Liquid Face Lift

What ages our appearance the most is a combination of lines and wrinkles, discoloration, and sagging skin. However, the one major underlying cause for the sagging, lines, and wrinkles is the loss of fullness.

As we grow older, we seem to accumulate fat around our middles, but lose it from our faces. A youthful face is most likely a face with full, rounded cheeks. That’s because fat plays a large part in filling out the skin and keeps our faces looking smooth and supple.

Not only do we lose fat, but also collagen, which our bodies stop producing around age 25. To a lesser degree, we also lose muscle in the aging process. All of this adds up to an overall decrease in facial fullness.

So, if loss of fullness is the primary factor for facial aging, then why is a facelift the standard for reclaiming a younger appearance? Truthfully, for many patients, we can improve the appearance of the aging face not through stretching the skin tighter, but filling it from the inside.

What is a Liquid Face Lift?

A Liquid Face Lift or LFL is the use of multiple injectables and dermal fillers to lift, smooth, plump and volumize different areas of the face.  Each dermal filler has unique attributes and requires subtle variations in injection technique to optimize results. An individual’s unique facial characteristics, skin conditions and correction needs will determine which products and procedures should be used for superior outcomes. The results range from subtle to significant and are often quite impressive.

Some of the products that can be used in a LFL are as follows:

• Botox, Dysport – to smooth your brow, erase crow’s feet and eliminate frown lines
• Voluma, Restylane Lyft, Radiesse – to lift cheeks, fill hallows and define jawlines
• Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane Refyne & Defyne, Vollure – to fill nasal labial folds, labiomental (chin) creases, define brows and treat tear troughs
• Volbella, Restylane Silk, Juvederm Ultra – to plump and define lips, fill vertical lip lines and turn corners of the mouth upward
• Sculptra – to treat volume loss and promote collagen production

Am I a candidate for a Liquid Face Lift?

The liquid face lift seems to be a good option for addressing the signs of aging without surgery. The risks are less than those of surgical approaches, and the results can be quite impressive. Using refined techniques and skills, we are able to lift, contour and reduce wrinkles by treating your face or a specific facial feature with advanced dermal fillers giving you the tightening of a facelift with the added benefit of added volume and dimension.  Consultations are recommended prior to treatment to determine which products will be used and where.

How long will results last?

The secret to long lasting results with your LFL is upkeep.  Because different products have different longevity it is important to revisit your provider when advised.  For instance, Botox and Dysport last approximately 3-4 months, while fillers typically last 9-12 months.

To learn more about this treatment or to setup a consultation, click here to contact the team at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Care.