of the chin using a towel or the back of your hand.
Hold a pencil between your teeth and try to draw 3 to 5 shapes in the air.
Direct a strong stream of water onto the chin area and hold until the skin begins to tingle a little. This exercise is done while taking a shower.
Sitting on a chair, make slow circular movements with your head in different directions.

How to tighten your face shape at home: video

Video: mask for facelift

Video: what exercises to do to tighten the oval face

Method five: endotins

If you want to correct the shape of your face, you can use the services of plastic surgery. Plication comes to the rescue: during manipulations, tissues are stitched and tightened using a special thread. At the moment, the same effect can be achieved using endotins, which are used during lifting of the eyebrows, forehead, middle and lower part of the face.

Endotins are plates made from a specific material with several denticles. Tissue structures are “attached” to these teeth and moved upward. The body does not reject these plates, and over time they are removed from the body. However, this time period is enough to secure the tissues in the desired position. Specialists can do almost anything in terms of regrouping and redistributing tissue to tighten the skin as needed. Attachment to bones makes the technology reliable.

Note ! The types of devices differ depending on the “work front”.

Relatively recently, a new technology has emerged - the use of endotins.

Elena Karpova, a cosmetologist, expresses her opinion regarding this technology: “Endotins allow specialists to completely control the position of soft tissue structures and hold them in the desired position. The manipulations are not difficult, so they do not require a lot of time. The technology allows you to avoid too much tension and overloading of the seams, and this is typical for point fastening of tissue structures. In addition, endotins offer many prospects in the field of correcting problems in the midface, eyebrows, and neck - without the need to cut the skin or use hardware, which is often quite expensive."

Disadvantages : Endotins are not a low-cost technology. If they are used, the procedure will not be cheap. Another disadvantage is the ability to feel endotins when touching the treated area for some time.

This procedure is not cheap

How to get rid of sagging cheeks at home

The following steps will help you cope with the problem of sagging cheeks:

At least 1-2 times a week, massage the problem area with a special facial massager. Perform manipulations carefully so as not to damage the delicate skin. After the procedure, apply nourishing cream to your face.
Make masks with blue clay. The product saturates the skin with microelements, moisturizes, making the skin taut, firm, and elastic.
Set up nutrition. If sagging cheeks are the result of excess weight gain, then first of all you need to get rid of it by adjusting your diet, engaging in physical activity, and giving up bad habits.

Photos before and after

Photos before and after facial contour correction using implants

Photos before and after facial contour correction using Botox injections

Photos before and after facial contour correction using fillers

Photos before and after facial oval correction using threads

Photos before and after facial oval correction using endotins

Photos before and after correction of facial contours using various exercises

Photos before and after face oval correction using masks