Is there a non surgical face lift that works?

in my early 50s with drooping facial features.  pray that someone tells me that a non surgery face lift is available -- alternative that doesnt require going through lots of recovering.  May be I can get away with treating using filling wiht things like resatylne?

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A: When is a facelift not a facelift?

Richard Baxter, MD

Because a facelift is only one option among many for facial rejuvenation, it needs to be defined and distinguished from all of the procedures claiming to be a facelift without surgery. A facelift is a 3-dimensional operation, so part of what it does is elevate sagging skin, part reshaping volume. So skin... more

A: Non Surgical Facelift is a Misnomer

Stephen Prendiville, MD

When a patient has the aging changes (jowls, platysmal banding, mid facial descent, skin laxity) and the desire, Facelift is truly the gold standard for facial rejuvenation.  There is no procedure, invasive or non invasive, that approximates the result of Facelift.  Non surgical Facelift is truly... more

A: "Non-surgical facelifts" are simply alternative options

Scott W. Mosser, MD

Non-surgical facelifts are simply alternative options used to increase volume and reduce wrinkles in the face. It is not a true facelift. Usually this is achieved by Botox, fillers, and lasers, or a combination of these methods. A true facelift however requires surgery in order to adjust the underlying... more

A: Nonsurgical Facelifts "Liquid Facelifts" Are Often Recommended By Nonsurgeons

David L. Mobley, MD

Often the marketing term "Non-surgical facelift" or "Liquid Facelift" is used by doctors who cannot perform a real facelift because they are not trained to do so.   Because they can't do a facelift, these doctors attempt to rejuvenate the face using only injectable products such as... more

A: Nonsurgical Face Lifts Provide Nonsurgical (limited, temporary) Results

James H. Schmidt, MD

The term "Nonsurgical Facelift" usually refers to nonsurgical options for improving the volume loss and wrinkles in the facial area. They usually consist of fillers, Botox, laser or a combination of these.  A surgical facelift supports the underlying tissues in the face and neck as well as... more

A: Non-surgical facelift

William  Bruno, MD

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a non-surgical facelift. A facelift is performed to removed excess skin and readjust the tissues deep of the facial skin to restore a more youthful appearance. If you have loose facial skin with jowls and sagging tissue, then you need a facelift. Often times a... more

A: Non surgical lifting can only be achieved by restoring facial volume

Scott Trimas, MD

Non surgical lifting can only be achieved by restoring facial volume, otherwise there is no such thing as a nonsurgical facelift. By definition, a facelift is a surgical procedcure that lifts the underlying structures back to their original anatomic position on the cheek and face including tightening the... more

A: Maybe but...

Christopher L. Hess, MD

Yes there are great advantages to dermal fillers.  They can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.  Botox as well, in the right circumstances, can also be useful.  In addition using a good skin care regimen which includes tretinoin is important.  None of these have much down time... more

A: There is no such thing as a non surgical facelift,...

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

There is no such thing as a non surgical facelift, however this term is sometimes used for facial rejuvenation that involves fillers and botox to reshape the face. Fillers and Botox can be used to lift the eyes and brows, to soften the wrinkles and fill out the mouth and lips, but you cannot really provide a... more

A: There are definite options for a non surgical facelift

Philip Young, MD

There are different options to rejuvenating a person's face. You don't necessarily have to undergo a major facelift with long incisions to make yourself look better.  A great option is facial fat transfer.  When people age, they lose volume in the face and this contributes to the facial skin drooping... more

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