The Advantages of a NonSurgical Liquid Facelift
Aging is a natural process that affects all of us, and as we age, our skin loses elasticity and volume, resulting in sagging and wrinkles. For many years, a surgical facelift was the only option for those looking to rejuvenate their appearance.
However, advancements in cosmetic procedures have led to the development of a non-surgical alternative – the liquid facelift. Better U Medical Spa in the Tenafly, NJ area ids proud to offer liquid facelifts as a safe and effective way to rejuvenate the face without the risks and downtime associated with traditional surgical facelifts.
In this article, our experts will explore the advantages of a liquid facelift over a surgical facelift, including the procedure, results, recovery time, and cost differences.
Advantages of a Liquid Facelift
A liquid facelift and a surgical facelift are both cosmetic procedures that enhance facial appearance and reduce signs of aging, but they differ in several ways. Here’s a detailed comparison of the two procedures.
A surgical facelift requires general anesthesia, which puts the patient to sleep during the procedure. A liquid facelift, on the other hand, typically only involves a topical numbing cream to minimize discomfort. General anesthesia requires hospitalization and comes with many risks – while a liquid facelift can be performed in our office in about an hour.
A surgical facelift also involves a significant recovery period, with most patients requiring at least two weeks of downtime before returning to normal activities. In contrast, a liquid facelift typically has no to minimal downtime, with patients able to resume normal activities immediately after the procedure. Additionally, recovery from a surgical facelift can be extremely painful, with patients experiencing pain, swelling, incision oozing, and bruising – often requiring narcotics for pain management. In contrast, a liquid facelift involves minimal discomfort such as some tenderness after the procedure.
While the results of a surgical facelift are more dramatic and can last up to 8 or 10 years, facelift surgery often leaves a stretched or unnatural appearance – as well as visible scarring at the incision sites. And a surgical facelift is not reversible and requires another surgical procedure to modify the results. So, if you are dissatisfied with the results of facelift surgery there is not much you can do about it – as a second surgery would be even more dangerous.
A liquid facelift typically last between a year and 2 years, depending on the specific injectable used and the areas treated. However, there are no scars with a liquid facelift and the results typically looks much more natural than facelift surgery. Further, a liquid facelift is generally reversible, as the effects of the injectables will gradually wear off over time.
A liquid facelift is also significantly less expensive than a surgical facelift! While the total cost of a liquid facelift will vary based on the specific injectables used and the amount needed, a surgical facelift is considerably more expensive due to the need for general anesthesia, operating room fees, and surgeon fees.
Dangers & Complications of Facelift Surgery
In this day and age, with so many excellent, safe, and affordable facial fillers available, it almost seems foolhardy to undergo a surgical facelift procedure. Facelift surgery is indeed a major surgical procedure that carries potential serious risks and dangerous complications.
Bleeding is a common complication of any surgery, and it can occur after a facelift. In rare cases, it can lead to more serious complications like hematoma or nerve damage. Any surgical procedure also carries the risk of infection, and a facelift is no exception. Signs of an infection can include fever, redness, warmth, and pus drainage from the incision site.
A surgical facelift involves making incisions in the skin and underlying tissue, which can potentially damage facial nerves. This can lead to temporary or permanent numbness, weakness, or facial asymmetry. Scarring is also an inevitable part of any surgical procedure, and a surgical facelift can leave visible scars around the ears and hairline.
Any surgical procedure that involves anesthesia carries the risk of anesthesia-related complications, such as allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, and blood pressure changes. And, in rare cases, a surgical facelift can even result in “necrosis” which is when blood flow to the skin is disrupted, causing skin tissue to die. This can lead to scarring, tissue loss, and permanent skin discoloration.
Liquid Facelift vs. Facelift Surgery: Patient Satisfaction
Obviously, patient satisfaction rates after either a liquid facelift or a surgical facelift will vary, depending on a variety of factors, including the medical provider’s skill and experience, and the patient’s skin condition, general health, and expectations and goals.
According to a study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, surveying 175 patients who underwent a facelift procedure between 2005 and 2015, only 90.3% reported that they were “very satisfied” with the results of their facelift.
In another study published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, surveying 120 patients who underwent a facelift surgery, only 83% of patients reported being “very satisfied” with the results of their facelift.
Liquid facelift patients typically have a higher satisfaction rate. A study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology in 2017 surveyed 1,000 patients who had received hyaluronic acid dermal filler injections and found that 96.3% reported being satisfied with their results.
And a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in 2018 surveyed 122 patients who had undergone a liquid facelift and found that 97.5% reported being satisfied with their results.
Liquid Facelift | Tenafly, NJ Area
The choice between a liquid facelift and a surgical facelift depends on the individual’s goals, budget, pain tolerance, risk factors, and the amount of downtime they can afford. While a surgical facelift provides more dramatic and longer-lasting results, it also involves considerably more risks, dangers, downtime, and cost.
A liquid facelift at Better U Medical Spa in the Tenafly area is an excellent, non-surgical alternative to facelift surgery that is much more affordable, has minimal to no downtime, involves far fewer risks, and comes with much less pain, no scars, and immediate results.
Additionally, for even more dramatic anti-aging results, at Better U Medical Spa in the Tenafly area, we offer several state-of-the-art skin tightening treatments that can be combine with a liquid facelift (at a separate appointment) to lift and contract loose or excess skin with no pain and no surgery. In addition to contracting the skin, these skin tightening treatments also stimulate collagen and elastic production for long-term natural skin tightening, smoothing, and strengthening.
If you live in the greater Englewood or Tenafly, NJ area visit Better U Medical Spa for the most advanced liquid facelift and skin tightening treatments that can get rid of wrinkles and lines, add volume, improve contours, and give you tighter, smoother, younger looking skin – without surgery!
During your liquid facelift, our skilled and certified medical injectors will evaluate your skin and discuss your cosmetic concerns to determine which filler treatments will be most effective in achieving your desired results. They may also combine different filler formulas and other anti-aging procedures to create a customized treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs, for a better, younger looking you!