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.
