How to (try to) get back a youthful oval face

There are now enough methods of fighting for clear facial contours without any “bulldog cheeks” there – from plastic surgery to face fitness. Let’s talk a little about everything and let’s not forget about cosmetics.

Why the oval of the face is deformed

Gravity keeps us firmly on our feet. But she is also the culprit of the floating oval of the face. If in youth its contours are clearly defined, then over time the picture does not change for the better. This is called “gravitational ptosis”.

Under the influence of gravity and age-related changes:

  • muscles and soft tissues drop;

  • the subcutaneous adipose tissue slides down, forming cheeks and a second chin;

  • under the weight of adjacent tissues, the skin of the face is stretched.

Gravitational ptosis is promoted by the deformation of the collagen and elastin fibers that support the frame of the face.
  • As a result of slowing down metabolic processes, less and less collagen and elastin are produced.

  • Collagen fibers begin to lose their clear orientation.

  • A modified, defective collagen appears. The former tight springs stretch and lose their ability to contract.

The sad result of all these changes is a swollen face with cheeks (“bulldog cheeks”) and a second chin.

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How to tighten the oval of the face

Methods for lifting the oval of the face are conditionally divided into surgical, cosmetic, home, cosmetic. It is impossible to describe everything within the framework of one article, so we will focus on the most common and effective ones.

Surgery

There are two main methods.

  1. Circular lift faces. Sagging soft tissues are lifted up to their former “young” position. Excess skin is excised.

  2. Surgical lifting with SMAS lift (muscular-aponeurotic layer). Moving the SMAS, resembling a corset of muscle and connective tissue, makes the result more visible and durable.

The existing methods of lifting the oval of the face are conditionally divided into surgical, cosmetic, home, cosmetic.

Cosmetology

Cosmetological methods are divided into injection and hardware.

Let’s list the injection techniques.

  • Mesotherapy. Cocktails with amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.

  • Biorevitalization. The latest achievement is skin biorestructuring. The combination of hyaluronic acid with various cellular stimulants (amino acids, peptide complexes) triggers the synthesis of new collagen and the main substance of the skin – glycosaminoglycans.

  • Botulinum therapy. The effect of a facelift is based on the ability of muscles to work in a group. By relaxing some muscles, the beautician tones others. And the oval of the face is tightened.

Hardware methods for stimulating the production of new collagen are also in demand:

  • RF face lifting (based on radio wave action on the deep layers of the skin);

  • Laser fractional photothermolysis (laser technique to stimulate skin renewal);

  • Ultrasonic lifting (skin regeneration is facilitated by its ultrasonic treatment).

A manual massage from a good professional gives an amazing effect. True, the main thing here is to conduct sessions in courses and repeat them regularly. And this is quite costly in terms of time and money.

Home methods

They do not require significant material and time costs. At the same time, they are quite effective.

  1. Gymnastics for the face. Grimaces in front of a mirror strengthen muscles, accelerate blood circulation. If you want to systematize the process, look for training videos on the Internet.

  2. Self-massage of the face. Certain movements tone the muscles and skin, allow the active substances from the creams to penetrate deeper. Special courses and webinars of self-massage specialists will help here, but be careful: the trainer must be certified and ideally have a medical education.

Cosmetological methods are divided into injection and hardware.

Cosmetics for skin tightening

There are a huge number of cosmetic products aimed at lifting. Conventionally, they can be divided into two groups:

  1. stimulating collagen synthesis and supporting the collagen framework of the skin;

  2. giving a temporary lifting effect.

Enhance collagen production:

  • plant extracts;

  • polyphenols;

  • fruit acids (glycolic acid is considered the most effective);

  • retinol;

  • peptide complexes: matrikines, tripeptides.

Protect, prevent the formation of modified collagen:

  • products with antioxidants (vitamins A, C, E, resveratrol);

  • cosmetics with glycans, which prevent the adhesion and destruction of collagen fibers under the influence of sugars.

Means with the “Cinderella effect” provide skin tightening, but only for a while. These formulas include:

  • hydrolysates;

  • amino acids;

  • hyaluronic acid (in cosmetics with a filler effect);

  • masking particles.

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Overview of cosmetics with a tightening effect

Day cream Revitalift Laser x3, L’Oréal Paris

Proxylan renews collagen fibers, works on the lifting effect. And lipohydroxy acid provides exfoliation and skin renewal, minimizing hyperpigmentation. The composition also includes a set of sun filters.

Active Lifting 45+ Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream Garnier

Thanks to the “plant cells of youth” complex and shea butter, the oval of the face is tightened, wrinkles are smoothed out, and elasticity returns.

Anti-wrinkle and firming cream for normal skin LiftActiv Supreme, Vichy

The formula with adenosine and caffeine helps to tighten the oval of the face. Skin cells “wake up” and begin to actively produce collagen. It also contains neohesperidin, a powerful antioxidant isolated from red grapefruit.

Revitalizing night cream with a lifting effect Rénergie Multi-Lift, Lancôme

While you sleep, the cream works – it increases the firmness and elasticity of the skin. In the morning she looks fresh and rested.

Revitalizing microemulsion Crema Nera Neocream, Giorgio Armani

The extract of the Myrothamnus flabellifolia plant, which has amazing regenerating abilities, cleanses the skin of toxins, stimulates cellular metabolism and restores lost elasticity.

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