Thin and vulnerable skin around the eyes is the first to reveal a person’s age. Mesh facial wrinkles, sagging skin, folds, bruises and bags under the eyes - all this spoils the appearance and gives the face a tired expression.
Over the years, changes become more and more noticeable, and tissue tone decreases faster and faster. Rejuvenation of the eye area is possible with the help of blepharoplasty, laser resurfacing, injection cosmetology and, finally, RF lifting. The method is based on radio wave exposure to the deep layers of the skin. The procedure is painless, has no complications and is recommended for both women and men.
What is RF lifting
Radio wave lifting is a hardware method for correcting age-related changes such as wrinkles, sagging tissue, skin unevenness, etc. Its essence comes down to stimulating fibroblasts - connective tissue cells responsible for the elasticity and youth of the skin. The effect on fibroblasts leads to the launch of rejuvenating processes - the production of collagen and elastin. During the session, the epidermis is not exposed to any influence - radio wave signals are sent specifically to the dermis. After the procedure, no traces remain on the skin.
The advantages of RF lifting are:
- safety;
- no marks on the skin (no punctures or damage to the epidermis);
- painlessness;
- very fast rehabilitation period;
- the ability to rejuvenate in the summer;
- compatibility with other procedures, hardware and injection;
- high efficiency.
RF rejuvenation is characterized by increased effect during the first month after the procedure due to natural regeneration processes.
Indications for RF facial lifting
- wrinkles;
- signs of photoaging;
- post-acne and scars of other origin;
- unclear oval face;
- double chin;
- folds (nasolabial, marionette lines);
- hyperpigmentation.
RF eyelid lifting is required if you have:
- "crow's feet";
- wrinkles under the eyes;
- drooping upper eyelid;
- pronounced nasolacrimal groove;
- bags and dark circles under the eyes.
If you have one or more indications, come for a consultation with a cosmetologist. The doctor will offer you an individual transformation program.
You can perform either a lift of the lower and upper eyelids separately, or a circular rejuvenation. Radiofrequency lifting is safe for the delicate area around the eyes.
What to do to tighten the skin under the eyes
✅ Use SPF filters not only in summer.
Having been burned by the milk, they blow on the water. Have you seen skiers tanning in February? The reflection of rays from the snow is even stronger than on some summer days. Don't neglect sunglasses and sun protection.
Each region has its own season for using filters. In St. Petersburg, for example, this is the period from the end of April to the end of September. But now I also use it in winter, when suddenly it’s a pleasant sunny day, and the snow has still or has already covered the entire visible area to the horizon.
✅ In sunny weather - high-quality sunglasses, not those bought “for 100 rubles in a subway passage.”
Sufficiently large glasses allow you to avoid squinting in the sun, thereby helping to avoid unnecessary wrinkles on your skin. And good glasses also protect against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
✅ Carefully wash off makeup from your eyes.
A product designed specifically for the delicate areas of our face, and not ordinary foam or soap in general.
We saturate a cotton pad with the product, apply it to a closed eye, hold it for a few seconds so that the components “grab” and now gently, without pressure, move along the upper eyelid from the inner corner of the eye to the outer one. And along the lower eyelid - vice versa: from the outer corner - to the nose.
✅ Catching yourself in the habit of squinting/wrinkling.
And immediately at this moment try to relax the muscles around the eyes.
✅ Relax your eyes throughout the day.
For example, according to this Indian method:
Give your eyes a rest now! Indian technique for 5 minutes
This is a very simple technique. It just helps in a wonderful way! If your eyes are tired and it seems as if sand has been poured there, it is enough to rest for a few minutes using this method. And then such relief, as if my eyes had been washed with spring water.
✅ Take care of your posture.
To be honest, before I would hardly have believed that correct posture alone could rejuvenate your face. But after seeing dozens of amazing transformations of women at beauty marathons, I have no doubt: it all works.
For some, changes occur earlier, for others later. But for everyone who was not lazy and worked on their back and neck every day, the “before and after” photographs looked as if time had been turned back. And the area under the eyes also changed for the better.
These girls are not after expensive procedures. And after completing courses on posture and natural rejuvenation
The main exercise for posture is the Fukutsuji roller. But other methods are also quite suitable.
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✅ External skin care around the eyes.
I mean a cream or oil for this area - basic care. Patches can be used occasionally
. These are gel strips impregnated with a special composition. They stick to the area under the eyes and give an instant effect.
Initially, such patches are thick. But after 15-20 minutes they turn into a thin film, which can now be removed. The skin becomes very nourished, and fine wrinkles are smoothed out. Wrinkles, by the way, will come back at first, but not instantly and in any case will not be as pronounced.
✅ Kinesio taping
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It allows you to relax the cramped muscles around the eyes. To do this, a special tape is used, which is glued to the problem area, worn for several hours and then removed.
For many, the effect is visible immediately. Some women even compare tape to Botox. Because their action is somewhat the same: helping to relax the muscle. Only if botulinum toxin injections simply destroy nerve connections, making the muscle flabby over time, then the tape only promotes relaxation.
Tapes are sold in sports stores and cost from 130 rubles, depending on the width and total length of the tape in the reel.
Important point: you can’t sleep with tape around your eyes! Therefore, you can only wear it during the day.
Taping video from Victoria Kushnareva (Instagram account: vita_bodylove). I really like this girl, I did a beauty marathon with her in the fall.
Rf lifting around the eyes - procedure technology
To carry out radio wave rejuvenation, we use the Thermafine device. There is no need to use anesthesia - the session is comfortable and quick. The doctor cleans the area around the eyes and applies a special gel conductor to it. The procedure takes no more than 20 minutes. While treating the area around your eyes, you will feel the tissue warming up. The temperature on the device is set individually for each patient. At the end of the session, the doctor will apply a moisturizing cream to the skin of your eyelids.
Skin care after RF eye lifting
Since radio wave lifting does not damage the skin, there is no need to use healing ointments. In the first days after the procedure, it is not recommended to use cosmetics in the area of the upper and lower eyelids. For three to five days, solariums and saunas are prohibited. You can't stay in the open sun. You should not visit the pool.
After a couple of days you will return to your normal rhythm of life. After the first session you will see positive changes on your skin. After a month, they will become more noticeable - RF lifting has an increasing effect. After a course of procedures, you can achieve results comparable to laser or surgical rejuvenation.
How to prevent aging of the eye area?
Of course, the most effective way to prevent and slow down skin aging is a healthy lifestyle, namely:
- Good dream;
- Proper nutrition;
- No stress;
- The right cosmetics.
All this greatly affects both the general condition of the skin and the skin around the eyes. However, this will not always be enough to preserve beauty and youth. In this case, proven methods come to the rescue in the form of nourishing natural masks, facial gymnastics, etc.
The main advantages of these rejuvenation methods are their naturalness, versatility and accessibility. For masks, you can use fresh fruits, vegetables and other beneficial substances, and gymnastics for the skin around the eyes will always help restore skin resources and slow down aging. In this article we will look at the most effective, proven and popular methods that have become the secret to preserving youth and beauty for many women.
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Gymnastic exercises
The methods of Carol Maggio and other famous specialists have clearly shown that eyelid lifting at home can be competitive with even the most modern cosmetic procedures. And this despite the fact that gymnastics is completely free and can be done even at home, taking 5-15 minutes. Exercises perfectly tone and strengthen muscles, restore and tighten the skin in the eye area.
It is worth considering that there are a large number of exercises that will help enhance the effect of cosmetic procedures, providing a powerful complex effect. Among the most effective exercises, it is worth highlighting the following techniques:
- Close your eyes and squeeze your eyelids as tightly as possible. You should feel the pressure. After this, open your eyes as wide as possible and hold this position for 3-4 seconds. The exercise should be done for 2-3 minutes. It is important that you do not feel dizzy during execution, otherwise you need to reduce the time and delay with the eyelids open;
- Open your mouth as wide as possible to tense other facial muscles. Blink quickly for 2-3 minutes. The correct sensation would be tension and heaviness of the eyelids;
- Look with your eyes in different directions, making cross-shaped or rotational movements. This type of eyelid lifting massage has long established itself as one of the most effective techniques for rejuvenation;
- Press your fingers into the corners of your eyes and then pull the skin to the side. This position must be held for 5-10 seconds, after which let your eyes rest and repeat again. Total execution time – 2 minutes;
- Open your eyes wide, then pull back the skin in the temple area with your index fingers. Alternately close and open your eyes for one minute.
You can watch the video to see how to do eye exercises:
Remember that by performing the entire set of exercises for eyelid lift, you should not experience severe fatigue or pain in your eyes. It is enough to do 10-15 minutes a day (no more than 5 exercises) to get incredible results.
Fruit based masks
Fruits are an inexhaustible source of nutrients for the body and skin, so it is not surprising that they are the #1 product for use in masks. Such an eye lift at home will work no worse than lifting in beauty salons. Below we will present the top most effective fruit and healthy masks that have been a huge success for many years.
Apricot mask
To prepare the mixture, mix two ripe ones with 1 teaspoon of sour cream or cream. It is important to use a homemade or farm product. Spread the resulting mixture on your eyelids for half an hour, then remove all traces of the mask with warm water.
With carrots and yolk
To prepare, take:
- 1 egg yolk;
- One medium carrot;
- 2 tbsp. ground oatmeal or potato starch.
The preparation method is quite simple, you need to grind the carrots in a blender, then mix with starch (or oatmeal) and yolk. The mixture should be applied to the eyelids for 20 minutes.
Orange mask
This is not just a mask, but a whole vitamin and mineral complex that will provide an incredible effect. For the recipe you need:
- 1 yolk;
- 1 tbsp. olive oil;
- 5 oranges.
You can also add honey, and instead of olive oil, use almond and other oils. To prepare, you need to squeeze the juice out of the fruit, mix it with the yolk and butter, then beat until smooth. Apply for 15 minutes.
Honey based masks
Honey is actively used in cosmetology, so there are dozens of different recipes for masks with this component. We chose two recipes that worked best.
Honey-cucumber
This is one of the classic recipes that never goes out of style. The preparation method is extremely simple, you need to mix 1 tbsp. honey with cucumber pulp (best blended in a blender). Apply to eyelids for 30 minutes.
With parsley and avocado oil
An unusual combination gives an unusually high-quality effect. To prepare, you need to mix 1 tsp. honey, parsley juice and avocado oil. The mixture is applied for 20-25 minutes on the eyelids.
Herbal masks
Some of the most powerful masks in terms of their properties are mixtures of herbs. However, you need to be careful with them, carefully following the recipe. The most popular and effective recipe is considered to be a mixture that will not only improve the condition of the skin, but also relieve eye fatigue. For preparation you need:
- 1 tsp. herbs sage and chamomile;
- 1 tsp olive oil;
- 1 tbsp. low-fat cottage cheese;
- 130 ml. boiling water
Steam the herbs in boiling water, then drain the water and mix the pulp with other ingredients. Cool in the refrigerator and apply to eyelids for 20 minutes.
You can also watch an effective eye mask in the video:
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How often can you do RF facial lifting?
For safe and natural rejuvenation, it is imperative to maintain an interval between procedures. It lasts 2-4 weeks. In each case, the number of sessions is different, usually 2 sessions or more are required. You can repeat the RF lift course once a year.
Rf lifting – contraindications and consequences
Thermolifting of the eyelids is contraindicated for:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- diabetes;
- autoimmune diseases;
- infections and viruses;
- oncological diseases;
- inflammatory processes in the eye area;
- the presence of silicone implants in the eye area;
- the presence of metal objects in the eye area (including gold threads);
- blood diseases;
- high blood pressure.
Non-surgical Thermafine lifting is not performed on patients under 25 years of age.
The procedure does not have any negative consequences. In rare cases, allergic reactions to the gel used as a guide during lifting are possible. The deeper the wrinkle, the longer it will take to eliminate it using this method. Fine wrinkles disappear almost immediately, but to correct transverse wrinkles and creases you need to be patient.
The method demonstrates the greatest effectiveness for patients 30-50 years old. At a later age, it is better to first have eyelid surgery, and then bring this area to perfection with the help of radio wave lifting.
Non-surgical eye skin lifting
Modern methods of tightening the skin in the eye area cannot yet compare in effect to surgical lifting, but they remain a good alternative to rejuvenation for those who do not like or cannot afford a scalpel.
The most effective for the eye area are:
- Mesotherapy
. Eye skin lifting is achieved by introducing special compounds under the skin that stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, and also restore a healthy appearance. The procedure does not solve the problem of fatty hernias. The effect is noticeable after 3-8 procedures and lasts about six months. The method is injection, so the procedure may not cause very pleasant sensations. After injections, you need to protect yourself from the sun, temperature changes, do not wear makeup and do not drink alcohol. - Botox
. An instant way to tighten the skin by “immobilizing” muscle fibers with botulinum toxin; the result will last about six months. The drug is administered by injection, so it can be performed under local anesthesia. Like mesotherapy, it requires restrictions (on the first day) in alcohol, sunbathing and bath procedures, as well as active facial expressions, makeup and massage. - Hardware lifting
. Includes several rejuvenation techniques using radio waves and light energy. The most popular among them are Thermage and RF lifting, which stimulate natural skin tightening due to temperature effects. For visible results you need from 1 to 4 sessions. The results last for 3 years or longer. - Cosmetical tools
. The most affordable way to influence the condition of the skin around the eyes. In this area, the range of products is much wider and includes special creams, gels, serums, masks, lotions. They can be found at most cosmetic companies or prepared with your own hands according to folk recipes.
The first three points on the list directly depend on the qualifications of the specialist and the quality of the active substance, so doing them at home is a rather risky undertaking, unlike cosmetics, which must be used daily and without fail.
Cost of the procedure
RF eyelid lift using a Thermafine device costs 6,500 rubles.
If treatment of the entire face is required, the price will be 10,000 rubles. From time to time we have discounts on radio wave lifting, stay tuned for updates on the website and publications on Instagram. All Medial cosmetologists perform RF lifting, so you can make an appointment with us on any convenient day. We work every day, without holidays and weekends, and are always happy to meet you! Cosmetology at the multidisciplinary clinic “Medial” means attention to each patient and a guarantee of the effectiveness of all procedures.
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