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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

THE LIQUID FACELIFT: MYTH VERSUS REALITY FOR OLDER WOMEN


The widespread use of Botox and fillers has revolutionized our industry and in combination has been coined by the press as a "Liquid Facelift".  Indeed, the use of fillers to restore volume to the temples, cheeks, nasal labial folds, marionette lines and lips gives incredible results with minimal risk, scars or downtime.  This approach works well for women in their thirties and forties but by the time a women reaches her fifties she often needs more than simply a little plumping here and paralysis there.  

When a woman needs facial rejuvenation, especially of the lower face, there is no substitute for a properly performed face and neck lift.  With the new short scar facelift (different from the “Lifestyle Facelift” that accomplishes very little) there is minimal risk with minimal scarring yet the results are so striking that patients usually feel they look ten to fifteen years younger. 

The most common question I get about face lifts is "how long will my results last"?  The answer is a face and neck lift lasts FOREVER, but since gravity and unfortunately the aging clock doesn't stop for anyone, you will continue to get older...fortunately you will always look ten to fifteen years younger than you would have looked had you not done the surgery! 

How long fillers and Botox last is simple...Fillers are usually reinjected every six months to a year while Botox must be done three times each year to maintain its effect. 


The best results are always achieved with a combination of procedures.  Once you've had your face and neck lift, you should still continue to use Botox, fillers and skin rejuvenation procedures (chemical peels, laser treatments and dermabrasion) to help you maintain the optimal results you're looking for...you just may not need as much after a face and neck lift.  

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