A facelift may not seem the preferred choice to many of us. But there are some equally convincing alternatives to facelift which are infact found in the non surgical form. It is important to keep an open mind before going to the consultation and understand all the possibilities and risks of the procedure you are about to go for.
We wish we could go back in time for varied reasons , atleast physically. Not all of us are ready or willing enough to undergo the drastic and extensive range of change that age brings upon us. And to meet up with them, many settles for cosmetic surgery, but not all are willing to. Here are 4 non surgical methods which promise to turn back years and help you rediscover the youthfulness and confidence in you without any requirement of the hospital stay.
1. Threadlift
How long does it take: 30-60 minutes
How long do results last: Up to 18 months
Areas: lower jaw, cheeks, eyebrows, neck.
Also known as Suture lift, Silhouette Lift and Silhouette Soft, threadlift is a revolutionary procedure to lift up the sagging areas without the need of incisions. All it uses are tiny biodegradable sutures fitted with bi-directional cones to ease wrinkles and raise loose tissue. The sutures are absorbed by the body in 12-18 months while the main component is polylactic acid encouraging body production of collagen polylactic acid (PLA), a protein which naturally replenishes our skin.
2. Fat transfer to face
How long does it take: 90 minutes
How long do results last: Up to several months
Areas: most areas of the face
The thought of the possibility of transferring fat from one area to another had crossed our minds atleast once if not more. Well, that’s precisely what fat transfer does. By using minimally invasive VASER Liposuction, stubborn fatty pockets on the body are refined and injected into the face for creating volume and lifting hollow areas.
Being one of the most natural form of face lift, the chance of infection or scarring is barelu there with this process.
3. 8 point facelift
How long does it take: 20- 30minutes
How long do results last: 18 months
Areas: tear trough and mid-face, cheek structure, corners of the lips, nasolabial folds, jawline, pre-jowl area, cheek hollows
There are eight key areas of the face which requires lifting and rejuvenation as we age. Dermal fillers are also known as liquid or fluid facelift, which are advanced form of techniques used to combat the soft tissue loss.
4. Thermage
How long does it take: 45 minutes
How long do results last: Up to 18 years
Areas: majority of the face, neck, décolletage areas.
Thermage uses radio frequency energy to tighten up the loose areas, mainly the skin with the help of stimulating natural production of collagen in the body. It is usually suitable for all skin types and the patients don’t necessarily have to avoid the sun afterwards, unlike many laser treatments. The results are natural looking and subtle.
