How to cheat old age: 3 mini anti-aging surgeries

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Member of the OPREH

Sooner or later, every woman has a desire to correct her appearance, no matter how old you are – 35 or 55. Modern plastic surgery offers many ways to restore youthfulness to her face, relieve it of folds, wrinkles and other signs of aging. And if earlier the prospect of going to a plastic surgeon caused fear in women (dressings, swelling, bruising and a long recovery increased fears), now you can safely go to the clinic, because plastic surgery has reached a new level. Advanced minimally invasive surgeries allow you to solve all problems in one day, and after a week or two return to your normal routine.

Moreover, the effect of such an operation lasts at least 10 years, so in the long run you save time, money and nerves spent on expensive cosmetic procedures. Consider three techniques that will give the maximum effect and do not require large sacrifices.

Check-lift

The very name of check-lifting comes from the English word cheek – cheek. The procedure is aimed at correcting age-related changes in the lower eyelids and the center of the face (molar zone and nasolabial triangle). Ptosis in this area gives the characteristic expression of a tired, displeased and eternally sad face. As a result, you:

• get rid of bags under the eyes and nasolabial folds;

• restore the beautiful lines of the cheekbones and cheeks;

• bring back the genuine glow of youth to your face. 

We can say that check-lifting has a double effect: youth plus positive. Rejuvenation is so delicate that it is almost impossible to guess about the performed plastic surgery – no seams will be noticeable.

Why is this volumizing operation called a mini lift?

A small incision is made along the ciliary edge (as in a lower eyelid lift). During the operation, the surgeon removes the fatty sacs in the eyelid area, tightens the deep tissues of the molar zone (as a result, the very nasolabial folds that most girls do not like disappear).

Rehabilitation is not difficult and short-lived, as with conventional blepharoplasty, from 7 to 14 days. While the result of such a tightening lasts an average of 10 years. So, when planning to do blepharoplasty, think about whether it is better to choose a check-lifting.

Top lifting

If you are worried about the condition of the upper eyelids and the change in the shape of the eyebrows (drooping corners of the eyes and ponytails of the eyebrows), you should think about top lifting – temparo-orbital plastic. An incision (only 2 cm) is made in the corners of the forehead, along the hairline. The operation is quick and easy to transfer. After top lifting:

• there is no edema or bruising, since the tightening is carried out in the deep layers of tissues, where there are no vessels or lymphatic channels;

• you will get a natural almond-shaped eye shape with slightly raised corners and a beautiful flying eyebrow line (like Bella Hadid’s);

• along the way, the asymmetry of features and facial wrinkles of the forehead are eliminated.

The effect of the operation lasts on average for 10 years. Top lift in its pure form is more suitable for young patients who do not have too much overhang of the upper eyelid. If you are over 45 and age-related changes are serious enough, you may need to supplement the top lifting with blepharoplasty of the upper eyelid. The result of such an operation looks very elegant at any age.

Prima-lifting

Those who have already tried thread lifting or contour plasty with fillers and are convinced that they have a short-term effect, which is becoming less noticeable every time. Prima lifting is intended for girls of relatively young or middle age who want to return beautiful cheekbones and a clear oval for 10 years, and not for 3-4 months. As a result:

• the V-shaped contour of the face will return;

• the nasolabial folds and flews will disappear through a very short incision.

The main argument in favor of the operation is the long-term result. An important criterion for choosing a technique is also easy and quick rehabilitation (comparable to the recovery period when installing threads), as well as a minimum of stitches. Prima lifting not only meets all these criteria, but also offers a number of additional benefits:

• visible result;

• a short incision in front of the ear (only 1,5-2 cm) will not be noticeable to others;

• effect for 10 years or more;

• rehabilitation 7-10 days;

• lack of characteristic drawbacks of cosmetic procedures, such as “overtightening” (occurs in the first days after the installation of threads) or pasty edema, “pillow face” (occurs after repeated use of fillers).