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What is the Best Alternative to a Face Lift?

rather than get face lift i would prefer a nonsurgical treatment. what do the doctors say works best for sag in jowls and loose neck skin. what about liquid face lifting?

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The long journey to beautiful skin

Easy things you can do: 1. Don't smoke. Smokers appear years older than their non-smoking piers. 2. Avoid sun. Sunscreen applied once to twice daily reduces sun exposure, but probably only 80%. Golfers, horse riders, swimmers, tennis players especially beware: cover up as much as possible with hats and long sleeves in addition to using sunscreen. 3. Use a good and regular skin care regimen daily to exfoliate 4. Exfoliate monthly with a facial or microdermabrasion 5. Ask your doctor... more
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Non-surgical facelifts

If you have any sag or lax skin in your jawline or neck, a facelift is the only good option. Non-invasive, topical, or minimally invasive procedures such as Thermage, or fractional laser just do not have the degree of effect that most patients need or desire. These minimally invasive procedures have the best effect on patients that don't really need much of anything done. Once the skin, muscle and fat in the face is sagging, surgery is really the only effective option.  more
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Don't waste money on facelift alternatives if sagging is significant

If you have significant jowling or neck sagging DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY on non- surgical procedures. You can have a minilift procedure under local anesthesia with long lasting results. To my knowledge there are no good alternatives to a mini or facelift. Best, Dr. S.

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There is none

The treatment to any problem must fit. You can't shrink skin significantly and soft tissue that has sagged needs to be repositioned and repaired. Although it would be wonderful to achieve youth with an office treatment, it just doesn't exist. I see several patients each week now who have tried short cuts and have wasted money. If you don't want a facelift, take a vacation or buy yourself something nice. Thermage, Fraxel, etc. are not substitutes./
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Liquid Facelift Not Effective For Jowls and Loose Neck Skin

Thank you for your question. The Liquid Facelift can be very effective for the Mid Face and Upper Face. However non surgical facelift alternatives are not very effective for lower face and neck aging. Non surgical skin tightening procedures such as Thermage, LuxIR Deep, Titan and Ulthera are often promoted as a non surgical Facelift. However these technologies at best give a 20% improvement and you will have to look at before and after pictures to see the benefit. The best most... more
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Ulthera is a non-surgical approach to skin laxity of the the jawline and neck

The honest answer is that there is no true substitute for a well-performed facelift or necklift to treat redundancy or laxity of skin along the jawline and neck. In our practice we have tried the full gamut of non-surgical options to address these issues. In our experience, the non-surgical treatment that has met with the highest patient approval ratings is Ulthera. This is a device that transmits ultrasound energy to the deeper layers of the skin, and even the SMAS/Platysma layer, and... more
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Non-surgical facelift alternatives

Many physician offices and medical spas will promise you that they can improve the jowls and neck line with different treatments including fillers, lasers, ultrasonic devices and radiofrequency treatment.  Many of these approaches require multiple visits and give very modest results. My advice is if you are looking to avoid surgery, explore why that is and see if you can address your specific concerns.  Realistically, anything short of a true facelift will leave you... more
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Alternative Facelift

Today there's many things available to stave off surgery for facial rejuvenation. Nothing can be as long lasting nor as effective as a Facelift if you have significant jowling and your aging is very noticeable but there are some great alternatives that you may find relative improvements in. A great example is Botox, it can be used to raise the corner of your eyebrows, it can be combined with fillers to make wrinkles soften and it can be used in combination with fillers for what some market... more
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Alternatives to a face lift

A facelift, like any decision to have surgery, is a big decision. But it can be very beneficial a procedure to restore the appearance of youth to your face, and tighten skin and underlying fatty tissue and muscles beneath the neck and face. Typically, a face lift is a good option when you have sagging or excess skin along the jaw line and lower face. A facelift can help to rejuvenate these areas and turn back the clock. But if you don't wish to have surgery, there are at least some... more
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Botox, Fillers, IPL, Fraxel and relgiously adhering to a skin care protocol

One of our most common questions is: "What can I do if I am not ready for a facelift?" There are many wonderful alternatives, each of which addresses a specific concern. When combined, some of these minimally invasive techniques such as Botox, fillers, IPL, Fraxel and Smartlipo of the neck can actually rejuvenate the face significantly. However, none of them can give the result of an actual facelift. Without exception, these non-invasive techniques require periodic re-treatments.... more
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The best alternatives are combinations of non-surgical treatments-botox, fillers, Titan, resurfacing

In my practice, I call this "the holding pattern," where all efforts are made to keep the skin up and tight against the bony contours of the face and neck, using non-surgical technologies to encourage the skin to stay in a position in which the face, jawline and neck contours are "held" up and preserved. This can be done by stimulating collagen or filling in areas of volume loss of the face, as well as polishing the surface of the skin to make it look reflective and... more
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Alternatives to a Facelift - What can work and When

Surgical or even non-surgical treatment of facial aging changes must be carefully individualized to match each patient's aesthetic needs and desires. In helping a patient to make decisions about plastic surgery for facial rejuvenation, I always examine and assess how each aesthetic area or 'unit' of the face contributes to an individual's overall appearance: the brows and eyelids, the cheeks or 'midface', the lower face and chin, and the neck. An individualized plan... more
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The best alternative to a face lift depends on the patient.

For some patients there is no best alternative. To get what they want they need a face lift. For others there are a range of non surgical treatments that can rejuvenate the face very effectively and very safely. Often the face lift is combined with these non surgical treatments. As we age we accumulate a set of visual clues to how old we are. These clues have multiple causes and have a very gradual onset. Some of these visual clues are the result of environmental injury to the skin. This is... more
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Facelift Alternatives

These days a lot of patients are opting for non-surgical facial rejuvenation instead of the traditional form of nip/tuck. I like to offer patients who are looking for a gentle yet effective time reversal, my Hydra-FaceLift. As we well know, aging can lead to volume and collagen loss in the face. By using synthetic collagen/fillers one can actually add volume to areas of the face that have started to lose that fullness. I like to fill nasolabial lines, marionette lines, lips, hollow appearing... more
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A deep plane face lift, skillfully performed, along with...

A deep plane face lift, skillfully performed, along with platysmaplasty, smooths sagging platysmal bands (the 'turkey gobble'), removes excess skin while tightening the deeper tissues of the neck and jowls, and lifts the malar fat pad. While there is no substitute to a face lift, in terms of the degree and duration of correction, minimally invasive techniques are available to effectively 'renew' the face. Injectables such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and... more
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Laxity or sagging of the skin caused by aging or weight...

Laxity or sagging of the skin caused by aging or weight loss is best corrected with a standard facelift procedure that involves redraping and tightening of the facial tissues and excision of redundant, or extra, skin. Lesser invasive procedures like threadlifts, radiofrequency tightening, or procedures to lift the face touted as “no downtime” or “lunchtime facelifts” generally do not produce as long-lasting or satisfying results as the traditional facelift. Neck... more
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Facelift Alternatives

Fillers and Botox/Dysport are helpful but don't take the place of a facelift. The aging process involves 3 things ; downward decent from facial soft tissue laxity, skin surface aging characterized by wrinkles and discoloration, and loss of volume especially in the cheek, temple and pre-jowl areas. The use of fillers or fat transfer will help fill out the skin and may minimize the wrinkles or areas that are hollow and a skin resurfacing procedure such as a TCA peel or laser... more
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Non-surgical options

In general, aging is caused by a combination of gravity pulling normal structures down, and fat loss in the face. Plastic surgery procedures seek to correct these changes. A facelift will structures back up to their more youthful position. Fat grafting which is often done in conjunction with facelift, helps fill areas of hollowing.   In general, there is no good minimally invasive quick fix for jowels and loose skin which usually require a facelift and necklift. The best... more
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Options to a Facelift

Unfortunately, sagging of the jowls and loose skin are typically best addressed by some form of a facelift.  Liposuction of the neck can be a great option for a double chin.  While liposuction often results in some skin tightening, it is not the best technique for loose skin.  Fillers such Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse may be helpful, but they have their limits for loose jowls and skin.  Be cautious about the nonsurgical facelift options that may be out there,... more
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You're Barking up the Wrong Tree

If you have significant sagging of the jawline or neck, you will probably be disappointed with anything less than a surgical procedure. Non-surgical options are simply not strong enough to deliver correction of significant sagging.
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Face Lift without surgery or downtime

Although fillers may be able to somewhat camouflage the appearance of (early) jowling, they really are not the answer to what is essentially a "gravity"-related problem. The real fix for lax skin and muscle is to tighten these layers and remove any excess skin. Non-surgical treatments cannot remove excess skin and they have had a mixed record with the tightening effect they provide. However, a new device called Ultherapy has recently come on the market as a non-surgical device... more
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Choose the suitable treatment

Your particular concerns are exactly what a facelift would help to address.  While laser or chemical skin resurfacing can help superficially tighten and smoothen the skin, it won't help to relieve jowls or improve your lower face and neck.  Fillers are not the answer here either. Submental liposuction and a neck lift might help to better enhance your jawline, but it is difficult for me to say without having seen pictures or examined you.  
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Thermage and liposuction for very early signs of aging

For early changes in the jawline and neck, Thermage and Liposuction are available. However, dependig on your age and the degree of loose skin, taking shortcuts offer limited results. 
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Alternatives to Facelift

There are several options one can consider for nonsurgical facelift alternatives. Fillers- be prepared if one has deep jowls and hollowness of the cheeks, 6-8 cc's of filler may be necessary to achieve your goal. of course you do not have to do them all at once, unless you desire. Carbon dioxide laser has been often referred to as non surgical- I put it in between. the procedure is a great tool for smoothing and tightening fair skin people with lots of sun damage. I... more
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Alternative to facelifts

If your facial skin is sagging due to age, genetics and possibly a harsh environment......your only option is some degree of facelifting......anything else will be stop-gap in nature and dissappointing.....and inevitably a waste of money.  Whenever someone recommends something as better than or preferrable to a facelift......make sure that they also do excellent face lifts and have the ability to do everything, and are just making a suggestion that is truly in your best interest... more
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Non-Surgical Options to Facelift

The answer depends on the following; your desires and expectations, underlying bony anatomy the tissue features, skin quality and firmness and the amount of time you can be away from work And these are the possible non-surgical options; Good Skin care regimen Botox and fillers Laser treatment combination of all above Lastly, If a face lift is needed, usually that is the best option if it is done by an excellent surgeon... more
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Best Facelift Alternative

Facelifts effectively treat sagging jawlines and necklines. There are really no nonsurgical procedures that can create similar results. I would consider why you are seeking a facelift alternative- is it due to incisions? There are quite effective ways to perform face and neck lift with well-hidden incisions, and sometimes none at all in front of the ears! Is it due to recovery time? Many nonsurgical treatments, such as aggressive injectable fillers or lasers, have a recovery time up to a... more
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Alternative treatment to a face lift

Face lift surgery involves several hours of surgery and approximately 1 to 2 week recovery time. While the results are worth it, many patients don't need one or just plane don't want to undergo the procedure. Alternatives to face lifting include Thermage, liquid face lifts with multiple fillers and Botox and Dysport. None of these products give you a face lift , but they do provide a nice alternative . Fillers include Restylane,Perlane, Radiesse, Juvederm and Sculptra. Your physician is... more
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Non surgical facelift alternatives

Non-surgical alternatives to facelifts are numerous and evolving. As we age, we do lose volume in the face, and so fat grafting or fillers can work nicely to improve facial contour non-surgically. In some cases, judicious use of botulinum toxin (type A) can help reduce wrinkles in some areas. Rejuvenation of the skin with a fractionated laser peel and/or IPL can improve fine lines and color abnormalities. However, none of these will reduce excess skin, as you describe. A personal... more
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Non Surgical options are available, but may not be suited for what you present

It depends on the deformity the patient has… The aging process is composed of not only skin relaxation but also displacement of the underlying tissues like muscle and fat as well as bony re-absorption. If the patient has minimal lines around the eyes or forehead one may use Botox or other fillers. Deflation of the cheek area and jaw line may also be addressed with fillers. It all depends on the patient’s state in the aging process and their expectations post treatment. more
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The best alternative to a face lift.

You have so many options. The real thing I think you looking for is - how can improve on my "concerns" without surgery and what is the cost. The ONLY answer to this is through a consult. I'll give you a handful of options but do not know if these are right for you - ReFirm, IPL, skin fillers, mini-lifts, etc. As you can see, if you are really looking for a solution, then you need to make a commitment to spend the time at a doctors office - maybe more than one so that you can... more
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No alternative to lift for significant jawline and neck laxity

Although, when the jawline and neck have significant laxity or "sag", there is no alternative to a face and neck lift to truly tighten this region. However, there are many things that can be done to help soften and rejuvenate your appearance. Fat transfer, scultptra or fillers are a great way to fill the hollows of the face which can make a significant improvement in your appearance. Skin resurfacing with a chemical peel or laser peel can help rejuvenate the skin. Finally, Botox... more
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Best Alternative To Facelift

The best alternative to facelift is a combination of skin care, skin tightening with lasres and fillers. Especially a volumizing filler like sculptra would be very helpful. Liquid facelifts are very common these days and many fillers have been used to achieve that including Restylane, Juvederm Radiesse and Sculptra. Regards
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Jowls and Loose Neck Skin: You may not want a facelift but it sounds like your best option

I am a big believer in minimally invasive treatments such as Botox, fillers, Intense Pulse light treatment, low energy Plasma Skin Regeneration, etc. When the indications are correct, great results are obtained and patients are generally very pleased with their outcome. However, I have to be honest with you: for jowls and loose neck skin, the only efficacious treatment is a Facelift. Patients who have indications for a Facelift, typically want a Facelift result. This will not be... more
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Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation

Think of your face in three zones. The upper 1/3rd starts at the hairline and extends to the bridge of the nose. The middle 1/3rd continues to the base of the nose and the lower 1/3rd includes the jaw and neck. Here are solutions for each zone: Upper: Botox to alleviate the forehead wrinkles and furrows as well as to nonsurgically raise the brows. Hyaluronic acid fillers to further "erase" the wrinkles around the scowl lines and brow lines. Sculptra to fill the temple hollows... more
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Facelift alternatives in a down market

In this time of economic downturn, there are many folks looking for an alternative to traditional facelifting for rejuvenation. Perhaps they can't take the time off from work, or maybe they just don't feel comfortable treating themselves to rejuvenation when so many people are in financial troubled waters, but whatever the reason, it is good to know that facelift alternatives exist, and they work! I'd have you consider medical skin care in concert with chemical resurfacing (a deep chemical... more
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The nonsurgical facelift

A facelift is typical a procedure to tighten both the skin and the underlying fatty tissue and muscle of the face and the neck to restore a youthful appearance to the face. One aspect of facial aging is loss of facial fat and this can be restored with the use of Fillers like Juvederm, which is placed in discreet areas to improve certain lines and wrinkles. A volumizer like Sculptra can also be used perhaps more effectively to restore volume that is lost with aging. It is used over a... more
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Nothing replaces a well performed facelift

Many patients wonder what alternatives there are to a facelift because while they want the result of a beautifully performed facelift, they are afraid of the potential downsides when the surgery is not done as well. While there are numerous minimalistic treatments that can be done instead of a facelift, none will approach the result of well done surgery. So, perhaps rather than asking about alternatives to a facelift, ask whether the result you really want is only going to come from... more
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While nothing can replace facelift is someone who really...

While nothing can replace facelift is someone who really needs it, there are finally viable alternatives for those that are not yet ready for the surgery. The best results are achieved by combining the incredible Titan laser with other lasers and adding Botox and fillers as needed. These Titan combination procedures are commonly called "3D" and "5D". In our Rejuvenation Center, we first do a Visia skin analysis and do a pre-rejuvenation skin treatment, which includes a... more
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What are the best alternatives to a face lift?

If an individual has truly sagging cheeks and jowls and a similar hanging, sagging “turkey gobbler” neck, then a well done face and neck lift is the most effective treatment.  One that will last six to ten years.
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Alternatives to a Face Lift.

Peoples' faces change with age for three different reasons. There is atrophy and loss of volume in the upper face so that you develop hollows. There is sagging of the cheeks and jaw line. Lines and wrinkles develop around the eyes and around the mouth. The treatment for each of these three different aging problems is different. When correcting hollows in the upper face and in the cheeks without a facelift, deep fillers are most effective, and we have had very good results both with... more
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Best Alternatives to a Facelift

As a person ages, he/she loses facial volume. To restore this volume, one may consider injectable filler materials such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, or Sculptra. One may also consider transferring fat from the lower body to the face. In addition, there are many different devices that use heat energy, light energy, and/or ultrasound to rejuvenate the face. However, the effects are often subtle and short-lived. Addressing the quality of the skin can help improve one's facial... more
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Non-Surgical Atlernatives to Facelift that Work

Not everyone needs a facelift. Not everyone wants one. But... everyone wants to look good. Here are some things you can do (without surgery!) that will improve your appearance: Nasolabial folds and jowls - fillers can be used to smooth lines around the nose and mouth and mild to moderate jowls. This improvement can be natural and noticeable. Fullness under the neck - lymphatic drainage procedures improve this for 3-7 days. A series of massages can provide longer lasting results; for... more
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Alternative To A Face Lift- Liquid Can Be The Answer

It is all a matter of facial volume vs facial skin laxity. When a patient's skin has enough elasticity, but lacks facial volume, a well injected volumizing agent, such as Sculptra, may add enough volume to make the patient appear significantly younger (a "Liquid Facelift"). When the facial skin lacks the elasticity and the face is volume depleted (most common scenario in the late 50's and above age groups) I routinely perform both a surgical approach and a "Liquid" approach at the same time... more
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Face lift best, but alternatives exist

For sagging jowls, and loose neck skin, you could see some significant tightening with a laser that works from beneath the skin -such as smartlipo. For the upper face, fillers or sculptra can replenish some of the lost volume. These would be smaller procedures than a facelift; but the results would not be as dramatic.
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In a perfect world

I have yet to meet a patient who really wants to have surgery if they don't have to. In a perfect world we would be able to rejuvenate the face and neck with no risk or downtime. We are not there yet. Non surgical options are a great advance in comedic medicine and for small improvements in facial contours they work great. If you have significant lax skin and a sagging neck however there is no substitute yet, for a skilfully performed facelift. Surgery is definitely not for everyone. Your... more
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Alternatives to Face Lifts

Although surgical facelifts are the "gold standard," you are living in a lucky era if you are looking for nonsurgical solutions to address aging facial concerns. Ultherapy - the first and only FDA-approved device to actually LIFT skin - is an excellent start. Combined with dermal filler or fat transfer (sometimes referred as "liquid face lift" or "vampire lift") are great approaches too. Additionally we can talk about regenerative, or stem-cell infusions. You have many options to look your... more
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Non-surgical alternatives to a facelift

If you have significant sagging, a face lift may be the only good choice. For various reasons, some people can't or won't have surgery and there are some other options. Thermage tightens and lifts saggy skin and can be used in combination with fractional CO2 laser resurfacing and fillers to add volume. Although not the same result as surgery, you can have a definite improvement.
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Alternatives to a face lift

A filler or liquid facelift is a nice alternative to a surgical facelift if you don't have significant jowls. It is much safer, quicker, simpler, faster, cheaper and with less downtime, but does not achieve the same degree of lift as a proper surgical facelift. A filler or liquid facelift will need to be repeated more frequently than a surgical facelift so ultimately may cost you more.
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What Is The Best Alternative To a Facelift

While there are several great non-surgical facelift alternatives, the success of non-surgical treatments depends on your needs and goals. Without seeing a picture of you it is hard to determine if you are a candidate for non-invasive procedures. If you have minimal sagging along the jowls and loose neck skin, you might be a candidate for Ulthera skin tightening. I would advise consulting with a facial plastic surgeon so he/she can assess your face and determine which procedure is best for you. more
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Non-surgical alternatives provide an uplift, not a facelift

Non surgical alternatives to a facelift are more of an "UPLIFT" not a facelift. These treatments work in three ways. 1) They can tighten the facial skin and muscle with radio frequency or high intensity ultrasound. At our clinic, we use Ulthera or Endymed 3 deep for this. 2) They can fill in the lost volume of the face to fill out the cheeks and folds of the face. While juvederm and restylane are the best known fillers, we have experienced amazing results with... more
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Alternative to facelift..is there one

The best alternative is a tasteful mask...Seriously nothing improves sagging except facelift.. Facial aging is two components sagging and deflating (loss and shifting of fat. in the face)..Replacement of this fat with your own fat by a skillful fat injector is like magic. The skin improves and the shape of the face is younger and the downtime is one quarter of that of a facelift. For a while I was involved in a study with stem cells. Sorry ladies it isn't the fountain of youth. more
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Alternative treatment to Facelift

The only way to get rid of excess skin in the jowls and neck is with a surgical facelift. The skin has to go somewhere. Don't waste your time or money on anything else to for this problem. A facelift is your only solution. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) to discuss your expectations.
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Sagging skin and Jowls

Others have addressed the anatomy of the issue so I will not repeat. If there is excess skin, very little can be done to remove that skin outside of surgery. The other issue is that of skin quality. Skin that has lost its elasticity needs to be surgically removed. Anything short of that would not produce satisfactory results. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon so that you dont waste money on things that dont work. As for jowls there are non surgical optins but they do not last.... more
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Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

There has never been more options for non-surgical facial rejuvenation. One of the most popular procedures is the liquid face lift which entails using a combination of Botox and Facial Fillers to reduce frown lines, dark circles, and lift the cheeks. Ulthera is a new ultrasound technology which can tighten and lift the jowls and neck by stimulating new collagen production in the deeper levels of the face beneath the skin. This is a non-invasive office based procedure that... more
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Face lift options

Fillers like Restylane and Juvederm can help conceal deep wrinkles and jowls as well as nasolabial folds making them a good alternative to surgery. However, if these wrinkles and lines are significant, just doing the face lift may be the most gratifying.
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Facelift alternatives

Regarding facelift surgery, it is difficult to answer this question without exact knowledge of you facial anatomy. What I find to be extremely gratifying is natural volume resoration of facial volume lost to aging, this can best be achieved by multiplane micro-fat grafts, this can be supplemented by purified plasma for best graft take and growth factor concentration. The results of this treatment are often quite dramatic. If fine wrinkling is your problem, you may also consider a... more
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Alternatives to facelifts

Facelift procedures are still the best treatment for the changes in the aging face that affect the support beneath the skin. Non-surgical treatments such as Botox and fillers help to "air brush" the signs of aging. Lasers, chemical peels and skin treatments improve the texture of the skin surface and may help to "tighten" the skin in a limited basis.
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What is the Best Alternative to a Face Lift?

If you're opposed to any form of a Face Lift but have jowls and loose skin of the neck there are limited viable options IMO. You can try localized skin tightening with Thermage or the newer Ulthera but you have to be realistic. These superficial treatments do not tighten the face or neck as much as even a minimally invasive Face Lift that can remove 2 or 3 inches of excess skin while tightening the underlying SMAS. Your best bet would be a minimally... more
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Face Lift alternatives

There are no alternatives to a face lift to correct jowls and loose skin. Exception: if you have leathery, deeply lined skin, a CO2 laser or phenol/Croton oil peel may be a better choice or may be needed in addition to a face lift. Light lasers and skin peels will tighten the skin a little. Fillers will fill in lines and creases. They will not correct jowls and loose skin. These are anatomical changes that require surgical correction. Don't waste your money. You... more
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Facelift alternatives

A facelift is a commonly mis-understood operation. The classic operation involves an incision infront of the ear then around behind the ear and into the hairline. The skin is then dissected off the underlying tissue to allow it to re-drape over the tissue. The surgery is performed to address sagging in the lower face. The greatest effect is seen in the neck and along the jaw line. This is by far the most powerful and long lasting (if done correctly) way to... more
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The Nonsurgical Facelift

The nonsurgical facelift is an oxymoron and as such does not actually exist. There are things which are considered nonsurgical that can be done as long as minor liposuction is considered nonsurgical. Fat injections can be used as a filler around the mouth, nasolabial folds, lips and cheek area and can provide a mild improvement when used as a "liquid lift." Further improvement can be obtained by using liposuction on the neck area. Furthermore, stem cells processed from the fat... more
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What is the Best Alternative to a Face Lift?

It is good that you qualified your question with the desire to improve the look of your jowls and neck skin. It makes the answer to your question quick and to the point....there is no alternative to a facelift to correct those areas. We do see quite a few patients who have been to different Medispas getting creams and light treatments and injections to fix these problems. They are almost universally angry with how much they have spent for minimal to no improvement and then are still faced... more
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Alternatives for facelift

If you have jowels and excess sagging skin on the cheeks or neck i am not sure there are good alternatives. many people spend a lot of money on fillers and laser treatments trying to correct problems that are solved with a good face/neck lift. a good facelift can have natural but profound results that are enduring. this can be acheived safely adn with rapid recovery when exicuted by a skilled surgeon.
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Non-surgicl facelift Options

As with most plastic surgery procedures, anti-aging solutions must be individualized. Generally, the appearance of aging comes from the following: sun damages skin, loss of hair, sagging skin, jowls, sagging neck, aging eyes and mouth, loss of volume in the face, and finally yellow teeth. Most of these problems can be reversed without a facelift. However, if a sagging jowl and neck is the primary problem, a face lift is probably indicated. Also, it's according to how much improvement is... more
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If you need skin removed there is nothing comparable

I know what you are saying here and I hear it all the time. Can I avoid surgery, spending the money and not getting anesthesia and get the look I want? Unfortunately if you are thinking about a facelift then the odds are there is nothing that will come close to giving you the results that you can get from surgery. Injections of fillers will buy you some time. Lasers and phototherapy will treat your skin but not tighten it enough to make you feel terrific about... more
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Best Alternatives to a Facelift

If you have significant jowling and loose neck skin, it is unlikely that any nonsurgical treatment will provide you with anything even close to a well performed facelift. While there are many non-surgical options for facial rejuvination, they are limited in the amount of improvement that can be achieved. Botox, fillers, laser treatments, Smartliop, are all options that can address things like active or passive wrinkles, developing skin folds, or localized areas of fat excess with reasonable... more
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Facelift alternatives

Alternatives to facelifts are advertised daily with new technologis associated, however, the short answer is that there is no replacement for a facelift. It is also true that a facelift is not the right thing for everyone looking for facial rejuvenation. For patients looking to address your main concerns, jowls and excess neck skin, a true facelift has no competition as far as ability to correct and achieve desired goals. If the loose neck skin is not deflated skin and... more
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Botox, Fillers, Peels and Fat

Non-surgical options will NOT get you facelift results, but can definitely make you look fresher and better. Botox around the upper face, fillers for the lower face and volumize the cheekbones, peels to take fine lines and dark spots off your skin and possible fat harvest and augmentation will offer the best alternatives to a formal surgical procedure. With the exception of fat, results are temporary, and over time the cost may be greater than surger. On the other hand, Botox and fillers... more
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Fillers are best option to surgical facelift.

All cosmetic physicians are looking for that non-surgical option to achieve the same results as a facelift. A variety of options exists out there including Titan, Thermage and now Ulthera. Unfortunately, none of them have shown consistently good results. Most are subtle and often patients will see no improvement whatsoever. Nevertheless, of these Thermage probably has often the most consistent result over time. Ulthera, unfortunately, has not borne up to its initial good results and has been... more
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Ultherapy is the best alternative to a face lift

If you are looking for a non-surgical alternative to a facelift, then Ultherapy is the best alternative. Hands down. I think this decision is best made in a consultation with your doctor. It really depends on what your facial analysis reveals, and what your expecations are for improvement. Ultherapy has the advantage of having virtually no downtime, but the results usually will last for a year or two. Usually the effects are much more subtle than a facelift... more
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Nonsurgical facial alternatives

There are three general areas that we focus on when evaluating a patient for surgical or nonsurgical rejuvenation: 1. surface changes - these include things such as pigmentation and lines from exposure to the elements 2. volume losses - as we age we lose volume in our face in several areas that give us a more aged appearance 3. skin laxity - with volume loss and the aging process including exposure our skin may sag There are no nonsurgical replacements for facelifting results... more
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Surgery or not?

Non operative options are creams, dermabrasion, lasers, ipl, botox, fillers and not threads but minor surgery before a full facelift. You doctor should discuss all options. Good luck, Nasim Huq
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What is the Best Alternative to a Face Lift?

How many mature women have you seen that look beautiful. now remember what they all had in common. beautiful skin and a routine to keep it that way. if you smoke, stop. if you tan, don't. hydrate your body as well as moisturize your skin. exercise (yoga is awesome) and eat right. if your teeth are bad get them fixed. it makes a huge difference. and don't forget the most beautiful dentition in the world is useless if you don't flash that warm, sincere smile that... more
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Non Surgical Face Lift

Unfortunately, a face lift is the only way to correct moderate facial skin laxity, jowls, and loose neck skin. Nonsurgical face lift options do exist, but none are as powerful or provide the same results as a face lift. Younger patients with only the beginnings of jowls and crepe-like neck skin may benefit from dermal fillers, laser treatments, or even facial fat grafting in select patients. I caution you against using a plastic surgeon that offers the latest gimmick or... more
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Non surgical lift

The only devise that can lift and tighten the skin without surgery or down time is Ulthera. It is ultrasound energy therapy. It will build collagen for 3-6 months after the treatment. I have seen good results with it. It does not replace a face lift, but it is the best non-invasive devise available.
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Facelift alternatives

Some lasers will modestly tighten the skin, but there is no real way to correct jowling or a sagging neck without surgery.  Botox can be injected to relax platysmal bands (bands in the neck skin).  Fillers can modestly lift the cheeks; For jowls and sagging skin, though, surgery is by far the best.
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Don't be fooled

the only way to have long term correction of loose excess skin and fat is to remove.all the fillers skin treatments im the world will not change this physical anatomic fact. so for a temporizing measure-get fillers,.lasers,pels etc after spending a lot of money,you will come to the conclusion that physics and anatomy rule
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Fillers!

There are so many options out there for fillers.  Most are hyloronic acid based which your body will metabolize within a few months. There now are some that help with Collagen growth to renew the facial skin. None of these are permanent fixes but they are nice ways to refresh your look until you decide when and if a Facelift is the answer for you.
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Non-surgical facelift

It is possible to improve the signs of facial aging through non-surgical treatments.   Combination of botox and fillers can create wonders given that you do not need to have any surgery or downtime.  For skin laxity in the neck, liposuction can sometimes help, especially if there is some excess fatty tissue. The downside of non-surgical treatments is that they do not create as much of an improvement as a facelift would, and they are temporary and require you to keep coming back... more
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Face lifts

   When the skn is no redundant, the combiation of radiofrecuncy and fractional laser is very good fallow by a good skin care line but in more severe cases with redundant skin a face and neck operation is the best options.      Than You
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Alternatives to Facelifts

If the area of concern is saggy skin and mucles around the neck, then facelift is the only effective treatment modality.
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You won't like the answer

As a facial plastic surgeon I perform quite a few non-invasive and traditional treatments of the aging face. When patients come in to discuss rejuvenation I think it is important to determine what the patient hope to get out of the procedure. Procedures like fillers and laser can help the OVERALL appearance of the face - but in truth they will not actually decrease the jowling or loose neck skin. One thing and one thing only helps with this - surgery. If you are interested in freshening the... more
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What is the best non-surgical alternative to a facelift?

In individuals with significant jowl formation and significant neck skin redundancy, there is NO GOOD alternative to a well performed facelift operation. However, when there is little jowls and mild neck skin redundancy, a few options are available. 1. Jowls can be improved with filler injections into the pre-jowl depression, to make the jaw line straight. 2. Chin implants can improve the neck line. 3. Neck liposuction is a good option in patients with good skin tone. 4. Fractional laser... more
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Non surgical facelift - no significant result?

Unfortunately, there are no nonsurgical procedures that give results of a facelift in my opinion. Yes, fillers and botox and laser will give you improvement but they will not do what a facelift can. Think of laser, fillers, and botox as pressing (getting rid of the lines and wrinkles) while a facelift is alterations. All the pressing in the world is not going to make a size 12 dress into a size 4. Make sure you know your options before proceeding. Good Luck.
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Limited facial aging can be improved with injected volume, but face lift best

As we age, volume in our face is lost and tends to droop- tethering of the skin on either side of the jowl area allows drooping between the tethered areas- this gives us the unfortunate localized droopy jowl. The cure to the true jowl lies in lifting the tissue in the deeper planes of the face, and replacing the soft tissue of the face to its higher, more youthful position. For minimal jowling, another alternative may be injection of Sculptra, which is a volumizing injectable that gradually... more
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Nonsurgical alternative to facelift is nonsensical [with video]

I see people everyday in New York who want a nonsurgical alternative. Although skin heating devices and lasers have been tried, there is no alternative which matches the benefit of properly performed face and necklifting. In my practice, I have worked over the past 15 years on performing quick recovery face and necklifting procedures using local anesthesia with light sedation. Although no one wants to have surgery, to get the results most people want, a surgical procedure of some form is... more
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Non-Surgical Facelift Options

Before determining what your options are, you must first understand your goals. Unfortuantely there is no better way to treat the jowels and the neck other then a facelift. That being said, I have many patients coming in to my office (daily) that think they may need a facelift when they really need something else. Depending on what needs to be treated, injectables such as Restlyane, Perlane, or even Fat Transfer can be great options. Sometimes, a fractional CO2 laser or full face CO2... more
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Face Lift without Surgery

Many options exist today for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation for patients who want to avoid a face lift surgery. There really isn't a single best aesthetic option for all patients. First, I start patients on a basic skin care regimen. Next, we advance to cosmetic treatments including Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, and chemical peels. Finally, plastic surgery (face lift) may play role to get the aesthetic results you desire. The most appropriate options depends on many factors including your... more
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Alternative to Facelift

It really depends on the amount of facial aging that you have. If you have little sagging and aging then you can try resurfacing, and non-surgical approaches. If the amount of aging is significant, then it would be very difficult to get a decent result from non-surgical methods, then you will have to consider surgery. The best thing is to go to 2-3 physicians and collect their experience and opinions on your problem. That's the best way to make an informed decision.
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Facial Tightening Lasers and Radiesse or Sculptra

There are some facial tightening lasers available on the market including Thermage and Titan that impart head energy to the skin and make it shrink wrap or tighten. It usually will make about a 10 to 20 percent improvement depending upon the type of skin you have, thicker more oily skin generally does not tighten as well. Adding volume to the mid cheek region of the face such as thicker fillers Radiesse or Sculptra van also help support the face. Not as good as a face lift but will... more
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Alternatives to facelift

Some patients can have a combination of Thermage and injectable treatments such as Sculptra, Radiesse, Juvederm and have a significant improvement. However, especially in the neck, if there is significant skin laxity you really need a surgical procedure to get the type of correction you probably desire.
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Facelift alternatives that work

The liquid facelift or nonsurgical facelift can be very effective at improving the cheeks and lower eyelid region but is not at all effective for the jowls, or neck. To improve the jowls or neck the only effective and predictable solution is surgery. If your main concern is the middle third of your face then the nonsurgical options are excellent.
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Non-surgical options to a facelift

The face ages in many ways but to simplify it, there are two broad ways it ages. One is three-dimensionally, with loss of volume and gravitational sagging. The other is surface aging, in other words, alteration of the coloration, fine wrinkling, texture and tone. Facelifting is a surgical procedure that primarily addresses the first category of aging. Fat transfer, which some may consider "nonsurgical" but actually is a surgical procedure, also primarily addresses the first... more
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Alternative to facelifting- Fat Grafts

If you have loose, aged skin you may benefit from fat grafting. Fat has stem cells in it that help recreate youthful skin when injected as graft material. Fat grafting works by recreating the normal hills and valleys of the more youthful face, so many patients benefit from fat grafting and even if they need a surgical procedure, it is usually much smaller because of the fat volume added. The liquid facelift is done entirely with Botox and fillers. It is totally non invasive but a little... more
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Be honest with yourself when it comes to facial rejuvenation

Many patients who come to see me would like to have nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. We do have many more tools than we did a few years ago. Tissue fillers, Botox, skin care, laser resurfacing all can help in the right situation. A Face Lift is a surgical procedure that re-supports the muscles and skin in the cheeks and neck regions. If a person has lost the support of the underlying tissues in the face and neck, a face lift is the most appropriate procedure. The Facelift re-supports these... more
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Non surgical facelifts.

Facelift by definition is a surgical procedure. Therefore a non surgical face lift is an oxymoron. The facial aging happens because the skin looses elasticity, the bones shrink, the fatty layer gets thinner and the muscles loose tone in some locations or become hyperactive in other areas. All these things happen at different rates in each individual, that is why one has to treat all of these problems to restore a youthful appearance. The face lift compensates to some extent the loss of... more
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Many facelift alternatives, depending on how you age

There are many alternatives to a facelift, it depends on how you age and what you would benefit at each time period in your life. As we age from our thirtys and forties, Skin Care, Chemical and/or Laser Peels as well as Botox and the wide array of FDA approved Fillers will work well to soften your wrinkles, lift your eyebrows and fill in your early jowls. However, in the fifties and sixties, fillers and Botox and peels will no longer provide optimal results for facial aging. This is when... more
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Facelift Alternatives

When considering the aging face one must consider sagging, hollowing and texture. For sagging the facelift is the "gold standard". Alternatives can present less dramatic results which can provide adequate improvement for some or may be all that an individual "needs" in others. Thermage utilizes radiofrequency to create collagen and fibrosis which often results in tightening and "lifting" of the skin. It has no down time. It is less expensive than... more
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When is a facelift not a facelift? options

A facelift is a 3-dimensional reshaping of the face to more youthful contours. For that and other reasons, anything that only tightens skin is not a facelift. On the other hand, injection of fillers to add volume (sometimes called "liquid facelift') doesn't address the skin tone issue so the same applies. But not everyone needs a facelift, so there are some options for those who are "in between" categories: not yet time for a surgical lift, but beyond what fillers and... more
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