Facelift Nonsurgical Facelift : Does it work?
A face lift is a surgical procedure to correct sagging skin caused by the effect of time. Techniques for reshaping the face have evolved considerably since the first Rhytidectomy. Today, there are several approaches with or without surgery to perform a face li
A face lift is a surgical procedure to correct sagging skin caused by the effect of time. Techniques for reshaping the face have evolved considerably since the first Rhytidectomy. Today, there are several approaches with or without surgery to perform a face lift.
What are the types of facelift?
Depending on the approach, the result as well as the recovery time will vary according to the degree of invasiveness of the procedure. To date, there are several types of procedures to tone and rejuvenate the appearance of the face.
Surgical approaches
✔️ CERVICAL-FACIAL LIFT
First, the most invasive facelift is the cervicofacial lift. Surgeons will use this surgical technique as part of a complete face and neck lift. This approach is generally offered to patients over the age of 40 to correct sagging skin tissue. The procedure will significantly reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles.
✔️ TEMPORAL FACELIFT
For a more targeted need, a surgeon can propose a temporal facelift. This procedure consists of lifting the face at the level of the eyebrows as well as reducing wrinkles and crow’s feet.
✔️ THE FOREHEAD LIFT
Next, we have the forehead lift, which also works on eye wrinkles and crow’s feet. In addition, this procedure can act on the frown lines, forehead wrinkles as well as on the upper eyelids.
✔️ THE MINI-LIFT
Finally, we have the mini-facelift, which is lighter than the traditional facelift performed by means of an endoscopy. This surgical procedure will be used to treat the lower part of the face to reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds and jowls.
Non-surgical approaches
Nowadays, it is possible to have a face lift without surgery. These approaches provide varying degrees of results with a generally shorter recovery time than with a surgical facelift.
✔️ THREAD LIFT
For over 15 years, surgeons have been performing a facelift procedure that uses tensor threads. The procedure consists of introducing these threads under the skin through micro-incisions, using a cannula. This procedure will restore skin tone and correct slight sagging of the eyebrows, cheeks and jawline. Generally, this technique is recommended for patients over 40 years of age with little sagging of the skin.
However, the body will eliminate the tensors after 4 months. You will need to repeat the procedure after 12 months to maintain the results.
✔️ IPL OR FRACTIONAL ABLATIVE LASER
Fractional ablative laser is one of the most popular non-surgical procedures of facelifting. This treatment is used to rejuvenate the skin’s finish, reduce wrinkles, fine lines and scars. The thermal energy creates micro-burns in the epidermis that activate the skin’s natural defenses to regenerate it. In addition, the production of collagen is activated which causes a contraction of the tissues with a lifting effect.
However, you should plan for 5 to 7 sessions in order to obtain the best results. Between each treatment session, you should allow for a recovery time with social isolation of 5 to 7 days. Although the fractional laser offers a skin tightening effect, it remains less effective than a surgical facelift.
✔️ RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENT
Radiofrequency lipolysis is a great non-surgical option for facelifting too. This technique offers results that surpass those obtained with laser or IPL. In fact, it is one of the procedures that comes closest to the results obtained with a surgical procedure. Unlike fractional laser, Radiofrequency does not burn the skin.
In addition, this procedure allows for a quicker recovery that does not require any period of social isolation.
This technology allows for both surface and deep treatment under the skin up to 10 mm. Its handpiece equipped with a cannula with electrode allows treatment down to the hypodermis. The cannula is therefore introduced under the epidermis and the heat generated allows for a three-dimensional lipo-tightening action of the skin.
The thermal field melts the fat to smooth the skin and instantly tightens the tissues. In addition, the heat activates the production of collagen, which allows for a progressive contraction of the tissues over several months.
Tell us in the comments what you would rather go for, a surgical or a non-surgical option if you ever considered a facelift.
