Every woman dreams of staying young and beautiful as long as possible. But time passes, and age-related changes are somehow reflected on the face. Some women, desperate, hope for plastic surgery. But they do not always bring the desired result. An unsuccessful operation can unrecognizably change facial features. Therefore, an increasing number of women prefer check-lifting. This procedure allows you to get rid of deep wrinkles and sagging in a certain area of the skin. Reviews about check-lifting prove that this operation will give the best result with minimal surgical intervention.
Definition
This procedure includes tightening the skin of the middle third of the face for rejuvenation. This area is most susceptible to age-related changes. Such an operation is considered a good alternative to tightening in a circular way, as well as blepharoplasty. Based on reviews of check-lifting, it is recommended to do it no earlier than 35 years, in the presence of severe ptosis of the face, bags under the eyes and nasolacrimal grooves. Over the years, the activity of the facial muscles is reflected in these areas of the face. Check-lifting is a full-fledged surgical operation, so the effect after it is noticeable immediately.
Check-lifting of the middle area of the skin is becoming increasingly popular among males. This operation very naturally eliminates wrinkles and other signs of aging. The skin after check-lifting does not look like it was pulled or pierced with Botox. Before you go to the surgical table, you will have to pass a considerable number of tests. Thanks to modern tools and technologies, the check-lifting procedure is absolutely safe and easy. But since it is still an operation, complications may occur. Based on reviews of check-lifting, the most common side effect is swelling of the face and small bruises in places where the lift was performed.
Varieties
Based on the problem area, this operation is divided into three types:
- Correction of the area around the eyes.
- Correction of the nasolabial zone.
- Combined method of check-lifting.
Depending on which part of the face needs a lift, the method of operation is selected. Photos before and after check-up indicate that the combined type of operation is the most effective. With surgical intervention in this way several problem areas are tightened at once. It is often used by people over the age of 45. If the visible signs of aging are disturbed only in the area around the eyes or nose, it is better to use a more gentle method of operation.
Indications
Over the years, the skin on the face undergoes strong changes. The nasolabial folds become deep, bags and wrinkles appear under the eyes, and swelling often begins in the morning. Such unpleasant age-related changes are most easily removed using this particular procedure. Indications for check-lifting the middle zone of the face are the following situations:
- The growth of adipose tissue on the upper and lower eyelids.
- Hernia on the eyelids.
- Omitted corners of the eyes and lips.
- Fat bags on the cheekbones.
- Lowered and flattened cheekbones.
- Deep nasolacrimal grooves.
- Ptosis of eyebrows and the whole face.
- The appearance of a second circuit on the lower eyelid.
Based on the photo before and after check-lifting, we can conclude that this procedure is the most effective for eliminating the above signs of skin aging. It is often done after an unsuccessful blepharoplasty operation or to prevent deformation of the palpebral fissures.
Contraindications for surgery
Before and after check-up, a person needs to consult a surgeon. The first time in order to get approval for the operation, and the second - to make sure that it was successful. Only an experienced specialist will correctly assess whether a check-lifting procedure is needed and whether it can eliminate facial imperfections. You will also have to consult a therapist to identify possible contraindications to the operation and take all the necessary tests. Contraindications include the following situations:
- Circulatory system diseases.
- Hormonal disbalance.
- Oncological neoplasms.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Dermatological diseases.
- Viral diseases.
- Menstruation.
- Hypertension.
- Propensity for seizures and convulsions.
Since the check-lifting operation is done under general anesthesia, it must be remembered that there are contraindications for this procedure. These include:
- Inflammatory, viral, neurological and mental illnesses.
- Recovery period after vaccination.
- Dystrophy.
- High body temperature.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Recently suffered myocardial infarction.
- Chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Only in the absence of the aforementioned diseases of violations can we begin to prepare the operation. It will take no more than one week, subject to the timely receipt of all test results.
Preparatory stage
Having decided that there are no contraindications to check-lifting, you can proceed to immediate preparation. It is necessary to accept the fact that before and after check-lifting you will have to visit the hospital for some time. The preparatory stage for the procedure consists in examination by a therapist and delivery of all necessary tests. You will have to return to the therapist again, after the operation, to make sure that there are no complications. You should also consult with an anesthetist. Before the operation, you must pass the following tests:
- General blood analysis.
- Biochemical blood test to determine the condition of the liver.
- Cardiogram.
- X-ray the lungs.
- Get tested for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Three days before surgery, you must stop smoking, as well as consume alcoholic beverages. On the eve of the operation, you need to skip the evening meal, and take something sedative before bedtime. Do not drink potent drugs. It is advisable to choose a sedative with a herbal, natural composition. If check-lifting is performed under local anesthesia, all restrictions on food intake before surgery can be removed.
Operation Technology
Surgeons do check-lifting under complete anesthesia. Local anesthesia is only rarely used. An operation lasts about 1 hour on average. Much depends on the initial condition of the facial skin and the desired result.
The procedure is started by making small incisions that are needed to work in the inner layers of the skin. Then the surgeon makes a lift of sagging tissues and folds. To do this, it is necessary to wrap the excess part of the skin under the incision and fix it there. The main difference between check-lifting and a circular facelift is that in this case, the incisions are made only in the area of natural wrinkles. During surgery on the area around the eyes, this is done on the skin of the lower eyelids.
Thanks to this technique, it is possible to quickly and effectively solve the problem of fatty hernias on the lower and upper eyelids. Based on the photo, the check-lift corrects the overhanging eyelids well, and such deep age wrinkles in the corners of the eyes. The same technology is carried out when correcting the contour of the mouth. Incisions in the nasolabial area are done more accurately to exclude the possibility of traces on the skin. Most often, surgeons make them higher than the nasolabial sweet, for a more natural result from the operation. This nuance is clearly visible in the photo before and after check-lifting. Reviews say that the incisions become completely invisible over time.
In order for the healing of the skin to occur faster, and the tissue wrapped during the operation to form the necessary contour, the doctor uses special fixing plates called endotins. They prolong the effect of check-lifting for 10 years. The plates are fixed in one position and gradually dissolve under the skin for 9 months. Their stable position allows them not to move. This is very important, since there is no risk of asymmetry. Among other advantages of endotins, surgeons distinguish:
- Minimally invasive.
- Absolute hypoallergenicity.
- Lack of possible material rejection.
- Minimum incisions on the skin.
- Lack of scars and scars after surgery.
- Even distribution under the skin.
The rehabilitation period after the check-lifting procedure is pretty fast. The use of endotins reduces the risk of possible complications and side effects. Three days after the operation, you can go home.
Recovery after check-lifting
Since this method of eliminating age-related changes is a full-fledged surgical intervention, after it it is necessary to deal with enhanced restoration of the skin and the whole organism as a whole. After the operation is completed, the patient spends from 1 to 3 days in the clinic. The length of stay in the hospital largely depends on the general well-being and the absence of complications that must be controlled under the close attention of doctors.
The total recovery period after discharge from the clinic is about 30 days. Compared to a standard facelift, it takes much less time. After it, you have to recover at least 3 months. After a hospital stay, the pain can last up to 4 days. It can be removed with mild painkillers. Puffiness on the face lasts a little longer - about a week.
After a week, you can come to the clinic to remove the stitches. They will be noticeable with a detailed examination of the skin for 2 months. The first week after check-lifting, it is very important not to load the facial muscles with excessive facial expressions. It is advisable to eat liquid food and through a tube. After only two weeks of rehabilitation, contact lenses or makeup are allowed.
Doctor's recommendations for recovery
Doctors advise to adhere to the following actions that will help speed up the process of restoration of the skin:
- Protect your skin from sudden changes in temperature. If the operation was performed in summer or winter, you can’t appear on the street for the first week after check-lifting. Rehabilitation at this time should take place within the home environment.
- You can not sharply lean forward or make other similar movements. Under the ban is running and various physical activities.
- Within a week after the operation, you need to sleep in a reclining position. The face should be pointing upwards. A different sleeping position can contribute to seam divergence.
- The first month after check-lifting, you should avoid sunlight and do not go to the solarium. This can cause the appearance of age spots.
- To reduce swelling on the face, you can not drink a lot of water.
In addition to the implementation of the above recommendations, it is necessary to accelerate the process of tissue regeneration using various cosmetics. It can be creams, ointments or gels that have a healing effect. If possible, it is worth trying some types of cosmetic procedures. These include:
- Microcurrents. They make the skin more elastic, toned, and also tone the soft subcutaneous layers.
- Fractional thermolysis. It is used for resorption and healing of postoperative scars.
- Ultrasonic massage. It enhances blood flow, and also favorably affects the outflow of lymph.
Performing all necessary measures to restore the skin, you can not worry about the condition of the face. If you do not forget about them, the effect of check-lifting will last much longer.
Surgery complications
Since check-lifting is a minimally invasive operation, complications after it are quite rare. Usually they are possible provided that rehabilitation measures aimed at tissue restoration are not observed. The following complications may arise from that short list of side effects:
- Too slow resorption of the fixing plates. If more than 7 months have passed, and endotins can still be palpated, you need to contact the surgeon who did the operation. Most likely you will have to remove the clips.
- Circulatory disorders in the areas of the operation.
- Too active growth of connective tissue. Strong overgrowth provokes the appearance of rough scars.
One of the most dangerous complications of any operation is the negligence of a doctor and his lack of hygiene. In this case, infection of the body is possible. This complication is shown rather quickly. After surgery, the patient may be disturbed by malaise and fever. You can cure the infection with antibiotic and antibacterial therapy. The reason for unrest should also be hematomas that do not disappear within a week after check-lifting. Having noticed at least one of the signs of complications, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Result from operation
By choosing check-lifting as the rejuvenation operation, we can count on the following result:
- Elimination of nasolabial folds, expression lines and deep wrinkles.
- A clear contour of the oval of the face.
- Improving skin turgor.
- Elastic and elastic skin in problem areas.
- Elimination of fatty hernias, bags under the eyes and on the upper eyelids.
- Strengthening facial muscles and facial expressions.
- Natural correction of the nasolabial area.
- Higher cheekbones.
The main advantage of check-lifting is the absence of dangerous complications that occur after blepharoplasty and normal tightening. Eliminates the risk of a round eye or an eversion of the lower eyelids. The natural result, which is a younger and fit face, makes the operation of check-lifting one of the most popular not only among women, but also men. Unlike plastic surgeries, it does not constrain the facial muscles and does not contribute to their sagging. After check-lifting, the skin retains the result from 10 to 15 years.
Reviews about check-lifting
Numerous reviews about this method of rejuvenation suggest that check-lifting is the most effective minimally invasive operation. Women note that even blepharoplasty did not give them such an effect that persists for several years after this operation. In reviews of check-lifting, photos of the results can amaze even the most fierce opponent of plastic surgery. The effect of the operation is so natural that it seems as if a person has miraculously rejuvenated.
Comparing blepharoplasty and check-lifting, many lament that they did not do this operation before it. No methods of rejuvenation gave them such a terrific effect. Those who performed the operation note that the skin after it began to look 10 years younger, the nasolabial folds disappeared, the cheek area was pulled up, and the cheekbones became more pronounced, as did the oval of the face as a whole.
Many argue that it is very important to choose a good clinic and surgeon. The future result and the process of further healing of the skin depends on this. An experienced professional will make the operation so that no one writes bad reviews about check-lifting afterwards. Avdoshenko Ksenia Evgenievna is one of the best surgeons in the city of Moscow. It is to her that customers come from all over the country. Just such a doctor is needed to get the maximum result from check-lifting. The choice of a good clinic and doctor is the key to beautiful and young skin for many years.