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. 

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A: What is the best SUBSTITUTE to a face lift?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Plastic surgery is ALL about TRADE-OFFS. We trade smoothness for scars. Perky breasts for scars and full breasts for all the potential complications associated with having breast implants. The term "alternative" implies that one can choose between EQUALLY effective choices to reach the same goal. But... more

A: Jowls and Loose Neck Skin: You may not want a facelift but it sounds like your best option

Stephen Prendiville, MD

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... more

A: Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation

Lavinia Chong, MD

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... more

A: There are many non-surgical facelift options for facial rejuvenation

Sanjay Grover, MD

A 'Liquid Facelift' is a nice non-surgical alternative to a facelift, especially when combined with different skin tightening lasers. A Liquid Facelift may include Botox along with dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Radiesse. However, realize this is still not the same as a true surgical full... more

A: Alternatives to a face lift

Scott W. Mosser, MD

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... more

A: Facelift alternatives in a down market

Randolph Capone, MD

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... more

A: Improving your smile goes a long way in overall appearance

Matt Walton, DMD

A recent national survey by the American Dental Association, Crest®, and Oral B® found that the smile is what people find most attractive in others. The smile outranked eyes, hair, and the body as the most attractive physical feature in other people. Both men and women both ranked the... more

A: Facial fillers, Botox and Thermage - Liquid face lift

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

If one is not ready for a facelift, we still can offer improvement. Liquid facelift is the answer. Properly performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, a liquid facelift can eliminate or postpone the need for a surgical procedure. It is usually a combination of Botox and facial filler, such as Restylane,... more

A: The nonsurgical facelift

Ralph R. Garramone, MD

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... more

A: A true professional will help you sort through the alternatives

Talmage J. Raine, MD

Ultimately we are all desirous of a more youthful look with classic signs of beauty and attractiveness. This is often interpreted as "tighter skin". This may or may not be true. Aging is a complex process of shifing tissues, skin laxity, some loss of tissue volume and a confidence and demeanor... more

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