As we age, our faces are one of the first areas that show the effects of time. The good news is that there are numerous facial treatment procedures available to restore a more youthful appearance without undergoing any facial surgery. Even better news? There are more options than only Botox available for facial rejuvenation.
Noninvasive Facial Treatment Options
There are several options available besides Botox to achieve a younger-looking appearance. These options include:
· “Liquid” Facelift. Facial aging is often associated with the shift of fat and volume under the skin. A noninvasive facelift is a procedure done with a combination of Botox and injectable facial fillers in order to correct wrinkles in trouble spots and a volume where necessary.
· Ultherapy. A non-surgical neck lift can be achieved by the use of ultherapy. Ultherapy utilizes ultrasound technology to stimulate the production of collagen in order to regain a youthful, wrinkle-free appearance. In this procedure, the ultherapy device will be set on the targeted area, while an ultrasound viewer is used to adjust the instrument correspondingly. Ultrasound energy penetrates into the area, tightening skin and muscles while removing troublesome wrinkles.
· Silhouette InstaLift™. This is a unique, dual-action treatment that results in an immediate lifting of the tissue in the mid-face area and stimulates collagen. The regeneration of collagen adds volume. After inserting sutures in the face, your physician will adjust your skin to the desired elevation and use bi-directional cones on these sutures to hold it in place. This is how the physician reshapes the profile of your face for a more youthful look.
· Morpheus 8 is another minimally invasive treatment to help tighten skin and correct wrinkles. This treatment takes advantage of microneedling and radiofrequency at the same time. The needles that penetrate the skin also deliver radiofrequency to the deeper layers to help tighten and tone the skin. This treatment requires a little bit more anesthesia than some, and can be combined with other treatments for even better results.
· Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty. Traditional rhinoplasty alters the configuration and size of the nose by making permanent changes to the underlying composition of the nose. Nonsurgical rhinoplasty uses temporary facial fillers to add volume to the nose where it is desired to change the effective shape of the nose. These fillers can last anywhere from nine months to one year, at which point the filler will break down. As your body breaks down the facial filler, your nose will return to its original size and shape.
What’s Next?
These are only a few different methods for noninvasive facial treatments to turn back the clock on aging. If you want to achieve a more youthful appearance but aren’t ready for facial surgery, any of these options may be great treatments for you.
Consult with your doctor to determine which method may be right for you and your goals. Do you want to reduce wrinkles around your eyes or mouth? Are you looking to tighten the sagging muscles of your neck? Knowing your goals will assist your doctor in finding the perfect solution for you. Not only are these treatments cost-effective, but they are also safe, effective, and require minimal downtime.
