Often, the most frightening thing about the facelift process is the surgery involved. Now imagine a non-surgical solution. This option exists and comes in three different procedures that might convince you to rethink your desire for a facelift.

Non-surgical facelift: what options are available to you? Discover the benefits of liquid facelifts, lasers, and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).

Non-surgical facelift: make way for rejuvenation in liquid form!

Liquid facelift, liquid lift: whatever you call it, the liquid facelift is probably one of the most frequently discussed techniques when it comes to non-invasive rejuvenation treatments. Its procedure is based on injections of a combination of:

  • Botulinum toxin, which specifically targets the frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead, and lower facial muscles.
  • Hyaluronic acid, which reshapes the face by redefining its contours, restoring lost volume, and filling in the folds and lines that develop over time.
  • Skin booster, for that final touch of radiance.

In addition to requiring no incisions or hospitalization, the liquid facelift technique offers other advantages:

  • Treatment sessions are short, generally lasting between 30 and 45 minutes.
  • Results are visible immediately after the procedure and reach their optimal appearance within a few days. On average, they last several months to a year. It’s important to note that while these products are temporary, a portion—ranging from 10% to 40%—remains permanent, depending on the area treated and the product used.
  • No anesthesia or recovery time is required, so you can resume your activities right away. However, note that some swelling (edema) in the treated areas may persist for 24 to 72 hours afterward.
  • The amount of product and the location of the injections are tailored to your specific needs and the areas of the face to be treated.
  • And perhaps most importantly: your facial features remain natural-looking, without any excessive changes.

Fast and natural: the liquid facelift method wins top honors in the non-surgical facelift category!

But this isn’t the only non-surgical facelift option available to you. How about a comparison with equally popular alternatives: laser and IPL?

Laser and IPL: Other non-surgical facelift options

If you’re not comfortable with the liquid facelift, note that two other non-surgical lifting solutions are available. Spotlight on the CO2 fractional laser and IPL !

Lasers and their applications in skin rejuvenation became more widespread at the turn of the 2010s. Among the major advances of this decade, the CO2 fractional laser has established itself as a cutting-edge technology in skin rejuvenation. This skin resurfacing treatment works deep down to correct wrinkles, acne scars, and sagging skin. By intensely stimulating collagen production through the creation of thousands of micro-ablative columns, it significantly improves the texture and firmness of the skin. A recovery time of 24 hours to 7 days can be expected, depending on the depth of the treatment.

If we now look at IPL or pulsed light, we see that it also aims to gradually stimulate the production of natural collagen. It can use different types of lights, the use and order of which will depend on the appearance of the skin and the extent of the corrections to be made. These lights pass through the epidermis to treat brown sun spots, red spots, small vessels, and loss of texture and uniformity. And again, you can generally resume your activities 24 hours after the treatments. The results are visible after a few weeks and last up to 18 months.

Ultimately, is one option better? Each has its pros and cons. For example, a liquid facelift will provide immediate results, whereas laser and IPL will require multiple sessions or a gradual procedure. However, improving skin texture isn’t necessarily its strength.

However, with summer approaching, if you’re considering a non-surgical facelift, a liquid facelift is the preferred solution. In fact, professionals recommend waiting until your skin is lightly tanned and avoiding the sun before and after laser or IPL sessions to limit the risk of hyperpigmentation, in particular. Sun exposure is not contraindicated with a liquid facelift.

Has this review of non-surgical facelift options convinced you? Don’t hesitate to talk to the specialists at the Dr. Mario F. Bernier clinic to determine the best one for you!