A liquid facelift (also known as a “non-surgical facelift” or a “lunchtime facelift”) refers to the use of non-surgical injectable products to rejuvenate and rebalance the face. Since it does not involve surgery, there is typically minimal downtime and recovery, as compared with a surgical facelift.
A liquid facelift can involve a variety of products, including:
- Neuromodulators such as Botox, Dysport, and Daxxify
- Dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, and RHA
- Biostimulators such as Sculptra
Over time our faces lose volume and collagen due to a variety of age-related changes. These changes result in signs of aging, such as lines and wrinkles, loose skin, and a less youthful face shape. When used together by a skilled injector, a combination of the above products can be very effective at minimizing these signs of mild to moderate aging.
Neuromodulators help to soften fine lines and wrinkles that are caused by muscle movement. Examples of areas commonly treated by neuromodulators include the frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines, “crow’s feet” lines near the eyes, upper lip lines, “bunny lines” on the nose, dimpling of the chin, and more.
Dermal fillers can also be used to improve some lines and wrinkles. However, their main purpose is to restore volume to areas of the face that have become sunken, flat, or hollow over time. Areas often treated with filler include temples, cheeks, undereye hollows, smile lines, jawline/jowls, chin, and “marionette lines.”
Finally, Sculptra can help counter collagen loss and improve skin quality, while contributing to volume restoration as well. Unlike the nearly instant results of neuromodulators or fillers, the results of a Sculptra treatment can be appreciated over several weeks to months.
While effective individually, when used in combination, these injectable products deliver the most impressive and long-lasting results, oftentimes 1-2 years. Furthermore, when full facial balancing is achieved initially, maintenance treatments tend to require less product and therefore reduced cost.
A liquid facelift is a great option for patients who want a non-surgical treatment to help them achieve a more youthful appearance. If you have any questions or would like to receive a consultation from one of our highly experienced injectors, please feel free to contact our office. We look forward to meeting with you.