If you are looking to drastically turn back time, but don’t want to undergo surgery, you may be a good candidate for a liquid facelift, aka the best nonsurgical facelift in Northern Virginia.
As we age, the collagen and elastin levels in our skin begin to break down, which can leave our skin looking droopier and sad. You may notice a loss of volume in areas like your cheeks, under-eyes, and lips.
The liquid facelift provides a way to reverse the effect that time takes on your aging face and restore volume, giving you a more lifted, youthful appearance.
While both treatments aim to give you a more youthful appearance, they are quite different. If you choose surgery, results will be longer lasting and more drastic. Surgery is a major procedure that can include tightening muscles and removing excess skin. The recovery process can take several months. Surprisingly, a surgical facelift is not permament. While long lasting, after 10-15 years you may additional surgery.
A liquid facelift offers a non-surgical approach to addressing sagging skin, moderate wrinkles, loss of volume, and signs of aging. Results are generally more subtle than with it’s surgical counterpart making it a good option for those who want improve their appearance without revealing their secrets. As this treatment is non-invasive, you are easily able to return to regular activities afterwards.
The best way to know which treatment is right for you is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and dermatologist to discuss your options.
A liquid facelift in a non-surgical alternative to the traditional facelift.
During this process, Botox and various Dermal fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane (amongst others), are used to plump your skin in order to restore it to its natural, more youthful glow.
While each liquid facelift is crafted specifically for each patient, there are certain areas which are generally targeted during this procedure.
These popular injection areas include the temples, beneath the lower eyelid, sagging cheeks, marionette lines and the creases along the mouth.
You doctor will be the best person to refer to when discussing which fillers are best for your liquid facelift.
Popular dermal fillers are comprised of hyaluronic acid, calcium hydoxylapatite, Ploy-L-lactic acid, or collagen.
Each filler option provides a different approach to plumping the skin.
Unlike traditional facelift surgery, there is generally no downtime required for a liquid facelift. However, you. may experience some bruising or swelling so we recommend scheduling your treatment about a week prior to any special events. If you’ve had Botox as part of your treatment, you may need to wait two weeks for it take full effect.
However, it is important to remember that while results are almost immediate, the nature of this special facelift is generally temporary and may require future treatment sessions to maintain your rejuvenated appearance.
While a liquid facelift does not have the same price tag a surgical facelift, it is still an investment. You can expect to pay $2000-$8000 for your treatment. Because a non-surgical facelift is highly personalized the cost can vary. A consultation with a board-certified dermatologist is the best way to know what you will need to plan to spend to achieve your aesthetic goals.
If you are currently unhappy with sagging skin on your face due to aging and would like to learn more about the liquid facelift in Northern Virginia, the professionals at Integrated Dermatology of Reston are here to help.
At Integrated Dermatology of Reston, we pride ourselves in offering excellent skincare services for all of our patients.
If you would like to schedule a consultation for the best nonsurgical facelift in Northern Virginia, contact our office online or call us today at (703) 437-7744.
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