A facelift can dramatically reverse the signs of aging, but it doesn’t stop the clock entirely. Over time, natural changes in your skin, fat, and muscle structure will continue. The good news? With the right nonsurgical treatments, you can preserve and even enhance your facelift results for years to come.
Whether you're just starting your facelift recovery or you’re several years post-op, these treatments can help maintain a youthful appearance without additional surgery.
Why Maintenance Matters After a Facelift
Facelift surgery lifts and repositions sagging tissue, but it doesn’t address every aspect of facial aging. Issues like skin quality, sun damage, fine lines, and volume loss can all creep back over time.
Nonsurgical treatments target these concerns directly, allowing you to:
- Maintain smoother, firmer skin
- Replace lost facial volume
- Improve tone and texture
- Prevent future aging signs from becoming more noticeable
By investing in consistent maintenance, you extend the lifespan of your facelift results and avoid the need for early revision surgery.
Top Nonsurgical Treatments to Consider
Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau)
Botox and other wrinkle relaxers can smooth dynamic lines on the forehead, around the eyes, and between the brows. Regular injections reduce muscle movement and prevent new wrinkles from forming, which keeps your post-facelift skin looking fresh.
Best for:
- Crow’s feet
- Forehead creases
- Frown lines
Volume loss is a major cause of facial aging. While a facelift lifts sagging skin, fillers can restore fullness in areas that weren’t addressed during surgery, such as the cheeks, temples, lips, and under the eyes.
Best for:
- Hollow cheeks or temples
- Smile lines and marionette lines
- Lip enhancement and hydration
Laser treatments improve skin tone, texture, and pigmentation. After facelift surgery, laser resurfacing can treat sun damage, age spots, fine lines, and uneven skin.
Best for:
- Dull or uneven skin
- Fine lines not addressed surgically
- Acne scars or pigmentation
Microneedling and RF Microneedling
These treatments stimulate collagen production for firmer, smoother skin. When combined with radiofrequency, microneedling can further tighten mild laxity and refine skin texture.
Best for:
- Fine lines
- Mild skin laxity
- Improving skin tone and texture
At-home skincare matters. Using medical-grade products tailored to your skin type—especially those with retinol, antioxidants, peptides, and growth factors—helps slow aging and optimize the health of your skin long-term.
Best for:
- Daily maintenance
- Preventing damage between in-office treatments
When to Start Maintenance Treatments
You don’t need to wait a year to begin nonsurgical enhancements. In fact, many patients start incorporating skin treatments like gentle lasers or injectables within a few months post-op. Dr. Torkian can customize your timeline based on your healing and goals.
Think of your facelift as a foundation, and nonsurgical care as the polish that keeps it looking radiant over time.
Long-Term Rejuvenation Without More Surgery
A facelift provides a powerful transformation, but with the help of the right nonsurgical treatments, you can protect your investment and enjoy your youthful results for years to come. Maintenance is the key to aging well and feeling confident every step of the way.
Ready to enhance your results? Dr. Torkian’s Beverly Hills office offers personalized post-facelift care plans that blend surgical expertise with advanced aesthetic treatments.
