Looking at Having a Liquid Facelift

A full surgical facelift is something that you may find very daunting and may not quite be ready to take the plunge. There is a non-surgical option that may be better for you, a Liquid Facelift. This is not heard of as much as a full facelift but it certainly comes with some great benefits, especially because it does not involve any surgery. 

A liquid facelift involves injecting dermal fillers into the skin to plump up the skin. The connective tissues in your skin break down as you age. You might also lose fat in your face, which can lead to your face looking gaunt. Many people feel that this makes them look older, and they look for a procedure that will reverse this effect. Fillers work by literally filling up space in the layers of the skin. This plumps it up to reduce the appearance of wrinkled and sagging skin. It differs from a surgical facelift in that it doesn’t involve cutting into the skin. The goal of a liquid facelift is to reduce sagging and wrinkles, this is more suitable for a person with few or smaller wrinkles, this is when it will have the best effect. If you have more obvious or deeper lines and want a more dramatic effect then it would be worth considering a surgical facelift. A Liquid Facelift can also plump up lips, reduce the hollow areas under your eyes, fill your cheeks if they look gaunt, tighten wrinkles around your lips, eyes, and forehead and reduce the appearance of scars.  

The Procedure for a Liquid Facelift

After you find a dermatologist who can do the procedure, you’ll talk to them about your desired results. They’ll examine your skin and face and talk to you about the procedure. At the beginning of the procedure, the doctor may provide a local anesthetic to numb the area that will be injected. They will then inject your face; the injections can sting a little. The injections usually take a few minutes each, and all of the injections can be done in one single session. The entire session usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes.

After a liquid facelift

You should be able to go back to work the next day. However, you might want to take a little time off if the bruising is bad. Your dermatologist will advise you on skincare after your fillers and they may advise you to ice your face immediately after the procedure to reduce swelling. You will probably be advised to avoid strenuous exercise for the next day and to avoid the sun and tanning beds. Unless your dermatologist advised you to massage your face, avoid touching the injected areas for at least three days. The results should be immediate, depending on the kind of filler used, the results last anywhere between 6 and 24 months. After this point, you might need to get more fillers to maintain your appearance. Speak to your dermatologist about how long your fillers will last, and when you’ll need to schedule another procedure.

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