3D facial plastic surgery, or volumetric softlift, for your youth and beauty

At the largest Swedish center of cosmetology and plastic surgery, leading specialists have developed a new minimally invasive facial rejuvenation technique, which is called Softlifting. It quickly gained great popularity and is already successfully used not only in European countries, but more recently in Russia. Since the technique of performing this aesthetic procedure, despite its apparent simplicity, requires experience and reliable knowledge of the topographic anatomy of the face, it is the domain of mainly professional specialists in the field of facial plastic surgery.

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Softlifting (facial contouring) - a sensation of a second youth, facial rejuvenation without a lift

Every woman strives to preserve her youth as long as possible. At the same time, standard cosmetic procedures at a certain stage become ineffective, and surgical intervention is frightening due to its risk factors. And there are quite a lot of contraindications to plastic surgery. But will you really have to give up the attractiveness? Accept that the years take their toll, leaving traces of accumulated experience in the form of wrinkles or sagging skin on the face? Is it really necessary to submit to nature and accept the fact that the reflection in the mirror no longer pleases, does not “glow” with youth, does not enchant with charm?

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The best option for solving the problems that have arisen is the modern European method of rejuvenation and correction of the oval of the face and tightening. Vadim Sergeevich Bakov successfully practices a non-invasive method of facelift without surgery - Softlifting. Now you have a chance to maintain freshness and restore lost volume, eliminate the “tired” expression on your face at any age. You will be able to forget about these problems. You just need to undergo a complex of treatment with a new softlifting method.

What is softlifting?

Softlifting
is an innovative minimally invasive method of facial rejuvenation, developed by leading specialists of the largest European center of plastic surgery and cosmetology
“Akademikliniken”
.
Dr. Bakov
specialized in softlifting under the guidance of one of the authors of the technique, Professor
Ulf Samuelsson, President of the Swedish Association of Plastic Surgeons
.

This technique is based on 3-D modeling of facial contours, that is, restoration of lost original volumes. With age, the skin loses its elasticity, drooping (ptosis) of areas of the soft tissues of the face occurs, due to which the relief of the zygomatic areas is flattened, nasolacrimal grooves and nasolabial folds are marked, “jowls” sag, and lip volume is lost. All this gives the face a “tired” look, depriving it of freshness and deforming the original silhouette. The softlifting procedure using a special filler injection technique allows you to restore the face to its former beauty and freshness without incisions and surgeries, allowing you to correct the oval of the face and tighten it.

A unique method is developed taking into account the anatomical features of each area of ​​the face. It involves the volumetric introduction of natural hyaluronic acid fillers of the latest generation in small doses, which allows you to achieve a face lift without surgery using contour plastic surgery. For each area of ​​the face, a filler of a certain density is used and an individual depth and method of administration are provided. In addition, solving the problems of volume restoration and correcting existing ptosis, fillers based on hyaluronic acid promote tissue hydration, moisturizing them, and stimulate collagen production.

Vadim Sergeevich Bakov is one of the best Russian specialists in non-surgical face lifting, Softlifting. Having already carried out more than a hundred of these procedures with high results, he admits that this method, despite its apparent simplicity, requires the doctor to have high professional surgical qualifications, a thorough knowledge of facial anatomy, as well as experience and skills in working with special instruments.

Indications for softlifting

With the help of the procedure, you can not only smooth out medium or deep wrinkles, but also achieve radical rejuvenation of facial contours by replenishing the entire volume of soft tissues. Softlifting can be used for:

• smoothing the nasolacrimal groove, eliminating “dark circles” under the eyes;
• elimination of nasolabial and other deep folds;
• raising the corners of the eyebrows and lips;
• correction of the shape of the tip of the nose;
• modeling a new, more aesthetic shape of the cheekbones;
• tightening the lower third of the face, eliminating moderately pronounced “jowls”.

How long does the softlift procedure take?

The softlift procedure itself will take you no more than half an hour. No special preparation is required for it. However, it is worth considering that before performing it, it is not recommended to take medications containing acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and vitamins of group “E”. The fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which is normally found in the human body and rarely causes allergic reactions.

Often, advertising for a particular injection method promises that after it you will be able to immediately go to your scheduled appointments. In relation to Softlifting, this is almost always true, since the face immediately takes on new contours, and swelling, as a rule, is practically unnoticeable. However, it should be borne in mind that in a small number of cases there may be some swelling and hyperemia at the injection site, which finally disappears within 1-3 days.

Advantages of the softlifting method

Everything is relative. Therefore, speaking about the benefits, it is worth comparing softlifting with other similar methods. So, the advantages of softlifting are that:

• the effect of the procedure is noticeable on the first day, and after 2-3 weeks it manifests itself completely
• the technique has virtually no contraindications (except for acute infectious and oncological diseases)
• the procedure is indicated for any skin type and color, as it does not cause the formation of scars or scars
• it is possible to repeat the procedure
• softlifting is indicated for patients of any age.

What is the softlift procedure?

Another question that is often asked by women who decide to have a facelift using contour plastic surgery: “Will there be pain relief? How painful will it be?" In general, the entire procedure takes place in the subcutaneous layer, where, as is known, there are no nerve endings. The skin puncture sites are treated with an anesthetic spray, so the moment of puncture is absolutely painless. The drug is administered using special microcannulas with a rounded end to prevent tissue trauma and damage to blood vessels. There may be a slight feeling of “bloating” during filler injection, which will go away after the procedure is completed.

The procedure itself will not take more than half an hour. In this case, as a rule, no bruises will remain, and slight swelling, if it occurs, will be noticeable only for 1-3 days.

Healing period

Tingling and redness usually go away within half an hour after injections. Slight swelling, puffiness, and redness persist for several days. Bruises are unusual for softlifting; they are easily masked with foundation, and literally the next day you can go to work. The effect appears immediately after the injection of fillers.

The procedure has a prolonged rejuvenating effect, the final version can be assessed 2 weeks after the procedure. The result lasts for about 18 months in moving areas of the face, correction of cheekbones and nose - up to 2 years.

Important! There are no restrictions on the number of sessions, so re-introduction can be done before the deadline. The use of cannulas when implanting fillers minimizes trauma to the integument and shortens the healing period.

Recovery:

• During the first 24 hours, soft food is consumed that does not create additional stress on the masticatory muscles;
• Ice cubes of chamomile and thyme decoction will help with minor swelling; you can also use Traumeel ointment;
• the first days you need to actively work on facial expressions, smile widely, you cannot sleep on your side, only on your back, preferably on an orthopedic pillow;
• For cleansing, use gentle foams and alcohol-free tonics;
• You should not drink alcoholic beverages for 3 days, the restriction does not apply to smoking;
• It is not recommended to use air transport for 5 days;
• for about 2 weeks you cannot visit saunas, steam baths, solariums, or carry out cosmetic procedures that involve steaming the skin;
• reduce physical activity, do not exercise for about a month, and do not perform facial massage.

Rehabilitation period

As mentioned above, the rehabilitation period as such after the softlift procedure is either not required at all, or it is minimal (1-3 days). And even so, we are only talking about the possibility of slight swelling in the injection area, traces of which can be eliminated with the help of cosmetics. As a rule, immediately after the procedure you can return to your normal life schedule. However, the full effect of rejuvenation and improvement of contours is visible after a few days.

In addition, after 7-10 days you will need to visit a doctor to evaluate your condition and the results of the procedure. After this, you must come for a consultation every 3 months to constantly monitor the result. You may need a new softlift procedure after 12 months.

Procedure

Membrane softlifting can be performed at any time of the year. Having planned the procedure, you should refrain from taking acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin E. The technique is performed using specially created instruments. It looks like a syringe equipped with a thin, long steel cannula needle. It has a rounded tip with two side exits for injected filler. This specially designed structure is capable of moving tissue apart without damage when passing deep. This introduction of filler allows you to avoid the appearance of hematomas and decreased tissue sensitivity due to injury to nerve fibers.

It only takes one session lasting about half an hour. To reduce the discomfort from injections, local anesthesia is used. The effect is observed immediately after the end of the session. A few days after the procedure, you can see the final result. The achieved rejuvenation effect lasts for approximately 9 to 12 months. It may last longer, depending on the fillers used. After this period, the session can be repeated. A week after the session, you need to consult a doctor, and then visit him once every 3 months to monitor the condition of the skin.

The recovery period is about two weeks. For one to three days, there may be slight swelling, slight bruising in the area of ​​microscopic punctures, and bumpiness of the skin in places where the filler is unevenly distributed. To speed up the disappearance of side effects, you must follow several rules:

• On the first day, washing with hot water is not recommended;
• you need to avoid using makeup in the first two days so as not to clog the pores and puncture sites;
• for two weeks it is necessary to exclude pressure on the facial area, including massage; sleeping on the stomach is not recommended;
• for the same period you will have to forget about the sauna, steam room, solarium;
• You should only go out into the open sun after applying sunscreen.

Chamomile cool compresses are used to relieve inflammation. Swelling goes away faster after using arnica cream. Light bruises can be relieved with any anti-bruise medication.

Advantages of the softlifting technique

The main clear advantage of facial contouring for patients is that they can see the visual result in the mirror literally immediately after the procedure. The “fatigue” of the face goes away, lost volume returns, and it is possible to tighten the contours of the face. Moreover, the skin not only tightens, acquiring its previous shape, but also takes on a fresh, healthy appearance. If we talk about other advantages of the procedure, it is worth noting:

• absence of hematomas
• comfort and painlessness of the procedure
• the changes occur quite naturally, which allows you to maintain the confidentiality of the fact that you did any procedures at all
• the procedure can be used for people over 60 years of age, who are often denied plastic surgery for medical reasons

Contraindications

Since the softlift procedure is performed without anesthesia and is not associated with surgical trauma, it has no special contraindications. It can be done on elderly people, as well as on patients who have any contraindications for standard surgical interventions. The main contraindication to softlifting may be individual intolerance to hyaluronic acid, which is extremely rare. People with bleeding disorders and inflammatory diseases of the facial skin should not undergo the procedure.

Mechanism of action

The softlifting procedure is carried out by introducing special threads under the skin, forming a kind of frame. The specialist makes micro-incisions, reliably fixing the tissue in the desired position. This approach guarantees reliability and long-lasting results.

Threads are selected taking into account the desired changes, problems and condition of the patient. Thus, for remodeling and restoration of tissue volume, non-absorbable threads made from high-tech hypoallergenic synthetic materials are used. After a few years, correction can be carried out taking into account age-related structural changes in the skin. By the way, the introduction of threads is not a contraindication for plastic surgery.

To eliminate fine wrinkles, self-absorbing biothreads made from caprolactic acid, which are completely removed from the body after a year, are more suitable. These threads also contain lactic acids, which trigger the natural processes of tissue revitalization and enhance the rejuvenation effect. The results last up to 2 years or more, depending on the individual characteristics of the body, lifestyle, habits, nutrition and the initial condition of the skin.

Why should softlifting be trusted only to an experienced specialist?

Recently, cases have become more frequent when cosmetology centers and salons offer softlifting procedures at half price. Do not “buy” into such advertising, since the patented technique and all the intricacies of the procedure are known only to those who have been trained by its authors - leading specialists from Akademkliniken, where Softlift ® was developed. In addition, high results can only be achieved by using modern fillers of the latest generation.

The conclusions here are obvious. Carrying out a softlift without proper preparation is an unreasonable risk that will affect your appearance. Is it worth putting yourself through the test? Face lifting using contour plastic surgery is not just a procedure, it is the art of plastic surgeons. Therefore, do not rush to respond to offers from salons with a lower price and an unverified reputation. Contact Vadim Sergeevich Bakov at the clinic and modern facial rejuvenation techniques will be performed at the highest level.

Cost of the Soft-Lifting procedure

The price of SoftLifting depends on how many drugs (fillers) may be required to correct certain changes, which is determined by the degree of their severity. Another advantage of this technique is that it can be done in stages, i.e. in several stages.

The approximate price of facial contouring can be estimated by the following indicators (taking into account bilateral correction when using the drug Stylage, France):

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