By Dr. Raja, Derma Aesthetics London
When it comes to turning back the hands of time and slowing down the skin ageing process, there are more options than ever before.
If you are starting to see the early signs of aging such as fine lines, skin laxity or volume loss, you may be considering the option to undergo surgery.
But before you go down the route of surgical procedure, why not see how a non-surgical facelift can give you great results?
At Derma Aesthetics London, we specialise in non-surgical treatments for the face, including facial harmonisation or a liquid facelift. This offers you natural-looking results without the extended recovery periods that come with a traditional surgical facelift.
To help give you all the information you need, let’s break down a non-surgical facelift vs Surgical, so you can see why more and more people are leaning towards non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
To chat about your treatment options in-person, contact our London clinic today to book a consultation.
What is a non-surgical facelift or liquid facelift?
We sometimes refer to a non-surgical facelift as a liquid facelift because it uses a combination of injectable treatments to achieve the desired results.
At our clinic in London, we use dermal fillers to help restore facial volume in areas like the cheeks, nose, and under eyes. Facial fillers also help to plump the skin to reduce wrinkles and hydrate the skin to improve your overall facial appearance.
As part of the treatment, we also use anti-wrinkle injections. These work by temporarily blocking the nerve signals to specific facial muscles that cause lines and wrinkles to appear when you laugh, smile or frown.
Both of these minimally invasive techniques work well together to tighten loose skin, improve skin laxity, and address deep wrinkles.
Dr Raja will create a personalised treatment plan that will address your individual skin concerns and help you achieve a more youthful appearance.
You may need multiple treatments to achieve optimal results and to allow each treatment to do its job. We may also combine facial harmonisation with skin tightening procedures to further enhance your results.
Non-surgical facelift vs facelift surgery: what are the key differences?
Required downtime
One of the main benefits of non-surgical options is that there is minimal downtime. Most patients go back to their normal activities within a few hours. There is some mild swelling and bruising after the injections, but this is normal and will go down in a day or two.
Facelift surgery is a much more invasive procedure. This needs incisions into different areas of the face and requires some time off work. The normal length of recovery when you undergo surgery is around 2-4 weeks. There is also more risk of complications and infection.
Facial rejuvenation results
Traditional facelift surgery can benefit those who want to remove excess skin and where you have more severe skin laxity issues.
The results of a surgical procedure are also more permanent. This doesn’t mean that the ageing process won’t impact the treatment area. You can still develop lines and wrinkles and sagging skin in that area as you continue ageing.
Non-surgical procedures, on the other hand, are ideal for anyone looking to address the early signs of aging or where volume loss and skin laxity is mild or moderate.
Dermal fillers can help contour and lift the skin, and over time, they can stimulate collagen production, which can improve skin quality and firmness.
Facial harmonisation results can last for up to a year. For some this may be longer depending on how their skin responds to the treatment and their lifestyle.
Risks and commitment
There are a lot more risks that come with invasive surgery. These include infection, nerve damage and scarring, to name a few.
As we mentioned, however, the results are more permanent. This means that once a change has been made there is no undoing this.
A non-surgical facelift does require more ongoing treatments. However, there is less risk (when completed by trained professionals).
Dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections can also be tailored to allow subtle enhancements to the face. This means you have more flexibility and control over the results, and it allows the treatment to work with changes to your skin over time.
Both dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle treatment are broken down by the body over time. Eventually, your skin will go back to the way it was, or you can have top-up treatment to ensure you maintain the great results.
Why should you choose a non-surgical facelift?
For us, non-surgical treatments are all about enhancing your natural beauty, and not changing the way you look.
Traditional facial surgery often provides more dramatic results, but non-surgical options can still help you achieve a more youthful appearance, but with more subtle improvements to the face.
Here is why a non-surgical facelift could be the best option for you:
· Minimal downtime and minimal discomfort
· No need to go under the knife and risk scarring
· Minimally invasive techniques come with fewer risks
· You can create a tailored treatment plan to suit your face shape
· Addresses loose skin, volume loss, and lines and wrinkles
These are just a few of the reasons why non-surgical options are becoming more popular. If you are not sure whether surgery or a non-surgical facelift is right for you, please contact our clinic to book an appointment with Dr Raja.
How to start your skin rejuvenation journey
Knowledge is power when it comes to rejuvenating your skin and finding the best anti-ageing treatments.
This is why, at Derma Aesthetics London, we provide an in-depth consultation so that we can learn more about you and your skin. It is also your opportunity to ask any questions you might have and find out about all the treatment options available to you.
Whether you want a full non-surgical facelift or just some small tweakments, our team can help to restore your glow.
