Should I have Facelift instead of Pearl "Fusion"?

A face/neck lift is going to address much more of the aging issues and provide longer lasting rejuvenation results than a noninvasive skin tightening procedure. It would be best to save your money and do a face/neck lift when the time is appropriate. The face/neck lift addresses fat in the neck, lifting the... more

JinLas: There is no such thing as laser or non-surgical facelift, even though there are many claims.  In my practice we have available a full range of laser resurfacing, non-ablative skin tightening, HA fillers, etc. in addition to standard and short-scar or limited facelifts.  We offer specific... more

While the two approaches  are complimentary, they treat very different problems.  Laser and light modalities are used to improve skin quality and pigment irregularities with minimal skin tightening. If the main goal is facial contouring to lift and tighten relaxed skin and muscle, a facelift is the... more

You are comparing 2 modalities of treatment that target two different problems. The Facelift, in my opinion, will give you the best result that you need for your problems. Surgical procedures will always give better results in rejuvenating the aging face. The Phototherapy with the Pearl will improve better on... more

The marketing terms "Pearl Fusion" should scare you off. Combining superficial skin peels or photofacial with any non-surgical skin tihghtening procedure under the best circumstance (young thick skin) and in the best hands can only achieve 20 % of a face lift result if that.The facelift will give you... more

Hi! I agree with Dr. Rand.  For most women, a well done facelift gives major, long lasting improvement and is a far better investment than Pearl "fusion".

The results of the non-surgical therapy will not come even close to the results of a beautifully done facelift.  So, I'd suggest waiting and saving for the facelift. There are many fine plastic surgeons in Atlanta.  You might want to start by visiting Dr. Rod Hester. 

There has been an explosion in the number of laser and light based therapies offered to reduce facial laxity, fine lines, and improve the quality and texture of the skin. These proposed nonsurgical facelift procedures can become expensive and require multiple treatments to produce a noticeable result. There is... more

I practice in Florida where many of out patients have problems that are equally balanced between surface problems  (which the newer lasers do quite well) and skin relaxation at an early age due to sun exposure and remaining athletic. Consequently our average 50 year old will have both a lift (extent... more

 Your question may be more accurately answered if photographs showing your concerns were attached. It is hard to buy clothing for someone without knowing their size or cook a meal without knowing what ingredients are available. There are 50 y/o patients that look 40 and 50 y/o patients that look 60!! In... more