Non-Surgical Facelift Guides

Non-Surgical Facelift

As we age, we begin to notice fine lines and wrinkles appearing on our face. It's not something anybody enjoys, but it's simply a fact of life. Many people who wish to fight these signs of aging turn to cosmetic facial surgery. However, some shy away from surgical procedures because of the risks involved and the expense. If you're looking for an alternative to going under the knife and a more cost-effective approach to obtaining your youthful appearance, get in touch with cosmetic surgery doctors, plastic surgery doctors, or medical spas about the non-surgical facelift.

A non-surgical facelift means no anesthesia, no cutting and no stitches. It works best for people who have slight wrinkles and not a lot of loose skin or excess facial fat. Many people who opt for a non-surgical facelift experience amazing results; however, this procedure is not for people who are looking for a drastic change in appearance.

If you have subtle wrinkles and are feeling self-conscience about your appearance, take some time to check out the non-surgical facelft before and after photos to see successful examples of this procedure on patients like you. Contact a cosmetic surgeon, a board-certified plastic surgeon, or medispas in your area to discuss the options available to help and receive treatment recommendations based on your goals.

Non-Surgical Facelift Procedure

There are several non-surgical skin-tightening procedures available today, the most popular of which are Thermage and Titan. Both procedures aim to heat the deeper layer of skin (the dermis), which encourages a healing response. The end result is increased collagen production and remodeling of existing collagen, leading to a tighter, smoother, more contoured appearance to your skin. The difference between Thermage and Titan is that Thermage uses radiofrequency energy, and Titan uses infrared light.

It takes time to realize the true results of a non-surgical facelift. Most patients see results in about four months, depending on which procedure is performed.

Pain management is hardly an issue, as some non-surgical facelift procedures require only the use of a local anesthetic and/or over-the-counter pain medicines, and some require nothing at all. All of the procedures incorporate some means of cooling the skin during the treatment.

It’s important to realize that a non-surgical facelift won't give you the permanent results of a surgical facelift. A non-surgical facelift will not take 10 to 15 years off your age, so you should be realistic about the results you can expect to achieve. Results vary from person to person due to differences in skin thickness and texture, healing response and lifestyle variables. A non-surgical facelift can range anywhere from $500 to $5,000.

Advantages of a Non-Surgical Facelift

• No recovery period
• Smoother, tighter, more contoured skin
• Boost your confidence and self-esteem

Disadvantages of a Non-Surgical Facelift

• Results will be subtle, so if you have deep wrinkles or folds, this may not be the best procedure for you 
• Some people have experienced slight discoloration of the skin, which goes away within weeks
• In rare cases, patients have experienced some swelling

Take some time to find out how to reverse the damaging effects of aging with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in our informative infographic. Just click the image below!