Every woman wants to stay young and beautiful as long as possible. But time passes, and age-related changes are somehow reflected on the face. Some women, being desperate, hope for plastic surgery. But they do not always bring the desired result. An unsuccessful operation can change facial features beyond recognition. Therefore, more and more women prefer check-lifting. This procedure allows you to get rid of deep wrinkles and flabbiness in a certain area of the skin. Reviews of check-lifting prove that this particular operation will give the best result with minimal surgical intervention.
Definition
This procedure includes lifting 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 a circular lift, as well as blepharoplasty. Based on reviews of check-lifting, it is recommended to do it no earlier than 35 years old, in the presence of severe facial ptosis, bags under the eyes and nasolacrimal grooves. Over the yearsthe activity of the facial muscles is reflected in these areas of the face. A check-lift is a full-fledged surgical operation, so the effect after its implementation is immediately noticeable.
Check-lifting of the middle zone of the skin is becoming more and more popular among males. This operation very naturally relieves wrinkles and other signs of aging. The skin after a check-lift does not look like it was stretched or pierced with Botox. Before you lie down on the surgical table, you will have to pass a considerable number of tests. Thanks to modern tools and technologies, the check-lift procedure is absolutely safe and easy. But since it is still an operation, complications can appear. Based on the feedback on the check-lift, the most common side effect is swelling of the face and small bruises in the 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 area.
- Combined check-lift method.
Depending on which part of the face needs a lift, the method of operation is selected. Photos before and after check-lifting indicate that the most effective is the combined type of surgery. During surgical intervention in this way, several problem areas are pulled up at once. It is often used by people over the age of 45. If the visible signs of aging are only disturbing in the area around the eyes or nose, it is betteruse a more gentle operation.
Indications
Over the years, the skin on the face undergoes strong changes. Nasolabial folds become deep, bags and wrinkles appear under the eyes, and swelling often begins to torment in the morning. Such unpleasant age-related changes are easiest to remove using this particular procedure. Indications for check-lifting of 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.
- Down corners of the eyes and lips.
- Fat bags on the cheekbones.
- Down and flattened cheekbones.
- Deep nasolacrimal grooves.
- Ptosis of the eyebrows and entire face.
- The appearance of a second contour on the lower eyelid.
Based on the photos before and after the check-lift, we can conclude that this procedure is the most effective for eliminating the above signs of skin aging. It is often done after a failed blepharoplasty or to prevent palpebral fissures.
Contraindications for surgery
Before and after check-lifting, a person needs to come for a consultation with a surgeon. The first time in order to get approval for the operation, and the second - to make sure it was successful. Only an experienced specialist will correctly assess whether a check-lifting procedure is needed and whether it can eliminate imperfections on the face. You will also have to contact a therapist to identify possible contraindications to surgery and pass all the necessary tests. Tocontraindications include the following situations:
- Diseases related to the circulatory system.
- Hormonal failure.
- Oncological neoplasms.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Dermatological diseases.
- Viral diseases.
- Menstruation.
- Hypertension.
- Tendency to seizures and convulsions.
Since the check-lift operation is performed under general anesthesia, it must be remembered that there are contraindications for this procedure. These include:
- Inflammatory, viral, neurological and psychiatric diseases.
- Recovery period after vaccination.
- Dystrophy.
- High body temperature.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Recent myocardial infarction.
- Chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Only in the absence of the above diseases of the violations, you can begin to prepare for the operation. It will take no more than one week, provided that all test results are received in a timely manner.
Preparatory stage
Having decided that there are no contraindications to check-lifting, you can proceed to direct preparation. You need to accept the fact that before and after the check-lift you will have to visit the hospital for some time. The preparatory stage for the procedure consists in an examination by a therapist and the delivery of all necessary tests. You will have to return to the therapist again, after the operation, to make sure there are no complications. It should also be carried outconsultation with an anesthesiologist. Before the operation, you must pass the following tests:
- Complete blood count.
- 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 and drinking alcohol. On the eve of the operation, you need to skip the evening meal, and before going to bed, take something sedative. Do not drink strong drugs. It is advisable to choose a sedative with a vegetable, natural composition. If the check-lift is performed under local anesthesia, all food restrictions before the operation can be removed.
Technology of the operation
Check-lifting surgeons do under full anesthesia. Only occasionally local anesthesia is used. The operation usually takes about 1 hour. Much depends on the initial condition of the skin of the face and the desired result.
The procedure begins by making small incisions that are needed to work in the inner layers of the skin. Then the surgeon makes a tightening of sagging tissues and folds. To do this, wrap the excess skin under the incision and secure it there. The main difference between a check-lift and a circular facelift is that in this case, incisions are made only in the area of natural wrinkles. In eye surgery, it is done on the skin of the lower eyelids.
Thanks to this technique, the problem of fatty hernias on the lower and upper eyelids can be quickly and effectively solved. Based on the photo, check-lifting well corrects drooping eyelids, and such deep age-related wrinkles in the corners of the eyes. The same technology is carried out when correcting the contour of the mouth. Incisions in the nasolabial region are made more carefully to eliminate the possibility of marks on the skin. Most often, surgeons make them higher than the nasolabial sweetness, for a more natural result from the operation. This nuance is clearly visible in the photo before and after the check-lift. Reviews say that the incisions become completely invisible over time.
In order for the skin to heal faster, and the tissue wrapped during the operation to form the necessary contour, the doctor uses special fixing plates called endotines. They prolong the effect of check-lifting for 10 years. The plates are fixed in one position and gradually dissolve under the skin within 9 months. Their stable position allows them not to move. This is very important, since there is no risk of developing asymmetry. Among the other benefits of endotines, surgeons highlight:
- Minimally invasive.
- Absolutely hypoallergenic.
- No material rejection.
- Minimum skin incisions.
- No scars and scars after surgery.
- Even distribution under the skin.
Rehabilitation period after the check-lift procedure is quite fast. The use of endotins reduces the risk of possible complications and side effects tominimum. Three days after the operation, you can go home.
Check-lift recovery
Since this method of eliminating age-related changes is a full-fledged surgical intervention, after it it is necessary to engage in enhanced restoration of the skin and the whole organism as a whole. After completion of the operation, the patient spends in the clinic from 1 to 3 days. The length of stay in the hospital largely depends on the general state of he alth and the absence of complications that need to be monitored 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, pain may persist for 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 the check-lift, it is very important not to load the facial muscles with excessive facial expressions. Eat preferably liquid food and through a straw. Only after two weeks of rehabilitation is it allowed to wear contact lenses or do makeup.
Doctors' recommendations for recovery
Doctors advise following these steps to help speed up the recovery processskin:
- Keep your skin away from sudden changes in temperature. If the operation was carried out in summer or winter, you can not appear on the street for the first week after the check-lift. Rehabilitation at this time should take place within the home environment.
- Do not lean forward sharply or make other similar movements. Running and various physical activities are prohibited.
- During the week after the operation, you need to sleep in a reclining position. The face should be directed upwards. Sleeping in a different position may cause the seams to come apart.
- The first month after the check-lift, you should avoid sunlight and do not go to the solarium. This can cause 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 with the help of various cosmetics. These 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.
Following all the 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 the check-lifting will last much longer.
Complications from surgery
Since check-lifting is a minimally invasive operation, complications after it are quite rare. Usually they are possible under the condition of non-compliance with rehabilitation measures aimed at restoring the tissue. From that small list of side effects, the following complications may arise:
- Resorption of fixation plates too slow. If more than 7 months have passed, and endotines can still be felt by palpation, you should contact the surgeon who performed the operation. Most likely you will have to remove the latches.
- Impaired circulation at the sites of the operation.
- Too active growth of connective tissue. Strong growth provokes the appearance of rough scars.
One of the most dangerous complications of any operation is the doctor's negligence and poor hygiene. In this case, infection of the body is possible. This complication appears rather quickly. After surgery, the patient may experience malaise and high fever. The infection can be cured with antibiotic and antibacterial therapy. The cause for concern should also be hematomas, which do not disappear within a week after the check-lift. If you notice at least one of the signs of complications, you should immediately consult a doctor.
The result of the operation
Choosing a check-lift as a rejuvenation operation, you can count on the following result:
- Elimination of nasolabial folds, mimic and deep wrinkles.
- A clear contour of the face oval.
- Improve skin turgor.
- Elastic and elastic facial 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 a conventional facelift. Eliminates the risk of a round eye or eversion of the lower eyelids. The natural result, which is a younger and firmer face, makes the check-lift surgery one of the most sought after not only among women, but also among men. Unlike plastic surgery, it does not constrain the facial muscles and does not contribute to their sagging. After a check-lift, the skin retains the result from 10 to 15 years.
Check-lift reviews
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, which has been preserved for several years after this operation. In reviews of check-lifting, photos of the results can amaze even the most ardent opponent of plastic surgery. The effect of the operation is so natural that it seems as if the person has miraculously rejuvenated.
Comparing blepharoplasty and check-lift, many lament that they did not do thisoperation before it. No rejuvenation methods gave them such an amazing effect. Those who underwent the operation note that the skin after it began to look 10 years younger, the nasolabial folds disappeared, the cheek area tightened, and the cheekbones became more pronounced, as well as the oval of the face as a whole.
Many argue that it is very important to choose a good clinic and surgeon. It is on this that the future result and the process of further healing of the skin depend. An experienced professional will make the operation so that no one will write bad reviews about the check-lift later. Avdoshenko Ksenia Evgenievna is one of the best surgeons in Moscow. It is to her that clients come from all over the country. Just such a doctor is needed to get the maximum result from check-lifting. Choosing a good clinic and doctor is the key to beautiful and young skin for many years.
