Face contouring – what is it, stages, features, results of the procedure

It is rare to meet a woman 100% satisfied with her appearance, considering her reflection in the mirror, she almost always finds this or that flaw. The face is the area where criticism falls most.

Too snub-nosed nose, excessively thin lips, inexpressive chin, all of this I want to immediately fix. Contouring of the face will help in this: what is it – experts say.

Face contouring – what is it

Previously, it was only proposed to correct defects in plastic surgery clinics, which meant lying under the surgeon’s knife. Today, there are more delicate and safer ways that modern cosmetology offers.

What is facial contouringThis is a virtually painless procedure that is carried out not only in the clinic, but also in almost every cosmetology room.

Initially, it appeared in the middle of the last century. Doctors injected certain substances by injection into the wrinkle, after which it was smoothed out.

The problem was that the effect did not last more than a day, and injections containing silicone or paraffin gave terrible complications and allergic reactions.

Today, medicine creates biocompatible gels for this procedure.  With their help, you can affect not only the smoothing of wrinkles, but also on a number of other procedures.

These include the following:

• correction of the shape and volume of the lips;
• face contour correction;
• rid of wrinkles, enlarged cheeks.

The safest placeholders are those that contain hyaluronic acid. But gradually, it is absorbed by the body, so the effect of it is not durable.

The difference between contour plastic and biorevitalization

Biorevitalization is one of the many modern cosmetic procedures that are offered in beauty salons.

It is recommended to be carried out in the presence of the following skin problems:

• excessive dryness;
• fine wrinkles;
• excessive sun exposure;
• decrease in turgor.

Almost all of the above problems are observed at the age of 20 years and above, therefore, the biorevitalization procedure has no age restrictions .

It is also allowed to be carried out at any time of the year, especially in the summer, when the skin dries in the sun, and many cosmetic procedures are prohibited at this time of the year.

The most popular is biorevitalization of the face, but it can also be applied to other problematic parts of the body, which most often give the woman’s age (neck, decollete, hands).

With the help of injections, which include unchanged hyaluronic acid, the skin begins to produce its own collagen.

Typically, cosmetologists are advised to carry out from 3 to 6 procedures with an interval of 14 days. But the effect is noticeable after the first time. At the end of the course, the skin becomes smoother, moisturized and silky, elasticity is increased and complexion is leveled.

Contour plastic surgery of the face (what it is, has been said above) differs from biorevitalization by the filler used. Hyaluronic acid, which is used in contour plastics, is called stabilized, its consistency is more dense, resembling a gel.

Due to this, the effect is achieved immediately after the first procedure , and its duration is from one and a half or more years. And if biorevitalization is aimed at external improvement of the skin condition, contour plastic makes up for the volume lost with age.

For which areas of the face contour plastic is used

Lip contouring

Among non-plastic surgery procedures, lip augmentation is almost at the forefront. With the help of injections, it is possible not only to significantly increase the volume, but also to correct it: correct asymmetry, raise the corners or increase only the lower or upper lip.

This will help solve the problems with drying out and cracks that the lips suffer due to lack of moisture.

Nose and nose wings

Face contouring in the nose is a real breakthrough in modern cosmetology. What is it and what results can be achieved, experts in this field say.

The main results include the following:

• elimination of all kinds of deformations of the nose and wings;
• smoothing of sharp protrusions on the nose;
• humpback elimination;
• asymmetry correction.

All of the above results are achieved without painful postoperative periods, accompanied by swelling and scarring.

The procedure lasts less than an hour , most of the time it takes to search for the “right” points where the drug is injected.

Cheekbones

By injecting hyaluronic acid, which is introduced into the cheekbones, the following effect is observed:

• the contour of the chin becomes smoother;
• oval face slightly changes shape for the better;
• significant cheek lift.

Such a procedure also lasts no more than an hour, after which you can leave a completely new person from the cosmetology office.

Nasolabial folds

The procedure has no age restrictions. The main thing is not to introduce a larger amount of the drug, since the effect will be noticeable only after two weeks.

Here it should be understood that in the contouring of the face there is such a moment as a correction.

Eyes

It is used to eliminate all problems associated with a change in the nasolacrimal groove.

Thanks to contour plastic, the following defects are eliminated:

• bruises under the eyes;
• “bags”;
• the presence of dark circles.

Indications for facial contouring

In facial contouring, there is no such thing as age. This is the procedure that allows for the correction of imperfections at any age for both men and women.

It is recommended for those who have the following skin defects:

• deep wrinkles;
• pronounced nasolabial folds;
• the face and lips are clearly not asymmetric;
• injuries to the nose, which subsequently ruined its shape.

Who should not do contouring: contraindications

A person’s desire to carry out this procedure is not decisive. The main and main decision is made by the cosmetologist. He does this through the identified contraindications, which are divided into local and general.

Local contraindications include:

1. Various viral and bacterial skin diseases in the places where the procedure will be performed. The introduction of the drug into an unhealthy area may contribute to the fact that the disease spreads further and the patient’s condition worsens.
2. Acid peels, laser resurfacing and other procedures, after which the skin needs temporary rest for up to several weeks.
3. Rejuvenation procedures that were performed previously, especially with silicone.
4. Conducting contour plastics with other drugs . Not all of them are compatible with each other, so allergic reactions may occur.

There are also general contraindications:

• pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• autoimmune diseases;
• colloidal scars.

Age restrictions for facial contouring

As for the age framework, doctors put almost no restrictions on the contour plasty. And this means that you can correct the shape of the nose or make the cheekbones a little sharper even in 20 years.

But underage representatives do this procedure, if only there is an urgent need , but usually it is accompanied by plastic surgery.

The thing is that the body during the formation of hormones (puberty) can react ambiguously to the drug administered.

There have not yet been cases that would prove the harm done, nevertheless, cosmetologists and doctors do not recommend conducting this procedure for adolescents.

Hyaluronic acid face contour

Hyaluronic acid is an important structural component of the skin. The ability to bind water molecules, namely to fill the skin with moisture, makes it the most popular filler in contour plastic. Most often, it is hyaluronic acid that is used in lip augmentation and correction.

The most popular preparations by cosmetologists and clients based on this acid include the following:

• RestylaneLipp;
• Repreli
• Glytone
• Juviderm ultra smile.

Each of the drugs is aimed at solving a specific problem. Glytone corrects the contour and shape of the lips, and Repreli – gives the missing volume. All preparations are delivered in hermetically sealed syringes.

The procedure for correcting the shape of the lips is not particularly difficult, but it requires certain knowledge of the cosmetologist in their anatomy. The drug is injected with a thin needle into a place previously determined by the doctor, then gently kneads.

The effect is noticeable almost immediately, and the real result can be seen in 5-7 days after the tissue edema finally subsides. The effect of injections with hyaluronic acid persists for 1.5 years , but even after 3 years, the visibility of the result will be noticeable.

Face contouring with fillers

Translated from English, filler means “fill.” This action is the main purpose of the drug. Fillers are used to fill the voids under the skin that formed during wilting, loss of moisture and fat.

Radiesse is the most popular drug that is used in facial contouring. According to leading cosmetologists, such an instant action and an amazing result does not give almost any of the fillers on the market.

Radiesse is an invention of the German company Merc, 30% consisting of calcium hydroxypatite, the main mineral component of human bone tissue. 70% – distilled helium consistency water.

Compatibility with human tissues, almost 100%, which means that eliminates allergic reactions and drug rejection.

Radiesse is used in the lifting procedure (facial rejuvenation), in the contouring of the oval of the face, cheekbones, the formation of the “correct” tip of the nose or its wings. The procedure lasts from 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the total number of injections used.

With its introduction, anesthesia is not used, since the drug is considered atraumatic, but for a more comfortable injection, doctors may recommend using lidocaine. The effect of Radiesss injections is achieved instantly and is valid for 2 years.

Complications and consequences after the procedure

Carrying out the procedure by an experienced, certified and qualified specialist practically eliminates any complications after the procedure. Unpleasant sensations can arise already in the process of rehabilitation and improper care.

Most often, the following type of complications are observed:

1. Pain It is quite normal when any foreign liquid is injected under the skin. Especially strong pain occurs when liquid silicone is introduced under the skin.
2. Swelling. Observed a few hours or the day after the procedure. The phenomenon is temporary and usually subsides on 3-5 days
3. Hematomas. Occur with a weak vascular network. In this case, the specialist before the rejuvenation procedure advises to drink preparations that strengthen the vessels. And the consequence is treated with gels and ointments based on horse chestnut and gum.

Unfortunately, not all beauty parlors buy proven and good products. And women who want to look beautiful and at the same time spend the minimum amount of money often fall into the hands of “doubtful” specialists.

Such a concept does not always give a positive result. Horrible allergic reactions, rejection or displacement of the gel, all kinds of inflammatory processes – all this is a terrifying picture.

Therefore, experts advise you to keep the following list of questions that you need to ask when searching for a rejuvenation procedure:

• ask why facial contouring is needed, what it is and how it works;
• ask for a specialist certificate for permission to conduct this procedure;
• ask what preparations the cosmetologist uses, what is their advantage and possible side effects.

These simple questions can prevent truly terrible consequences.

How long does the contouring result last

The results of contouring are simply amazing. In just 10-30 minutes. can be significantly transformed and younger for 10-15 years. But how long does the effect of such an expensive procedure last This question was answered by a leading specialist in cosmetology.

According to him, first of all, the result of facial contouring directly depends on the individual characteristics of the human body. The effect of “rejuvenation” will be short-term and will be no more than 4-8 months with the introduction of a more liquid filler.

Fillers, which are based on a denser and thicker gel, can delay the result up to 2-3 years. When the drugs expire, the face, lips and wrinkles return to their previous state.

Contour plastic: the price of the procedure and what it depends on

The fight against age is a rather expensive procedure, 1 session will cost at least $ 272.

Prices for contouring services directly depend on the following factors:

• areas or parts of the body where the injection will take place;
• filler quality;
• amount of drug used.

The price of the filler depends on the degree of purification. The better the filler is cleaned, the lower the risk of allergic reactions and unexpected unpleasant consequences.

Also, more expensive drugs have an anesthetic in their composition, which allows the procedure to be performed almost painlessly.

From the amount of the drug used, the price can also vary up or down.

For the treatment of the maxillofacial part, the doctor usually uses 2 syringes up to 0,03 fluid ounce in volume. To increase and adjust the shape of the lips, 2 different drugs also go away. For the treatment of small areas, the specialist uses a smaller syringe, the price will accordingly decrease by 2 times.

Today, the contouring procedure is known and accessible not only to representatives of the bohemian world, but also to ordinary people with an average income.

It is considered effective, safe and, if you follow the precautions after the procedure, the most preferred for many people to correct the imperfections of nature or genetics.

Customer reviews are increasingly found not only on the sites of leading cosmetologists or cosmetology clinics, but also on women’s portals or forums. Share your opinion on the most effective method of correction of appearance in modern aesthetic cosmetology and surgery.

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