To combat the signs of facial aging by eliminating sagging, wrinkles and fine lines you can resort to using anti-wrinkle cream and taking a collagen supplement from the age of 30.
However, there are a number of aesthetic treatments that increase oxygenation of the skin, which make the creams penetrate deeper and increase the production of collagen, which are the fibers that support the skin. So the main treatments available to take the sagging face are:
1. Make an aesthetic treatment
The treatments that can be performed by the physiotherapist in aesthetic clinics, to improve the texture and firmness of the skin, ending with sagging, are:
- Radiofrequency : a procedure that uses a small equipment that slides down the face generating heat to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin and improve its tone;
- Carboxytherapy : it is made with the application of small injections containing CO2, to stimulate oxygenation and elimination of toxins through the skin, making it more rejuvenated and firm;
- Chemical peeling : it is done with the application of acids on the face, which remove the most superficial and average layer of the skin, stimulating the production of a new, firm and resistant layer, which completely eliminates facial stains, acne scars, furrows and lines of expression;
- Mesolift or Mesotherapy: made from multiple microinjections with rejuvenating substances on the skin of the face and neck, such as vitamins A, E, C, B or K and hyaluronic acid, which moisturize and regenerate the skin, decreasing sagging;
- Laser or pulsed light : these are procedures performed by a device that emits light and heat, as a way to improve skin texture and remove wrinkles, blemishes and signs;
- Micro-irritation with Derma Roller : for the stimulation of collagen production, a small device filled with microneedles is used that slide down the face, making small holes. The goal is to injure the skin so that the body itself, when treating the regeneration of the skin, forms a new, firmer layer.
- Iontophoresis: It is a treatment that consists of placing a small plaque directly on the wrinkle that you want to eliminate containing substances such as hyaluronic acid, hexosamine or alkaline phosphatase, for example to promote the penetration of these substances in a deeper way in order to increase the production of new collagen cells that support the skin, eliminated the wrinkle being treated;
- Microcurrent: improvement in nutrition and oxygenation of the skin, having a revitalizing effect and also stimulates the fibroblasts to produce more collagen in greater quantity and of better quality;
- Russian current: small electrodes placed on the face that lead to increased blood circulation and muscle tone, fighting sagging and wrinkles;
- Laser HeNe: emits beams of light that promote the increase of collagen fibers in the places where it is applied.
These treatments achieve excellent results, but must be performed as a form of treatment, always in a biweekly or monthly manner, with maintenance periods so that results can be maintained over time, avoiding the need to resort to other treatments such as Botox or even a plastic surgery.
These aesthetic treatments can begin to be performed since the appearance of the first wrinkles, around the 30-35 years of age and do not exclude the need to use anti-wrinkle creams and make a rich diet of collagen.
2. Eat More Collagen and Antioxidants
To eliminate sagging face and other body locations, it is important to eat foods rich in amino acids and collagen found in meat, eggs, milk, grains and citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, kiwi, tangerine. Collagen can also be supplemented with the consumption of daily-use capsules bought at natural-goods stores. Learn how to take hydrolyzed collagen, which reaffirms the skin from the inside out.
Antioxidant foods are also very important for skin maintenance. The best antioxidants are present in fruits, vegetables, such as cabbage, carrots, beets, tomatoes and chia seeds and flaxseed.
But in addition to this, it is very important to keep the body well hydrated, as water improves circulation, eliminating toxins and swelling, and also renews the production of collagen from the skin, being essential for other treatments to have a good effect. Green tea is an excellent option that helps prevent aging of the skin, decreasing the chances of sagging and can be consumed daily.
3. Facial gymnastics
The muscles of the face are inserted into the skin and so doing facial gymnastics is a great way to combat wrinkles, fine lines, and raise the eyelids and eyebrows naturally. The exercises should be performed facing the mirror, and the hand can be used as a way to confer more resistance and difficulty to exercise. This manual resistance can be used alternately, simultaneously or diagonally, but preferably must be taught by the physiotherapist, taking into account the individual needs of each person. Here are some examples of practical and easy facial gymnastics to sharpen the face and decrease sagging.
4. Facial creams
The best anti-wrinkle creams are based on hyaluronic acid, DMAE, collagen, resveratrol, vitamin C and Vitamin E because they have an antioxidant and firming effect as they stimulate the formation of collagen and elastin, which give firmness and support to the skin.
These creams are found ready in pharmacy or are handled with prescription from the dermatologist or physiotherapist, and can be used to decrease or to prevent sagging face when lines of expression begin to appear. They can be used at night, or by day, along with a sunscreen proper for the face.
5. Plastic Surgery
As a last resort there is still the plastic surgery called facelift, which eliminates wrinkles and removes excess fat from the face, giving a more youthful appearance. Learn more about face lift indications, price and recovery. Another option for plastic surgery is blepharoplasty, which lifts the eyelids and helps improve the person's appearance more simply. However, to maintain the results obtained by plastic surgery it will be necessary to continue using anti-wrinkle creams, consume hydrolyzed collagen and resort to cosmetic treatments.
